Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-201.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201.1
§1–201.
Status: in_force

§1–201.1.

(a) A person may not cause to be recorded under this subtitle a governing document or charter document of an entity that the person knows:

(1) Is not authorized by at least one individual whose name is included in the entity name; or

(2) Does not otherwise conform to State law.

(b) (1) A person who believes that a governing document or charter document was recorded in violation of subsection (a) of this section may submit to the Department an affidavit stating the factual basis for the person’s belief.

(2) If the Department receives an affidavit from a person under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall send to the resident agent of the entity for which the governing document or charter document was filed for recordation a notice that:

(i) Includes a copy of the governing document or charter document;

(ii) Indicates the Department identification number associated with the entity;

(iii) States the prohibition under subsection (a) of this section;

(iv) States that the Department has reason to believe that the governing document or charter document has been filed for recordation in violation of subsection (a) of this section and describes the factual basis for that belief; and

(v) Advises that the governing document or charter document may be voided by the Department unless, within 45 days after the notice is sent by the Department, the resident agent or other authorized person submits to the Department an affidavit that:

1. States the resident agent’s or other authorized person’s belief that the governing document or charter document does not violate subsection (a) of this section; and

2. Provides the factual basis for that belief.

(3) The notice required under this subsection shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail, to the entity’s resident agent at the address provided for the resident agent in the governing document or charter document.

(c) (1) The Department shall adopt by regulation and make available forms of the affidavits that must be used for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2)(v) of this section.

(2) The forms shall require that the affidavits be sworn under the penalties of perjury.

(d) (1) The Department may void a governing document or charter document after the expiration of the 45–day period specified in the notice required under subsection (b)(2)(v) of this section if the Department does not receive from the entity’s resident agent or other authorized person an affidavit that:

(i) States the resident agent’s or other authorized person’s belief that the governing document or charter document does not violate subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) Provides the factual basis for that belief.

(2) If the Department voids a governing document or charter document under this subsection, the Department promptly shall send notice of the voiding to all persons who submitted affidavits in accordance with subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(e) (1) If the Department receives an affidavit in response to the notice sent by the Department under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Department shall send a notice stating that the Department will take no further action unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders the Department to take further action.

(2) The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be sent in the same manner required for the notice sent under subsection (b)(2)(v) of this section to:

(i) The person who filed the affidavit described in subsection (b)(1) of this section; and

(ii) The entity’s resident agent.

(f) (1) A person who disagrees with a determination made by the Department under subsection (e)(1) of this section may file a petition in the circuit court for the county in which the person resides or in which the resident agent is located, seeking a determination of the validity of the governing document or charter document.

(2) The Department may not be joined as a party to a proceeding under this subsection.

(3) If the court determines that the governing document or charter document was recorded in violation of subsection (a) of this section:

(i) The court shall order that the recorded governing document or charter document be voided; and

(ii) The prevailing party shall provide a copy of the order to the Department.

(4) On receipt of a court order requiring voiding of a recorded governing document or charter document, the Department shall:

(i) Void the governing document or charter document; and

(ii) File a record indicating that the governing document or charter document was voided in accordance with a court order.

(5) The court may award to the prevailing party in a proceeding under this subsection:

(i) Damages sustained by the prevailing party; and

(ii) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(g) The Department may not:

(1) Charge a fee to carry out its obligations under this section, including for the sending of any notices required under this section; or

(2) Refund any fee paid for recording a governing document or charter document voided under this section.

(h) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Every sheriff and law enforcement officer has the powers of a Natural Resources police officer.

(b) Whenever the Secretary or any Natural Resources police officer requires the advice and assistance of the State’s Attorneys, sheriffs of the several counties of the State or Baltimore City, or any law enforcement officer, these officers shall render the required assistance as in other State cases.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to the Sheriff of Baltimore County.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-204 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

A relative of the half blood has the same status as a relative of the whole blood of the same degree.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-205 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

The requirement or authorization for a local jurisdiction to enact a local law to implement a provision of this division is not intended to alter in any way the form or legislative mechanism that the applicable enabling authority requires for the local jurisdiction to enact the local law, whether by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise, as of October 1, 2012.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted under this article.

(b) The Secretary may delegate duties, powers, and functions as provided in this article to a health officer for a county or to another county official authorized to administer and enforce environmental laws.

(c) In those counties where a county official other than the health officer is authorized to administer and enforce State environmental laws under this section, the county shall establish minimum qualifications for that county official that include standards of education and experience related to environmental issues.

(d) (1) If the Department processes and issues on–site sewage disposal permits or individual well construction permits, the Department may charge a fee for processing and issuing the permits if a licensed environmental health specialist reviews and approves the permits.

(2) (i) The fees:

1. Shall be established by the Department in regulation; and

2. Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, may not exceed $575.

(ii) 1. Subject to subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Department may annually increase the fees under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph in accordance with the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Washington Metropolitan Area during the previous year.

2. The Department may not annually increase the fees under this subsection by more than 3%.

(3) The fees collected by the Department under this subsection shall be deposited into the Maryland Clean Water Fund in § 9–320 of this article.

(e) (1) (i) On or before October 1 of each year, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall submit to the Legislative Policy Committee, the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Environment and Transportation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a report on enforcement activities conducted by the Department during the previous fiscal year.

(ii) The report shall:

1. Include the information required under this subsection and any additional information concerning environmental enforcement that the Secretary decides to provide;

2. Be available to the public as soon as it is forwarded to the Legislative Policy Committee;

3. Include information on the total number of permits and licenses issued by or filed with the Department at any time and still in effect as of the last date of the fiscal year immediately preceding the date on which the report is filed;

4. Include information concerning specific enforcement actions taken with respect to the permits and licenses during the immediately preceding fiscal year; and

5. Include information on the type and number of contacts or consultations with businesses concerning compliance with State environmental laws.

(iii) The information required in the report under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be organized according to each program specified.

(2) The report shall state the total amount of money as a result of enforcement actions, as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year:

(i) Deposited in the Maryland Clean Air Fund;

(ii) Deposited in the Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean–Up and Contingency Fund;

(iii) Deposited in the Nontidal Wetland Compensation Fund;

(iv) Deposited in the Maryland Hazardous Substance Control Fund;

(v) Recovered by the Department from responsible parties in accordance with § 7–221 of this article; and

(vi) Deposited in the Maryland Clean Water Fund.

(3) (i) The report shall include the information specified in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of this paragraph for each of the following programs in the Department:

1. Ambient air quality control under Title 2, Subtitle 4 of this article;

2. Oil pollution under Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;

3. Nontidal wetlands under Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article;

4. Asbestos under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;

5. Lead paint under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of this article;

6. Controlled hazardous substances under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of this article;

7. Water supply, sewerage systems, and refuse disposal systems under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article;

8. Water discharges under Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article;

9. Drinking water under Title 9, Subtitle 4 of this article; and

10. Wetlands under Title 16, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(ii) For each of the programs set forth in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Department shall provide the total number or amount of:

1. Final permits or licenses issued to a person or facility, as appropriate, and not surrendered, suspended, or revoked;

2. Inspections, audits, or spot checks performed at facilities permitted;

3. Injunctions obtained;

4. Show cause, remedial, and corrective action orders issued;

5. Stop work orders;

6. Administrative or civil penalties obtained;

7. Criminal actions charged, convictions obtained, imprisonment time ordered, and criminal fines received; and

8. Any other actions taken by the Department to enforce the requirements of the applicable environmental program, including:

A. Notices of the removal or encapsulation of asbestos under § 6–414.1 of this article; and

B. Actions enforcing user charges against industrial users under § 9–341 of this article.

(iii) In addition to the information required in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for the Lead Paint Program under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of this article, the report shall include the total number or amount of:

1. Affected properties registered; and

2. Inspectors or other persons accredited by the Department, for whom accreditation has not been surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

(iv) In addition to the information required in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for the Controlled Hazardous Substances Program under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of this article, the report shall include the following lists, updated to reflect the most recent information available for the immediately preceding fiscal year:

1. Possible controlled hazardous substance sites compiled in accordance with § 7–223(a) of this article;

2. Proposed sites listed in accordance with § 7–223(c) of this article at which the Department intends to conduct preliminary site assessments; and

3. Hazardous waste sites in the disposal site registry compiled in accordance with § 7–223(f) of this article.

(v) In addition to the information required in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for the Drinking Water Program, the report shall include the total number of:

1. Actions to prevent public water system contamination or to respond to a Safe Drinking Water Act emergency under §§ 9–405 and 9–406 of this article; and

2. Notices given to the public by public water systems under § 9–410 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-306
§1–306.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Anatomic pathology services” means:

(i) Histopathology or surgical pathology;

(ii) Cytopathology;

(iii) Hematology;

(iv) Subcellular pathology and molecular pathology; or

(v) Blood–banking services performed by pathologists.

(3) “Clinical laboratory” means a facility that provides anatomic pathology services.

(4) (i) “Cytopathology” means the microscopic examination of cells from fluids, aspirates, washings, brushings, or smears.

(ii) “Cytopathology” includes the microscopic examination of cells in a Pap test examination performed by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician.

(5) “Hematology” means:

(i) The microscopic evaluation of bone marrow aspirates and biopsies performed by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician; or

(ii) Review of a peripheral blood smear if a physician or technologist requests that a pathologist review a blood smear.

(6) “Histopathology or surgical pathology” means gross and microscopic examination of organ tissue performed by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician.

(7) (i) “Referring laboratory” means a clinical laboratory that sends a specimen to another clinical laboratory for histologic processing or anatomic pathology consultation.

(ii) “Referring laboratory” does not include a laboratory of a physician’s office or a group practice that collects a specimen and orders, but does not perform, anatomic pathology services for patients.

(b) Nothing in this section may be construed to:

(1) Mandate the assignment of benefits for anatomic pathology services; or

(2) Prohibit a health care practitioner who performs or supervises anatomic pathology services and is a member of a group practice, as defined under § 1–301 of this subtitle, from reassigning the right to bill for anatomic pathology services to the group practice if the billing complies with the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(c) A clinical laboratory, a physician, or a group practice located in this State or in another state that provides anatomic pathology services for a patient in this State shall present, or cause to be presented, a claim, bill, or demand for payment for the services to:

(1) Subject to the limitations of § 19–710(p) of the Health – General Article, the patient directly unless otherwise prohibited by law;

(2) A responsible insurer or other third–party payor;

(3) A hospital, public health clinic, or nonprofit health clinic ordering the services;

(4) A referring laboratory;

(5) On behalf of the patient, a governmental agency or its public or private agent, agency, or organization; or

(6) A health care practitioner who orders but does not supervise or perform an anatomic pathology service on a Pap test specimen, provided the health care practitioner is in compliance with subsection (e)(2) of this section.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a health care practitioner licensed under this article may not directly or indirectly charge, bill, or otherwise solicit payment for anatomic pathology services unless the services are performed:

(1) By the health care practitioner or under the direct supervision of the health care practitioner; and

(2) In accordance with the provisions for the preparation of biological products by service in the federal Public Health Service Act.

(e) This section does not prohibit:

(1) A referring laboratory from billing for anatomic pathology services or histologic processing if the referring laboratory must send a specimen to another clinical laboratory for histologic processing or anatomic pathology consultation; and

(2) A health care practitioner who takes a Pap test specimen from a patient and who orders but does not supervise or perform an anatomic pathology service on the specimen, from billing a patient or payor for the service, provided the health care practitioner complies with:

(i) The disclosure requirements of § 14–404(a)(16) of this article; and

(ii) The ethics policies of the American Medical Association that relate to referring physician billing for laboratory services.

(f) A patient, insurer, third–party payor, hospital, public health clinic, or nonprofit health clinic is not required to reimburse a health care practitioner who violates the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-210 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-210
§1–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When, in the opinion of the legally constituted authorities of Maryland, there has occurred on the waters of Maryland a violation of this article, or when, in the opinion of the legally constituted authorities of Virginia, there has occurred on the waters of Virginia a violation of the laws of Virginia enforceable under § 28.2-900, Code of Virginia, the legally constituted authorities of the state in which the offense was committed may pursue the offender up to and across the Maryland-Virginia Boundary into the state in which the offender flees.

(2) If a capture is made in continuous pursuit under the authority of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the offender, vessel, and property shall be dealt with as authorized by the laws of the state in which the offense was committed.

(b) This section shall be in effect for so long as the Commonwealth of Virginia has in force similar legislation authorizing legally constituted authorities of Maryland to pursue and make arrests in Virginia for violations of the Laws of Maryland.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-229 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-229
§1–229.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a health occupations board that does not otherwise have statutory authority to issue licenses or certifications under this article by reciprocity.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a health occupations board may adopt regulations to establish reciprocity for individuals who are licensed or certified in another state that offers similar reciprocity to individuals licensed or certified by the health occupations board under this article.

(c) Regulations adopted by a health occupations board under subsection (b) of this section shall require that an applicant:

(1) Be licensed or certified in another state under requirements that the health occupations board determines are substantially equivalent to its licensing or certification requirements established under this article;

(2) Be in good standing under the laws of the other state;

(3) Submit an application to the health occupations board on a form that the board requires;

(4) Pay to the health occupations board an application fee set by the board; and

(5) Satisfy any other requirements established by statute or regulations adopted by the health occupations board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) A “course of performance” is a sequence of conduct between the parties to a particular transaction that exists if:

(1) The agreement of the parties with respect to the transaction involves repeated occasions for performance by a party; and

(2) The other party, with knowledge of the nature of the performance and opportunity for objection to it, accepts the performance or acquiesces in it without objection.

(b) A “course of dealing” is a sequence of conduct concerning previous transactions between the parties to a particular transaction that is fairly to be regarded as establishing a common basis of understanding for interpreting their expressions and other conduct.

(c) A “usage of trade” is any practice or method of dealing having such regularity of observance in a place, vocation, or trade as to justify an expectation that it will be observed with respect to the transaction in question. The existence and scope of such a usage must be proved as facts. If it is established that such a usage is embodied in a trade code or similar record, the interpretation of the record is a question of law.

