Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-208 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Housing Finance Review Committee.

(b) The Housing Finance Review Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Governor on recommendation of the Secretary as follows:

(1) three employees of the Department, one of whom may be the Secretary;

(2) one employee of the Executive Branch of State government who is not employed by the Department; and

(3) three members of the public.

(c) (1) The term of a public member is 4 years and begins on July 1.

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

(3) A public 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.

(d) (1) The Housing Finance Review Committee shall review and make recommendations to the Secretary about:

(i) specific loan requests or categories of loan requests; and

(ii) the investment and project financing policies of the Administration.

(2) The Secretary may approve a specific loan request without a recommendation of the Housing Finance Review Committee if the request requires urgent action.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order or permit issued under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.

(b) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-311 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311
§4–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subtitle are supplemental to other laws of the State, and may not preclude or limit any other powers or duties of the Commissioner.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, shall adopt regulations that apply appropriate risk based capital standards to managed care organizations as defined under § 15–101(e) of the Health – General Article.

(c) The Commissioner may exempt from the application of this subtitle any domestic property and casualty insurer that:

(1) writes direct business only in the State;

(2) writes direct annual premiums of $2,000,000 or less; and

(3) assumes no reinsurance in excess of 5% of direct premiums written.

(d) The Commissioner may exempt from the application of this Act any domestic health insurer that:

(1) (i) writes direct business only in the State;

(ii) assumes no reinsurance in excess of 5% of direct premiums written; and

(iii) writes direct annual premiums for comprehensive medical business of $2,000,000 or less; or

(2) covers less than 2,000 lives if the health insurer is:

(i) a nonprofit health service plan that provides coverage solely for dental services; or

(ii) a dental plan organization.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-211 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-211
§4–211.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may sell, offer for sale, or donate any article subject to this subtitle under any false or misleading name, marking, or labeling or in any container of a misleading form or size. In addition to any other provision of this subsection, established trade names, other marking, labeling, and containers approved by the Secretary are permitted.

(b) If the Secretary has reason to believe that any marking, labeling, size, or form of any container, in use or proposed for use with respect to any article subject to this subtitle, is false or misleading in any particular, he may direct that its use be withheld unless the marking, labeling, or container is modified so that it is not false or misleading. If the person using or proposing to use the marking, labeling, or container does not accept the determination of the Secretary, he may request a hearing before the Secretary. The Secretary may withhold the use of the marking, labeling, or container pending hearing and final determination by the Secretary. The determination of the Secretary is conclusive unless, within 30 days after receipt of notice of the final determination, the person adversely affected appeals in accordance with the procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-606 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-606
§4–606.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for a loan under this subtitle, an applicant shall:

(1) Be in substantial compliance with all State and federal laws and regulations governing the installation, operation, and use of underground storage tanks; and

(2) Submit a completed loan processing form to the Department on or before June 30, 1998.

(b) A loan under this subtitle may not be provided to upgrade or replace any underground storage tank that was not registered with the Department as provided in § 4-411.1 of this title on or before July 1, 1991, unless the Secretary determines that special circumstances exist.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-607 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-607
§4–607.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland State Arts Council shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program.

(b) The regulations shall address:

(1) procedures for artist and art selection;

(2) composition of selection panels;

(3) budget allocations for each project;

(4) local community involvement; and

(5) conservation and maintenance concerns.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-706 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-706
§4–706.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department has assumed control of an oil spill situation involving an underground oil storage tank or heating oil tank under this title, the Department may obtain from the Fund, for site rehabilitations that meet the same cleanup priority as those site rehabilitations reimbursed under § 4-705 of this subtitle:

(1) Reimbursement for usual, customary, and reasonable costs incurred in performing site rehabilitation;

(2) A guarantee of payment to a qualified contractor for the usual, customary, and reasonable costs of performing site rehabilitation; or

(3) Matching funds required under § 9003(h) of the Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act for the Federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program.

(b) The per occurrence deductible or limitation provided under § 4-705(c) of this subtitle does not apply to the reimbursement or guarantee to a contractor under this section.

(c) In order to encourage that site rehabilitation activities be undertaken by an owner, operator, or other person responsible for a discharge from an underground oil storage tank or heating oil tank, any site rehabilitation costs including attorney’s fees and litigation costs incurred by the Department or the Fund under this section shall be recoverable from the responsible party to the Fund.

(d) Recoveries collected under subsection (c) of this section shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-210 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-210
§4–210.
Status: in_force

(a) An election of officers for a proposed municipality shall be conducted at the same time and place as the referendum on the question of incorporation and is subject to the same procedures and practices.

(b) An individual may not be initially nominated or elected to a municipal office unless the individual qualifies under the requirements specified for that office in the proposed municipal charter.

(c) (1) A candidate for an elected office of a proposed municipality shall be nominated by a certificate of nomination filed by the candidate with the county board of elections.

(2) The certificate of nomination shall include:

(i) the name and residence address of the candidate; and

(ii) the office that the candidate seeks.

(d) After certificates of nomination by candidates for municipal office are filed, the county board of elections shall prepare ballots to allow the registered voters of the area proposed to be incorporated to vote on the candidates who are nominated under this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

The Department may establish and maintain any State fish refuge to protect and propagate fish throughout the State. The Department may locate, with the consent of the Governor and of the superintendent in charge of any federally or State–owned area of water or land, any State fish refuge on State–owned or federally–owned water or land. The boundaries of each fish refuge shall be clearly marked. At each refuge boundary, a notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place informing the public the area of water or land is a “State fish refuge – fishing is unlawful”, and any other information or rules and regulations the Department considers advisable.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-305
§4–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish standards for quality of individual or grades of shell eggs.

(b) The State standards for quality of individual or grades of shell eggs shall be the same as those of the United States Department of Agriculture, where applicable.

(c) A person may not donate, sell, advertise, offer, or in any manner represent for sale shell eggs that do not meet the standards adopted by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-612 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-612
§4–612.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a document required to be submitted to the Department under an agreement relating to a Program loan.

(2) A loan applicant may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report to influence the Department’s action on a Program loan application or a Program loan already made.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-210 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-210
§4–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “POW/MIA flag” means the POW/MIA flag of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the State House; or

(2) a State building that:

(i) is a historic building; or

(ii) 1. has a flagpole attached to the building; and

2. is determined to be structurally unable to withstand additional flags being flown from the flagpole.

(c) The Secretary of General Services and the Secretary of Transportation shall cause the POW/MIA flag to be flown on the grounds of all State buildings under their control whenever the flag of the United States is flown.
Md. Code, Education § 4-201.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201.1
§4–201.
Status: in_force

§4–201.1.

(a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of this section, the County Superintendent of the Prince George’s County public school system shall be:

(1) Selected by the County Executive in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Appointed by the county board after agreement on contract terms negotiated by the chair of the county board.

(c) (1) The County Executive shall select a County Superintendent from a list of three nominees recommended by a search committee that is composed of:

(i) One member of the State Board, appointed by the State Superintendent; and

(ii) Two residents of Prince George’s County, appointed by the Governor.

(2) The search committee shall be chaired by a member selected by the State Superintendent.

(d) (1) The term of the County Superintendent is 4 years beginning on July 1.

(2) The County Superintendent continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) By February 1 of the year in which a term ends, the County Superintendent shall notify the County Executive and the county board if the County Superintendent is a candidate for reappointment.

(4) (i) In the year a term begins, the County Executive shall select a County Superintendent between February 1 and June 1, and the county board shall complete the appointment on or before June 30.

(ii) If the County Executive decides to select the incumbent County Superintendent, the county board shall complete the reappointment no later than March 1 of that year.

(5) If the county board is unable to appoint a County Superintendent by July 1 of the year a term begins, the provisions of subsection (f) of this section apply.

(e) (1) An individual may not be appointed as County Superintendent unless the individual:

(i) Is eligible to be issued a certificate for the office by the State Superintendent;

(ii) Has graduated from an accredited college or university; and

(iii) Has completed 2 years of graduate work at an accredited college or university, including public school administration, supervision, and methods of teaching.

(2) The appointment of the County Superintendent is not valid unless approved in writing by the State Superintendent.

(3) If the State Superintendent disapproves an appointment, the State Superintendent shall give the reasons for disapproval in writing to the county board and the County Executive.

(f) If a vacancy occurs in the office of County Superintendent, the County Executive shall select and the county board shall appoint an interim County Superintendent to serve until July 1 after the appointment.

(g) On notification of pending criminal charges against the County Superintendent as provided under § 4–206 of this subtitle, the county board may suspend the County Superintendent with pay until the final disposition of the criminal charges.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

By one or more resolutions, the Authority may:

(1) Finance the cost of transportation facilities projects;

(2) Borrow money from time to time for that purpose; and

(3) Evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds, notes, or other evidences of obligation on the terms, conditions, and limitations contained in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-317 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-317
§4–317.
Status: in_force

(a) To protect the general public, the promoter of a contest shall have the price of seats at the contest published in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the contest is held.

(b) The advertisement shall be in a space that is at least 2 inches by 3 inches.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-206.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206.2
§4–206.
Status: in_force

§4–206.2.

(a) Subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide to a patient provided the administration of nitrous oxide is under the supervision of a dentist who:

(1) Is physically present on the premises; and

(2) Prescribes the administration of nitrous oxide by the dental hygienist.

(b) Before a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide under subsection (a) of this section, the dental hygienist shall successfully complete the following:

(1) Any educational requirements established by the Board; and

(2) A written and clinical examination as required by the Board.

(c) A dental hygienist shall complete the educational requirements established by the Board under subsection (b)(1) of this section through an accredited dental hygiene program.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-904 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-904
§4–904.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Department may adopt regulations:

(i) Governing any aspect of the shrimp fishery; and

(ii) Establishing and implementing a pilot program related to fishing for shrimp.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may authorize the Department to establish for the shrimp fishery by public notice:

(i) Closed areas;

(ii) Catch limits;

(iii) Seasons;

(iv) Size limits;

(v) Gear restrictions; and

(vi) Reporting requirements.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2207 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 22 / Section 4-2207
§4–2207.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Department of Health shall:

(1) give a client evaluated by a shelter home priority access, as appropriate, to an institution that the Maryland Department of Health supervises; and

(2) supply appropriate mental health services to the client.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-03 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-03
§4A–12A–03.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–03. NOT IN EFFECT

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

Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle, the policy of this subtitle is to give maximum effect to the principle of democratic self–management of a limited worker cooperative association by its worker members.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-208 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: reserved

(a) If an unaccepted draft is presented to the drawee for payment or acceptance and the drawee pays or accepts the draft, (i) the person obtaining payment or acceptance, at the time of presentment, and (ii) a previous transferor of the draft, at the time of transfer, warrant to the drawee that pays or accepts the draft in good faith that:

(1) The warrantor is, or was, at the time the warrantor transferred the draft, a person entitled to enforce the draft or authorized to obtain payment or acceptance of the draft on behalf of a person entitled to enforce the draft;

(2) The draft has not been altered; and

(3) The warrantor has no knowledge that the signature of the purported drawer of the draft is unauthorized.

(b) A drawee making payment may recover from a warrantor damages for breach of warranty equal to the amount paid by the drawee less the amount the drawee received or is entitled to receive from the drawer because of the payment. In addition, the drawee is entitled to compensation for expenses and loss of interest resulting from the breach. The right of the drawee to recover damages under this subsection is not affected by any failure of the drawee to exercise ordinary care in making payment. If the drawee accepts the draft (i) breach of warranty is a defense to the obligation of the acceptor, and (ii) if the acceptor makes payment with respect to the draft, the acceptor is entitled to recover from a warrantor for breach of warranty the amounts stated in this subsection.

(c) If a drawee asserts a claim for breach of warranty under subsection (a) based on an unauthorized indorsement of the draft or an alteration of the draft, the warrantor may defend by proving that the indorsement is effective under § 3-404 or § 3-405 or the drawer is precluded under § 3-406 or § 4-406 from asserting against the drawee the unauthorized indorsement or alteration.

(d) If (i) a dishonored draft is presented for payment to the drawer or an indorser or (ii) any other item is presented for payment to a party obliged to pay the item, and the item is paid, the person obtaining payment and a prior transferor of the item warrant to the person making payment in good faith that the warrantor is, or was, at the time the warrantor transferred the item, a person entitled to enforce the item or authorized to obtain payment on behalf of a person entitled to enforce the item. The person making payment may recover from any warrantor for breach of warranty an amount equal to the amount paid plus expenses and loss of interest resulting from the breach.

(e) The warranties stated in subsections (a) and (d) cannot be disclaimed with respect to checks. Unless notice of a claim for breach of warranty is given to the warrantor within 30 days after the claimant has reason to know of the breach and the identity of the warrantor, the warrantor is discharged to the extent of any loss caused by the delay in giving notice of the claim.

(f) A cause of action for breach of warranty under this section accrues when the claimant has reason to know of the breach.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-303 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not:

(1) transport an assault weapon into the State; or

(2) possess, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, or receive an assault weapon.

(b) (1) A person who lawfully possessed an assault pistol before June 1, 1994, and who registered the assault pistol with the Secretary of State Police before August 1, 1994, may:

(i) continue to possess and transport the assault pistol; or

(ii) while carrying a court order requiring the surrender of the assault pistol, transport the assault pistol directly to a law enforcement unit, barracks, or station, a State or local law enforcement agency, or a federally licensed firearms dealer, as applicable, if the person has notified a law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the person is transporting the assault pistol in accordance with a court order and the assault pistol is unloaded.

(2) A licensed firearms dealer may continue to possess, sell, offer for sale, or transfer an assault long gun or a copycat weapon that the licensed firearms dealer lawfully possessed on or before October 1, 2013.

(3) A person who lawfully possessed, has a purchase order for, or completed an application to purchase an assault long gun or a copycat weapon before October 1, 2013, may:

(i) possess and transport the assault long gun or copycat weapon; or

(ii) while carrying a court order requiring the surrender of the assault long gun or copycat weapon, transport the assault long gun or copycat weapon directly to a law enforcement unit, barracks, or station, a State or local law enforcement agency, or a federally licensed firearms dealer, as applicable, if the person has notified a law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the person is transporting the assault long gun or copycat weapon in accordance with a court order and the assault long gun or copycat weapon is unloaded.

(4) A person may transport an assault weapon to or from:

(i) an ISO 17025 accredited, National Institute of Justice–approved ballistics testing laboratory; or

(ii) a facility or entity that manufactures or provides research and development testing, analysis, or engineering for personal protective equipment or vehicle protection systems.

(5) A federally licensed firearms dealer may receive and possess an assault weapon received from a person in accordance with a court order to transfer firearms under § 6–234 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-14 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-14
§4–11A–14.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a leaseholder may cultivate or remove shellfish planted on the leaseholder’s aquaculture or submerged land lease area in any manner the leaseholder considers proper.

(2) A person may not use a hydraulic escalator dredge to harvest shellfish in the Atlantic Coastal Bays.

(b) (1) Each leaseholder shall keep accurate records concerning the seeding and planting of cultch and shellfish on and the harvesting and selling of shellfish from the leaseholder’s aquaculture, submerged land, or demonstration lease area.