(d) A course of performance or course of dealing between the parties or usage of trade in the vocation or trade in which they are engaged or of which they are or should be aware is relevant in ascertaining the meaning of the parties’ agreement, may give particular meaning to specific terms of the agreement, and may supplement or qualify the terms of the agreement. A usage of trade applicable in the place in which part of the performance under the agreement is to occur may be so utilized as to that part of the performance.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this section, the express terms of an agreement and any applicable course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade shall be construed whenever reasonable as consistent with each other. If such a construction is unreasonable:

(1) Express terms prevail over course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade;

(2) Course of performance prevails over course of dealing and usage of trade; and

(3) Course of dealing prevails over usage of trade.

(f) Subject to § 2–209 of this article, a course of performance is relevant to show a waiver or modification of any term inconsistent with the course of performance.

(g) Evidence of a relevant usage of trade offered by one party is not admissible unless that party has given the other party notice that the court finds sufficient to prevent unfair surprise to the other party.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Applicant” includes:

(1) the owner of a mark, including an individual, an organization, or a company, who submits an application for registration of the mark under this subtitle; and

(2) an assignee, a legal representative, or a successor of a person who submits an application for registration of a mark under this subtitle.

(c) “Mark” means a logo, slogan or tag line, program name, brand name that is different from the business name, name, symbol, word, or combination of 2 or more of these that a person:

(1) places on goods that the person sells or distributes, a container of the goods, a display associated with the goods, or a label or tag affixed to the goods to identify those goods that the person makes or sells and to distinguish them from goods that another person makes or sells; or

(2) displays or otherwise uses to advertise or sell services that the person performs to identify those services that the person performs and to distinguish them from services that another person performs.

(d) “Person” includes a governmental entity or unit or instrumentality of a governmental entity.

(e) “Registrant” includes an assignee, legal representative, or successor of a person who registers a mark under this subtitle.

(f) “Trade name” means a name, symbol, word, or combination of 2 or more of these that a person uses to identify the business or occupation of the person and to distinguish it from the business or occupation of another person.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) If the purchaser returns the container to the consignee:

(1) The consignee shall deliver the container within 48 hours to the carrier that delivered the container to the place of sale; and

(2) The consignee shall obtain a receipt for the container from the carrier.

(b) After the consignee delivers the container to the carrier:

(1) The consignee shall have no further responsibility for the container; and

(2) The carrier shall be responsible to the owner for the full value of the container until it has been returned to the point at which it was received from the owner.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-303 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual attains a specified age on the day of the anniversary of the individual’s birth.

(b) An individual born on February 29 attains a specified age on March 1 of any year that is not a leap year.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1316 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1316
§1–1316.
Status: in_force

(a) A unit of a county or municipal government may not knowingly use public funds to influence the decisions of county or municipal employees to:

(1) support or oppose an employee organization that represents or seeks to represent the employees of the county or municipality; or

(2) become a member of an employee organization.

(b) This section does not apply to an activity performed or an expense incurred in connection with:

(1) addressing a grievance or negotiating or administering a collective bargaining agreement;

(2) allowing an employee organization or a representative of an employee organization access to and use of a county’s or municipality’s facilities or properties;

(3) performing an activity required by federal or State law or a collective bargaining agreement;

(4) negotiating, entering into, or carrying out a voluntary recognition agreement with an employee organization; or

(5) paying wages to a represented employee while the employee is performing duties if the payment is permitted under a collective bargaining agreement.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) “Clerk” means the clerk of the circuit court for the county with appropriate jurisdiction.

(c) “Comptroller” means the Comptroller of the State.

(d) “Consumer member” means a nonprofessional member of a regulatory unit who is appointed from the general public.

(e) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.

(f) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.

(g) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(h) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

(i) “State” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.

(j) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(k) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-607 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-607
§1–607.
Status: in_force

Each health occupations board shall post on the board’s Web site each final, public order for a disciplinary sanction issued to a licensee or certificate holder.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-209 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(b) Any violation of any rule or regulation, or restriction promulgated pursuant to the provision of this subtitle, is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an income tax credit that:

(1) was authorized under Title 10, Subtitle 7 of this article before July 1, 2021; or

(2) has an annual fiscal impact of less than $5,000,000.

(b) Within 1 year after the enactment of an income tax credit authorized under Title 10, Subtitle 7 of this article, a unit of State government required to administer the credit shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means on the measures that the unit has taken to implement the credit.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-703 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-703
§1–703.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary may distribute not more than 5% of the net proceeds of the Fund to a promotional account to be used to promote further donations to the Fund.

(2) Money in the Fund may be used for administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1–103(b)(2) of this title.

(b) After making the distributions allowed under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall distribute the remainder of the net proceeds of the Fund as follows:

(1) 50% to the Chesapeake Bay Trust established under § 8–1902 of this article, to be used by the Trust only as provided in § 1–704 of this subtitle; and

(2) 50% to an endangered species account, to be used only to conserve nongame, threatened and endangered species as provided in § 1–705 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-115 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-115
§1–115.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, “state” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.

(b) When capitalized, “State” means Maryland.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-403 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Appellate Court of Maryland shall hold its sessions in the City of Annapolis at the time or times it prescribes by rule.

(2) As designated by the Chief Judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, in conjunction with the deans of the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law, the Appellate Court of Maryland may hold sessions at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus and the University of Baltimore.

(3) As designated by the Chief Judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, in conjunction with the administrations of secondary and postsecondary educational institutions in the State, the Appellate Court of Maryland may hold sessions at secondary and postsecondary educational institutions in the State.

(4) Its sessions shall continue not less than ten months in each year, if the business before it so requires.

(b) A case before the Appellate Court of Maryland shall be heard by a panel of not less than three judges. The panels shall be constituted, sit at the times, and hear the cases as directed by the Chief Judge from time to time. A quorum of a panel consists of one less than the number of judges designated to sit on the panel. The concurrence of a majority of a panel is necessary for the decision of a case.

(c) A hearing or rehearing before the court in banc may be ordered in any case by a majority of the incumbent judges of the court. Six judges of the court constitute a quorum of the court in banc. The concurrence of a majority of the incumbent judges of the entire court is necessary for decision of a case heard or reheard by the court in banc.
Md. Code, Transportation § 1-103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-103
§1–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this section if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.

(b) Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of five members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The presiding officer of either House of the General Assembly may recommend to the Governor a list of individuals for appointment to the Commission.

(3) Of the Commission members:

(i) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in public health matters;

(ii) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in law enforcement matters;

(iii) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the alcoholic beverages industry; and

(iv) two shall be members of the public who are knowledgeable and experienced in fiscal matters and shall have substantial experience:

1. as an executive with fiduciary responsibilities in charge of a large organization or foundation;

2. in an academic field relating to finance or economics; or

3. as an accountant, an economist, or a financial analyst.

(4) In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of State Police, or their designees, may participate in the Commission as ex officio nonvoting members.

(b) At the time of appointment, each member of the Commission shall be:

(1) at least 25 years old;

(2) a resident of the State who has resided in the State for at least 5 years;

(3) a qualified voter of the State; and

(4) an individual who has not been convicted of or granted probation before judgment for a serious crime or a crime that involves moral turpitude.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on June 30, 2020.

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

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

(5) A member may not serve for more than two full terms.

(d) (1) Subject to the hearing requirements of this subsection, the Governor may remove a member for cause.

(2) Before the Governor removes a member, the Governor shall give the member notice and an opportunity for a public hearing.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

During an evaluation, the Comptroller, the Department of Budget and Management, and the department, instrumentality of the State, or local government that administers the tax credit, exemption, or preference shall:

(1) provide promptly any information that the Department requests; and

(2) otherwise cooperate with the Department.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-107 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-107
§1–107.
Status: in_force

“County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

The Governor may not grant a nolle prosequi unless the applicant for the nolle prosequi pays the cost of prosecution.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 5 / Section 1A-502
§1A–502.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

The following units, among other units, are included in the Department:

(1) Air Quality Control Advisory Council;

(2) Hazardous Substances Advisory Council;

(3) Radiation Control Advisory Board;

(4) Science and Health Advisory Group;

(5) Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators;

(6) Board of Well Drillers;

(7) Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board;

(8) Marine Contractors Licensing Board; and

(9) Board of On–Site Wastewater Professionals.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-104 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-104
§1–104.
Status: in_force

Except as used in Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article, “assault” means assault in any degree unless a specific degree of assault is specified.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 2 / Section 1A-202
§1A–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the seven members:

(i) Five shall be licensed acupuncturists appointed from a list submitted as provided in subsection (c) of this section; and

(ii) Two shall be consumer members.

(b) Each acupuncturist member shall:

(1) Be a resident of the State; and

(2) For at least 5 years immediately before appointment have been engaged in the practice of acupuncture in the State.

(c) For each vacancy of an acupuncture member, the Board shall compile a list of names to be submitted to the Governor in the following manner:

(1) The Board shall notify all licensed acupuncturists in the State of the vacancy to solicit nominations to fill the vacancy;

(2) Each professional association of acupuncturists in the State shall nominate at least one person for every two vacancies that exist; and

(3) Each educational institution that provides acupuncture training in the State shall nominate at least one person for every two vacancies that exist.

(d) The consumer members:

(1) Shall be members of the general public;

(2) May not be or ever have been an acupuncturist or in training to become an acupuncturist;

(3) May not have a household member who is an acupuncturist or in training to become an acupuncturist;

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1994.

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

(4) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

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

(h) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-708 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-708
§1–708.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise defined by local law, in this section, “cable television system” means a nonbroadcast facility that consists of a set of transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and central equipment, under common ownership and control, that distributes or is designed to distribute to subscribers the signals of one or more television broadcast stations.

(2) “Cable television system” does not include a facility that:

(i) serves 49 or fewer subscribers; or

(ii) serves only subscribers in one or more multiple dwelling units under common ownership, control, or management.

(b) This section does not authorize the governing body of a county to enact laws or regulations for a municipality.

(c) The governing body of a county or municipality may:

(1) grant a franchise for a cable television system that uses a public right–of–way;

(2) impose franchise fees;

(3) establish rates applicable to a franchise; and

(4) adopt rules and regulations for the operation of a franchise.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-207 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207
§1–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Tax Clinics for Low–Income Marylanders Fund.

(b) There is a Tax Clinics for Low–Income Marylanders Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to the University of Maryland School of Law, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to operate tax clinics for low–income Maryland residents.

(d) The Comptroller shall administer the Fund.

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

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) proceeds distributed to the Fund under § 17–317 of the Commercial Law Article;

(2) fines distributed to the Fund under § 13–1004(c) of this article;

(3) money appropriated in the State budget for the Fund; and

(4) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(g) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund may be used only to provide grants to the University of Maryland School of Law, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to operate tax clinics for low–income Maryland residents.

(2) For each fiscal year, the total amount of grant money expended from the Fund to support tax clinics shall be distributed as follows:

(i) one–third to the University of Maryland School of Law;

(ii) one–third to the University of Baltimore School of Law; and

(iii) one–third to the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.

(h) Beginning in fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Fund.

(i) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(j) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(k) Money expended from the Fund to support tax clinics at the University of Maryland School of Law, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for tax clinics.

(l) The tax clinics at the University of Maryland School of Law, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service shall interact with the CASH Campaign of Maryland at least once each year to ensure sufficient access to tax preparation services for low–income Maryland residents.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

A justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland or a judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, by reason of residence in Anne Arundel County during his term of office, does not abandon his legal residence in the appellate judicial circuit from which he was appointed or elected unless he registers to vote in any election in Anne Arundel County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-317 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-317
§1–317.
Status: reserved

(a) The Executive Director shall:

(1) maintain a record of:

(i) each license issued or approved under this article and Titles 16, 16.5, 16.7, and 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article; and

(ii) any revocation, suspension, or cancellation of a license and any restriction imposed on a license with a brief explanation of the reason for the action; and

(2) allow any person to inspect the records at the Office of the Executive Director during regular business hours.

(b) The records of licenses required under subsection (a) of this section and any indices or dockets created to maintain the records:

(1) shall be retained for the later to occur of:

(i) 3 years after the date of the last record entry; or

(ii) the date on which all audit requirements have been complied with; and

(2) may be destroyed after:

(i) the retention period in item (1) of this subsection has expired; and

(ii) Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the State Government Article has been complied with.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-211 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-211
§1–211.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before September 30 each year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on information for the immediately preceding fiscal year relating to the enforcement of natural resources and conservation laws.

(b) The report submitted under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) The following information on a statewide basis:

(i) With respect to the enforcement of State conservation laws:

1. The total number of inspections conducted, including the total number of inspections conducted per Natural Resources police officer;

2. The total number of citations and warnings issued; and

3. The total number of violations that led to a conviction;

(ii) With respect to the enforcement of the State Boat Act, the total:

1. Number of inspections;

2. Number of citations and warnings issued, including operating–under–the–influence citations; and

3. Number of boating accidents, including the total number of fatalities and total dollar amount of resulting property damage; and

(iii) With respect to activities reported to the Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers, the total number of:

1. Reported incidents, including the total number that led to formal charges and, if applicable, convictions; and

2. Rewards of financial compensation distributed, including the total dollar amount distributed; and

(2) For each of the Eastern Region, Southern Region, Western Region, and Central Region, the following information:

(i) The total number of inspections relating to each of the following:

1. Commercial fishing;

2. Recreational fishing;

3. Crabs;

4. Oysters;

5. Game and wildlife; and

6. Boating; and

(ii) The total number of:

1. Oyster citations and warnings issued;

2. Operating–under–the–influence citations issued; and

3. Boating accidents, including the total number of fatalities and the total dollar amount of resulting property damage.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-704 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-704
§1–704.
Status: in_force

Any increase in judicial salary shall be included in the portion of the budget bill relating to the judiciary department. Any proposed increase in judicial salary is subject to legislative review and approval.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-306 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-306
§1–306.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Abuse report” means the report required under subsection (d) of this section.

(3) “Elder adult” means an individual who is believed to be:

(i) At least 65 years old; and

(ii) Residing in the State.

(4) “Financial abuse” means to take, appropriate, obtain, or retain, or assist in taking, appropriating, obtaining, or retaining, real or personal property of an elder adult by any means, including undue influence, for a wrongful purpose or with intent to defraud the elder adult.

(5) “Financial exploitation” means any action which involves the misuse of a customer’s funds or property.