(2) Each leaseholder shall report this information to the Department electronically or on forms specified by the Department.

(c) (1) On or before January 31 of each year, a leaseholder shall provide to the Department a report documenting the use of the lease during the prior year.

(2) A leaseholder shall provide to the Department any other report that the Department may require.

(3) Failure to file a report may result in termination of the lease.

(4) Failure to actively use a lease may result in termination of the lease.
Md. Code, Education § 4-111.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111.1
§4–111.
Status: in_force

§4–111.1.

On or before December 1, 2012, and every 5 years thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly a summary of the information reported to the State Superintendent during the financial literacy COMAR certification process.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: in_force

There is no liability on the part of, and no cause of action arises against, the Commissioner or the Administration or its employees or agents for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-702
§4–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the death of the license holder, subject to Subtitle 8 of this title and Subtitle 23 of the various titles of Division II of this article.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a license issued by a local licensing board expires on the 10th day after a license holder has vacated or been evicted from the licensed premises.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 1 / Section 4A-104
§4A–104.
Status: in_force

In this title:

(1) “Funds transfer” means the series of transactions, beginning with the originator’s payment order, made for the purpose of making payment to the beneficiary of the order. The term includes any payment order issued by the originator’s bank or by an intermediary bank intended to carry out the originator’s payment order. A funds transfer is completed by acceptance by the beneficiary’s bank of a payment order for the benefit of the beneficiary of the originator’s payment order.

(2) “Intermediary bank” means a receiving bank other than:

(i) The originator’s bank; or

(ii) The beneficiary’s bank.

(3) “Originator” means the sender of the first payment order in a funds transfer.

(4) “Originator’s bank” means:

(i) The receiving bank to which the payment order of the originator is issued if the originator is not a bank; or

(ii) The originator if the originator is a bank.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission of Correctional Standards.

(3) “Menstrual hygiene products” includes tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

(b) (1) The Institution shall have a written policy and procedure in place requiring menstrual hygiene products to be provided at no cost to a female incarcerated individual on:

(i) admission to the facility;

(ii) a routine basis; and

(iii) request.

(2) The Director shall ensure that the Institution has a sufficient supply of menstrual hygiene products available to meet the needs of the incarcerated individual population at all times.

(c) The Commission shall establish standards regarding the proper disposal of menstrual hygiene products.

(d) The Institution shall maintain records on the provisions and availability of menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated individuals.

(e) The Commission shall review the Institution’s policy and records relating to menstrual hygiene products during regular inspections.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-604 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-604
§4–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall establish application procedures and criteria for the award of a loan under this subtitle.

(2) The criteria shall provide a basis for the priority ranking of projects, and shall include:

(i) The financial capacity and fiscal accountability of the applicant;

(ii) The location of the underground storage tank and the degree to which removal of the tank would impose a geographical hardship on the surrounding community or industries dependent on availability of the petroleum;

(iii) The extent to which the existence of the tank is required for an essential public service;

(iv) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing environmental problem and to maintain compliance with State and federal regulations;

(v) Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under this subtitle; and

(vi) Any other criteria that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(c) The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall require the recipient of a loan under this subtitle to provide the Department with documentation that the proceeds of the loan were applied in accordance with § 4-603 of this subtitle and the loan agreement.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members.

(2) Of the 7 members of the Board:

(i) 5 shall be master barbers; and

(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

(3) The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice of the Secretary.

(b) Each master barber member of the Board shall have practiced barbering in the State continuously for at least 5 years before appointment.

(c) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) shall be a member of the general public;

(2) may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;

(3) may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and

(4) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.

(d) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:

(1) have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or

(2) grade any examination given by or for the Board.

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

(f) (1) The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 1989.

(3) A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

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

(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.

(g) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.

(3) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the president shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-103 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) When zoning or rezoning land under this division, a legislative body may impose any additional conditions or limitations that the legislative body considers appropriate to improve or protect the general character and design of:

(1) the land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or

(2) the surrounding or adjacent land and improvements.

(b) A municipal corporation may include in an annexation agreement conditions and limitations on the use of land and density of development otherwise allowed in the zoning district where the land is located.

(c) When zoning or rezoning land under this division, to ensure conformity with the intent and purpose of this division and of the local jurisdiction’s zoning law, a legislative body may retain the power to approve or disapprove:

(1) the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements; and

(2) changes made or to be made on the land being zoned or rezoned.

(d) The powers provided in this section shall apply only if the legislative body adopts a local law that includes:

(1) enforcement procedures; and

(2) requirements for adequate notice of:

(i) public hearings; and

(ii) conditions and limitations sought to be imposed.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1401 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 14 / Section 4-1401
§4–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(c) “Fund” means the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund.

(d) “Local law enforcement agency” means a police department of a county or municipality.

(e) “Offender” has the meaning indicated in § 6–101 of the Correctional Services Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, two or more abutting municipalities located in the same county may merge to form one municipality.

(b) The governing body of the county must approve any merger under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-604 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-604
§4–604.
Status: reserved

(a) This section provides a fund to pay the expense of protecting and managing game and freshwater fish and preventing unauthorized persons from fishing or attempting to fish for any game and freshwater fish without first procuring an angler’s license.

(b) Any person 16 years old or older shall secure an angler’s license to fish in the nontidal waters of the State. An angler’s license entitles the holder to fish in the nontidal waters of the State only during the open season.

(c) An angler’s license is not required of the following:

(1) The owner or tenant of land bordering on nontidal water, his spouse and children, or the spouse of any child who resides on the land with the owner or tenant when he fishes in nontidal water adjoining his land;

(2) Any resident who is an active service member, while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order;

(3) A person who fishes in nontidal waters of the State on free fishing days designated by the Secretary;

(4) A person holding a current resident consolidated senior sport fishing license issued under § 4–216 of this title;

(5) A person fishing in a free fishing area established under § 4–214(b)(2) of this title; or

(6) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title.

(d) A person who wishes to obtain an angler’s license shall complete and submit an application to the Department or to any person designated by the Department to issue an angler’s license.

(e) (1) An applicant for a license issued under this section:

(i) Shall provide all the information requested by the Department; and

(ii) May not willfully make a false statement or representation to the Department on the application.

(2) The Department shall require an applicant for a license under this section to provide the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security number, if the applicant has a Social Security number.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the following annual license fees shall apply:

(i) Resident ……………………………………………………... $32

(ii) Subject to paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, short–term license valid for 7 consecutive days from date of issuance ………………………….... $16

(iii) Resident and nonresident blind persons ………..…… No fee

(iv) Complimentary license …………………..…………….. No fee

(2) For a nonresident:

(i) The fee for an annual angler’s license is the greater of:

1. $55; or

2. A fee equal to the fee charged a Maryland resident by the nonresident’s home state for a similar license; and

(ii) The fee for a short–term license valid for 7 consecutive days from the date of issuance is the greater of:

1. $45; or

2. A fee equal to the fee charged a Maryland resident by the nonresident’s home state for a license that permits an equal number of days of fishing or the next higher number of days as permitted by the Maryland license.

(iii) The fee for a short–term license valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of issuance is the greater of:

1. $35; or

2. A fee equal to the fee charged a Maryland resident by the nonresident’s home state for a license that permits an equal number of days of fishing or the next higher number of days as permitted by the Maryland license.

(3) The Department shall implement a program to provide discounted angler’s licenses and trout stamps to Maryland residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Award.

(4) (i) All fees collected by the Department under this section may only be used in accordance with § 4–208 of this title.

(ii) The Department shall publicly report annually the amounts collected and the expenditures under this section.

(g) A person designated to sell an angler’s license shall issue the license and collect the fee prescribed in subsection (f) of this section. The collected money shall be transmitted to the Department as prescribed by the Department. As compensation, the agent shall retain $1 for each license issued.

(h) (1) Every angler’s license shall be valid for 1 year following the date of issuance.

(2) The license may not be transferred to another person, nor used or presented by any person other than the person to whom it was issued.

(i) Every person licensed under this section shall submit any report the Department requires in accordance with Department regulations.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-3002 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 30 / Section 4-3002
§4–3002.
Status: in_force

§4–3002. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 //

(a) There is a Housing Innovation Pilot Program.

(b) The purposes of the Program are:

(1) to create opportunities for the State’s public housing authorities and county governments to increase the volume of housing production; and

(2) to reward counties pursuing innovative solutions to the problem of housing scarcity.

(c) The Program shall be operated with money in the Fund.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) At any official establishment, the Secretary may perform the following acts:

(1) Antemortem inspection;

(2) Postmortem inspection; and

(3) Quarantine, segregation, and reinspection.

(b) Every poultry carcass, part of it, or other poultry product found to be adulterated in any official establishment shall be condemned. If no appeal is taken from the determination of condemnation, every adulterated article shall be destroyed for human food purposes under the supervision of the inspector in the manner the rules and regulations prescribe. However, any article which may be reprocessed so that it is not adulterated need not be condemned if it is reprocessed under the supervision of an inspector and found not to be adulterated.

(c) If an appeal to the Secretary is taken from a determination of condemnation, the article shall be marked appropriately and segregated pending an appeal inspection. If the Secretary determines that the appeal is frivolous, the appellant shall bear any cost of the appeal inspection. If the determination is sustained, the article shall be destroyed for human food purposes in accordance with this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111
§4–111.
Status: in_force

An action to enforce an obligation, duty, or right arising under this title must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-708 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-708
§4–708.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this subtitle no later than September 30, 1993 in order to begin making disbursements from the Fund no later than January 1, 1994.

(b) Beginning January 1, 1995, the Department shall annually report to the General Assembly, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on the status of the Fund and on the revenues to and expenditures from the Fund.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-505 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) If, after a hearing on a petition, whether ex parte or otherwise, a judge finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person eligible for relief has been abused, the judge may enter a temporary protective order to protect any person eligible for relief from abuse.

(ii) In determining whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person eligible for relief has been abused, the judge may consider whether a military protection order has been issued against the respondent for the same or similar conduct against the same person eligible for relief.

(2) The temporary protective order may order any or all of the following relief:

(i) order the respondent to refrain from further abuse or threats of abuse of a person eligible for relief;

(ii) order the respondent to refrain from contacting, attempting to contact, or harassing any person eligible for relief;

(iii) order the respondent to refrain from entering the residence of a person eligible for relief;

(iv) where the person eligible for relief and the respondent are residing together at the time of the alleged abuse, order the respondent to vacate the home immediately and award temporary use and possession of the home to the person eligible for relief or in the case of alleged abuse of a child or alleged abuse of a vulnerable adult, award temporary use and possession of the home to an adult living in the home, provided that the court may not grant an order to vacate and award temporary use and possession of the home to a nonspouse person eligible for relief unless the name of the person eligible for relief appears on the lease or deed to the home or the person eligible for relief has resided in the home with the respondent for a period of at least 90 days within 1 year before the filing of the petition;

(v) order the respondent to remain away from the place of employment, school, or temporary residence of a person eligible for relief or home of other family members;

(vi) order the respondent to remain away from a child care provider of a person eligible for relief while a child of the person is in the care of the child care provider;

(vii) award temporary custody of a minor child of the person eligible for relief and the respondent;

(viii) order the respondent to surrender to law enforcement authorities any firearm in the respondent’s possession, and to refrain from possession of any firearm, for the duration of the temporary protective order if the abuse consisted of:

1. the use of a firearm by the respondent against a person eligible for relief;

2. a threat by the respondent to use a firearm against a person eligible for relief;

3. serious bodily harm to a person eligible for relief caused by the respondent; or

4. a threat by the respondent to cause serious bodily harm to a person eligible for relief; and

(ix) award temporary possession of any pet of the person eligible for relief or the respondent.

(3) If the judge awards temporary custody of a minor child under paragraph (2)(vii) of this subsection, the judge may order a law enforcement officer to use all reasonable and necessary force to return the minor child to the custodial parent after service of the temporary protective order.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a law enforcement officer shall:

(i) immediately serve the temporary protective order on the alleged abuser under this section; and

(ii) within two hours after service of the order on the respondent, electronically notify the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services of the service using an electronic system approved and provided by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(2) A respondent who has been served with an interim protective order under § 4–504.1 of this subtitle shall be served with the temporary protective order in open court or, if the respondent is not present at the temporary protective order hearing, by first–class mail at the respondent’s last known address.

(3) There shall be no cost to the petitioner for service of the temporary protective order.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the temporary protective order shall be effective for not more than 7 days after service of the order.

(2) The judge may extend the temporary protective order as needed, but not to exceed 6 months, to effectuate service of the order where necessary to provide protection or for other good cause.

(3) If the court is closed on the day on which the temporary protective order is due to expire, the temporary protective order shall be effective until the second day on which the court is open, by which time the court shall hold a final protective order hearing.

(d) The judge may proceed with a final protective order hearing instead of a temporary protective order hearing, if:

(1) (i) the respondent appears at the hearing;

(ii) the respondent has been served with an interim protective order; or

(iii) the court otherwise has personal jurisdiction over the respondent; and

(2) the petitioner and the respondent expressly consent to waive the temporary protective order hearing.

(e) (1) Whenever a judge finds reasonable grounds to believe that abuse of a child, as defined in Title 5, Subtitle 7 of this article, or abuse of a vulnerable adult, as defined in Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article, has occurred, the court shall forward to the local department a copy of the petition and temporary protective order.

(2) Whenever a local department receives a petition and temporary protective order from a court, the local department shall:

(i) investigate the alleged abuse as provided in:

1. Title 5, Subtitle 7 of this article; or

2. Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; and

(ii) by the date of the final protective order hearing, send to the court a copy of the report of the investigation.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: in_force

A person may hold a contest in the State only if it is authorized by the Commission and is in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-709 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 7 / Section 4A-709
§4A–709.
Status: in_force

(a) A consummation of a merger has the effects provided in this section.

(b) The separate existence of each limited liability company, limited partnership, partnership, corporation, or business trust party to the articles, except the successor, ceases.

(c) The membership interest of each member of a limited liability company party to the articles of merger that are to be converted or exchanged under the terms of the articles of merger cease to exist, subject to the rights of an objecting member under § 4A–705 of this subtitle.

(d) In addition to any other purposes and powers set forth in the articles of merger, if the articles provide, the successor has the purpose and powers of each party to the articles.

(e) (1) The assets of each party to the articles of merger, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, transfer to, vest in, and devolve upon the successor without further act or deed.

(2) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the transfer may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the nonsurviving party to the articles of merger by its last acting authorized persons, general partners, officers, trustees, or by the appropriate authorized persons, general partners, officers, trustees, or members of the successor.

(f) (1) (i) The successor is liable for all the debts and obligations of each nonsurviving party to the articles of merger.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against any nonsurviving party to the articles of merger:

1. May be prosecuted to judgment as if the merger had not taken place; or

2. On motion of the successor or any party, the successor may be substituted as a party, and the judgment against the nonsurviving party to the articles of merger shall constitute a judgment against the successor.

(2) A merger does not impair the rights of creditors or a lien on the property of any limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or business trust party to the articles of merger.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the admissions and amusement tax rate is:

(1) the rate that a county or municipal corporation sets, not exceeding 10% of gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax; or

(2) the rate that the Stadium Authority sets, not exceeding 8% of gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax.