(6) “Report of financial exploitation” means an oral or written report concerning financial exploitation which may include all or part of the information described in § 14–302(d) of the Family Law Article.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution may disclose financial records and any other information relating to a customer of the fiduciary institution if the fiduciary institution or its officer, employee, agent, or director:

(1) Believes that the customer has been subjected to financial exploitation; and

(2) Makes the disclosure in a report of financial exploitation to the adult protective services program in a local department of social services.

(c) A report of financial exploitation filed under this section by a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution shall be deemed to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, or other liability.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other law limiting or prohibiting disclosure, a fiduciary institution shall make an abuse report as provided in this subsection if an employee of the fiduciary institution, while acting within the scope of the employee’s employment:

(i) Has direct contact with an elder adult or reviews or approves an elder adult’s financial documents, records, or transactions in connection with financial services provided by the fiduciary institution to or for the elder adult; and

(ii) Observes or obtains knowledge of behavior or unusual circumstances or transactions that leads the employee to know or have reasonable cause to suspect that the elder adult is the victim of financial abuse.

(2) The abuse report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made:

(i) 1. To the adult protective services agency in a local department of social services, the local law enforcement agency, or a State’s Attorney; or

2. If the employee knows that the elder adult resides in a long–term care facility located in the State, to an ombudsman for the long–term care facility, the local law enforcement agency, or a State’s Attorney; and

(ii) 1. By telephone notification within 24 hours after the employee knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the elder adult is the victim of financial abuse; and

2. In writing sent within 3 business days after the employee knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the elder adult is the victim of financial abuse.

(3) A fiduciary institution is not required to:

(i) Investigate an allegation by an elder adult that financial abuse of the elder adult has occurred; or

(ii) Make an abuse report under this subsection if the same matter already has been reported as required under this subsection.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, an abuse report made under this subsection is confidential and the information contained in the abuse report may be disclosed only:

(i) In connection with an investigation of the suspected financial abuse, to:

1. An adult protective services agency;

2. A long–term care ombudsman;

3. A law enforcement agency; and

4. The office of the Attorney General or of a State’s Attorney; or

(ii) As authorized by the elder adult or the legal guardian of the elder adult.

(5) Paragraph (4) of this subsection may not be construed to:

(i) Allow the disclosure of an abuse report made under this subsection or a record relevant to the abuse report if the disclosure would be prohibited by any other provision of State or federal law; or

(ii) Prohibit the disclosure by a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution of an abuse report made under this subsection or a record relevant to the abuse report if the disclosure would be required by another State law, federal law, or court order.

(6) This subsection does not prohibit or limit the disclosure of financial records otherwise permitted under this subtitle.

(7) A fiduciary institution shall establish and implement a training program to:

(i) Assist employees in recognizing signs of potential financial abuse of an elder adult, such as unusual activity in an elder adult’s deposit accounts, automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawals by an elder adult who previously never used an ATM or debit card, and suspicious signatures on checks; and

(ii) Inform employees about the requirement to file abuse reports as provided under this subsection.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution may decline to provide to any person information that would disclose or indicate whether a report of financial exploitation or an abuse report has or has not been filed under this section.

(2) A fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution may not decline to provide information requested by a person identified in subsection (d)(4)(i) of this section in connection with an investigation of suspected financial abuse or financial exploitation.

(f) Except as provided in § 1–305(c) of this subtitle, there shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, and there shall be immunity from any civil and criminal liability that would otherwise result for, a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution for an action or omission involved with:

(1) Making or participating in making a disclosure or report under this section;

(2) Participating in an investigation or a judicial proceeding resulting from a report filed under this section; or

(3) Declining to provide information as described in subsection (e) of this section.

(g) Except as required under subsection (d) of this section, this section does not create and may not be construed as creating, on the part of a fiduciary institution or an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution, a duty to make a disclosure to an adult protective services program or file a report of financial exploitation under this section.

(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the request of the fiduciary institution, an adult protective services agency or a law enforcement agency may, and is encouraged to, disclose the status or final disposition of an investigation of suspected financial abuse or financial exploitation to a fiduciary institution that made the report of suspected financial abuse or financial exploitation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1006 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1006
§1–1006.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners or county council of a county may establish a citizens nursing home board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-506 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-506
§1–506.
Status: in_force

In any action brought under this subtitle, it is a defense that the personnel action was based on grounds other than the employee’s exercise of any rights protected under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Currency” means currency and coin of the United States or any other country.

(c) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.

(d) “Person engaged in a trade or business” means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, firm, trust, estate, association, corporation, or other entity:

(1) engaged in vehicle sales, including motor vehicle, airplane, and boat sales;

(2) that conducts real estate closings and settlements; or

(3) engaged in the sale or pledging of jewelry.

(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-109.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-109.1
§1–109.
Status: in_force

§1–109.1.

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Land and Property Management Program.

(b) There is a Land and Property Management Program in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to process real property transactions that involve property owned by the Department.

(d) The Program is responsible for:

(1) Processing lease agreements, easements, and other property–related documents; and

(2) Facilitating issuing leases for Department housing to Department employees in accordance with the Department’s residential housing policy.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no judge may during his term of office practice law, maintain an office for the practice of law, or have any interest in an office for the practice of law, whether conducted in whole or in part by himself or by others. A judge may not allow his name to be used in connection with a law office, nor may he profit directly or indirectly from the practice of law.

(b) Prior to qualification for judicial office, a judge may agree with his former law firm, or his successor in practice, that the judge may receive over a reasonable period of time one or more payments representing the reasonable liquidated value of his interest in his former practice as of the date of the termination of practice. The agreement shall be in writing and a copy shall be filed with the secretary of the Maryland Judicial Conference. In determining reasonable liquidated value, the judge’s interest in contingent fees with respect to matters then pending in his law office may be taken into account.

(c) While he is receiving payments under this section, a judge may not hear a case in which a partner or employee of his former firm or successor in interest is an attorney of record.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-503 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-503
§1–503.
Status: in_force

Before adoption of the growth tiers, a local jurisdiction may submit the proposed tiers and any relevant information to the Department of Planning for:

(1) technical assistance, review, and comment; and

(2) the opportunity for public review.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-606 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-606
§1–606.
Status: in_force

The State shall provide at a central location adequate and appropriate offices, furnishings, and office equipment for the Chief Judge, chief clerk, and their staffs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A license may not be issued for a premises unless the premises conforms to all requirements set out in this article or the Tax – General Article.

(b) A license or an alcoholic beverages permit may not be issued for a premises unless the premises conforms with all zoning laws, regulations, or ordinances passed in accordance with Division I of the Land Use Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1014 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1014
§1–1014.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority provided in this part, the governing body of Frederick County may establish, maintain, and operate a nursing home or other facility or service for the care and treatment of aged, convalescent, and chronically ill individuals in Frederick County.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Qualifying offense” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) “Sex trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of the Family Law Article.

(4) “Victim of human trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(5) “Violation” has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article.

(b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3–1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-213 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-213
§1–213.
Status: in_force

(a) A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this section if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.

(b) Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.

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Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1312 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1312
§1–1312.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Alarm system contractor” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.

(3) “Alarm user” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.

(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(c) If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to register an alarm system, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to register an alarm system only if:

(1) the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user; and

(2) the alarm system contractor failed to register the alarm system.

(d) If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to renew an alarm system’s registration, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to renew an alarm system’s registration only if:

(1) the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user;

(2) the alarm system contractor failed to renew the alarm system’s registration; and

(3) the county or municipality provided the alarm system contractor notice that:

(i) the alarm system’s registration expired;

(ii) the alarm user or the alarm system contractor did not renew the alarm system’s registration; or

(iii) the alarm system’s registration has been suspended.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-302 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to:

(1) a special exception under § 1–101(p) of this title (Definitions – “Special exception”);

(2) plan implementation and review under § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article;

(3) §§ 9–505(a)(1), 9–506(a)(1), and 9–507(b)(2) of the Environment Article (Water and sewer plan review); and

(4) § 4–414(c) of the Local Government Article (Annexation plan).
Md. Code, Environment § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall investigate:

(1) The influence of locality, employment, habit, and other conditions on health; and

(2) The causes of diseases and mortality to the extent that they may relate to environmental factors.

(b) The Secretary may adopt procedures to obtain information about cancers that are caused by environmental carcinogens and toxic substances and about the incidence of these diseases.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-505 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-505
§1–505.
Status: in_force

(a) An action pursuant to this subtitle shall be brought in the circuit court where the alleged condition, activity, or failure complained of is occurring, has occurred, or is likely to occur.

(b) If the plaintiff is a person other than the State, an action does not lie under this subtitle unless the plaintiff, at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the action, has delivered a sufficient written notice of the alleged condition, activity, or failure to the agency of the State or its political subdivision responsible for initiating or instituting some official action as a result of the alleged condition, activity, or failure. A copy of the notice shall be simultaneously delivered to the Attorney General.

(c) In addition to the copies which are to be served upon any person named as a defendant, a copy of the summons and bill of complaint and of any supporting papers and exhibits attached to it, including in all cases a certificate from the plaintiff under subsection (b) of this section of the date of the mailings, a copy of the mailed written notice and the signed certified mail receipts returned by the addressees, must be served upon the Attorney General, for purposes of notice and also to give him an opportunity to intervene. It is discretionary with the Attorney General and with each interested State agency or official represented by him whether to appear in the action but, upon application, at any time during the pendency of the action the Attorney General shall be permitted to intervene.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-107.1 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-107.1
§1–107.
Status: in_force

§1–107.1.

In statutory causes of action created by this Code to protect civil rights or consumer rights, “damages” or “losses”:

(1) means money claimed by, or ordered to be paid to, a person as compensation for loss or injury resulting from the violation of the person’s rights or protections; and

(2) includes reasonable nominal damages.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-1001 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1001
§1–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall create, maintain, and publish on its website a list of plant species native to the State.

(b) The list created under subsection (a) of this section shall identify native plants that may be used and planted as an alternative to the use and planting of tier 2 invasive plants.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

The punishment of a person who is convicted of conspiracy may not exceed the maximum punishment for the crime that the person conspired to commit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a minute book of a corporation; or

(2) a record of a sale or other transaction that involves a weapon or poison that can be used in committing a crime.

(b) Unless a specific period is set by law for the preservation of a business record that is required by the laws of this State to be kept, the business record may be destroyed 3 years after it is made.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-403 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, unnumbered revised articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland may be cited as: “§ ___ of the __________ Article”.

(b) A section of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article may be cited as: “§ ___ of the Courts Article”.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commissioner of Correction” means the Commissioner of the Division of Correction.

(c) “Comptroller” means the Comptroller of the State.

(d) “Correctional facility” means a facility that is operated for the purpose of detaining or confining adults who are charged with or found guilty of a crime.

(e) “County” means a county of the State and Baltimore City.

(f) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(g) “Division of Correction” means the Division of Correction in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(h) “Division of Parole and Probation” means the Division of Parole and Probation in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(i) “Immigration detention agreement” means any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes a State or local government agency to house or detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

(j) “Immigration detention facility” means any building, facility, or structure used, in whole or in part, to house or detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

(k) “Incarcerated individual” means an individual who is actually or constructively detained or confined in a correctional facility.

(l) “Local correctional facility” means a correctional facility that is operated:

(1) by one or more counties; or

(2) by a municipal corporation.

(m) “Managing official” means the administrator, director, warden, superintendent, sheriff, or other individual responsible for the management of a correctional facility.

(n) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(o) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(p) “State” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.

(q) (1) “State correctional facility” means a correctional facility that is operated by the State.

(2) “State correctional facility” includes:

(i) the Patuxent Institution;

(ii) the Baltimore City Detention Center; and

(iii) the centralized booking facility in Baltimore City that is operated by the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(r) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A license or permit is not required for:

(1) a county official who sells certain seized alcoholic beverages, as set out in Title 6, Subtitle 1 of this article;

(2) a sheriff, a receiver, an auctioneer, a trustee, an attorney, an executor, or an administrator who sells alcoholic beverages under a court order; or

(3) a common carrier, warehouseman, or other lienholder who sells alcoholic beverages under a lien.

(b) Sales authorized by subsection (a) of this section may be made only to a license holder.

(c) If the purchaser in a sale described in subsection (a) of this section is a retail dealer, the seller shall pay the taxes imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article before delivery.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be verified by a declaration made under the penalties of perjury that the matters and facts contained in the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the declaration.

(b) The verification shall be made:

(1) Before an individual authorized to administer oaths; or

(2) By a signed statement of verification that:

(i) Is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) States that the statement is made under the penalties of perjury.

(c) If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the statement of verification subjects the individual making the statement to the penalties of perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 5 / Section 1A-501
§1A–501.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Acupuncture Act”.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-210 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-210
§1–210.
Status: in_force

(a) The act of seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution of:

(1) the person who experienced the medical emergency; or

(2) any person who sought, provided, or assisted in the provision of medical assistance.

(b) A person who, in good faith, seeks, provides, or assists with the provision of medical assistance for a person reasonably believed to be experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs shall be immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of § 5–601, § 5–619, § 5–620, § 10–114, § 10–116, or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was obtained solely as a result of the person’s seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical assistance.

(c) A person who is experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs shall be immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of § 5–601, § 5–619, § 5–620, § 10–114, § 10–116, or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was obtained solely as a result of the person seeking or receiving medical assistance.

(d) A person who seeks, provides, or assists with the provision of medical assistance in accordance with subsection (b) of this section or who is experiencing a medical emergency in accordance with subsection (c) of this section may not be sanctioned for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, probation, or parole if the evidence of the violation was obtained solely as a result of the person seeking, providing, assisting with, or receiving the provision of medical assistance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-410 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-410
§1–410.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On written request of the Executive Director, each person, including a common carrier, that transports alcoholic beverages in the State in interstate or intrastate commerce shall report all consignments or deliveries of alcoholic beverages for the period that the Executive Director specifies.

(2) The reports shall be under oath and on the form that the Executive Director requires.

(b) If required by the Executive Director, the reports shall state:

(1) the name and address of the person to whom the delivery has been made;

(2) the name and address of the original consignee, if alcoholic beverages have been delivered to any person other than the originally named consignee;

(3) the point of origin;

(4) the point of delivery;

(5) the date of delivery;

(6) (i) the number and initials of each car, if the alcoholic beverages are shipped by rail;

(ii) the name of the water vessel, if the alcoholic beverages are shipped by water;

(iii) the license number of each truck, if the alcoholic beverages are shipped by truck; or

(iv) the manner in which the delivery was made, if the delivery is by other means;

(7) each kind of alcoholic beverages contained in the shipment and the number of gallons of each kind; and

(8) any other information relative to shipments that the Executive Director requires.

(c) This section does not authorize:

(1) the consignment of alcoholic beverages from outside the State to a person within the State other than:

(i) the holder of a permit, manufacturer’s license, or wholesaler’s license; or

(ii) a consumer under Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or

(2) the consignment of alcoholic beverages from within the State to a person outside the State not authorized to receive the consignment under the law governing the point of destination.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-202 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A surviving spouse is not:

(1) A person who has received an absolute divorce from the decedent or whose marriage to the decedent has been validly annulled;

(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who has voluntarily appeared in a proceeding in which an absolute divorce between the decedent and the survivor, or an annulment of their marriage was obtained, even though not recognized as valid in this State;

(3) A person who participates in a marriage ceremony with a third person, after a decree or judgment of divorce or annulment obtained by the decedent; or

(4) A person who has been convicted of bigamy while married to the decedent.

(b) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply if the parties to the divorce or annulment subsequently remarry each other.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-503 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-503
§1–503.
Status: in_force

(a) In each county in the first seven judicial circuits there shall be the number of resident judges of the circuit court set forth below, including the judge or judges provided for by the Constitution:

(1) Allegany 2

(2) Anne Arundel 13

(3) Baltimore County 21

(4) Calvert 3

(5) Caroline 1

(6) Carroll 4

(7) Cecil 4

(8) Charles 5

(9) Dorchester 1

(10) Frederick 6

(11) Garrett 1

(12) Harford 6

(13) Howard 5

(14) Kent 1

(15) Montgomery 24

(16) Prince George’s 25

(17) Queen Anne’s 1

(18) St. Mary’s 3

(19) Somerset 1

(20) Talbot 1

(21) Washington 6

(22) Wicomico 4

(23) Worcester 3

(b) In Baltimore City there shall be 35 resident judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-508 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-508
§1–508.
Status: in_force

(a) The growth tiers adopted by a local jurisdiction shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Tier I areas are areas that are:

(i) served by public sewerage systems and mapped locally designated growth areas; or

(ii) a municipal corporation that is a priority funding area that is served by public sewerage systems;

(2) Tier II areas are areas that are:

(i) 1. planned to be served by public sewerage systems and in the municipal growth element; or

2. mapped locally designated growth areas; and

(ii) needed to satisfy demand for development at densities consistent with the long–term development policy after consideration of the capacity of land areas available for development, including in–fill and redevelopment, within the local jurisdiction;

(3) Tier III areas are areas that:

(i) are not planned for sewerage service and not dominated by agricultural or forest land;

(ii) are not planned or zoned by a local jurisdiction for land, agricultural, or resource protection, preservation, or conservation; and

(iii) are one of the following:

1. municipal corporations not served by a public sewerage system;

2. rural villages as described in § 5–7B–03(f) of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

3. mapped locally designated growth areas; or

4. areas planned and zoned for large lot and rural development; and

(4) Tier IV areas are areas that are not planned for sewerage service and are:

(i) areas planned or zoned by a local jurisdiction for land, agricultural, or resource protection, preservation, or conservation;

(ii) areas dominated by agricultural lands, forest lands, or other natural areas; or

(iii) rural legacy areas, priority preservation areas, or areas subject to covenants, restrictions, conditions, or conservation easements for the benefit of, or held by a State agency, as defined in § 9–206 of the Environment Article, or a local jurisdiction for the purpose of conserving natural resources or agricultural land.

(b) A local jurisdiction shall strive to avoid creating a Tier III area that is bounded on all sides by land in a Tier IV area.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A current or prospective employer, contractor, or agent may not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, or harass, directly or indirectly, or in any other manner discriminate or retaliate against an individual in the terms and conditions of employment because of a lawful act done by that individual:

(1) in providing information to the Comptroller or a law enforcement agency concerning a possible violation of State tax law, including a rule or regulation, that has occurred, is ongoing, or is about to occur;

(2) in initiating, testifying in, or assisting in an investigation or judicial or administrative action of the Comptroller or law enforcement agency or a related action;

(3) in reporting a violation of this title to another governmental entity or to a director, supervisor, or compliance officer of the employer, contractor, or agent; or

(4) in refusing or declining any agreement that would provide for arbitration of claims arising under this article.

(b) (1) An individual who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any other manner discriminated or retaliated against in the terms and conditions of employment or is otherwise harmed or penalized by an employer or a prospective employer in violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the individual whole, including:

(i) an injunction to restrain continued discrimination;

(ii) hiring, contracting, or reinstatement to the position that the individual would have had but for the discrimination or to an equivalent position;

(iii) reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(iv) compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration, plus interest;

(v) removal of any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation; and

(vi) compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination, including litigation costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

(2) An individual seeking relief under this subsection may bring an action in the appropriate circuit court for relief.

(3) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the rights, privileges, or remedies of a whistleblower under federal or State law or under a collective bargaining agreement.

(c) (1) The rights and remedies provided for under this section may not be waived by an agreement, a policy form, or a condition of employment.

(2) Salary and wages earned by a whistleblower during the whistleblower’s employment and any consideration provided to the whistleblower in connection with the whistleblower’s severance from employment may not be recovered by any action brought by the employer if the salary, wages, or consideration is related to original information provided by the whistleblower or the covered enforcement action.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-109 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-109
§1–109.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “real property interest” means a nonleasehold interest in real property.

(2) “Real property interest” includes a fee simple acquisition interest, conservation easement interest, or another perpetual easement interest.

(b) (1) The Department shall negotiate the acquisition of real property interests for open space, recreation, conservation, and other purposes under this article.

(2) Unless otherwise approved by the Board of Public Works, the Department shall make each acquisition under this subsection in the name of the State to the use of the Department.

(3) (i) After acquiring a fee simple interest under this section, the Department shall include a request for funds in its annual budget request to the Department of Budget and Management to create new permanent, classified positions to manage and administer the fee simple interest.

(ii) The request for funds shall be:

1. Based on the most recent data provided by the Department in the open space report required by Chapter 584 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1995; and

2. Calculated using the ratio of at least one permanent, classified position per 400 acres of newly acquired fee simple interests.

(c) (1) Except for a real property interest that is acquired by gift and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, before a real property interest is acquired from a private owner, the Department shall obtain two independent appraisals of the property.

(2) The Department, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, may develop and utilize an easement valuation system to value conservation easement interests.

(d) (1) Except for a real property interest that is acquired by gift, a contract for the acquisition of a real property interest under this section shall be approved, and may be executed, by the Board of Public Works.

(2) At least 40 days before the Board of Public Works may act on a real property interest acquisition under this section, the Department shall give written notice of a potential acquisition of a real property interest:

(i) To the governing body of the county in which the real property interest is located; and

(ii) If the real property interest is located within a municipal corporation, to the governing body of the municipal corporation.

(3) Within 30 days after receiving notice under this subsection, the governing body may submit written comments to the Department.

(e) The Board of Public Works shall supervise the expenditure of any money that the General Assembly appropriates for the acquisition of a real property interest under this section.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Department may dispose of a real property interest owned and managed by the Department as consideration for the acquisition of a real property interest not owned by the Department.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, in implementing this subsection, the Department shall comply with the procedures established under Title 5, Subtitle 3 and Title 10, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(3) (i) The Department may dispose of a real property interest owned by the State for the use and benefit of the Department in exchange for a privately owned real property interest without complying with the procedures established under §§ 5–301 through 5–311 or §§ 10–301 through 10–309 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if:

1. The privately owned real property interest subject to the exchange is adjacent to the real property interest owned by the State for the use and benefit of the Department;

2. The real property interest owned by the State for the use and benefit of the Department and subject to the exchange is adjacent to the privately owned real property interest;

3. The real property interest owned by the State and subject to the exchange does not exceed 5 acres in size; and

4. The owner of the privately owned real property interest requesting the exchange pays all costs associated with the exchange of the real property interest, including legal fees and boundary relocation, surveying, engineering, and recordation costs.

(ii) Prior to a real property interest exchange under this paragraph, the Department shall:

1. Notify in writing by electronic mail or first–class mail:

A. Owners of property adjacent to the privately owned real property interest subject to the exchange;

B. The General Assembly members who represent the legislative district in which the real property interest exchange is located; and

C. The governing body of the county in which the real property interest exchange is located; and

2. Refer the proposed exchange to the Board of Public Works for final disposition.

(4) The Department may not dispose of a conservation easement interest under this subsection.

(g) The Board of Public Works may exempt projects under this section from the provisions of this section.

(h) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

(2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a system for appraisal review developed by the Department in consultation with the Department of General Services.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State that health occupations should be regulated and controlled as provided in this article to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(b) The health occupations boards established by this article, the majority of whose members are licensed or certified under this article, are created to function as independent boards, with the intent that a peer group is best qualified to regulate, control, and otherwise discipline in a fair and unbiased manner the licensees or certificate holders who practice in the State.
Md. Code, Real Property § 1-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated unless otherwise apparent from context.

(b) “County” includes Baltimore City.

(c) “Deed” includes any deed, grant, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, assignment, and release, pertaining to land or property or any interest therein or appurtenant thereto, including an interest in rents and profits from rents.

(d) (1) “Deed of trust” means a deed of trust that secures a debt or the performance of an obligation.

(2) “Deed of trust” does not include a voluntary grant unrelated to security purposes.

(e) “Grant” includes conveyance, assignment, and transfer.

(f) “Land” means property.

(g) “Land record” means any document recorded by a clerk of the circuit court relating to property.

(h) “Landlord” means any landlord, including a lessor.

(i) “Lease” means any oral or written agreement, express or implied, creating a landlord and tenant relationship, including any sublease and any further sublease.

(j) “Mortgage” means any mortgage, including a deed in the nature of mortgage.

(k) “Person” includes an individual, a receiver, a trustee, a guardian, an executor, an administrator, a fiduciary, or a representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity.

(l) “Property” means real property or any interest in real property.

(m) “Purchaser” means a buyer or vendee.

(n) “Tenant” means any tenant including a lessee.

(o) “Vendor” means a seller.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this section if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.

(b) Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Old–growth forest” means a forest:

(i) At least 5 acres in size with a preponderance of old trees, of which the oldest exceed at least half the projected maximum attainable age for the species; and

(ii) That exhibits several of the following characteristics:

1. Shade–tolerant species are present in all age and size classes;

2. Randomly distributed canopy gaps are present;

3. A high degree of structural diversity characterized by multiple growth layers reflecting a broad spectrum of ages is present;

4. An accumulation of dead wood of varying sizes and stages of decomposition accompanied by decadence in live dominant trees is present; and

5. Pit and mound topography can be observed.

(3) “State conservation land” means:

(i) State parks;

(ii) Wildlife management areas; and

(iii) Natural resources management areas.

(b) Whenever the Department identifies an old–growth forest on State conservation land, the land shall be managed in a manner that prohibits logging.

(c) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to prohibit the Department from taking actions to protect old–growth forest from fire, animals, insects, disease, and erosion in a manner that has minimal adverse effects on the ecosystem and subject to conditions the Secretary considers necessary.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-117 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-117
§1–117.
Status: in_force

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

(b) With respect to any State program of benefits, rights, or privileges applicable to a veteran under this Code, “veteran” includes, if the individual is eligible under 38 U.S.C. § 101, a member of the commissioned corps of:

(1) the Public Health Service; or

(2) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its predecessor, the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-504 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-504
§1–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Any employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle may institute a civil action in the county where:

(1) The alleged violation occurred;

(2) The employee resides; or

(3) The employer maintains its principal offices in the State.

(b) The action shall be brought within 1 year after the alleged violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle occurred, or within 1 year after the employee first became aware of the alleged violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-506 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-506
§1–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a local jurisdiction that chooses to adopt growth tiers is not required to adopt all of the tiers.

(b) A municipal corporation that exercises planning and zoning authority shall adopt Tier I and may adopt Tier II.

(c) A county shall adopt Tiers I, III, and IV, and may adopt Tier II.

(d) If a local jurisdiction does not adopt all of the tiers authorized under this section, the local jurisdiction shall document the reasons the jurisdiction is not adopting a particular tier.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-105 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-105
§1–105.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may create or dissolve an advisory board for the Department of Natural Resources. The advisory board shall be of the size as determined by the Secretary, and the members shall be representative of the different professional areas or fields of endeavor with which the Department is concerned.
Md. Code, Election Law § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

This article does not preempt restrictions on political activities that are:

(1) provided in or authorized by the Montgomery County Charter; and

(2) imposed on any of the following individuals:

(i) an officer or employee of the Montgomery County government who serves in a quasi-judicial capacity; or

(ii) a member of a Montgomery County government board or commission who serves in a quasi-judicial capacity.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-405 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

A charter county shall enact, adopt, amend, and execute a plan in accordance with this part and Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-306 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-306
§1–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall coordinate the enhancement of county 9–1–1 systems.