(a–1) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the rate of the State admissions and amusement tax imposed on electronic bingo or electronic tip jars under § 4–102(e) of this subtitle is 30% of the net proceeds subject to the tax.

(2) The rate of the State admissions and amusement tax imposed on electronic bingo or electronic tip jars in Calvert County under § 4–102(e) of this subtitle is 33% of the net proceeds subject to the tax.

(3) If net proceeds subject to the State admissions and amusement tax imposed on electronic bingo or electronic tip jars under § 4–102(e) of this subtitle are also subject to an admissions and amusement tax imposed by a county or a municipal corporation under this subtitle:

(i) the rate of the State tax may not exceed a rate that, when combined with the rate of any county or municipal corporation tax, will exceed 35% of the net proceeds; and

(ii) the rate of any county or municipal corporation admissions and amusement tax that is applicable to net proceeds derived from electronic bingo or electronic tip jars may not exceed the rate of the admissions and amusement tax imposed by the county or municipal corporation as of January 1, 2009.

(b) If gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax are also subject to the sales and use tax, a county or a municipal corporation may not set a rate so that, when combined with the sales and use tax, the total tax rate will exceed 11% of the gross receipts.

(c) If gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax imposed by the Stadium Authority are also subject to an admissions and amusement tax imposed by a county or municipal corporation, the county or municipal corporation may not set a rate or collect the tax at a rate so that, when combined with the rate of the Stadium Authority, the total tax rate will exceed 10% of the gross receipts.

(d) A municipal corporation may set an admissions and amusement tax rate that differs from the rate set by the county where the municipal corporation is located.

(e) For purposes of setting admissions and amusement tax rates, a county, a municipal corporation, or the Stadium Authority may:

(1) establish different classes of admissions and amusement charges; and

(2) set different rates of tax for those classes.

(f) The admissions and amusement tax that a county, a municipal corporation, or the Stadium Authority may impose on a reduced charge or free admission is:

(1) 5 cents, if the charge for any other admission is 50 cents or less;

(2) 10 cents, if the charge for any other admission is more than 50 cents but does not exceed $1; and

(3) 15 cents, if the charge for any other admission is more than $1.

(g) If a county, a municipal corporation, or the Stadium Authority changes an admissions and amusement tax rate or changes a class to which a rate applies, the county, municipal corporation, or Stadium Authority shall give the Comptroller notice of the change at least 60 days before the effective date of the change.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-743 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-743
§4–743.
Status: in_force

(a) To protect the shellfish resources of the State, the Department may adopt rules and regulations prohibiting the importation of any shellfish and quarantining any area within the State populated by shellfish infected or affected or suspected of being infected or affected by any destructive disease, deleterious genetic characteristic, dangerous parasite, or other biological threat.

(b) The Department may establish by rules and regulations the penalty for violating any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The penalty may not exceed a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for one year, or both, together with confiscation of any gear and equipment, whether afloat or ashore, used to commit the violation, in the discretion of the court.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-703 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-703
§4–703.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not be construed as altering the rights, responsibilities, or liabilities of a party responsible for the discharge of oil.

(b) This subtitle is not intended to provide evidence of financial responsibility for owners and operators of underground oil storage tanks under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, or any other federal law.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2204 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 22 / Section 4-2204
§4–2204.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Department of Health may not use a shelter home as part of its discharge service plan.
Md. Code, Education § 4-118 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-118
§4–118.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county board may receive a donation of any:

(1) School land;

(2) School site; or

(3) Suitably located house adapted to school purposes.

(b) A county board may not improve any site or occupy any house donated under this section until it has acquired either a valid title to the property or a leasehold interest in it for a term longer than the probable useful life of the proposed improvement to the site or of the house donated.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Every poultry product, inspected at an official establishment and found not to be adulterated, shall bear the information required by § 4–201(o) of this subtitle and departmental rules and regulations in distinctly legible form on the shipping container or other container, as the Secretary requires, when it leaves the establishment.

(b) When it is feasible and necessary for the protection of the public, the Secretary also may require any nonconsumer packaged carcass to bear any information required by § 4–201(o) of this subtitle directly on it in distinctly legible form when it leaves the establishment.

(c) The Secretary may prescribe:

(1) The styles and sizes of type for material required to be incorporated in labeling to avoid false or misleading labeling; and

(2) Definitions and standards of identity or composition for articles subject to this subtitle and standards of fill of container for these articles not inconsistent with standards established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or under the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. There shall be consultation between the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States prior to the issuance of the standards to avoid inconsistency between the State standards and the federal standards.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-405 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

To achieve the purposes of the Program, the Department shall, from time to time, ask the State to increase or replace amounts deposited with the State Treasurer in the Fund.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year the Board shall elect a chair, five vice chairs, and a secretary–treasurer from among its members.

(b) Of the five vice chairs, there shall be one representative each from the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-504 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 5 / Section 4A-504
§4A–504.
Status: in_force

(a) If a receiving bank has received more than 1 payment order of the sender or 1 or more payment orders and other items that are payable from the sender’s account, the bank may charge the sender’s account with respect to the various orders and items in any sequence.

(b) In determining whether a credit to an account has been withdrawn by the holder of the account or applied to a debt of the holder of the account, credits first made to the account are first withdrawn or applied.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-2A-01 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2A / Section 4-2A-01
§4–2A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Conserve” means to use all methods and procedures for the purpose of increasing the number of individuals within species or populations up to the optimum carrying capacity of their habitat and maintaining these levels. These methods and procedures include all activities associated with scientific resources management such as research, census, law enforcement, habitat acquisition and maintenance, propagation, live trapping, and transplantation, including the periodic or total protection of species or populations as well as regulated taking. With respect to endangered and threatened species, the term means to use all methods and procedures including those described above which are necessary to bring any endangered or threatened species to the point at which the measures provided for these species pursuant to this subtitle are no longer necessary except that regulated taking as a method and procedure shall be limited to the extraordinary case where population pressures within a given ecosystem cannot be otherwise relieved.

(c) “Ecosystem” means a system of living organisms and their environment, each influencing the existence of the other and necessary for the maintenance of life.

(d) “Endangered species” means any species whose continued existence as a viable component of the State’s fish resources is determined to be in jeopardy including any species of fish determined to be an “endangered species” pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.

(e) “Endangered Species Act” means the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 87 Stat. 884.

(f) (1) “Fish” means finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles that spend the majority of their life cycle in water.

(2) “Fish” includes any part, egg, offspring, product, or dead body of any fish.

(g) “Optimum carrying capacity” means that point at which a given habitat can support healthy populations of fish species, having regard to the total ecosystem, without diminishing the ability of the habitat to continue that function.

(h) (1) “Species” includes any subspecies of fish and any other group of fish of the same species or smaller taxa in common spatial arrangement that interbreed when mature.

(2) “Species” does not include fish which are bred or raised in authorized aquaculture operations in nontidal ponds, lakes, or impoundments.

(i) “Take” means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct.

(j) “Threatened species” means any species of fish which appears likely, within the foreseeable future, to become endangered, including any species of fish determined to be a “threatened species” pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 4-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302
§4–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 4–301(b)(2), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), and (25) of this subtitle, the District Court does not have jurisdiction to try a criminal case charging the commission of a felony.

(b) Except as provided in § 4-303 of this subtitle, the District Court does not have criminal jurisdiction to try a case in which a juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction.

(c) The jurisdiction of the District Court is concurrent with that of the juvenile court in any criminal case arising under the compulsory public school attendance laws of this State.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the jurisdiction of the District Court is concurrent with that of the circuit court in a criminal case:

(i) In which the penalty may be confinement for 3 years or more or a fine of $2,500 or more; or

(ii) That is a felony, as provided in § 4–301(b)(2), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), and (25) of this subtitle.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a circuit court does not have jurisdiction to try a case charging a violation of § 5–601 or § 5–620 of the Criminal Law Article.

(ii) A circuit court does have jurisdiction to try a case charging a violation of § 5–601 or § 5–620 of the Criminal Law Article if the defendant:

1. Properly demands a jury trial;

2. Appeals as provided by law from a final judgment entered in the District Court; or

3. Is charged with another offense arising out of the same circumstances that is within a circuit court’s jurisdiction.

(e) (1) The District Court is deprived of jurisdiction if a defendant is entitled to and demands a jury trial at any time prior to trial in the District Court.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, unless the penalty for the offense with which the defendant is charged permits imprisonment for a period in excess of 90 days, a defendant is not entitled to a jury trial in a criminal case.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the presiding judge of the District Court may deny a defendant a jury trial if:

1. The prosecutor recommends in open court that the judge not impose a penalty of imprisonment for a period in excess of 90 days, regardless of the permissible statutory or common law maximum;

2. The judge agrees not to impose a penalty of imprisonment for a period in excess of 90 days; and

3. The judge agrees not to increase the defendant’s bond if an appeal is noted.

(iii) The State may not demand a jury trial.

(f) (1) Except as provided in Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Family Law Article, the District Court does not have jurisdiction of an offense otherwise within the District Court’s jurisdiction if a person is charged:

(i) With another offense arising out of the same circumstances but not within the District Court’s jurisdiction; or

(ii) In the circuit court with an offense arising out of the same circumstances and within the concurrent jurisdictions of the District Court and the circuit court described under subsection (d) of this section.

(2) In the cases described under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the circuit court for the county has exclusive original jurisdiction over all the offenses.
Md. Code, Human Services § 4-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Social Services Administration in the Department.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-511 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-511
§4–511.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Continuing the CORE Partnership Fund.

(b) There is a Continuing the CORE Partnership Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to assist the Department, in conjunction with the Maryland Stadium Authority and Baltimore City, in expeditiously removing blighted property within Baltimore City.

(d) The Secretary 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) revenue distributed to the Fund under subsection (j) of this section;

(2) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used for:

(1) the purpose outlined in subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) administrative expenses.

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

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

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

(j) (1) For fiscal year 2020, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $30,000,000 to the Fund.

(2) For fiscal years 2021 through 2024, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $25,000,000 to the Fund.

(3) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill or the capital budget bill an appropriation of $50,000,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Education § 4-145 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-145
§4–145.
Status: in_force

(a) Each public high school shall, in the same manner in which the school informs students of postsecondary educational options, inform students of employment and skills training opportunities available through:

(1) Apprenticeship sponsors registered with the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning under § 11–405 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(2) Employers registered with the Maryland Department of Labor or local workforce development boards; and

(3) Schools licensed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission that provide training, retraining, or enhancement in employment skills.

(b) When informing students about opportunities under this section, each public high school shall highlight opportunities in high–skilled careers that do not require completion of a college degree and are in high demand in the State.

(c) Each county board shall assist public high schools in completing the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

If a life insurer denies a policy of life insurance to an applicant, the life insurer shall disclose the results of any medical examination administered to determine the applicant’s insurability to a physician of the applicant’s choice if the applicant so requests.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-352 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-352
§4–352.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a custodian may deny inspection of:

(1) response procedures or plans prepared to prevent or respond to emergency situations, the disclosure of which would reveal vulnerability assessments, specific tactics, specific emergency procedures, or specific security procedures;

(2) (i) building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, operational manuals, or any other records of ports and airports and any other mass transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, emergency response facilities or structures, buildings where hazardous materials are stored, arenas, stadiums, waste and water systems, and any other building, structure, or facility, the disclosure of which would reveal the building’s, structure’s, or facility’s internal layout, specific location, life, safety, and support systems, structural elements, surveillance techniques, alarm or security systems or technologies, operational and transportation plans or protocols, or personnel deployments; or

(ii) records of any other building, structure, or facility, the disclosure of which would reveal the building’s, structure’s, or facility’s life, safety, and support systems, surveillance techniques, alarm or security systems or technologies, operational and evacuation plans or protocols, or personnel deployments; or

(3) records that:

(i) are prepared to prevent or respond to emergency situations; and

(ii) identify or describe the name, location, pharmaceutical cache, contents, capacity, equipment, physical features, or capabilities of individual medical facilities, storage facilities, or laboratories.

(b) The custodian may deny inspection of a part of a public record under subsection (a) of this section only to the extent that the inspection would:

(1) jeopardize the security of any building, structure, or facility;

(2) facilitate the planning of a terrorist attack; or

(3) endanger the life or physical safety of an individual.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to the records of any building, structure, or facility owned or operated by the State or any political subdivision.

(2) A custodian may not deny inspection of a public record under subsection (a) or (b) of this section that relates to a building, structure, or facility that has been subjected to a catastrophic event, including a fire, an explosion, or a natural disaster.

(3) Subject to subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a custodian may not deny inspection of a public record that relates to an inspection of or issuance of a citation concerning a building, structure, or facility by an agency of the State or any political subdivision.
Md. Code, Election Law § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

Except as to a matter of compelling State interest, if any provision of this title relating to party governance conflicts with the constitution and bylaws of a political party, the constitution and bylaws shall apply to the extent of the conflict.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-921 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-921
§4–921.
Status: in_force

Rehabilitation loans under the Regular Rehabilitation Program and special loan programs shall be financed by the Special Loan Programs Fund.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-816 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-816
§4–816.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any material misstatement of fact, including an understatement or overstatement of financial condition, in a statement or report that:

(1) is in or relates to a loan application under this subtitle; or

(2) affects a loan already made under this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-208 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-208
§4A–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In the case where a payment order identifies an intermediary bank or the beneficiary’s bank only by an identifying number:

(1) The receiving bank may rely on the number as the proper identification of the intermediary or beneficiary’s bank and need not determine whether the number identifies a bank; and

(2) The sender is obliged to compensate the receiving bank for any loss and expenses incurred by the receiving bank as a result of its reliance on the number in executing or attempting to execute the order.

(b) This subsection applies to a payment order identifying an intermediary bank or the beneficiary’s bank both by name and an identifying number if the name and number identify different persons.

(1) If the sender is a bank:

(i) The receiving bank:

1. May rely on the number as the proper identification of the intermediary or beneficiary’s bank if the receiving bank, when it executes the sender’s order, does not know that the name and number identify different persons; and

2. Need not determine whether the name and number refer to the same person or whether the number refers to a bank; and

(ii) The sender is obliged to compensate the receiving bank for any loss and expenses incurred by the receiving bank as a result of its reliance on the number in executing or attempting to execute the order.

(2) If the sender is not a bank and the receiving bank proves that the sender, before the payment order was accepted, had notice that the receiving bank might rely on the number as the proper identification of the intermediary or beneficiary’s bank even if it identifies a person different from the bank identified by name, the rights and obligations of the sender and the receiving bank are governed by paragraph (1) of this subsection, as though the sender were a bank. Proof of notice may be made by any admissible evidence. The receiving bank satisfies the burden of proof if it proves that the sender, before the payment order was accepted, signed a writing stating the information to which the notice relates.

(3) Regardless of whether the sender is a bank, the receiving bank may rely on the name as the proper identification of the intermediary or beneficiary’s bank if the receiving bank, at the time it executes the sender’s order, does not know that the name and number identify different persons. The receiving bank need not determine whether the name and number refer to the same person.

(4) If the receiving bank knows that the name and number identify different persons, reliance on either the name or the number in executing the sender’s payment order is a breach of the obligation stated in § 4A-302(a)(1) of this title.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Mediation Service may:

(1) appoint a board of arbitration to settle a dispute; and

(2) provide:

(i) as the Mediation Service considers proper, for compensation of up to $5 for each day that a member of a board is engaged in its duties; and

(ii) for other necessary expenses of a board.

(b) The Chief Mediator may serve on a board.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1804 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 18 / Section 4-1804
§4–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualifying local government shall provide a dollar–for–dollar match for Program funds used to develop workforce housing units under this subtitle.

(b) In determining whether a local government has met the match requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the Department may consider the local government’s:

(1) costs to administer a program under this subtitle; and

(2) financial commitments to other affordable or workforce housing initiatives.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Admissions and amusement charge”, unless expressly provided otherwise, means a charge for:

(i) admission to a place, including any additional separate charge for admission within an enclosure;

(ii) use of a game of entertainment;

(iii) use of a recreational or sports facility;

(iv) use or rental of recreational or sports equipment; and

(v) merchandise, refreshments, or a service sold or served in connection with entertainment at a nightclub or room in a hotel, restaurant, hall, or other place where dancing privileges, music, or other entertainment is provided.

(2) “Admissions and amusement charge” does not include a charge for admission to a political fundraising event.

(c) “Game of entertainment” includes, in Anne Arundel County or Calvert County, the game of instant bingo permitted under a commercial bingo license.

(d) “Person” includes:

(1) this State or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of this State;

(2) another state or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of that state; and

(3) a unit or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this State or of another state.

(e) “Stadium Authority” means the Maryland Stadium Authority created under § 10–604 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-917 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-917
§4–917.
Status: in_force

(a) A Program loan:

(1) may not be made if the Department determines that comparable private financing is available to the prospective borrower; and

(2) may not exceed an amount the Secretary establishes by regulation.

(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) of this subsection, a Program loan of more than $5,000 shall be secured wholly or partly by a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on real property.

(2) A Program loan to a political subdivision may be secured by a recorded mortgage, deed of trust on real property, or other security device acceptable to the Department.

(3) A Program loan to a trust described in 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4) may be secured by a recorded mortgage, deed of trust on real property, or other security device acceptable to the Department.

(4) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Program loan to a member of a cooperative housing corporation may be secured by a perfected security interest in the member’s cooperative interest.

(ii) Before a Program loan is secured by a perfected security interest in the member’s cooperative interest, the Department shall enter into an agreement with the cooperative housing corporation that establishes the rights and obligations of the Department and the cooperative housing corporation with respect to the secured cooperative interest.

(5) A Program loan in the form of a grant may be unsecured or secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security device acceptable to the Department.

(c) Program loans shall be made to:

(1) families of limited income owning and occupying the building to be rehabilitated; or

(2) sponsors or nonprofit sponsors.

(d) The Department may require that Program loans be insured.

(e) A Program loan may cover:

(1) costs of a rehabilitation project, including implementation costs such as appraisal, architectural, and engineering fees; and

(2) closing costs of the Program loan.

(f) The Department may modify the interest rate, the time or amount of payment, or any other term of a Program loan that is in default to facilitate repayment of the Program loan and achieve the purposes of the Program.
Md. Code, Human Services § 4-303 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall make every effort to recoup overpayments made to recipients that the State is authorized to recoup under federal law.

(b) The Administration shall establish an administrative procedure, in accordance with federal law, to be followed when the Administration has reason to believe that an overpayment has been made.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Division” means the Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts.
Md. Code, Education § 4-306.3 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306.3
§4–306.
Status: in_force

§4–306.3.

(a) The exercise of the powers granted by the provisions of this subtitle shall be for the benefit of the students who attend the public schools under the board and for the improvement of their education, prosperity, health, living conditions, and general welfare.

(b) The board shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind whatsoever and its bonds, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by the State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1609 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 16 / Section 4-1609
§4–1609.
Status: in_force

(a) A covered county may issue new bonds to pay outstanding bonds in accordance with procedures of this subtitle and § 19–207 of the Local Government Article.

(b) New bonds shall be secured to the same extent and shall have the same source of payment as the bonds refunded.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-218 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-218
§4–218.
Status: in_force

No person may:

(1) Slaughter any poultry or process any poultry products capable of use as human food at any establishment processing any articles solely for intrastate commerce, except in compliance with the requirements of this subtitle;

(2) Sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, (i) any poultry product capable of use as human food which is adulterated or misbranded at the time of sale, transportation, offer for sale or transportation, or receipt for transportation; or (ii) any poultry product required to be inspected under this subtitle unless it has been inspected and passed;

(3) Do any act that is intended to cause or has the effect of causing any poultry product capable of use as human food to be adulterated or misbranded while the article is transported in intrastate commerce or held for sale after transportation;

(4) Sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce or from an official establishment any slaughtered poultry from which the blood, feathers, feet, head, or viscera have not been removed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations;

(5) Use to his own advantage or reveal, except to an authorized representative of the State or any other government acting in its official capacity, or as ordered by a court in any judicial proceedings, any information acquired under the authority of this subtitle concerning any matter entitled to protection as a trade secret;

(6) Cast, print, lithograph, or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation, or any label bearing any mark or simulation, or any form of official certificate or simulation of it, except as authorized by the Secretary;

(7) Forge any official device, mark, or certificate;

(8) Use any official device, mark, certificate, or simulation of any of them, or alter, detach, deface, or destroy any official device, or certificate without the authorization of the Secretary;

(9) Fail to use, or to detach, deface, or destroy any official device, mark, or certificate in violation of the departmental rules and regulations;

(10) Knowingly possess, without promptly notifying the Secretary, (i) any official device, (ii) any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official certificate, or (iii) any device, label, poultry carcass, or part or product of it, bearing any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official mark;

(11) Knowingly make any false statement in any shipper’s certificate or other nonofficial or official certificate provided by the departmental rules and regulations; or

(12) Knowingly represent that any article has been inspected and passed or exempted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-210 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-210
§4A–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A payment order is rejected by the receiving bank by a notice of rejection transmitted to the sender orally, electronically, or in writing.

(2) A notice of rejection need not use any particular words and is sufficient if it indicates that the receiving bank is rejecting the order or will not execute or pay the order.

(3) Rejection is effective when the notice is given if transmission is by a means that is reasonable in the circumstances.

(4) If notice of rejection is given by a means that is not reasonable, rejection is effective when the notice is received.

(5) If an agreement of the sender and receiving bank establishes the means to be used to reject a payment order:

(i) Any means complying with the agreement is reasonable; and

(ii) Any means not complying is not reasonable unless no significant delay in receipt of the notice resulted from the use of the noncomplying means.

(b) This subsection applies if a receiving bank other than the beneficiary’s bank fails to execute a payment order despite the existence on the execution date of a withdrawable credit balance in an authorized account of the sender sufficient to cover the order. If the sender does not receive notice of rejection of the order on the execution date and the authorized account of the sender does not bear interest, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the sender on the amount of the order for the number of days elapsing after the execution date to the earlier of the day the order is cancelled pursuant to § 4A-211(d) of this subtitle or the day the sender receives notice or learns that the order was not executed, counting the final day of the period as an elapsed day. If the withdrawable credit balance during that period falls below the amount of the order, the amount of interest is reduced accordingly.

(c) If a receiving bank suspends payments, all unaccepted payment orders issued to it are deemed rejected at the time the bank suspends payments.

(d) Acceptance of a payment order precludes a later rejection of the order. Rejection of a payment order precludes a later acceptance of the order.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-341 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-341
§4–341.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “governmental entity” means a unit or an instrumentality of the State or of a political subdivision.

(b) A custodian shall deny inspection of a distribution list and a request to be added to a distribution list that identifies a physical address, an e–mail address, or a telephone number of an individual that is used by a governmental entity or an elected official for the sole purpose of:

(1) periodically sending news about the official activities of the governmental entity or elected official; or

(2) sending informational notices or emergency alerts.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1014.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1014.2
§4–1014.
Status: in_force

§4–1014.2.

(a) This section applies only to the waters of the State that lie contiguous to Calvert County in the Chesapeake Bay.

(b) A person may not catch oysters in an oyster sanctuary that was established by regulations adopted by the Department.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-501.1 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501.1
§4–501.
Status: in_force

§4–501.1.

(a) The Department shall attempt to use to the greatest extent feasible minority business enterprises to provide brokerage and investment management services to the Department for the funds established under this subtitle consistent with minority business purchasing standards applicable to units of State government under the State Finance and Procurement Article and consistent with the fiduciary duties of the Department.

(b) For purposes of this section, brokerage and investment management services shall include services relating to all allocated asset classes.

(c) (1) To assist the Department in achieving the goal described under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall undertake measures to remove any barriers that limit full participation by minority business enterprises in brokerage and investment management services opportunities afforded by the Department for the funds established under this subtitle.

(2) The measures undertaken by the Department shall include the use of a wide variety of media, including the Department’s website, to provide notice to a broad and varied range of potential providers about the brokerage and investment management services opportunities afforded by the Department for the funds established under this subtitle.

(d) In conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Department shall develop guidelines to assist it in identifying and evaluating qualified minority business enterprises in order to help the Department achieve the objective for greater use of minority business enterprises for brokerage and investment management services for the funds established under this subtitle.

(e) On or before September 1 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on:

(1) the identity of the minority business enterprise brokerage and investment management services firms used by the Department in the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(2) the percentage and dollar value of the assets in the funds established under this subtitle that are under the investment control of minority business enterprise brokerage and investment management services firms in each allocated asset class; and

(3) the measures the Department undertook in the immediately preceding fiscal year in accordance with subsection (c)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-314 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-314
§4–314.
Status: reserved

(a) If the following conditions are satisfied, the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services promptly shall certify all the facts to the Secretary of State:

(1) a municipality fails for 3 consecutive years to file with the Department of Legislative Services a comprehensive statement of financial condition as required under § 16–103 of this article;

(2) the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services has reasonable cause to believe the municipality is no longer actively operating as a municipality under its charter; and

(3) the Legislative Auditor certifies that the municipality has no debts or obligations outstanding and unpaid.

(b) (1) On receiving a certification under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a public proclamation declaring that the municipal charter is repealed under this section.

(2) The Secretary of State shall file copies of the proclamation with:

(i) the clerk of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(ii) the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located; and

(iii) the Department of Legislative Services.

(c) The repeal of the municipal charter is effective on the first day of the month after a proclamation is issued under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) On and after the effective date of the repeal:

(1) the former municipality may not be treated as a municipality; and

(2) the repealed municipal charter may not be included in any later edition or codification of public local laws of the county in which the municipality was located or of the State.

(e) If the assets and liabilities of the former municipality have not been disposed of before a municipal charter is repealed, after the charter is repealed the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the municipality is located shall:

(1) succeed to full ownership, title, and control of the assets of the municipality; and

(2) liquidate the debt of the municipality as provided in § 4–313 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Dental review committee” means a committee or board that:

(i) Is within one of the categories described in subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(3) “Provider of dental care” means any person who is licensed by law to provide dental care to individuals.

(b) For purposes of this section, a dental review committee is:

(1) A regulatory board or agency established by State or federal law to license, certify, or discipline any provider of dental care;

(2) A committee of the Maryland State Dental Association or any of its component societies, including a dentist rehabilitation committee as defined in § 4–501.1 of this subtitle;

(3) A committee of the Maryland Dental Society or any of its component societies;

(4) A committee of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association, or any of its component societies, including a dental hygienist rehabilitation committee as defined in § 4–508 of this subtitle;

(5) A committee of any professional society or association composed of providers of dental care;

(6) A committee of the medical staff or other committee of a hospital or related institution, if the governing board of the hospital or related institution forms and approves the committee or approves the written bylaws under which the committee operates;

(7) Any person, including a professional standard review organization, that contracts with an agency of this State or of the federal government to perform any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section; or

(8) Any person that contracts with a provider of dental care to perform any of those functions listed in subsection (c) of this section that are limited to the review of services provided by the provider of dental care.

(c) For purposes of this section, a dental review committee:

(1) Evaluates and seeks to improve the quality of dental care provided by providers of dental care;

(2) Evaluates the need for and the level of performance of dental care provided by providers of dental care;

(3) Evaluates the qualifications, competence, and performance of providers of dental care;

(4) Evaluates and acts on matters that relate to the discipline of any provider of dental care; or

(5) Evaluates and provides assistance to any provider of dental care in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceedings, records, and files of a dental review committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being reviewed and evaluated by the dental review committee.

(e) Subsection (d) of this section does not apply to:

(1) A civil action brought by a party to the proceedings of the dental review committee who claims to be aggrieved by the decision of the dental review committee; or

(2) Any record or document that is considered by the dental review committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery and introduction into evidence in a civil trial.

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a dental review committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the dental review committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the dental review committee.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-902 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-902
§4–902.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to buildings that, after rehabilitation, provide:

(1) traditional dwellings;

(2) single room occupancy;

(3) shared living dwellings in which two or more households can live and share some or all of the living, dining, kitchen, or sanitary facilities; or

(4) congregate or group housing and related services or temporary shelters and related services that serve:

(i) individuals with disabilities or low-income, elderly households, homeless, or other disadvantaged individuals; or

(ii) the nonresidential commercial, business, or social needs of the community where the building is located, so as to enhance the economic feasibility of housing rehabilitation in that community.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to a building that provides group housing unless the group housing is provided by an owner-occupant or a nonprofit sponsor.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-606.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 6 / Section 4A-606.1
§4A–606.
Status: in_force

§4A–606.1.

(a) Unless otherwise agreed, if a person ceases to be a member of a limited liability company under § 4A–606 of this subtitle, and the limited liability company is not dissolved as a result, then, within a reasonable time after the person ceased to be a member, the limited liability company may elect to pay the person or the person’s successor in interest, in complete liquidation of the person’s membership interest, the fair value of the person’s economic interest in the limited liability company as of the date the person ceased to be a member, based upon the person’s right to share in distributions from the limited liability company.

(b) If a person ceases to be a member of a limited liability company under § 4A–606 of this subtitle and the limited liability company elects not to completely liquidate the person’s membership interest under subsection (a) of this section, that person will be deemed to be an assignee of the unredeemed economic interest under §§ 4A–603 and 4A–604 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2302 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 23 / Section 4-2302
§4–2302.
Status: in_force

There is a Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program in the Department.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

If there is any stock of a close corporation outstanding, the corporation may not issue or sell any of its stock, including treasury stock, unless the issuance or sale is:

(1) Approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of all outstanding stock; or

(2) Permitted by a unanimous stockholders’ agreement.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between March 2 and April 1, inclusive.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-302 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302
§4–302.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly declares that the Patuxent River and the Severn River are a great natural asset and resource to the State and the counties through which they run. As a result of poorly treated effluent discharged from sewage disposal plants and erosion and silt deposited in the rivers from construction and development on land in the Watershed, the Patuxent River and Severn River are being polluted and despoiled to a degree that fish, marine life, and recreational use of the rivers are being adversely affected and curtailed.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-204 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

There is a Community Development Administration.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-17 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-17
§4A–12A–17.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–17. NOT IN EFFECT

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

(a) A limited worker cooperative association is dissolved and shall commence the winding up of its affairs on the first to occur of the following:

(1) At the time or on the happening of the events specified in the articles of organization or the cooperative agreement;

(2) Unless a higher threshold is stated in the cooperative agreement, at the time specified by:

(i) A two–thirds vote of the worker members; and

(ii) A two–thirds vote of the voting power of all members of the assembly;

(3) At the time of the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under § 4A–903 of this title; or

(4) Unless otherwise agreed or as provided in subsection (b) of this section, at the time the limited worker cooperative association has had no members for a period of 90 consecutive days.