(b) The Board’s responsibilities include:

(1) establishing planning guidelines for enhanced 9–1–1 system plans and deployment of wireless enhanced 9–1–1 service in accordance with this subtitle;

(2) establishing procedures to review and approve or disapprove county plans and to evaluate requests for variations from the planning guidelines established by the Board;

(3) establishing procedures for the request for reimbursement of the costs of enhancing a 9–1–1 system by a county or counties in which a 9–1–1 system is in operation, and procedures to review and approve or disapprove the request;

(4) transmitting the planning guidelines and procedures established under this section, and any amendments to them, to the governing body of each county;

(5) submitting to the Secretary each year a schedule for implementing the enhancement of county or multicounty 9–1–1 systems, and an estimate of funding requirements based on the approved county plans;

(6) developing, with input from counties, and publishing on or before July 1, 2004, an implementation schedule for deployment of wireless enhanced 9–1–1 service;

(7) reviewing and approving or disapproving requests for reimbursement of the costs of enhancing 9–1–1 systems, and submitting to the Secretary each year a schedule for reimbursement and an estimate of funding requirements;

(8) reviewing the enhancement of 9–1–1 systems;

(9) providing for an audit of county expenditures for the operation and maintenance of 9–1–1 systems;

(10) ensuring inspections of public safety answering points;

(11) reviewing and approving or disapproving requests from counties with operational enhanced 9–1–1 systems to be exempted from the expenditure limitations under § 1–312 of this subtitle;

(12) authorizing expenditures from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund that:

(i) are for enhancements of 9–1–1 systems that:

1. are required by the Board;

2. will be provided to a county by a third party contractor; and

3. will incur costs that the Board has approved before the formation of a contract between the county and the contractor; and

(ii) are approved by the Board for payment:

1. from money collected under § 1–310 of this subtitle; and

2. directly to a third party contractor on behalf of a county;

(13) establishing planning guidelines for Next Generation 9–1–1 services system plans and deployment of Next Generation 9–1–1 services in accordance with this subtitle;

(14) establishing minimum standards for records retention guidelines for 9–1–1 audio, pictures, video, text messages, and data;

(15) establishing training standards for public safety answering point personnel based on national best practices, including training concerning:

(i) Next Generation 9–1–1 topics;

(ii) individual psychological well–being and resilience; and

(iii) subject to subsection (e)(2) of this section, implicit bias training;

(16) establishing minimum standards for cybersecurity, oversight, and accountability of service level agreements between counties and core service providers of Next Generation 9–1–1 services; and

(17) supporting 9–1–1 specialist recruitment activities consisting of:

(i) a database that offers information on recruitment guidance, best practices, and strategies;

(ii) recruitment projects, including recruitment projects designed to reach minorities; and

(iii) a website that contains links to job opportunities throughout the State for 9–1–1 specialists.

(c) The guidelines established by the Board under subsection (b)(1) and (13) of this section:

(1) shall be based on available technology and equipment;

(2) shall require Next Generation 9–1–1 services systems to be interconnected and interoperable, as determined by the Board; and

(3) may be based on any other factor that the Board determines is appropriate, including population and area served by 9–1–1 systems.

(d) The standards established by the Board under subsection (b)(14) of this section shall include procedures for:

(1) the security of the records;

(2) the establishment and revision, in accordance with the regulations, of record retention and disposal schedules to ensure the prompt and orderly disposition of records, including electronic records, that are no longer needed for operation; and

(3) the maintenance of inventories of records series that are accurate and complete.

(e) (1) (i) The standards established by the Board under subsection (b)(15) of this section shall include onboarding standards for newly hired 9–1–1 specialists and minimum continuing education standards for 9–1–1 specialists.

(ii) The Board shall develop criteria and approve the initial and ongoing training curriculum for the training required under subsection (b)(15) of this section.

(2) Public safety answering point personnel shall be provided the implicit bias training required under subsection (b)(15)(iii) of this section:

(i) on or before October 1, 2024, for personnel hired by the public safety answering point on or before October 1, 2022;

(ii) at the time of hire for personnel hired by the public safety answering point after October 1, 2022; and

(iii) on a recurring basis with updates as determined by the Board, but at least once every 4 years.

(3) (i) At least once each year, the Board shall provide for an audit of each public safety answering point in order to ensure that 9–1–1 specialists and other personnel employed by the public safety answering point have satisfied the training requirements established in accordance with subsection (b)(15) of this section.

(ii) The audit described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be conducted concurrently with an inspection of the public safety answering point in accordance with subsection (b)(10) of this section.

(iii) 1. If the Board determines that the personnel employed by a public safety answering point have not satisfied the training requirements established in accordance with subsection (b)(15) of this section, the Board and public safety answering point shall jointly develop a remediation plan and implementation timeline.

2. The Board may impose sanctions on a public safety answering point if the public safety answering point fails to comply with a remediation plan or implementation timeline developed under this subparagraph.

(f) The Board shall establish standards governing the processing of 9–1–1 requests for assistance that:

(1) minimize the transfer of those requests from the public safety answering point that received the request to other public safety answering points within or outside the State or federal emergency communication centers; and

(2) follow best practices for transferring requests to public safety agencies to ensure the optimal public safety response.

(g) The Board shall:

(1) establish minimum standards for 9–1–1 systems, enhanced 9–1–1 systems, and Next Generation 9–1–1 services that ensure improved access for individuals with disabilities and individuals who use assistive technologies, including mandatory connectivity requirements for core service providers for Next Generation 9–1–1 services to device–based and cloud–based data repositories; and

(2) update the standards adopted in accordance with item (1) of this subsection based on available technology and equipment.

(h) The Board may adopt regulations to implement and enforce this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Only the State may enact a law regarding automated teller machines.

(b) This subtitle shall preempt any local law governing automated teller machines.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 4 / Section 1A-403
§1A–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(b) A person who violates § 1A–401 or § 1A–402 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not to exceed $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article supersede any inconsistent provisions of any other part of the Code.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-312 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-312
§1–312.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) During each county’s fiscal year, the county may spend the amounts distributed to it from State 9–1–1 fee collections for the installation, enhancement, maintenance, and operation of a county or multicounty 9–1–1 system.

(2) A county may not spend the amounts distributed to it from State 9–1–1 fee collections for any purpose associated with the 9–8–8 suicide prevention hotline.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, maintenance and operation costs may include telephone company charges, equipment costs, equipment lease charges, repairs, utilities, personnel costs, and appropriate carryover costs from previous years.

(c) During a year in which a county raises its county 9–1–1 fee under § 1–311 of this subtitle, the county:

(1) may use 9–1–1 trust funds only to supplement levels of spending by the county for 9–1–1 maintenance or operations; and

(2) may not use 9–1–1 trust funds to supplant spending by the county for 9–1–1 maintenance or operations.

(d) (1) The Board shall provide for an audit of each county’s expenditures for the maintenance and operation of the county’s 9–1–1 system.

(2) If an audit performed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection determines that a county has utilized 9–1–1 trust funds for purposes other than those authorized under this subtitle, the governing body of the county shall:

(i) submit to the Board a report that includes an explanation for the diversion of 9–1–1 trust funds for unauthorized purposes and details the steps taken by the county to ensure that the diversion of 9–1–1 trust funds does not occur in the future; and

(ii) restore the diverted funds to the county’s 9–1–1 budget within that fiscal year.

(e) (1) For a county without an operational Phase II wireless enhanced 9–1–1 system within the time frames established by the Board under § 1–306(b)(6) of this subtitle, the Board shall adopt procedures, to take effect on or after January 1, 2006, to assure that:

(i) the money collected from the county 9–1–1 fee and distributed to the county is expended during the county’s fiscal year as follows:

1. for a 9–1–1 system in a county or a multicounty area with a population of 100,000 individuals or fewer, a maximum of 85% may be spent for personnel costs; and

2. for a 9–1–1 system in a county or multicounty area with a population of over 100,000 individuals, a maximum of 70% may be spent for personnel costs; and

(ii) the total amount collected from the State 9–1–1 fee and the county 9–1–1 fee shall be expended only for the installation, enhancement, maintenance, and operation of a county or multicounty system.

(2) The Board may grant an exception to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection in extenuating circumstances.

(3) A county with an operational Phase II wireless enhanced 9–1–1 system is exempt from the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-706 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-706
§1–706.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the awarding of concessions on, over, or under property owned or leased by the county or municipality and in the leasing or subleasing of property owned or leased by the county or municipality to:

(1) use its assets properly for the best public purpose;

(2) protect the public from unscrupulous business practices and excessive prices;

(3) provide maximum accessibility to public property;

(4) provide desirable or necessary governmental services at the lowest possible cost; and

(5) promote the general welfare by using public property for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality.

(b) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:

(1) (i) grant one or more franchises for any concession on, over, or under property owned or leased by the county or municipality on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;

(ii) control prices and rates for the franchise; and

(iii) adopt rules and regulations for the operation of the franchise; and

(2) lease or sublease publicly owned or leased real property on terms that the county or municipality determines.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided for in this article or the Tax – General Article, a person may not:

(1) sell alcoholic beverages;

(2) allow alcoholic beverages to be sold;

(3) accept or deliver alcoholic beverages; or

(4) for the purpose of sale, transport, buy, possess, or keep alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be transported, bought, possessed, or kept:

(i) in a vehicle, a water vessel, or an aircraft;

(ii) on any premises; or

(iii) under the person’s charge or control.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not buy, possess, store, import, transport, or keep alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be bought, possessed, stored, imported, transported, or kept:

(i) in a vehicle, a water vessel, or an aircraft;

(ii) on any premises; or

(iii) under the person’s charge or control.

(2) A person may perform an activity listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the person is:

(i) a consumer;

(ii) subject to the requirements under this article, a license holder; or

(iii) an individual under the age of 21 years who possesses or is transporting alcoholic beverages for a lawful purpose:

1. with the knowledge and consent of the individual’s parent or guardian; or

2. incident to the lawful employment of the individual under this article.

(c) Except as provided in § 1–411 of this subtitle, an individual under the age of 21 years may not:

(1) buy, consume, possess, store, import, transport, or keep alcoholic beverages for the individual’s own use; or

(2) buy, possess, store, import, transport, or keep alcoholic beverages for any purpose in a jurisdiction where prohibited under State law.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-707 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-707
§1–707.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to code counties and municipalities.

(b) It is the policy of the State to authorize each code county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of port regulation to:

(1) provide for safe harbors free of congestion and navigational hazards;

(2) protect marine life and wildlife; and

(3) prevent water pollution and erosion.

(c) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a code county or municipality may:

(1) grant one or more franchises or enter into contracts for the placement or construction of structures in or on the waters of the county or municipality;

(2) issue licenses for wharves and piers; or

(3) issue permits for mooring piles, floating wharves, buoys, and anchors.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-203.3 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203.3
§1–203.
Status: in_force

§1–203.3.

(a) There is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) (1) Subject to the appropriation process in the State budget, the Department shall use the fund:

(i) For the costs of reviewing, processing, and auditing documents filed or requested under this article or other articles of the Code;

(ii) To pay redemption or extinguishment amounts to former owners of ground rents redeemed or extinguished in accordance with § 8–804 of the Real Property Article; and

(iii) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for other costs incurred by the Department to administer the provisions of this article.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for fiscal year 2015 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Department may not use the fund to pay more than 15% of the administrative expenses of the Office of the Director of the Department.

(3) For fiscal years 2026 and 2027 only, up to $11,000,000 of the fund may be used each year for general operating costs by the Department.

(c) The State Treasurer shall hold and the State Comptroller shall account for the fund.

(d) The fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(e) Investment earnings shall accrue to the benefit of the fund.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-701 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-701
§1–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(c) (1) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member or eligible veteran.

(2) “Eligible spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:

(i) An eligible veteran; or

(ii) An active service member who died within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(d) (1) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from active duty within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(2) “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been discharged from active duty for more than 1 year before the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(e) “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-605 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-605
§1–605.
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Judge of the District Court is the chief administrative officer of the District Court and responsible for the maintenance, administration, and operation of the court in all its locations throughout the State.

(b) The Chief Judge of the District Court may make administrative regulations for the governing of the District Court, subject to and not inconsistent with the rules of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(c) The Chief Judge of the District Court may assign a judge of the District Court to sit temporarily in a county other than the judge’s county of residence.

(d) In addition to the powers and duties granted and imposed in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, or elsewhere by law or rule, the Chief Judge of the District Court shall:

(1) Appoint a chief clerk of the District Court, a chief administrative clerk for each district, and other personnel of the District Court pursuant to Article IV, § 41F of the Maryland Constitution;

(2) Approve the appointments of commissioners of the District Court pursuant to Article IV, § 41G of the Maryland Constitution;

(3) Establish uniform record–keeping procedures for the District Court;

(4) In conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Administrator, establish uniform procedures for reporting traffic cases in the District Court, including procedures for promptly notifying the Motor Vehicle Administration of each citation within the jurisdiction of the District Court that is issued to a minor licensed in the State charging the minor with a moving violation as defined in § 11–136.1 of the Transportation Article;

(5) In conjunction with the State Comptroller, establish a system for the collection and remittance of costs, fines, penalties, and forfeitures collected by the District Court;

(6) Approve in writing the destruction of pleadings, papers, or files proposed for destruction pursuant to § 2–205 of this article;

(7) On the recommendation of the administrative judge of any district, approve in writing the invalidation and destruction of certain warrants for arrest, if the administrative judge certifies to the Chief Judge that:

(i) Each of the warrants is more than 3 years old;

(ii) The warrant was properly delivered to an authorized law enforcement agency for execution and service, which was not effected;

(iii) Each of the warrants was issued by a judicial officer of the District Court for:

1. The arrest of the defendant in order that the defendant might stand trial on a misdemeanor offense;

2. The failure of the defendant to appear for trial for a misdemeanor offense, as directed by the District Court;

3. The failure of the defendant to make a deferred payment of a fine or costs as ordered by the District Court for a misdemeanor offense; or

4. A violation of a probation order of the District Court entered in a misdemeanor offense; and

(iv) The administrative judge believes that the invalidation and destruction of the arrest warrant is consistent with the ends of justice;

(8) After consultation with police administrators and the Motor Vehicle Administrator, design arrest – citation forms that shall be used by all law enforcement agencies in the State when charging a person with a criminal, civil, or traffic offense, except for:

(i) Violations by juveniles listed in § 3–8A–33(a) of this article;

(ii) Violations of parking ordinances or regulations adopted under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article; and

(iii) Other violations as expressly provided by law;

(9) Authorize the use of a single document for issuance of more than one, separately numbered, citation;

(10) Specify appropriate means, such as a signature on a citation, electronic signature, or data encoded in a driver’s license or identity card issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration, to be used by:

(i) The police officer issuing a citation to execute it by certifying under penalties of perjury that the facts stated in the citation are true; and

(ii) The person to whom a citation is being issued to acknowledge its receipt;

(11) Authorize a citation to include a summons to appear; and

(12) Cause the District Court to print or otherwise make available uniform motor vehicle citation forms and any other uniform statewide citation forms for offenses triable in the District Court.