(b) (1) A limited worker cooperative association may not be dissolved or required to wind up its affairs if within 90 days after there are no remaining members of the limited worker cooperative association or within the period of time provided in the cooperative agreement:

(i) The last remaining member’s successor or assignee agrees in writing to continue the limited worker cooperative association and to be admitted as a member or to appoint a designee as a member to be effective as of the time the last remaining member ceased to be a member; or

(ii) A member is admitted to the limited worker cooperative association in the manner set forth in the cooperative agreement to be effective as of the time the last remaining member ceased to be a member under a provision in the cooperative agreement that provides for the admission of a member after there are no remaining members.

(2) If a new member is not admitted to the limited worker cooperative association in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, and the last remaining member ceased to be a member under § 4A–606(5) of this title, the last remaining member’s personal representative or guardian shall automatically be admitted as a new member of the limited worker cooperative association, effective immediately on the happening of the event described in § 4A–606(5) of this title, unless within 90 days after the personal representative or guardian first has knowledge of the event, the personal representative or guardian:

(i) Renounces that admission in writing; or

(ii) Designates a person to become a new member, and the designee accepts the designee’s admission in writing or by electronic communication to the personal representative or guardian.

(c) A cooperative agreement may provide that the last remaining member’s personal representative, guardian, successor, or assignee shall be obligated to agree in writing to continue the limited liability company and to be admitted as a member or to appoint a designee as a member to be effective as of the time the last remaining member ceased to be a member.

(d) Unless otherwise agreed and subject to the provisions of subsections (a)(4) and (b) of this section, the termination of a person’s membership may not cause a limited worker cooperative association to be dissolved or to wind up its affairs and the limited worker cooperative association shall continue in existence following the termination of a person’s membership.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Tourism Development Board in the Department.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-108.5 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108.5
§4–108.
Status: in_force

§4–108.5.

(a) In this section, “State Board” means the State Board of Elections.

(b) (1) The State Board shall, immediately after a municipality submits its election results, publish the election results on the State Board’s website.

(2) The election results published under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be organized by election year and the name of the municipality.

(c) Within 30 days after the results of a municipal election are certified, the municipality shall submit to the State Board an electronic copy of the election results for each office or question voted on at the election, including:

(1) vote totals for each office or question reported separately by each of the following voting methods, if applicable:

(i) in–person early voting;

(ii) mail–in voting or vote–by–mail;

(iii) provisional voting; and

(iv) in–person election day voting; and

(2) if the municipality conducts partisan elections, the party affiliation of each candidate.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-302.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302.1
§4–302.
Status: in_force

§4–302.1.

(a) To qualify for a certificate to be an expanded function dental assistant, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant must be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

(d) The applicant must:

(1) Be a high school graduate or have attained a high school equivalency;

(2) Have successfully completed a course of study approved, subject to subsection (e) of this section, by the Board related to the intraoral procedure for which the applicant has applied for a certificate;

(3) Have the appropriate certification from the Dental Assisting National Board;

(4) Have passed any examination provided for in a regulation adopted by the Board; and

(5) Submit to a State criminal history records check.

(e) The Board may not approve a course of study under subsection (d)(2) of this section unless the course of study is part of:

(1) A U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps dental assisting program;

(2) A dental assisting program located within an institution of postsecondary education that is accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

(3) A dental assisting program that is located within a high school and is recognized by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the high school accrediting body of a state;

(4) A dental assisting program that is accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation, or a successor organization;

(5) A dental assisting course or program offered by the Dale Foundation, an affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board, or any successor entity; or

(6) An orthodontic dental assisting course or program offered by the Trapezio Orthodontic Assistant Training Solutions, or any successor entity.

(f) (1) A course of study for initial certification under this section shall include at least 35 hours of instruction consisting of both online and in–person instruction.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations specifying the required number of hours for in–person instruction, online instruction, and clinical hands–on training.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2908 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2908
§4–2908.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department or a public housing agency shall calculate payment standards and housing assistance payments under the State Program in accordance with guidelines for the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.

(b) A family assisted under the State Program shall be expected to pay not more than 30% of its monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities, as determined by the public housing agency at the time the family initially receives assistance under the State Program, except as otherwise provided in the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall elect a chairman from among the members of the Commission.

(b) The manner of election of the chairman and the chairman’s term of office shall be as the Commission determines.
Md. Code, Education § 4-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Acting under the rules and regulations of the county board, the county superintendent is responsible for the administration of the superintendent’s office.

(b) As the executive officer of the county board, the county superintendent shall see that the following are carried out:

(1) The laws relating to the schools;

(2) The applicable enacted and published bylaws of the State Board;

(3) The policies of the State Board;

(4) The rules and regulations of the county board; and

(5) The policies of the county board.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-601 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 6 / Section 4A-601
§4A–601.
Status: in_force

(a) A person becomes a member of a limited liability company at:

(1) The time the limited liability company is formed;

(2) A later time specified in the operating agreement; or

(3) The time specified in § 4A–902(b) of this title relating to continuation of the limited liability company after there are no remaining members.

(b) After the formation of a limited liability company, a person may be admitted as a member:

(1) In the case of a person acquiring a membership interest directly from the limited liability company, upon compliance with the operating agreement or, if the operating agreement does not so provide, upon the unanimous consent of the members;

(2) In the case of an assignee of the economic interest of a member, only as provided in § 4A–604 of this subtitle; or

(3) In the case of a successor to the last remaining member who is not an assignee of the last remaining member, as provided in § 4A–902(b) of this title.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed, a person may be admitted as a member of a limited liability company and may be the sole member of a limited liability company without:

(1) Making a capital contribution to the limited liability company;

(2) Being obligated to make a capital contribution to the limited liability company; or

(3) Acquiring an economic interest in the limited liability company.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bid” means a bid, proposal, or other response to a solicitation.

(c) (1) “Services” means the rendering of time, effort, or work, rather than the furnishing of a specific physical product other than reports incidental to the required performance.

(2) “Services” includes maintenance, construction–related services, architectural services, engineering services, information technology services, cybersecurity, and the professional, personal, or contractual services provided by attorneys, accountants, physicians, consultants, and other professionals who are independent contractors.

(d) “Supplies” means tangible property, including commodities, information technology hardware, equipment, materials, and intangible property, including information technology software.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-608 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-608
§4–608.
Status: in_force

Any money the Department receives for angler’s licenses shall be accounted for by the Department to the State Treasurer. The amount the Treasurer receives shall be placed to the credit of angler’s licenses in the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund, and the Treasurer shall pay out of it on warrant of the Comptroller upon requisition of the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-206
§4A–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a payment order addressed to a receiving bank is transmitted to a funds-transfer system for transmittal to the bank, the funds-transfer system is deemed to be an agent of the sender for the purpose of transmitting the payment order to the bank.

(2) If there is a discrepancy between the terms of the payment order transmitted to the funds-transfer system and the terms of the payment order transmitted by the funds-transfer system to the bank, the terms of the payment order of the sender are those transmitted by the funds-transfer system.

(3) This section does not apply to a funds-transfer system of the Federal Reserve Banks.

(b) This section applies to cancellations and amendments of payment orders to the same extent that it applies to payment orders.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2006 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 20 / Section 4-2006
§4–2006.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund.

(b) The Department shall administer the Fund.

(c) (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.

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) repayments or prepayments of principal and payments of interest on loans made under the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Loan Program;

(3) investment earnings of the Fund; and

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

(e) The Department may use the Fund only to:

(1) pay expenses of the Program;

(2) provide credit enhancement under the Program; and

(3) make or purchase loans under the Program.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-411.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-411.2
§4–411.
Status: in_force

§4–411.2.

(a) Within 14 days of the finding, the Department shall notify the appropriate local health department of a finding that a groundwater monitoring well sample taken from a high–risk groundwater use area, as defined by the Department, contains:

(1) Methyl tertiary butyl ether at or in excess of 20 parts per billion;

(2) Benzene at or in excess of 5 parts per billion; or

(3) A combination of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene at or in excess of 100 parts per billion.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall notify each owner of property within one–half mile of the site from which the sample was taken.

(2) If the Department and the local health department agree, the local health department shall give the notice required under this section.

(3) The notification shall:

(i) Be mailed within 14 days of the receipt of a notice from the Department under subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) Be mailed via certified mail; and

(iii) Provide the property owner with information regarding the amount of contamination at the site.

(c) The person responsible for the release that resulted in the groundwater contamination shall reimburse the Department or the local health department for the costs associated with providing the notice required under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-410 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-410
§4–410.
Status: in_force

Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, in a legacy the following words mean a lack or a failure of issue in the lifetime, or at the time of the death of the person, and not an indefinite failure of the person’s issue:

(1) “Die without issue”;

(2) “Die without leaving issue”; or

(3) Other words which may imply either a lack or a failure of issue of a person in the person’s lifetime, or at the time of the person’s death, or an indefinite failure of the person’s issue.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-209 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-209
§4A–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a receiving bank other than the beneficiary’s bank accepts a payment order when it executes the order.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a beneficiary’s bank accepts a payment order at the earliest of the following times:

(1) When the bank:

(i) Pays the beneficiary as stated in § 4A-405(a) or (b) of this title; or

(ii) Notifies the beneficiary of receipt of the order or that the account of the beneficiary has been credited with respect to the order unless the notice indicates that the bank is rejecting the order or that funds with respect to the order may not be withdrawn or used until receipt of payment from the sender of the order;

(2) When the bank receives payment of the entire amount of the sender’s order pursuant to § 4A-403(a)(1) or (2); or

(3) The opening of the next funds-transfer business day of the bank following the payment date of the order if, at that time, the amount of the sender’s order is fully covered by a withdrawable credit balance in an authorized account of the sender or the bank has otherwise received full payment from the sender, unless the order was rejected before that time or is rejected within:

(i) 1 hour after that time; or

(ii) 1 hour after the opening of the next business day of the sender following the payment date if that time is later. If notice of rejection is received by the sender after the payment date and the authorized account of the sender does not bear interest, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the sender on the amount of the order for the number of days elapsing after the payment date to the day the sender receives notice or learns that the order was not accepted, counting that day as an elapsed day. If the withdrawable credit balance during that period falls below the amount of the order, the amount of interest payable is reduced accordingly.

(c) Acceptance of a payment order cannot occur before the order is received by the receiving bank. Acceptance does not occur under subsection (b)(2) or (3) of this section if the beneficiary of the payment order does not have an account with the receiving bank, the account has been closed, or the receiving bank is not permitted by law to receive credits for the beneficiary’s account.

(d) (1) A payment order issued to the originator’s bank cannot be accepted until the payment date if the bank is the beneficiary’s bank, or the execution date if the bank is not the beneficiary’s bank.

(2) If the originator’s bank executes the originator’s payment order before the execution date or pays the beneficiary of the originator’s payment order before the payment date and the payment order is subsequently cancelled pursuant to § 4A-211(b) of this subtitle, the bank may recover from the beneficiary any payment received to the extent allowed by the law governing mistake and restitution.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-223 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-223
§4–223.
Status: in_force

§4–223. IN EFFECT

(a) A project qualifies as a business project if the project is:

(1) located in:

(i) an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

(ii) a qualified opportunity zone designated under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code in Allegany County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Charles County, Garrett County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Somerset County, or Wicomico County; and

(2) (i) acquired, owned, developed, constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, or improved by a person or an entity for the purposes of carrying on a business whether or not for profit; or

(ii) eligible for funding from the Neighborhood Business Development Fund under § 6–310 of this article.

(b) Repayment of principal and interest for a business project may be secured by:

(1) real property;

(2) personal property;

(3) bank accounts;

(4) certificates of deposit, stocks, and bonds;

(5) credit enhancement, assurance, or guaranty; or

(6) any other collateral acceptable to the Administration.

(c) Financial assistance for a business project may be provided as:

(1) a loan;

(2) a reduction in the principal obligation of or interest rate on a loan or portion of a loan;

(3) a prepayment of interest on a subordinate or superior loan or portion of a loan;

(4) an assurance;

(5) a guarantee or other form of credit enhancement; or

(6) a promissory note that may be converted to an equity ownership interest and liquidated at the earliest opportunity to realize the highest market value for the Administration.

§4–223. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 380 OF 2022 **

(a) A project qualifies as a business project if the project is:

(1) located in:

(i) an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

(ii) a qualified opportunity zone designated under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code in Allegany County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Charles County, Garrett County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Somerset County, or Wicomico County; and

(2) (i) acquired, owned, developed, constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, or improved by a person or an entity for the purposes of carrying on a business whether or not for profit; or

(ii) eligible for funding from the Neighborhood Business Development Fund under § 6–310 of this article.

(b) Repayment of principal and interest for a business project may be secured by:

(1) real property;

(2) personal property;

(3) bank accounts;

(4) certificates of deposit, stocks, and bonds;

(5) credit enhancement, assurance, or guaranty; or

(6) any other collateral acceptable to the Administration.

(c) Financial assistance for a business project may be provided as:

(1) a loan;

(2) a reduction in the principal obligation of or interest rate on a loan or portion of a loan;

(3) a prepayment of interest on a subordinate or superior loan or portion of a loan;

(4) an assurance; or

(5) a guarantee or other form of credit enhancement.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that items within this title are also within Titles 3 and 8, they are subject to those titles. If there is conflict, this title governs Title 3, but Title 8 governs this title.

(b) The liability of a bank for action or nonaction with respect to an item handled by it for purposes of presentment, payment, or collection is governed by the law of the place where the bank is located. In the case of action or nonaction by or at a branch or separate office of a bank, its liability is governed by the law of the place where the branch or separate office is located.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1105 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1105
§4–1105.
Status: reserved

A person may not catch oysters on any area closed or reserved for propagation of oyster seed under the provisions of this subtitle. This section does not prohibit the Department from catching oysters.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-705 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-705
§4–705.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing arts and entertainment district in the same manner as the political subdivision would apply to designate a new arts and entertainment district.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and § 4–704(a) of this subtitle, in Queen Anne’s County, the governing body may establish an arts and entertainment district composed of noncontiguous areas in the county, including noncontiguous areas within a municipal corporation in the county, subject to the Secretary’s designation of the district as an arts and entertainment district in the county.

(2) In applying for the establishment of an arts and entertainment district in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Queen Anne’s County governing body shall comply with the provisions of § 4–703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1002 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1002
§4–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Neighborhood Housing Services Fund.

(b) The Department shall administer the Fund.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-729 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-729
§4–729.
Status: in_force

A person may not set a haul seine of any description in the waters of the Choptank River and its tributaries from May 21 to July 31, both dates inclusive.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license for the use of a limited liability company shall be applied for and issued to authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.

(2) (i) All of the authorized individuals shall apply for the license, if the limited liability company has fewer than three authorized individuals.

(ii) Three authorized individuals shall apply for the license, if the limited liability company has three or more authorized individuals.

(3) At least one of the authorized individuals shall:

(i) be a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality at the time the application is filed; and

(ii) remain a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality for the duration of time the license is in effect.

(b) An application for a limited liability company license shall include:

(1) the name, address, and signature of each authorized individual to whom the license shall be issued; and

(2) the name and address of the limited liability company.
Md. Code, Education § 4-306 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Chief Financial Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall:

(1) Be responsible for the day–to–day management and oversight of the fiscal affairs of the Baltimore City Public School System; and

(2) Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

(b) The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the approval of the board:

(1) Select the Chief Financial Officer; and

(2) Establish the salary of the Chief Financial Officer.

(c) The employment contract of the Chief Financial Officer shall provide that continued employment is contingent on the effective fiscal management of the Baltimore City public schools.

(d) The Chief Financial Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

Unless previously released on parole or mandatory supervision, an incarcerated individual confined at the Institution shall be released on expiration of sentence.
Md. Code, Human Services § 4-301 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall implement a comprehensive plan to recruit, train, and retain child welfare caseworkers and casework supervisors who meet the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall hire as caseworkers only human services professionals, such as:

(i) social workers licensed in accordance with Title 19 of the Health Occupations Article;

(ii) psychologists licensed in accordance with Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article;

(iii) professional counselors certified in accordance with Title 17 of the Health Occupations Article;

(iv) nurses licensed in accordance with Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article;

(v) school psychologists certified in accordance with regulations adopted under Title 6, Subtitle 7 of the Education Article; and

(vi) human service workers who:

1. have a degree in an appropriate behavioral science;

2. have completed the mandatory preservice training and competency test; and

3. are supervised by licensed social workers.

(2) The Secretary may retain permanent employees employed on or before December 31, 1998 who do not have the qualifications specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Secretary finds that the employees are performing their duties satisfactorily.

(c) The Secretary shall:

(1) implement a preservice training program and competency test for newly employed caseworkers;

(2) require that all new casework staff:

(i) be hired provisionally;

(ii) except for staff described in item (4) of this subsection, complete a 40–hour preservice training program; and

(iii) pass a competency test before being granted permanent employment status;

(3) implement mandatory standards for continuing education for all caseworkers and casework supervisors that require that employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits be subject to disciplinary action, including demotion, suspension, and dismissal;

(4) develop and implement mandatory standards that exempt newly hired individuals who have documented and verified casework experience or hold appropriate State licensure from the 40–hour preservice training program specified in item (2)(ii) of this subsection; and

(5) require caseworkers who are exempt from the preservice training program specified in item (2)(ii) of this subsection and fail the competency test to participate in the preservice training program and to take and pass the competency test before being granted permanent employment status.

(d) (1) The Secretary may not employ human services professionals on a contractual basis as caseworkers or casework supervisors, except as required to meet an unanticipated need resulting from:

(i) a significant and unexpected increase in reports of child abuse or neglect, or both; or

(ii) a significant and unexpected increase in the foster care or kinship care caseload, or both.

(2) A caseworker or casework supervisor contractual position may not exist longer than 1 year.

(e) Whenever the Secretary contracts with an outside entity for casework services, the Secretary shall require the contractor to comply with the employment qualifications, training curriculum, preservice and in–service training, and competency testing required under this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-406 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

(a) After an annexation resolution is introduced, the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality shall publish notice in accordance with the requirements of this section that:

(1) briefly and accurately describes the proposed annexation and the applicable conditions and circumstances; and

(2) specifies the date, time, and place that the legislative body sets for the public hearing on the proposed annexation.

(b) After an annexation resolution is introduced, the chief executive or the administrative officer of the municipality shall notify commercial property owners in the area to be annexed of:

(1) all personal property taxes and fees imposed by the municipality; and

(2) the date, time, and place that the legislative body sets for the public hearing on the proposed annexation.

(c) (1) Public notice of the annexation resolution shall be published:

(i) 1. at least four times; or

2. if the total area of the proposed annexation is 25 acres or less, at least two times;

(ii) at not less than weekly intervals; and

(iii) in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.

(2) The public hearing shall be:

(i) set no sooner than 15 days after the final required publication of the public notice; and

(ii) held in the municipality or the area to be annexed.

(d) Immediately after the first publication of the public notice, the municipality shall provide a copy of the public notice to:

(1) the governing body of the county in which the municipality is located; and

(2) any regional or State planning agency with jurisdiction in the county.

(e) The county and any regional or State planning agency with jurisdiction in the county has the right to be heard before the public at the hearing on the proposed annexation.

(f) (1) The public hearing may be rescheduled for or continued to a later date not more than 30 days after:

(i) the date when the hearing was originally scheduled; or

(ii) the date on which the hearing began but was not completed.

(2) If the hearing is rescheduled or continued, public notice shall be published:

(i) at least 7 days before the date of the rescheduled or continued hearing; and

(ii) in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.

(3) The public notice shall:

(i) briefly and accurately describe the area to be annexed; and

(ii) specify the date, time, and place of the rescheduled or continued public hearing.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-358 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-358
§4–358.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever this title authorizes inspection of a public record but the official custodian believes that inspection would cause substantial injury to the public interest, the official custodian may deny inspection temporarily.

(b) (1) Within 10 working days after the denial, the official custodian shall petition a court to order authorization for the continued denial of inspection.

(2) The petition shall be filed with the circuit court for the county where:

(i) the public record is located; or

(ii) the principal place of business of the official custodian is located.

(3) The petition shall be served on the applicant, as provided in the Maryland Rules.

(c) The applicant is entitled to appear and to be heard on the petition.

(d) If, after the hearing, the court finds that inspection of the public record would cause substantial injury to the public interest, the court may issue an appropriate order authorizing the continued denial of inspection.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person other than a licensed dentist may not do dental laboratory work unless the person:

(1) Works under a work authorization that meets the requirements of § 4-403 of this subtitle; and

(2) Uses casts or models made from impressions taken by a licensed dentist.

(b) The requirements of this subtitle that relate to work authorizations do not apply to:

(1) A dental laboratory on the premises of a dental office that is used only by the licensed dentists practicing in the office; or

(2) A dental student, dental technician, or student dental technician while doing dental laboratory work at the educational institution, hospital, or clinic with which the individual is associated.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Director may request that the Commissioner refer an incarcerated individual to the Institution for evaluation as to whether the incarcerated individual is an eligible person if the incarcerated individual:

(i) is serving a sentence of imprisonment following conviction of a crime;

(ii) has more than 3 years remaining to serve on a sentence;

(iii) has not been evaluated by or confined at the Institution within the preceding 3 years;

(iv) is not disqualified from being an eligible person under § 4–101(e)(2) of this title; and

(v) meets the eligibility criteria that the Secretary establishes under § 4–208(b) of this title.

(2) The request that the Commissioner refer an incarcerated individual to the Institution shall be based:

(i) on recommendation of the sentencing court;

(ii) on application by the incarcerated individual or the State’s Attorney of the county in which the incarcerated individual was last convicted; or

(iii) on the Commissioner’s own initiative.

(3) The Commissioner shall promptly refer any incarcerated individual requested for evaluation by the Director unless the Commissioner determines that such a referral will constitute a security risk.

(b) (1) Within 6 months after an incarcerated individual is referred to the Institution, an evaluation team shall examine the incarcerated individual.

(2) Before proceeding with the examination, the evaluation team shall assemble and review all available and relevant information about the incarcerated individual provided for in § 4–209 of this title.

(c) (1) Based on the information reviewed under subsection (b)(2) of this section and an examination of the incarcerated individual, the evaluation team shall determine whether, in the opinion of a majority of the team, the incarcerated individual is an eligible person.

(2) The evaluation team shall submit to the Director a written report that states its findings.

(3) The report shall state in detail the reasoning supporting the team’s conclusion with respect to each of the criteria for an eligible person set forth in § 4–101(e) of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an annexation resolution may be introduced in the legislative body of the municipality in accordance with:

(1) the requirements and practices applicable to its legislative enactments; and

(2) the requirements of § 4–303(a) of this title.

(b) Before an annexation resolution is introduced, the legislative body shall obtain consent from:

(1) at least 25% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed; and

(2) the owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the area to be annexed.

(c) The annexation resolution:

(1) shall describe by a survey of courses and distances the exact area to be annexed;

(2) may also describe by landmarks and other well–known terms the exact area to be annexed; and

(3) shall contain a complete and detailed description of the conditions and circumstances that apply to:

(i) the change in boundaries; and

(ii) the residents and property in the area to be annexed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-705
§4–705.
Status: in_force

(a) A local licensing board may postpone the expiration of a license that the local licensing board issues for an additional period to avoid hardship.

(b) The additional period may not exceed 20 days.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-216 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-216
§4–216.
Status: in_force

(a) If an item is in or comes into the possession of a payor or collecting bank that suspends payment and the item has not been finally paid, the item must be returned by the receiver, trustee, or agent in charge of the closed bank to the presenting bank or the closed bank’s customer.

(b) If a payor bank finally pays an item and suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer or the presenting bank which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the payor bank.

(c) If a payor bank gives or a collecting bank gives or receives a provisional settlement for an item and thereafter suspends payments, the suspension does not prevent or interfere with the settlement’s becoming final if the finality occurs automatically upon the lapse of certain time or the happening of certain events.

(d) If a collecting bank receives from subsequent parties settlement for an item, which settlement is or becomes final and the bank suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the collecting bank.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-512.1 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-512.1
§4–512.
Status: in_force

§4–512.1.

(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Domestic Violence Central Repository.

(b) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall maintain a Domestic Violence Central Repository.

(c) (1) The Central Repository shall store the following domestic violence orders issued in the State:

(i) interim protective orders;

(ii) temporary protective orders;

(iii) final protective orders;

(iv) peace orders issued under Title 3, Subtitle 15 of the Courts Article; and

(v) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, peace orders issued under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.

(2) A peace order issued under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article shall be stored only during the term of the peace order.

(d) The purposes of the Central Repository are to:

(1) provide immediate access to domestic violence orders by judges, court personnel, and law enforcement agencies;

(2) improve the courts’ ability to respond effectively, promptly, and in a coordinated manner to domestic violence cases;

(3) eliminate conflicting or simultaneous domestic violence orders by improving communication between the District Court and the circuit courts;

(4) enhance the enforceability of domestic violence orders by law enforcement agencies; and

(5) facilitate service of domestic violence orders.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-14 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-14
§4A–12A–14.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–14. NOT IN EFFECT

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

(a) (1) A special meeting of the assembly may be called only:

(i) As provided for in the cooperative agreement;

(ii) By a majority of votes of the board of representatives on a proposal stating the purpose of the special meeting; or

(iii) By demand in a record signed by members holding at least 20% of the voting power of the persons entitled to vote on the matter that is the purpose of the special meeting.

(2) A demand under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall be submitted to:

(i) The officer of the limited worker cooperative association charged with keeping the records of the association; or

(ii) If no officer has been charged with keeping the records of the association, a representative.

(3) Any voting member may withdraw the member’s demand under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection before receipt by the limited worker cooperative association of demands sufficient to require a special meeting of the assembly.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in the cooperative agreement, members may attend or conduct the special assembly meeting through any means of communication if all members attending the meeting are able to communicate with each other during the meeting.

(c) Only business within the purposes stated in the notice of special meeting may be conducted at the meeting.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in the cooperative agreement, the presiding officer of a special meeting shall be designated by the board of representatives.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-213 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-213
§4–213.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within 5 days after the Mediation Service provides the tally of ballots for a consent election, a party to the consent election may object to:

(i) the conduct of the consent election; or

(ii) other conduct affecting the result of the consent election.

(2) A party shall object in a timely manner, even if the number of challenged ballots is not sufficient to affect the result of the consent election.

(b) An objection under this section shall:

(1) be in writing; and

(2) state concisely each reason for the objection.

(c) Each party who makes an objection shall:

(1) submit to the Mediation Service:

(i) 4 copies of the objection; and

(ii) proof of service under item (2) of this subsection; and

(2) serve immediately a copy of the objection on each other party.

(d) The Mediation Service shall investigate each objection submitted in accordance with this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In setting just and reasonable rates under this title, the Commission may not discourage the use of employee stock ownership plans by public service companies by denying to the public service companies the full benefits of investment tax credits provided in connection with these plans by the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) A public service company may not charge off lobbying expenses against its ratepayers.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-802 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-802
§4–802.
Status: in_force

To encourage the consideration of energy efficiency in building design and to establish a model for future application in the private sector, it is the policy of the State that any building financed or constructed by the State or with State assistance must be designed and constructed to:

(1) minimize the cost to the State; and

(2) achieve the most efficient use of energy resources in the operation and maintenance of the building.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2601 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 26 / Section 4-2601
§4–2601.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Program” means the Local Housing Grant Program for Homeless Veterans and Survivors of Domestic Violence.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2505 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 25 / Section 4-2505
§4–2505.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31 each year, the Secretary shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly:

(1) the number of qualified workforce housing projects that received a tax credit allocation during the year;

(2) the number of housing units supported by each qualified workforce housing project that received a tax credit allocation during the year;

(3) a description of each qualified workforce housing project that includes:

(i) the geographic location of the project;

(ii) demographic information on and income levels of the residents intended to be served by the project; and

(iii) the rent that is authorized to be charged for a unit in the project; and

(4) housing market and demographic information that demonstrates how each qualified workforce housing project is addressing the need for workforce housing within the communities that the project is intended to serve.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1003 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1003
§4–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Department” means the Department of State Police.

(b) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $466,600 for the Department, in coordination with the Attorney General, to form a designated unit of law enforcement officers who are selected, trained, and equipped to work as a team to investigate:

(1) firearm trafficking;

(2) straw purchases as defined in § 5–101 of this article;

(3) the movement of illegal firearms; and

(4) any offense related to an offense in items (1) through (3) of this subsection that may exceed the capabilities of other investigating units within the Department.

(c) The funds required to be included in the annual budget bill under subsection (b) of this section shall be used solely to supplement, and not supplant, funds otherwise available to the Department or the Attorney General.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1706 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1706
§4–1706.
Status: in_force

(a) A family or individual qualifies as a family of limited income if the income of the family or individual does not exceed the upper income limit that the Secretary establishes.