(e) Notwithstanding any provision of the Transportation Article, a police officer may dispense with the acknowledgment of a person receiving a citation that contains a summons as provided in subsection (d)(11) of this section and regulations adopted by the police officer’s agency.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-417 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-417
§1–417.
Status: in_force

(a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision process under § 1–416 of this subtitle, a charter county shall ensure the implementation of the visions, the development regulations element, and the sensitive areas element of the plan.

(b) A charter county shall ensure that the implementation of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are achieved through the adoption of the following applicable implementation mechanisms that are consistent with the comprehensive plan:

(1) zoning laws; and

(2) local laws governing:

(i) planned development;

(ii) subdivision; and

(iii) other land use provisions.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

In order to meet the policy goals of the State for the electric distribution grid system, the Department, in coordination with the Public Service Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration, shall coordinate with utility providers in the State to apply for and access federal funds, including funds made available under §§ 40101, 40103, and 40107 of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

Property owners in this State have the following rights:

(1) (i) the right to an assessment notice upon reassessment, as provided in § 8–401 of this article, that clearly explains:

1. the property owner’s right to appeal an assessment;

2. that the determination of value is based upon information contained in the valuation records of the Department;

3. the property owner’s right of access to the valuation records of the Department; and

4. that if an assessment has increased, the total amount of property tax owed by the property owner may also increase even if the property tax rate has not increased; and

(ii) the right to receive information concerning the calculation of the assessment and description of the property on the Department’s website;

(2) the right to obtain, at no charge:

(i) a brochure explaining the valuation and assessment process;

(ii) the record card and assessment work sheet for the property that is the subject of an assessment; and

(iii) a brochure explaining the record card and assessment work sheet, their pertinent parts, and an example and definition of commonly used appraisal terms;

(3) the right of access to the property assessment roll;

(4) the right to appeal an assessment within 45 days of the notice of assessment, as provided in § 14–502 of this article, and to assist in an appeal, to obtain:

(i) at no charge, a brochure explaining the assessment appeal process;

(ii) at no charge, a copy of the sales analysis for the area in which the property is located; and

(iii) for a reasonable fee, copies of record cards and assessment work sheets for other similar properties, as provided in § 14–201 of this article;

(5) the right to be provided with an alternate site or an evening or Saturday assessment appeal hearing, as provided in § 8–412 of this article;

(6) the right to an assessment appeal hearing conducted by telephone, in accordance with the standards and procedures of the Department;

(7) the right to postponement of an assessment appeal hearing one time without cause at the property owner’s request, and additional postponements only for good cause;

(8) during an appeal hearing, the right to a review and explanation by the assessor of the items and values shown on the assessment work sheet and record card;

(9) after an appeal hearing, the right to:

(i) not have an assessment increased during the current 3–year cycle because of information ascertained at an appeal hearing on residential property; and

(ii) a reinspection of a property, upon request, to review updated information revealed during an appeal hearing that could result in a decreased assessment;

(10) notwithstanding the failure to file an appeal within 45 days, the right to require the Department to review and correct any mathematical, clerical, measurement, or other technical errors used as the basis for an assessment, as provided in § 8–419 of this article;

(11) the right to file a petition for review within any year of the 3–year assessment cycle, as provided in § 8–415 of this article;

(12) the right to the consideration of the facts and reasons stated in a decision on an appeal from the Property Tax Appeal Board or the Maryland Tax Court when the assessment of a property is next reviewed, as provided in § 8–205 of this article; and

(13) the right to be notified of the availability of State property tax credits, including the homestead property tax credit, the homeowners property tax credit, and the renters tax credit.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-315 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-315
§1A–315.
Status: in_force

(a) While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.

(b) In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice acupuncture in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:

(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and

(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.

(c) The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice acupuncture competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.

(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George’s and Worcester counties.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this article or Title 13, Subtitle 1 and Subtitle 3, Part I and §§ 13–205 and 16–115 of the Local Government Article, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may not:

(1) require a local license in that county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article; or

(2) impose a local fee or tax to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article.

(c) A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may require a local license if necessary for regulatory purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, or morals.

(d) A public local law passed after October 1, 1941, does not repeal any provision of this section unless the public local law expressly refers to and repeals the provision.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

Except for provisions governing the reporting and investigation of workers’ compensation insurance fraud claims under § 2–201, Title 2, Subtitle 4, and Title 27, Subtitles 4 and 8 of this article, for the purpose of workers’ compensation insurance, this article does not apply to an employer who:

(1) participates in a governmental self–insurance group under § 9–404 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

(2) self–insures under § 9–405 of the Labor and Employment Article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-403 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the Department may develop and implement an electronic system for the sale and issuance of licenses, permits, and registrations and the recording and releasing of security interests.

(b) The electronic system may include provisions for:

(1) Recording titling and registration data;

(2) Recording and releasing liens without the issuance of a security interest filing; and

(3) Recording information relating to an application for a license, permit, or registration.

(c) The Department shall develop the electronic system consistent with the statewide information technology master plan developed under Title 3.5, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(d) (1) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Department shall establish a process through which an individual who purchases an angler’s license, a Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license, or a hunting license and any corresponding stamps through the electronic system may make a voluntary monetary donation to the Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund at the time of purchase.

(2) The Department shall collect the donations received under paragraph (1) of this subsection and deposit them into the Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund.

(e) (1) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Department shall establish a process through which an individual who purchases a license, permit, or registration through the electronic system may make a voluntary monetary donation to the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund at the time the license, permit, or registration is purchased.

(2) The Department shall:

(i) Collect any donations made under this subsection; and

(ii) Distribute the proceeds of the donations as follows:

1. 50% to the Chesapeake Bay Trust established under § 8–1902 of this article; and

2. 50% to the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund established under § 8–2A–02 of this article.

(3) (i) The Chesapeake Bay Trust may use the funds it receives under this subsection only to provide grants and other resources to nonprofit organizations, community associations, civic groups, schools, or public agencies for projects to enhance or promote:

1. Public education, including the publication or production of educational materials, concerning the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland coastal bays, the Youghiogheny watershed, and other natural resources;

2. The preservation or enhancement of water quality and fish or wildlife habitat;

3. The restoration of aquatic or land resources;

4. Reforestation; and

5. Training in environmental studies or enhancement.

(ii) Funds distributed to the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund may be used to provide financial assistance necessary to advance Maryland’s progress in meeting the goals established in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and to restore the health of the Atlantic Coastal Bays by focusing on nonpoint source pollution control projects, as authorized under Title 8, Subtitle 2A of this article.

(4) On or before December 1 each year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the collection, distribution, and expenditure of any voluntary monetary donations made under this subsection in the previous fiscal year.

(f) (1) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Department shall establish a process through which an individual who purchases an angler’s license or a Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license through the electronic system may make a voluntary monetary donation to the Black Bass Conservation Fund at the time of purchase.

(2) The Department shall collect the donations received under paragraph (1) of this subsection and deposit them into the Black Bass Conservation Fund, established under § 4–209.1 of this article.

(g) The donation process established under subsections (d), (e), and (f) of this section:

(1) Shall be made available only to an individual purchasing directly through the electronic system;

(2) May not be made available to an individual purchasing through an authorized vendor; and

(3) Shall be limited to providing not more than two options to which an individual may make a monetary donation.

(h) The Department may adopt regulations to:

(1) Implement the electronic system authorized under this section; and

(2) Determine the appropriate fee levels that may be charged by a vendor and by the Department for the electronic transmission service.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A unit of the State government or person responsible for administering or collecting a tax shall give each notice required under this article by mailing it, in a postpaid envelope, to the person for whom the notice is intended:

(1) at the address in the most recently filed application, report, or return of the person on record; or

(2) if no application, report, or return has been filed, at any address obtainable for the person.

(b) The mailing of a notice in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this section is presumptive evidence of its receipt by the person to whom the notice is mailed.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-309
§1A–309.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 1A-310 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may deny a license to practice acupuncture to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

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

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively:

(i) Uses a license; or

(ii) Solicits or advertises;

(3) Is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct in the practice of acupuncture;

(4) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(5) 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 a valid medical indication;

(6) Knowingly violates any provision of this title or any rule or regulation of the Board adopted under this title;

(7) 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;

(8) Practices acupuncture with an unauthorized person or assists an unauthorized person in the practice of acupuncture;

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

(10) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of acupuncture;

(11) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required by law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(12) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

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

(14) Fails to display the notice required under § 1A-313 of this subtitle;

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

(16) Commits any act of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of acupuncture;

(17) Engages in a course of conduct that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of acupuncture; or

(18) Fails to comply with any Board order.
Md. Code, Election Law § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

The intention of this article is that the conduct of elections should inspire public confidence and trust by assuring that:

(1) all persons served by the election system are treated fairly and equitably;

(2) all qualified persons may register and vote and that those who are not qualified do not vote;

(3) those who administer elections are well-trained, that they serve both those who vote and those who seek votes, and that they put the public interest ahead of partisan interests;

(4) full information on elections is provided to the public, including disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures;

(5) citizen convenience is emphasized in all aspects of the election process;

(6) security and integrity are maintained in the casting of ballots, canvass of votes, and reporting of election results;

(7) the prevention of fraud and corruption is diligently pursued; and

(8) any offenses that occur are prosecuted.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Any officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution who knowingly and willfully discloses financial records in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.

(b) Any person who knowingly and willfully induces or attempts to induce an officer, employee, agent, or director of a fiduciary institution to disclose financial records in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.

(c) (1) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply in connection with an abuse report required under § 1–306(d) of this subtitle.

(2) A fiduciary institution that fails to file an abuse report concerning an elder adult as required under § 1–306(d) of this subtitle is subject to:

(i) A civil penalty not exceeding $1,000; or

(ii) If the failure to report is willful, a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000.

(3) The civil penalties provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) May be recovered only in a civil action brought by the Attorney General against the fiduciary institution; and

(ii) Shall be paid by the fiduciary institution.

(4) A person who discloses information contained in an abuse report in violation of § 1–306(d)(4) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1405 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1405
§1–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as limited by the authority’s articles of incorporation, an authority has all the powers specified in this subtitle.

(b) An authority may:

(1) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws for the conduct of business of the authority;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) maintain an office at a place the authority designates;

(4) borrow money;

(5) issue bonds and other obligations for any corporate purpose in accordance with this subtitle or an ordinance adopted under this subtitle;

(6) invest money of the authority in instruments, obligations, securities, or property;

(7) enter into contracts and execute the instruments or agreements necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle or an ordinance adopted under this subtitle to accomplish the purposes of the authority;

(8) solicit and accept gifts, grants, loans, or other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to this subtitle or any ordinance adopted under this subtitle;

(9) participate in a program of the federal government, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or an intergovernmental entity created under State law;

(10) contract for goods and services;

(11) study, develop, and prepare reports or plans to assist in the authority’s exercise of powers and to monitor and evaluate the authority’s progress;

(12) contract with public or private entities for services necessary to manage and operate the authority;

(13) provide acquisition, management, and sale services to a local government for property owned by the local government;

(14) create, own, control, or be a member of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other person, whether operated for profit or not for profit, for the purposes of developing property in order to maximize marketability;

(15) exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in performing similar functions, unless to do so would conflict with State law;

(16) insure against losses in connection with the real property, assets, or activity of the authority;

(17) design, develop, construct, demolish, rehabilitate, renovate, relocate, and otherwise improve real property or interests in real property;

(18) raise revenue by any legal means required to make the operations and activities of the authority self–sustaining; and

(19) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle or by an ordinance adopted under this subtitle.

(c) An authority may delegate to a member or officer a power granted to the authority by this subtitle, including the power to execute a bond, obligation, certificate, deed, lease, mortgage agreement, or other document or instrument.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this article that a document be under oath means that the document shall be supported by a statement made under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the statement.

(b) The oath or affirmation shall be made:

(1) before an individual authorized to administer oaths, who shall certify in writing to have administered the oath or taken the affirmation; or

(2) by a signed statement that:

(i) is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) is expressly made under the penalties for perjury.

(c) If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the affidavit subjects the individual making it to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as an oath or affirmation made before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-504 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-504
§1–504.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Department of State Police, and the Office of the Attorney General shall have access to and shall be authorized to inspect and copy any reports filed with the Department under this article.

(b) The Department may make the contents of a report available to other criminal justice agencies only for purposes of investigation or prosecution of the subject of the report.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-602 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-602
§1–602.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of operation and administration of the District Court, the State is divided into the following districts:

(1) District 1 -- Baltimore City.

(2) District 2 -- Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties.

(3) District 3 -- Caroline, Talbot, Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Cecil counties.

(4) District 4 -- Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert counties.

(5) District 5 -- Prince George’s County.

(6) District 6 -- Montgomery County.

(7) District 7 -- Anne Arundel County.

(8) District 8 -- Baltimore County.

(9) District 9 -- Harford County.

(10) District 10 -- Howard and Carroll counties.

(11) District 11 -- Frederick and Washington counties.

(12) District 12 -- Allegany and Garrett counties.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-603.2 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-603.2
§1–603.
Status: in_force

§1–603.2.

The plaza located on the south side of the Mary E. W. Risteau District Courts and Multi–Service Center in Harford County, Maryland, shall be named the H. Wayne Norman, Jr. Memorial Plaza.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-108 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-108
§1–108.
Status: in_force

In any report issued under this title, the Department may:

(1) Include recommendations for statutory and budgetary proposals to:

(i) Promote public awareness of the benefits of conserving fisheries and wildlife in the State; and

(ii) Reduce the incidence of violations of State conservation laws; and

(2) Submit the report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1315 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1315
§1–1315.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an animal control facility operated by a county or municipality shall waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat adopted by a veteran who presents a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration that includes a notation of veteran status in accordance with § 12–302 of the Transportation Article.

(2) An animal control facility may limit the number of adoption fee waivers granted to an individual under this subsection to one dog and one cat within a 6–month period.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-702 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-702
§1–702.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund.

(b) There is a State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund.

(c) (1) The net proceeds from contributions under the income tax checkoff system and any other donations to the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(2) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(3) The Fund shall be used only as provided in §§ 1–703 through 1–705 of this subtitle.

(4) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(5) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(6) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(7) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(d) The Fund shall be maintained for the purposes stated in this subtitle and unspent portions of the Fund shall remain in the Fund and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.