(b) Factors that the Secretary shall consider in setting the upper income limit under subsection (a) of this section include:

(1) the total amount of family or individual income deemed available for housing;

(2) the size of the family;

(3) the ability of the family or individual to compete successfully in the private housing market;

(4) the cost and condition of available housing; and

(5) standards and definitions under related federal and State housing programs.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

Poultry and poultry products are an important source of the nation’s total food supply. It is in the public interest that the health and welfare of consumers be protected by assuring that slaughtered poultry and poultry products distributed to them are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, and packaged. Unwholesome, adulterated, or misbranded poultry or poultry products are injurious to the public welfare, destroy markets for wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged poultry and poultry products, and result in sundry losses to producers and processors of poultry and poultry products, as well as injury to consumers. Unwholesome, adulterated, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged articles can be sold at lower prices and compete unfairly with wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged articles, to the detriment of consumers and the public generally. Regulation by the Secretary and cooperation by the State and the United States are appropriate to protect the health and welfare of consumers.
Md. Code, Education § 4-110 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-110
§4–110.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “innovative regional school” means a public school that:

(1) Admits students from the Carroll County or Howard County public school systems under a memorandum of understanding agreed to under subsection (d) of this section; and

(2) Offers special courses or curricula for an innovative education program.

(b) This section applies only in Carroll County and Howard County.

(c) Through a memorandum of understanding agreed to under subsection (d) of this section, the county boards of Carroll County and Howard County may establish innovative regional schools.

(d) (1) (i) Before establishing an innovative regional school, both county boards shall enter into a binding memorandum of understanding outlining each county board’s responsibilities in the governance, operations, maintenance, and financing of the innovative regional school.

(ii) The memorandum of understanding shall be subject to the approval of the county governing body of Carroll County and Howard County.

(2) The parties to the memorandum of understanding shall identify one of the county boards to govern the innovative regional school.

(3) The memorandum of understanding between the county boards of Carroll County and Howard County shall include provisions for:

(i) Equitable access to the innovative regional school for students with disabilities and students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals;

(ii) Transportation to ensure students without access to a vehicle are able to attend the innovative regional school; and

(iii) Cost sharing responsibilities between the two county boards related to maintenance of the school building.

(4) (i) The memorandum of understanding may establish a geographic area of attendance for the innovative regional school.

(ii) If more students apply for attendance at the innovative regional school than can be accommodated, the innovative regional school shall admit students on a lottery basis.

(5) (i) Notwithstanding § 4–121 of this subtitle, and subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the memorandum of understanding may establish required payments of each county served by the innovative regional school.

(ii) The source of funds for any payments made by each county served by the innovative regional school shall be limited to county appropriations only.

(6) The memorandum of understanding may contain any other agreements each county board considers necessary.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the collective bargaining agreement established under Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article in the county that is identified under subsection (d)(2) of this section shall govern working conditions at the innovative regional school.

(2) The employee organization and the public school employer in the county that is identified under subsection (d)(2) of this section may mutually agree to negotiate amendments to the existing bargaining agreement to address the needs of the innovative regional school.

(f) Innovative regional schools established under this section are not subject to the approval of the State Board or the State Superintendent under § 4–109 of this subtitle.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, innovative regional schools shall comply with the regulations and provisions of law governing other public schools.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “alcohol awareness program” means a program that:

(1) includes instruction on how alcohol affects an individual’s behavior and body;

(2) provides education on the dangers of drinking and driving; and

(3) defines effective methods to:

(i) determine whether a customer is under the legal drinking age;

(ii) serve customers to minimize the chance of intoxication; and

(iii) stop service before a customer becomes intoxicated.

(b) (1) This section applies to:

(i) a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption;

(ii) a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption; and

(iii) an unlicensed establishment in a jurisdiction that requires a worker, a supervisor, or an owner of an unlicensed establishment to receive alcohol awareness training.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) a temporary license;

(ii) a Class E (on–sale) water vessel license;

(iii) a Class F (on–sale) railroad license; or

(iv) a Class G (on–sale) airplane license.

(c) The Executive Director:

(1) shall approve, certify, and issue an alcohol awareness program permit to each alcohol awareness program that complies with this section; and

(2) may require recertification of the approved alcohol awareness program to ensure compliance with changes in the program.

(d) Before an individual may teach an alcohol awareness program, the individual shall obtain an alcohol awareness instructor’s permit.

(e) A holder of any retail alcoholic beverages license or an employee designated by the holder shall complete training in an approved alcohol awareness program.

(f) (1) (i) For each completion of a certified alcohol awareness program, the alcohol awareness program provider shall issue a certificate of completion that is valid for 4 years from the date of issuance.

(ii) The holder or employee shall complete retraining in an approved alcohol awareness program for each successive 4–year period.

(iii) On request, a valid certificate shall be presented to the proper authority.

(2) Within 5 days after a license holder, an owner of an unlicensed establishment, or an employee of a license holder or owner of an unlicensed establishment is sent a certificate of completion, the alcohol awareness program provider shall inform the appropriate local licensing board of:

(i) the individual’s name, address, and certification date; and

(ii) the name and address of the licensed establishment or unlicensed establishment.

(g) The Executive Director may decertify the alcohol awareness program of an alcohol awareness program provider who violates subsection (c), (d), or (f) of this section.

(h) (1) Each local licensing board shall enforce this section.

(2) A license holder who violates subsection (e) of this section is subject to:

(i) for the first offense, a $100 fine; and

(ii) for each subsequent offense, a fine not to exceed $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.

(i) (1) This section does not create or enlarge a civil cause of action or criminal proceeding against a license holder.

(2) Evidence of a violation of this section:

(i) may only be used as evidence before the local licensing board in an action brought before the local licensing board for a violation of this section; and

(ii) may not be introduced in a civil or criminal proceeding.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-403 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a legacy may not lapse or fail because of the death of a legatee after the execution of the will but prior to the death of the testator if the legatee is:

(1) Actually and specifically named as legatee;

(2) Described or in any manner referred to, designated, or identified as legatee in the will; or

(3) A member of a class in whose favor a legacy is made.

(b) A legacy described in subsection (a) of this section shall have the same effect and operation in law to direct the distribution of the property directly from the estate of the person who owned the property to those persons who would have taken the property if the legatee had died, testate or intestate, owning the property.

(c) Creditors of the deceased legatee shall have no interest in the property, whether the claim is based on contract, tort, tax obligations, or any other item.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1106 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1106
§4–1106.
Status: reserved

(a) The Department may transplant oysters, shells, or other cultch from one closed area to another, transplant or otherwise utilize within the State seed oysters produced on shells or other cultch planted by the Department, or transplant or utilize any other seed oyster which may accumulate on areas where seed oysters are not likely to develop into desirable marketable oysters.

(b) (1) The Department shall have licensed oystermen in each tidewater county of this State select a county committee of five representative licensed tongers, who earn their livelihood by catching oysters, to confer with the Department concerning oyster propagation conducted by the Department in that county. Each county committee shall elect a chairman to serve on a statewide committee of oystermen to advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation.

(2) A similar advisory committee that includes licensed dredgers shall be selected to confer with the Department concerning the propagation of oysters in the dredging areas. The committee shall elect a chairman to serve on a statewide committee of oystermen to advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation.

(3) The Department shall appoint 5 representative, licensed oystermen of this State who earn their livelihood catching oysters by using diving apparatus as a committee to confer with the Department concerning oyster propagation conducted by the Department in the areas of the State where the catching of oysters by using diving apparatus is permitted. The committee shall select a chairman to serve on a statewide committee of oystermen to advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation.

(4) The Department shall appoint 5 representative, licensed oystermen of this State who earn their livelihood catching oysters by using patent tongs as a committee to confer with the Department concerning oyster propagation conducted by the Department in the areas of the State where the catching of oysters by using patent tongs is permitted. The committee shall select a chairman to serve on a statewide committee of oystermen to advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation.

(5) The term of membership for each committee is four years, except that of the original committeemen, three are to serve a four-year term and two are to serve a two-year term. Each term begins on March 1.

(6) If a vacancy occurs because a member is unable or unwilling to serve, the Department immediately shall notify in writing each member of the committee of the vacancy. The committee shall arrange for a new election to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is not filled within 60 days after the vacancy occurs, the Department shall make the necessary appointments to fill each vacancy. When committee members are selected or when any vacancy is filled, the Department shall notify promptly the members of the General Assembly from the county of the names of the committee members selected or appointed to fill a vacancy in that county. An appointment to a vacancy in an unexpired term is limited to the remainder of the term.

(7) The Department shall prescribe by rule and regulation the time, place, and manner of selection of the oyster committees.

(8) The Fisheries Administration shall submit an annual summary of the Fisheries Research and Development Fund to the committee of oystermen for each county. The summary shall include an accounting of receipts and expenditures.

(c) The Department shall expend any fund appropriated in the budget for oyster propagation for the planting of oyster shells, other cultch, or seed oysters on natural oyster bars or seed areas, or for the purchase of necessary equipment.

(d) The Department may close without holding a public hearing any natural oyster bar in the waters of the State with the approval of the appropriate committee of oystermen.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-210 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-210
§4–210.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the filing of a record of birth if a certificate of birth is not filed within the time required by § 4-208 or § 4-209 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the Secretary rejects a delayed certificate of birth under this section, a person may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to order the establishment of a record of birth.

(2) If the court finds, from the evidence, that the individual for whom a delayed certificate of birth is sought was born in this State, the court shall make findings as to parentage and place and date of birth and any other findings that the case requires and shall order the Secretary to establish a record of birth. The order shall include the findings to be entered in the record of birth and the date of the court action.

(3) On or before the tenth day of each month, each clerk of court shall send to the Secretary each court order for a delayed certificate of birth that was entered during the preceding month.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Uniform Machine Gun Act.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1009 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1009
§4–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(b) The Executive Director shall establish outcome–based performance measures to track the performance of any activity or program supported by funds received under this subtitle.

(c) (1) On or before October 1, 2020, and every October 1 thereafter, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall place on its website in an easily accessible location a filterable data display showing all data collected under this subtitle pertaining to outcome–based performance measures under this section for the previous fiscal year.

(2) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall notify annually in writing the Governor and the Legislative Policy Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, when the filterable data display has been updated under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The Executive Director shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall audit the books of any person who packs or deals in fish resources within the jurisdiction of the Department including anyone who catches and ships directly to market.

(2) The Department audit shall be conducted to determine the quantity of resources caught and any other data needed for reporting and accounting to State officials.

(b) (1) Every person engaged in the business of packing or dealing in any fish resource within the Department’s jurisdiction shall keep accurate books, statements, and accounts showing every detail of the business.

(2) Every book, statement, and account shall be open for the Department to inspect at reasonable hours.

(3) Every person engaged in the business of packing or dealing in any fish resource within the Department’s jurisdiction shall submit any report the Department requires in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(c) Every person the Department licenses to catch the fish resource shall submit any report the Department requires in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(d) (1) An officer or employee of any department or unit of the Executive Branch of State government may not divulge or use in any manner information contained in any report submitted pursuant to the provisions of this section that would reveal the income of any person submitting the report.

(2) This section does not prohibit the publication of statistics classified to prevent the identification of particular reports and items of them or prohibit inspection of reports and records by any official or employee of the Executive Branch having a proper interest in them.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-506 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: in_force

A member of the Council:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108
§4–108.
Status: in_force

An applicant for an initial certificate of authority shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner provides;

(2) pay to the Commissioner the applicable fees required by § 2-112 of this article; and

(3) file with the Commissioner:

(i) a certified copy of its articles of incorporation with all amendments;

(ii) a certified copy of its bylaws with all amendments;

(iii) a copy of its annual statement as of the immediately preceding December 31;

(iv) for a foreign insurer or alien insurer, a copy of the report of last examination, if any, made of the insurer certified by the insurance supervisory official of the state of domicile of the foreign insurer or the state of entry into the United States of the alien insurer;

(v) for a foreign insurer or alien insurer, a certificate of the insurance supervisory official of the state or country of domicile or state of entry into the United States of the insurer showing that the insurer is authorized to transact the kinds of insurance business proposed to be transacted in this State;

(vi) for an alien insurer, a copy of the appointment and authority of its United States manager;

(vii) a certificate evidencing a deposit in accordance with § 4-106 of this subtitle; and

(viii) any other information and documents that the Commissioner considers necessary to protect policyholders or ensure compliance with this article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-210 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-210
§4–210.
Status: in_force

(a) On the recommendation of a health care provider, the Director or Director’s designee may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile incarcerated individual when:

(1) in the judgment of the Director or designee, the treatment is necessary; and

(2) a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.

(b) The Director or Director’s designee may not be held liable for authorizing in good faith medically necessary treatment under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-213 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-213
§4–213.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to settlement by a bank, the medium and time of settlement may be prescribed by Federal Reserve regulations or circulars, clearing-house rules, and the like, or agreement. In the absence of such prescription:

(1) The medium of settlement is cash or credit to an account in a Federal Reserve bank of or specified by the person to receive settlement; and

(2) The time of settlement, is:

(i) With respect to tender of settlement by cash, a cashier's check, or teller's check, when the cash or check is sent or delivered;

(ii) With respect to tender of settlement by credit in an account in a Federal Reserve bank, when the credit is made;

(iii) With respect to tender of settlement by a credit or debit to an account in a bank, when the credit or debit is made or, in the case of tender of settlement by authority to charge an account, when the authority is sent or delivered; or

(iv) With respect to tender of settlement by a funds transfer, when payment is made pursuant to § 4A-406(a) to the person receiving settlement.

(b) If the tender of settlement is not by a medium authorized by subsection (a) or the time of settlement is not fixed by subsection (a), no settlement occurs until the tender of settlement is accepted by the person receiving settlement.

(c) If settlement for an item is made by cashier's check or teller's check and the person receiving settlement, before its midnight deadline:

(1) Presents or forwards the check for collection, settlement is final when the check is finally paid; or

(2) Fails to present or forward the check for collection, settlement is final at the midnight deadline of the person receiving settlement.

(d) If settlement for an item is made by giving authority to charge the account of the bank giving settlement in the bank receiving settlement, settlement is final when the charge is made by the bank receiving settlement if there are funds available in the account for the amount of the item.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-810 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-810
§4–810.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt rules and regulations, after reasonable notice by publication, to permit or prohibit catching, canning, packing, shipping, or possessing the egg-bearing female crab or the female crab from which eggs have been removed.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt standards for maintaining stores and inventory control for all supplies required by any unit that procures supplies under Division II of this article.

(b) (1) To the extent required by the Secretary, each unit that procures supplies under Division II of this article shall file with the Secretary an inventory of the supplies in its possession.

(2) The unit shall submit the inventory to the Secretary at least once a year.

(3) The inventory is subject to audit.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall appoint a State registrar of vital records, who shall be in the skilled service of the State Personnel Management System.

(b) The health officer for a county is the registrar of vital records for the county.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-208 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-208
§4A–208.
Status: in_force

The name of each limited liability company as set forth in its articles of organization shall comply with the requirements of Title 1, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-402 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Medical files on applicants and claimants that are compiled by insurers under policies of health insurance or life insurance shall be made available for inspection:

(1) on request of the applicant or claimant;

(2) on request of the agent of the applicant or claimant; or

(3) on request of the applicant, to a physician of the applicant’s choice.

(b) Information that is provided by a physician shall be made available on request:

(1) after a period of 5 years after the date of the medical examination; or

(2) at any time on written authorization of the physician.

(c) An agent that requests to review the medical file of an applicant or claimant must have an authorization to review medical records signed by the applicant or claimant.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-104 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

The Division shall conduct outreach to facilitate the investment by qualified opportunity funds, as defined in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code, in urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the State.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2910 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2910
§4–2910.
Status: in_force

(a) A family may request that the Department or a public housing agency approve a live–in aide to provide necessary supportive services for a family member who is a person with a disability.

(b) The Department or a public housing agency shall reasonably modify its policies, procedures, and rules to allow a family that includes a person with a disability to have a live–in aide.

(c) The Department or a public housing agency may not include a live–in aide’s income when determining a family’s income eligibility under the State Program.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-801 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-801
§4–801.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Safe Streets Initiative” means a violence prevention or intervention program operated by a community–based organization in a neighborhood that is disproportionately affected by violent crime.

(b) (1) For each fiscal year the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $3,600,000 for Baltimore City to be used only to:

(i) provide grants to community–based organizations to operate Safe Streets Initiatives in Baltimore City; and

(ii) cover expenses incurred by Baltimore City that are attributable to the Safe Streets Initiative, including personnel hired by Baltimore City and assigned to a Safe Streets Initiative.

(2) The funds required to be included in the annual budget bill under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used solely to supplement, and not supplant, funds otherwise available for Safe Streets Initiatives in Baltimore City.

(c) A grant made with funds appropriated under subsection (b)(1) of this section may not:

(1) require a matching fund;

(2) exceed $600,000 per Safe Streets Initiative; or

(3) supplant grant funding otherwise available for Safe Streets Initiatives.

(d) On or before December 31 each year, the Mayor of Baltimore City shall report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) the effectiveness of Safe Streets Initiatives in Baltimore City;

(2) the status of all Safe Streets Initiatives in Baltimore City, including a summary of grants awarded with the following information about each grant:

(i) the name of the awardee;

(ii) the amount of the grant; and

(iii) a summary of the program for which the grant was awarded; and

(3) any other information considered necessary by the Mayor of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-901 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-901
§4–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Eligible material” means any cement or concrete mixture used in the construction of an eligible project.

(c) (1) “Eligible project” means a capital project described in § 3–602.1(c) of this article.

(2) “Eligible project” does not include any maintenance program for the upkeep of an eligible project.

(d) “Global warming potential” means the degree that a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period when compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide.

(e) “Greenhouse gas” has the meaning stated in § 2–1202 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-311.4 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.4
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.4.

Subject to the hearing provisions adopted by the Secretary, the Secretary may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration for a packer or distributor if:

(1) The packer or distributor does not meet the requirements of this title; or

(2) The packer or distributor violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:

(1) a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or

(2) a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $50 and not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: in_force

(a) Each holder of a general license to practice dental hygiene, a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene, or a temporary license to practice dental hygiene shall display the license and any current renewal certificate conspicuously in the office where the holder is engaged in practice.

(b) Each holder of a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry shall keep the license and any current renewal certificate in the office where the holder is engaged in practice.

(c) (1) Each holder of a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry shall notify the secretary of the Board in writing within 60 days of any change of office address.

(2) A licensee who fails to notify the secretary of the Board of any change of office address as provided in this subsection shall pay to the Board a late fee of $10.

(d) If a dentist is engaged in the private practice of dentistry in this State, the dentist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in the office where the dentist is engaged in practice.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-311 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311
§4–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 4-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Commission may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.

(d) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “license” means a license issued by the Commission.

(b) In this subtitle, “license” includes:

(1) a license to participate as a boxer in a contest;

(2) a license to participate as a professional kick boxer in a contest;

(3) a license to participate as an amateur kick boxer in a contest;

(4) a license to participate as a wrestler in a contest;

(5) a license to participate as a professional mixed martial arts contestant in a contest;

(6) a license to participate as an amateur mixed martial arts contestant in a contest;

(7) a license to act as a manager for a contestant;

(8) a license to act as a referee in a contest;

(9) a license to act as a judge in a contest;

(10) a license to act as a second in a contest;

(11) a license to act as a matchmaker of a contest; and

(12) a license to act as a promoter of a contest.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-354 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-354
§4–354.
Status: in_force

(a) A custodian may deny inspection of any part of a public record that:

(1) relates to the competitive position of the University of Maryland Global Campus with respect to other providers of education services; and

(2) contains:

(i) fees, tuition, charges, and any information supporting fees, tuition, and charges, proposed, generated, received, or negotiated for receipt by the University of Maryland Global Campus, except fees, tuition, and charges published in catalogues and ordinarily charged to students;

(ii) a proposal generated, received, or negotiated by the University of Maryland Global Campus, other than with its students, for the provision of education services; or

(iii) any research, analysis, or plans compiled by or for the University of Maryland Global Campus relating to its operations or proposed operations.

(b) A custodian may not deny inspection of any part of a public record under subsection (a) of this section if:

(1) the record relates to a procurement by the University of Maryland Global Campus;

(2) the University of Maryland Global Campus is required to develop or maintain the record by law or at the direction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; or

(3) (i) the record is requested by the exclusive representative of any bargaining unit of employees of the University of Maryland Global Campus;

(ii) the record relates to a matter that is the subject of collective bargaining negotiations between the exclusive representative and the University of Maryland Global Campus; and

(iii) the exclusive representative has entered into a nondisclosure agreement with the University of Maryland Global Campus to ensure the confidentiality of the information provided.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-401 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

A legatee, other than the testator’s spouse, who fails to survive the testator by 30 full days is considered to have predeceased the testator, unless the will of the testator:

(1) Expressly creates a presumption that the legatee is considered to survive the testator; or

(2) Requires that the legatee survives the testator for a stated period in order to take under the will and the legatee survives for the stated period.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-409 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-409
§4–409.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, at least 20% of the qualified voters of the municipality may petition the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality in writing for a referendum on the resolution.

(b) After a petition is presented to the chief executive and administrative officer, the officer shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the petition; and

(2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) After verifying compliance with the requirements of this section, the chief executive and administrative officer, by proclamation, shall suspend the effectiveness of the annexation resolution pending the results of the referendum.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Infection control activities” means structural infection control or infection control that impacts the entirety of the private dental office, as determined by the Board in regulation.

(ii) “Infection control activities” includes:

1. Adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health–Care Settings, or its successor guidelines;

2. Water quality testing; and

3. Spore testing.

(iii) “Infection control activities” does not include activities in control of individual dentists, including use of adequate personal protective equipment or sterilization of instruments.

(3) “Private dental office” has the meaning stated in § 4–308(l)(1) of this title.

(b) (1) This section applies only with respect to private dental offices.

(2) This section may not be construed to prevent an unlicensed individual from assisting with regulatory compliance consistent with § 4–103(e)(12) of this subtitle.

(c) Each owner of a private dental office shall designate a licensed dentist to be the supervising dentist for the private dental office.

(d) A supervising dentist designated under subsection (c) of this section shall:

(1) Complete the registration required by the Board; and

(2) Be responsible for all infection control activities within the private dental office.

(e) If a supervising dentist for a private dental office relinquishes the supervising dentist’s responsibility under subsection (d)(2) of this section for any reason, the owner of the private dental office shall immediately designate an interim supervising dentist who shall be responsible for all infection control within the private dental office until a new supervising dentist for the private dental office registers with the Board.

(f) The Board may charge a fee for the registration of a supervising dentist under this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2705 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 27 / Section 4-2705
§4–2705.
Status: in_force

A service provider that provides shelter and supportive services to an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter in accordance with this subtitle is not civilly or criminally liable or subject to a disciplinary penalty based solely on the provider’s reasonable determination to provide the shelter and supportive services.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1707 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1707
§4–1707.
Status: in_force

The Department may establish standards to determine eligibility for a technical assistance grant, which may include:

(1) the number of families of limited income that the requested grant will serve;

(2) the extent to which the applicant will use federal, State, and local programs and resources in the project;

(3) the organizational ability of the applicant to carry out the project;

(4) the feasibility of the project;

(5) the cost in self–help housing fund money per unit of the project; and

(6) the extent to which project participants will use self–help labor.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1210 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1210
§4–1210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any other penalty or fine provided in this title, a person who holds an authorization to catch oysters under § 4–701 of this title and receives a citation for an offense listed under paragraph (2) of this subsection may, in accordance with this section, have the authorization:

(i) For a first violation, suspended for up to 5 years; and

(ii) For a second or subsequent violation, revoked.

(2) The following offenses, committed in violation of this title or of any regulation adopted under this title, are grounds for suspension or revocation of an authorization to catch oysters under this section:

(i) Taking oysters located more than 200 feet within a closed or prohibited area;

(ii) Taking oysters with gear that is prohibited in that area while more than 200 feet within the prohibited area;

(iii) Taking oysters outside of a time restriction for the harvest of oysters by more than 1 hour;

(iv) Taking oysters during closed seasons; and

(v) Taking oysters from a leased area by a person other than the leaseholder or the leaseholder’s designee.

(b) (1) Before the suspension or revocation of an authorization to catch oysters under this section, the Department shall hold a hearing on the matter in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) After a hearing is conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the presiding officer finds or concludes that the person knowingly has committed an offense listed under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the Department shall suspend or revoke the person’s authorization to catch oysters in accordance with subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(c) A person who is aggrieved by the final decision of the Department may obtain judicial review of the decision in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(d) A person whose authorization has been suspended or revoked in accordance with this section may not engage or work in the oyster fishery while suspended or revoked whether or not the work requires the use of another license.

(e) (1) The Department may accept an application for and issue an oyster authorization to a person whose oyster authorization was revoked under this section before July 1, 2025, beginning 5 years after the date of revocation.

(2) The Department shall reinstate a person’s entitlement to engage or work in the oyster fishery for a person whose authorization to catch oysters was revoked under this section before July 1, 2025, beginning 5 years after the date of revocation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-616 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-616
§4–616.
Status: in_force

The Department shall set annually by rule or regulation the daily creel, possession, and size limits, for game and freshwater fish. The Department shall publish the rule or regulation by October 25 for the ensuing year.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1012 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1012
§4–1012.
Status: reserved

(a) A person may not catch oysters by dredge in the Atlantic Coastal Bays, as defined in § 8–1802 of this article, or in the following areas of the Chesapeake Bay: the area bounded by a line drawn from Lowes Point towards the Bloody Point Lighthouse for a distance of 1.8 miles, and then direct to North Point on Poplar Island; then southerly around the westerly shore of Poplar Island to the southwesterly most point; then running in a straight line to the Department marker on the northern shore of Pawpaw Cove which area shall be reserved for catching of oysters with shaft tongs only; all the area lying within one–fourth mile of the western shore of Poplar Island; all the area within one–half mile of Plum Point; all the area within one and one–half miles of Sandy Point, Hackett Point, Tolly Point, and Thomas Point within Anne Arundel County waters; and the following oyster bars: 2–9, 2–10, 5–1, 5–2, 5–3A, 5–3B, 8–2, 8–6, and 8–9, as defined by the charts of the Oyster Survey of 1906 to 1912, and its amendments.

(b) Any boat sailing over any areas of the State which are exempt from dredging, by this subtitle or by rule or regulation of the Department, with any dredge, scrape, scoop, or similar instrument on board or in tow, may be apprehended by any Natural Resources police officer or any other law enforcement officer. If the boat has on board any wet oysters, dredge, or dredge line, or if the deck is wet and the boat is equipped for catching oysters with dredge or similar instrument, these facts shall be prima facie evidence that the boat has been used to violate the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-513 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-513
§4–513.
Status: in_force

(a) For each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra of $1,600,000.

(b) For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as follows:

(1) for fiscal year 2022, $1,500,000;

(2) for fiscal year 2023, $1,300,000;

(3) for fiscal year 2024, $1,100,000;

(4) for fiscal year 2025, $900,000; and

(5) for fiscal year 2026, $700,000.

(c) (1) On or before October 15 each year, beginning in 2022 and for the following 4 years, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee on the effectiveness of the funding provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) a complete statement on the financial condition of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; and

(ii) an accounting of all financial receipts and expenditures.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-333 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-333
§4–333.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) through (d) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that:

(1) contains information about the licensing of an individual in an occupation or a profession;

(2) contains the name or other identifying information of an individual related to:

(i) except as provided in subsection (b)(9) of this section, an ambulatory surgical facility licensed under § 19–3B–01 of the Health – General Article; or

(ii) a surgical abortion facility licensed under COMAR 10.12.01; or

(3) relates to an investigation of a licensee or certificate holder regarding the provision of legally protected health care, as defined in § 4–301 of the Health – General Article, pending a final order.

(b) A custodian shall allow inspection of the part of a public record that gives:

(1) the name of the licensee;

(2) (i) subject to item (ii) of this item, the business address of the licensee or, if the business address is not available, the home address of the licensee after the custodian redacts any information that identifies the location as the home address of an individual with a disability as defined in § 20–701 of the State Government Article; or

(ii) if the licensee is licensed by a health occupations board, the business address of the licensee;

(3) the business telephone number of the licensee;

(4) the business e–mail address of the licensee if the e–mail address is identified by the licensee as a business e–mail address;

(5) the educational and occupational background of the licensee;

(6) the professional qualifications of the licensee;

(7) any orders and findings that result from formal disciplinary actions;

(8) any evidence that has been provided to the custodian to meet the requirements of a statute as to financial responsibility; and

(9) for an ambulatory surgical facility licensed under § 19–3B–01 of the Health – General Article, the owner, primary contact, attorney, or consultant contained in an application to the Maryland Health Care Commission for a certificate of need or certificate of need exception or determination request.

(c) A custodian may allow inspection of other information about a licensee if:

(1) the custodian finds a compelling public purpose; and

(2) the rules or regulations of the official custodian allow the inspection.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by this section or other law, a custodian shall allow inspection by the person in interest.

(e) A custodian who sells lists of licensees shall omit from the lists the name of any licensee, on written request of the licensee.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-902 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-902
§4–902.
Status: in_force

In administering this subtitle, the Department shall strive to achieve a continuous reduction of greenhouse gas emissions over time.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-407 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A project qualifies as a rental housing project under this subtitle if:

(1) its purpose is to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate real property or all or part of a building or improvements that will be occupied by households of limited income as provided in this subsection; and

(2) a portion of the rental units in the project are set aside for households of lower income for the greater of:

(i) 15 years; or

(ii) the number of years required by federal law.

(b) The minimum number of rental units set aside under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be the greater of:

(1) the number that bears the same ratio to the whole number of rental units in the project as the amount of the Program loan bears to the whole financing of the undertaking; or

(2) the number of rental units chosen by the sponsor to satisfy federal occupancy requirements, if the project receives federal low–income housing tax credits or is financed in part with government–issued, federally tax–exempt revenue bonds.

(c) Rental units restricted for occupancy to meet other federal, State, or local occupancy requirements may be counted toward the minimum number required under this section.

(d) A rental unit that continues to meet applicable federal occupancy restrictions under subsection (b)(2) of this section shall be deemed to continue to meet the applicable restrictions for purposes of this subtitle.

(e) A project qualifies as a rental housing project under this subtitle and is not subject to the income restrictions specified in this section if it will:

(1) effect an office or other commercial space conversion into market rate rental housing; and

(2) provide substantial economic development to a sustainable community as defined in § 6–301 of this article.