(e) Money expended from the Fund for the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Endangered Species Conservation programs is supplemental and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for the Trust or for those programs.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-812 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-812
§1–812.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle modifies, limits, or supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

(b) This subtitle does not modify, limit, or supersede § 7001(a) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 7003(b) of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-410 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-410
§1–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless registration of a mark is renewed for a 10-year term as provided in this section, the registration expires on the tenth anniversary of its effective date.

(b) Within 1 year before registration of a mark expires, the Secretary of State shall mail to the registrant, at the last known address of the registrant:

(1) a renewal application form; and

(2) a notice that states:

(i) the date on which the current registration expires;

(ii) the date by which the Secretary of State must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the registration expires;

(iii) the amount of the renewal fee; and

(iv) instructions on how to access the renewal application form online.

(c) Before the registration of a mark expires, the registrant periodically may renew it for an additional 10–year term if, within 6 months before the expiration of the term of the registration:

(1) the registrant submits to the Secretary of State:

(i) a renewal application on the form that the Secretary of State provides; and

(ii) 3 different specimens or reproductions of the mark being used;

(2) the registrant states in the renewal application that the mark is still in use in the State;

(3) the mark otherwise is entitled to be registered; and

(4) the registrant pays to the Secretary of State a renewal fee of $50.

(d) The Secretary of State shall renew the registration of and issue a renewal certificate to each registrant who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) A specimen or reproduction submitted under subsection (c) of this section may not include a business paper, including letterhead, a business card, or an envelope.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-102 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

Any official letterhead stationery of the judicial department of State government shall include the telephone number of the individual public office which uses that stationery.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be verified by a declaration made under the penalties of perjury that the matters and facts contained in the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the declaration.

(b) The verification shall be made:

(1) Before an individual authorized to administer oaths; or

(2) By a signed statement of verification that:

(i) Is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) States that the statement is made under the penalties for perjury.

(c) If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the statement of verification subjects the individual making the statement to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
Md. Code, Transportation § 1-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-502 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31, 2012, a local jurisdiction may adopt the mapped growth tiers in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-316 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-316
§1–316.
Status: in_force

To provide a basis for annual comparison of the scope of the alcoholic beverages industry in the State and the consumption habits of residents of the State, the Executive Director shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly, an annual report on or before December 1 of each year that includes statistical information on the alcoholic beverages business in the State that the Executive Director believes to be of interest to the public and the industry.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-308 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-308
§1–308.
Status: reserved

(a) A party that with explicit reservation of rights performs or promises performance or assents to performance in a manner demanded or offered by the other party does not thereby prejudice the rights reserved. Such words as “without prejudice”, “under protest”, or the like are sufficient.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to an accord and satisfaction.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-604 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-604
§1–604.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 months, or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1306
§1–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “covered employee” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of the Labor and Employment Article.

(b) Before a county or municipality may issue a license or permit to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) a certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207
§1–207.
Status: in_force

The Department, in consultation with the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, the Maryland Hospital Association, the Maryland Association of Health Maintenance Organizations, the Health Facilities Association of Maryland, the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging, the Maryland State Dental Association, the Maryland Nurses Association, the Maryland Funeral Directors Association, the Maryland Podiatrists Association, the affected boards, the Association for Practitioners for Infection Control, and a consumer of health care services, shall develop a notice written in layman’s language that explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-408 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-408
§1–408.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle, including regulations establishing procedures for the submission of original information by whistleblowers and protocols governing the determination of awards in accordance with this subtitle and the timely payment of awards to whistleblowers.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-309.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-309.1
§1–309.
Status: in_force

§1–309.1.

(a) In this section, “Advisory Board” means the Advisory Board on Medical and Adult–Use Cannabis.

(b) There is an Advisory Board on Medical and Adult–Use Cannabis.

(c) The Advisory Board shall:

(1) consider all matters submitted to it by the Office of Social Equity, the Governor, the Maryland Cannabis Administration, or the General Assembly; and

(2) study and make recommendations on:

(i) the impact on the legal medical and adult–use cannabis industry in the State if the federal government:

1. reschedules cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act; or

2. removes cannabis from the list of controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act;

(ii) measures to protect and promote the legal medical and adult–use cannabis industry in the State if cannabis is:

1. rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III; or

2. removed from the federal Controlled Substances Act;

(iii) measures to enable standard and micro cannabis licensees and small businesses to compete in interstate commerce related to the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and testing of cannabis and cannabis products;

(iv) methods to ensure that there is an adequate supply of affordable cannabis and cannabis products for qualifying patients, including cannabis and cannabis products containing varying levels of potency; and

(v) methods to assist social equity applicants, social equity licensees, and small, minority, and women–owned businesses to:

1. access funds for operating or capital expenses associated with a business participating in the medical and adult–use cannabis industry;

2. obtain financing from a lender, as defined in § 36–1401 of this article; and

3. partner with operational cannabis licensees in ways that the social equity applicants or licensees or small, minority, or women–owned businesses retain ownership and control of the licenses and businesses.

(d) (1) The Advisory Board consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:

(i) three members that have substantial experience in one or more of the following:

1. cannabis law, science, or policy;

2. public health or health care;

3. agriculture;

4. finance; or

5. addiction treatment;

(ii) one academic researcher with at least 5 years of experience in social or health equity;

(iii) one representative of an independent testing laboratory registered under § 36–408 of this article;

(iv) two representatives who hold a standard grower license under § 36–401 of this article;

(v) two representatives who hold a standard processor license under § 36–401 of this article;

(vi) two representatives who hold a standard dispensary license under § 36–401 of this article;

(vii) two representatives who hold a micro grower license under § 36–401 of this article;

(viii) two representatives who hold a micro processor license under § 36–401 of this article;

(ix) two representatives who hold a micro dispensary license under § 36–401 of this article;

(x) one representative who holds an incubator space license under § 36–401 of this article;

(xi) one representative who holds an on–site consumption license under § 36–401 of this article;

(xii) one representative of an organization that advocates on behalf of patients who engage in the medical use of cannabis;

(xiii) one representative of an organization that advocates on behalf of consumers who engage in the adult use of cannabis; and

(xiv) one health care provider who is registered to certify patients to obtain medical cannabis under § 36–301 of this article.

(2) The Advisory Board shall elect a chair from among its members.

(e) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House may recommend to the Governor a list of individuals for appointment to the Advisory Board.

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

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

(3) An appointed member may not serve more than two full terms.

(4) The positions for members appointed under subsection (d)(1)(vii) through (xi) of this section become effective when the first licenses are issued under those respective license types.

(g) An appointed member of the Advisory Board must be:

(1) at least 25 years old;

(2) a resident of the State who has resided in the State for at least the immediately preceding 5 years before the appointment; and

(3) a registered voter of the State.

(h) The Advisory Board shall establish at least two subcommittees to focus on medical and adult–use cannabis.

(i) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Advisory Board shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State.

(j) The Maryland Cannabis Administration shall provide staff for the Advisory Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-309 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-309
§1–309.
Status: in_force

(a) On recommendation of the Board, each year the Secretary shall request an appropriation from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund in an amount sufficient to:

(1) carry out the purposes of this subtitle;

(2) pay the administrative costs chargeable to the 9–1–1 Trust Fund; and

(3) reimburse counties for the cost of enhancing a 9–1–1 system.

(b) (1) Subject to the limitations under subsection (e) of this section, the Comptroller shall disburse the money in the 9–1–1 Trust Fund as provided in this subsection.

(2) Each July 1, the Comptroller shall allocate sufficient money from the State 9–1–1 fee to pay the costs of administering the 9–1–1 Trust Fund.

(3) As directed by the Secretary and in accordance with the State budget, the Comptroller, from the appropriate account, shall:

(i) reimburse counties for the cost of enhancing a 9–1–1 system;

(ii) pay contractors in accordance with § 1–306(b)(12) of this subtitle; and

(iii) pay the costs associated with maintenance, operations, and programs approved by the Board in accordance with § 1–308(b) of this subtitle.

(4) (i) The Comptroller shall pay to each county from its account the money requested by the county to pay the maintenance and operation costs of the county’s 9–1–1 system in accordance with the State budget.

(ii) The Comptroller shall pay the money for maintenance and operation costs on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30 of each year.

(c) (1) Money accruing to the 9–1–1 Trust Fund may be used as provided in this subsection.

(2) Money collected from the State 9–1–1 fee may be used only to:

(i) pay the administrative costs chargeable to the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

(ii) reimburse counties for the cost of enhancing a 9–1–1 system;

(iii) pay contractors in accordance with § 1–306(b)(12) of this subtitle; and

(iv) pay the costs associated with maintenance, operations, and programs approved by the Board in accordance with § 1–308(b) of this subtitle.

(3) Money collected from the State 9–1–1 fee may not be utilized for the payment of the salary of public safety answering point personnel or county personnel.

(4) Money collected from the county 9–1–1 fee may be used by the counties only for the maintenance and operation costs of the 9–1–1 system.

(5) Money collected from the prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee shall be used as follows:

(i) 25% for the same purpose as the 9–1–1 fee under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(ii) 75% for the same purpose as the county 9–1–1 fee under paragraph (4) of this subsection, prorated on the basis of the total fees collected in each county.

(6) Money accruing to the 9–1–1 Trust Fund may not be used for:

(i) the maintenance or operation of communications centers other than public safety answering points; or

(ii) any costs that solely support the 9–8–8 suicide prevention hotline.

(d) (1) Reimbursement may be made only to the extent that county money was used to enhance the 9–1–1 system.

(2) Reimbursement for the enhancement of 9–1–1 systems shall include the installation of equipment for automatic number identification, automatic location identification, and other technological advancements that the Board requires.

(3) Reimbursement from money collected from the State 9–1–1 fee may be used only for 9–1–1 system enhancements approved by the Board.

(e) (1) The Board may direct the Comptroller to withhold from a county money for 9–1–1 system expenditures if the county violates this subtitle or a regulation of the Board.

(2) (i) The Board shall state publicly in writing its reason for withholding money from a county and shall record its reason in the minutes of the Board.

(ii) On reaching its decision to withhold money, the Board shall notify the county.

(iii) The county has 30 days after the date of notification to respond in writing to the Board.

(3) (i) On notification by the Board, the Comptroller shall hold money for the county in the county’s account in the 9–1–1 Trust Fund.

(ii) Money held by the Comptroller under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not accrue interest for the county.

(iii) Interest income earned on money held by the Comptroller under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph accrues to the 9–1–1 Trust Fund.

(4) County money withheld by the Comptroller shall be withheld until the Board directs the Comptroller to release the money.

(f) (1) The Legislative Auditor may conduct fiscal/compliance audits of the 9–1–1 Trust Fund and of the appropriations and disbursements made for purposes of this subtitle.

(2) The cost of the fiscal portion of the audits shall be paid from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund as an administrative cost.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 4-301(b)(1) or § 4-302 of this article, a circuit court has exclusive, original jurisdiction over a misdemeanor under Title 8, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-815 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-815
§1–815.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this subtitle which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subtitle are severable.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “taxes” includes interest and penalties on taxes.

(b) The courts of this State shall recognize and enforce liability for taxes imposed by the laws of another state if the other state recognizes and enforces liability for similar taxes imposed by this State.

(c) An official of another state described in subsection (b) of this section may bring an action in the courts of this State to collect taxes. A certification of the Secretary of State of the other state or comparable official in the District of Columbia is conclusive proof that the official has the authority to collect the taxes.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1317 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1317
§1–1317.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “amateur radio” means the use of a radio frequency spectrum for purposes of noncommercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self–training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, or emergency communication by a duly authorized person interested in radioelectric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary interest.

(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(c) It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify the provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 97.15 concerning the Federal Communications Commission’s preemption of local ordinances regulating amateur radio station antenna structures.

(d) A county or municipal ordinance regulating amateur radio station antenna structures:

(1) may not preclude amateur radio communications;

(2) shall reasonably accommodate amateur radio communications; and

(3) shall constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the ordinance.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that property owners in this State have:

(1) knowledge that the valuation and assessment of property is the responsibility of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(2) understanding of the valuation and assessment process;

(3) assurance that the valuation and assessment of property within classes is uniform;

(4) access to information which is the basis for the property valuation and assessment process in this State; and

(5) understanding that the setting of property tax rates and the collection of property taxes is a local government function.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-108 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-108
§1–108.
Status: in_force

This title modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., except that nothing in this title modifies, limits, or supersedes § 7001(c) of that Act or authorizes electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 7003(b) of that Act.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-101.2 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101.2
§1–101.
Status: in_force

§1–101.2.

“Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-705 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-705
§1–705.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, it is the policy of the State to direct and authorize each county and municipality to exercise authority over waste collection and disposal.

(b) This section does not apply to waste that the generator:

(1) directs to a specific facility for reclamation, recycling, or reuse; or

(2) disposes of on its property.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-404 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-404
§1–404.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract with the Comptroller, the Office of the Attorney General, or any other agency may not be required in order for a whistleblower to receive an award under this subtitle.

(b) (1) A whistleblower who makes a claim for an award under this subtitle may be represented by counsel.

(2) (i) A whistleblower who anonymously makes a claim for an award under this subtitle shall be represented by counsel if the whistleblower anonymously submits the information on which the claim is based.

(ii) Before payment of an award claimed in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the whistleblower shall disclose the whistleblower’s identity and provide any other information that the Comptroller may require, directly or through counsel.

(3) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to imply or infer that a whistleblower is entitled to compensation for any costs or attorney’s fees incurred to claim an award under this subtitle.

(c) Within 15 days after receiving original information provided by a whistleblower, the Comptroller shall provide written notice to the whistleblower or, if the whistleblower is represented by counsel, the whistleblower’s attorney that:

(1) acknowledges that the original information has been received by the Comptroller; and

(2) indicates the name of the individual in the Comptroller’s Office who shall serve as a contact with the whistleblower.

(d) (1) Information that could reasonably be expected to reveal the identity of the whistleblower is not subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Comptroller may not disclose any information that could reasonably be expected to reveal the identity of the whistleblower unless that information is required to be disclosed to a party in connection with an action or proceeding brought by the Comptroller or otherwise by court order.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, as determined by the Comptroller to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article, information that could be expected to reveal the identity of a whistleblower may be made available to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement authorities of this State, another state, the federal government, a foreign government, or self–regulatory organizations.

(ii) An authority to which the Comptroller makes information available in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall agree to maintain that information in accordance with any assurances of confidentiality that the Comptroller deems appropriate.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-209 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) If payment of the fee for the issuance or renewal of a license, issued by the Department or by a unit within the Department, is made by a check or other negotiable instrument that is dishonored, the license for which the fee was paid shall be suspended by operation of law. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the suspension is effective beginning on the tenth business day after the day on which the notice is sent in accordance with subsection (b) of this section until the date that payment of the fee, and any late charge provided for in this article, has been made.

(b) (1) When the Department or a unit within the Department receives notice that a check or other negotiable instrument, given by an applicant in payment of a license issuance or renewal fee, has been dishonored, it shall inform the applicant by regular mail sent to the applicant’s last known business address, that the license will be suspended by operation of law if within 10 business days after the date of the notice the applicant fails to make payment of the fee, and any late charge, or fails to present evidence to the Department or unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.

(2) An applicant shall be given a prompt opportunity to make payment of the fee, and any late charge, or to present evidence to the Department or unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.

(c) If a license is suspended under subsection (a) of this section, the license shall be reinstated effective the date the license was suspended if within 5 business days from the date of the suspension the applicant:

(1) pays the fee and late charge; or

(2) presents evidence to the Department or the unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.

(d) Suspension of a license under this section may not affect any otherwise valid claim under any guaranty fund made by a person who dealt in good faith with a licensee, without knowledge of the suspension.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1302
§1–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if a State law or regulation requires a county or municipality to adopt legislation or a regulation at least as strict or effective as the applicable State law or regulation, the county or municipality may adopt the State law or regulation by reference.

(b) If a county or municipality adopts a State law or regulation by reference, the county or municipality shall specify:

(1) whether it also adopts by reference any amendments to the State law or regulation effective after the local adoption of the State law or regulation by reference; and

(2) any exceptions to the State law or regulation if the State law or regulation authorizes local options.

(c) The authorization under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) does not affect any requirement that a county or municipality form and maintain a local program, plan, or standard, including implementation and enforcement processes, required under any State law or any regulation adopted under the authority of that law; and

(2) if a State law or regulation adopted under the authority of that law authorizes local options, does not grant more authority than is granted by that law or regulation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

Before any license may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) a certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible sponsor organization” means a nonprofit charitable organization that provides any of the following opportunities for Gold Star recipients, disabled veterans or other veterans who could benefit from one of the opportunities provided, disabled service members or other service members who could benefit from one of the opportunities provided, or permanently disabled persons who require the use of a wheelchair:

(i) Recreational hunting or fishing, including providing at no cost:

1. An angler’s license and trout stamps;

2. A Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license; or

3. A hunting license and any corresponding stamps;

(ii) Recreational water activities;

(iii) Other recreational outdoor activities;

(iv) Therapeutic outdoor activities; or

(v) Workforce training for green jobs, including outdoor agricultural jobs.

(3) “Gold Star recipient” means a recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Gold Star for surviving spouses, parents, and next of kin of members of the armed forces who lost their lives in combat.

(b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Chesapeake Bay Trust may use the Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund established under subsection (d) of this section to make grants to eligible sponsor organizations.

(ii) In awarding a grant to an eligible sponsor organization that provides opportunities that the eligible sponsor organization believes benefit veterans or service members, the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall determine whether the opportunities provided by the eligible sponsor organization will, in fact, benefit veterans or service members.

(2) A grant awarded under this subsection may be used only to pay capital, operational, or programming costs incurred by an eligible sponsor organization in providing any of the following opportunities:

(i) Recreational hunting or fishing, including providing at no cost:

1. An angler’s license and trout stamps;

2. A Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license; or

3. A hunting license and any corresponding stamps;

(ii) Recreational water activities;

(iii) Other recreational outdoor activities;

(iv) Therapeutic outdoor activities; or

(v) Workforce training for green jobs, including outdoor agricultural jobs.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section, including regulations establishing eligibility requirements for applicants for grants to eligible sponsor organizations.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “Fund” means the Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund.

(2) There is a Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund.

(3) The purpose of the Fund is to provide any of the following opportunities for Gold Star recipients, disabled veterans or other veterans who could benefit from one of the opportunities, disabled service members or other service members who could benefit from one of the opportunities, and permanently disabled persons who require the use of a wheelchair:

(i) Recreational hunting or fishing, including providing at no cost:

1. An angler’s license and trout stamps;

2. A Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license; or

3. A hunting license and any corresponding stamps;

(ii) Recreational water activities;

(iii) Other recreational outdoor activities;

(iv) Therapeutic outdoor activities; or

(v) Workforce training for green jobs, including outdoor agricultural jobs.

(4) The Chesapeake Bay Trust shall administer the Fund.

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

(ii) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(6) The Fund consists of:

(i) Donations collected by the Department under § 1–403(d) of this subtitle;

(ii) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

(iii) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(7) The Fund may be used only for grants to eligible sponsor organizations in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(8) (i) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(ii) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(9) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(10) Money expended from the Fund for grants to eligible sponsor organizations is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for any of the opportunities specified under subsection (b)(2) of this section that are provided to Gold Star recipients, disabled veterans or other veterans who could benefit from one of the opportunities, disabled service members or other service members who could benefit from one of the opportunities, or permanently disabled persons who require the use of a wheelchair.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-705 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-705
§1–705.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “supplementation” means any payment from a political subdivision to a judge or the surviving spouse of a judge, by way of salary, allowances, or pension. The word includes, but is not limited to, any payment in the form of salary, bonus, pension, spouse’s benefit, or expense or travel allowance except: (1) reimbursable expenses actually incurred in connection with the duties of judicial office to the extent permitted by § 1-706; and (2) any pension supplementation expressly permitted by public general law. “Supplementation” excludes payment of benefits under a local group health or hospitalization plan if a judge is entitled to those benefits by law.

(b) Supplementation of a judge’s salary is prohibited.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-810 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-810
§1–810.
Status: in_force

(a) A civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief for violation of an environmental covenant may be maintained by:

(1) A party to the covenant;

(2) The Agency or, if it is not the Agency, the Department;

(3) Any person to whom the covenant expressly grants power to enforce;

(4) A person whose interest in the real property or whose collateral or liability may be affected by the alleged violation of the covenant; or

(5) The county or municipal corporation in which the real property subject to the covenant is located.

(b) This subtitle does not limit the regulatory authority of the Agency or the Department under law, other than this subtitle, with respect to an environmental response project.

(c) A person is not responsible for or subject to liability for environmental remediation solely because the person has the right to enforce an environmental covenant.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-407 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-407
§1–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.

(b) The development regulations element shall encourage:

(1) the use of flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost–saving site design and protect the environment; and

(2) within the areas designated for growth in the plan:

(i) economic development through the use of innovative techniques; and

(ii) streamlined review of applications for development, including permit review and subdivision plat review.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-110 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-110
§1–110.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may enter into partnerships, through formal contracts or memoranda of understanding, with private sector organizations with experience in carbon offset markets or programs in order to:

(1) Create statewide or regional partnerships for the purpose of minimizing the costs and maximizing the benefits of enrolling private and public lands in carbon offset markets; and

(2) Assist private landowners with the aggregation of projects to make the projects more saleable in carbon offset market programs.

(b) To learn about establishing and verifying carbon credits, on or before July 1, 2024, the Department, in consultation with appropriate experts, shall begin implementation of, or otherwise support:

(1) At least one carbon offset project on State land; and

(2) At least one carbon offset project in a marine or estuarine habitat.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-103 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-103
§1–103.
Status: in_force

Titles 1 through 3 of this article may be cited as the Maryland General Corporation Law.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the Commission may not:

(1) have a direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests, in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;

(2) have an official relationship to a person who holds a license or permit under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article;

(3) be an elected official;

(4) receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any activities conducted in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;

(5) have a beneficial interest in any contract for the manufacture or sale of any device or product or the provision of any independent consulting services in connection with a holder of a license or permit issued under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article; or

(6) accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries with respect to the regulation of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.

(b) A member of the Commission shall file a financial disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section or elsewhere in the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code, the effect of provisions of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code may be varied by agreement.

(b) The obligations of good faith, diligence, reasonableness, and care prescribed by the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code may not be disclaimed by agreement. The parties, by agreement, may determine the standards by which the performance of those obligations is to be measured if those standards are not manifestly unreasonable. Whenever the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code requires an action to be taken within a reasonable time, a time that is not manifestly unreasonable may be fixed by agreement.

(c) The presence in certain provisions of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code of the phrase “unless otherwise agreed”, or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement under this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-404 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-404
§1–404.
Status: in_force

§1–404. IN EFFECT

(a) Any person who owns, operates, or directs an unincorporated organization, firm, association, or other entity which includes in its name the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, or, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, “limited” or an abbreviation of any of these words or which holds itself out to the public as a corporation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

(b) This section does not prohibit:

(1) A limited partnership from using the term “limited partnership” in its name;

(2) A limited liability company from using the terms “limited liability company” or “L.L.C.” in its name; or

(3) A limited liability partnership from using the terms “limited liability partnership” or “L.L.P.” in its name.

§1–404. ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) Any person who owns, operates, or directs an unincorporated organization, firm, association, or other entity which includes in its name the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, or, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, “limited” or an abbreviation of any of these words or which holds itself out to the public as a corporation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

(b) This section does not prohibit:

(1) A limited partnership from using the term “limited partnership” in its name;

(2) A limited liability company from using the terms “limited liability company” or “L.L.C.” in its name;

(3) A limited liability partnership from using the terms “limited liability partnership” or “L.L.P.” in its name; or

(4) A limited worker cooperative association from using the terms “limited worker cooperative association” or “L.W.C.A.” in its name.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-217 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-217
§1–217.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall confirm the appointment of each administrator or executive director to each health occupations board authorized to issue a license or certificate under this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

Employment by a governmental entity does not affect any right or obligation of a citizen under the United States Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or federal or State law.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-212 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-212
§1–212.
Status: in_force

§1–212. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 761 OF 2024 //

Beginning October 1, 2024, and each October 1 thereafter, the Maryland Judiciary shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following data for the preceding calendar year, disaggregated by county and offender age, race, and sex:

(1) the number of charges filed in the State for violations of §§ 3–303 through 3–308 of the Criminal Law Article, disaggregated by the modality by which the offense was committed; and

(2) the number of convictions in the State for violations of §§ 3–303 through 3–308 of the Criminal Law Article, disaggregated by the modality by which the offense was committed.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-406 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The planning commission for a charter county shall include in the comprehensive or general plan the visions under § 1–201 of this title and the following elements:

(i) a development regulations element;

(ii) a housing element;

(iii) a sensitive areas element;

(iv) a transportation element; and

(v) a water resources element.

(2) If current geological information is available, the plan shall include a mineral resources element.

(b) The planning commission for a charter county may include in the plan a priority preservation area element developed in accordance with § 2–518 of the Agriculture Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1208 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 12 / Section 1-1208
§1–1208.
Status: in_force

The District Court shall remit any penalties it collects for a violation of this subtitle to the county in which the violation occurred.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-314 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-314
§1–314.
Status: in_force

The Executive Director may delegate authority under this article, provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and provisions of the Business Regulation Article relating to tobacco to the Division director or a designee to issue or refuse to issue licenses and permits.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “reproduction” means a reproduction or durable medium for making a reproduction obtained by a photographic, photostatic, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic, or other process that accurately reproduces or forms a durable medium for so reproducing the original.

(b) If, in the regular course of business, a person makes a reproduction of an original business record, the preservation of the reproduction complies with a requirement of a law of the State that the business record be kept.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-314
§1A–314.
Status: in_force

(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of acupuncture; or

(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 1A-309 of this subtitle.

(b) An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board, in its own name;

(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

(3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.

(c) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:

(1) Resides; or

(2) Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.

(d) Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(e) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of acupuncture under § 1A-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 1A-309 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-203.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203.1
§1–203.
Status: in_force

§1–203.1.

(a) In this section, “obsolete rank” means a rank designated by the Secretary to which no further promotions will be made.

(b) The Secretary shall make all promotions.

(c) (1) Promotion to a rank shall be made in the manner required by rule.

(2) For a noncommissioned rank that has fewer than 25 Natural Resources police officers, the Secretary by rule may direct that it is unnecessary to fill the noncommissioned rank for purposes of promotion.

(3) (i) This paragraph does not apply to a rank that requires technical knowledge.

(ii) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a Natural Resources police officer may not be appointed or promoted to a rank unless the officer:

1. Is bypassing an obsolete rank and currently fills the rank immediately below the obsolete rank; or

2. Has filled the rank immediately below the rank to which the officer is to be promoted.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may appoint without examination:

(i) A Natural Resources police officer who holds a commissioned rank to the rank of Major; and

(ii) A Natural Resources police officer who holds a commissioned rank of not less than Captain to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

(2) A Natural Resources police officer appointed in accordance with this subsection continues to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on termination of an appointment under this subsection, the Natural Resources police officer may:

(i) Return to the rank held before the appointment; or

(ii) Be promoted to a higher rank to which the officer became eligible for promotion during the appointment.

(e) An incumbent Natural Resources police officer in an obsolete rank remains in that rank until promoted, demoted, retired, or terminated.

(f) Promotions of civilian employees of the Natural Resources Police Force shall be made in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-205 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether a time for taking an action required by the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action.

(b) An action is taken seasonably if it is taken at or within the time agreed or, if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 2 / Section 1A-201
§1A–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Acupuncture Board in the Department.
Md. Code, Election Law § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board or a local board may not consider a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights at a meeting unless the board has posted a prominent public notice on its Web site at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting stating that the board will consider an administrative policy affecting voting rights at the meeting.

(b) If the State Board or a local board adopts a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights, the State Board and, if applicable, the local board that adopted the change shall provide reasonable public notice of the change as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The public notice shall:

(1) be in a reasonably convenient and accessible format;

(2) be prominently posted on the Web site of the:

(i) State Board; and

(ii) local board that adopted the change, if applicable;

(3) include a concise description of the change, including the difference between the new administrative policy affecting voting rights and the administrative policy affecting voting rights that was previously in effect; and

(4) be provided within 48 hours of the adoption of the change.