Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-201 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise indicated in this title, Titles 3 through 5 of this article do not apply to credit unions.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-412 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-412
§6–412.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Practice land surveying” has the same meaning as provided in § 15–101 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(3) “Professional land surveyor” means a land surveyor who is licensed by the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors to practice land surveying.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to a professional land surveyor, or an agent or employee of a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-316 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-316
§6–316.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell at retail an alcoholic beverage with an alcohol content by volume of 95% (190 proof) or more.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a leasehold or other limited interest in property is not subject to property tax.

(b) An interest of a life tenant or the owner of any other freehold estate in property is subject to property tax as though the person in possession or the user of the property were the owner of the property.

(c) An interest of the mortgagor, pledgor, or conditional sale buyer in personal property is subject to property tax as though the person in possession or the user of the personal property were the owner of the personal property.

(d) The following interests in real property are subject to property tax as though the person in possession or the user of the property were the owner of the property:

(1) an interest of a tenant under a 99-year lease, whether or not the lease is renewable;

(2) an interest of a tenant under a lease for less than 99 years, if the lease is perpetually renewable; and

(3) an interest of a mortgagor or grantor under a deed of trust.

(e) Unless exempted under § 7–211, § 7–211.1, § 7–244, § 7–246, or § 7–501 of this article, the interest or privilege of a person in property that is owned by the federal government, the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or an agency or instrumentality of the federal government, the State, a county, or a municipal corporation is subject to property tax as though the lessee or the user of the property were the owner of the property, if the property is leased or otherwise made available to that person:

(1) by the federal government, the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or an agency or instrumentality of the federal government, the State, a county, or a municipal corporation; and

(2) with the privilege to use the property in connection with a business that is conducted for profit.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-216 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-216
§6–216.
Status: in_force

(a) The State’s Attorney to whom any violation is reported shall institute appropriate judicial proceedings without delay. Before the Secretary reports a violation for prosecution, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present his view, orally or in writing, with regard to the contemplated proceeding.

(b) This subtitle does not require the Secretary to report for prosecution or for institution of condemnation proceedings any minor violation of the subtitle when he believes the public interests will be served best by a suitable written warning notice.
Md. Code, Education § 6-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

(a) An election held under Title 22, Subtitle 4 of the State Government Article shall be held:

(1) In each school facility where public employees are assigned on a regularly scheduled school day;

(2) In a manner assuring the secrecy of the ballot; and

(3) On a regular working day for public school employees, between June 1 and June 15, inclusive, except in Baltimore City where the elections shall be held between November 1 and November 15 following the date on which certification of required membership enrollment is made.

(b) The public school employer shall provide any assistance required in holding the elections.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-405 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-405
§6–405.
Status: in_force

For any taxable year, if a qualified business entity claims the project tax credit authorized under this subtitle, the qualified business entity may not also claim a credit authorized under Subtitle 3 of this title.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-112 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-112
§6–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On request of a court, a parole and probation agent of the Division shall:

(i) provide the court with a presentence investigation report;

(ii) conduct other investigations; and

(iii) perform other probationary services.

(2) Except on court order, a presentence investigation report is confidential and is not available for public inspection.

(3) On request, a presentence investigation report shall be made available to:

(i) the defendant;

(ii) the defendant’s attorney;

(iii) the State’s Attorney;

(iv) a correctional facility;

(v) a parole, probation, or pretrial release official of this State, any other state, or the United States;

(vi) a public or private mental health facility located in this State or any other state if the individual who is the subject of the report has been committed, or is being evaluated for commitment, to the facility for treatment as a condition of probation; or

(vii) a community substance abuse treatment provider located in this State or any other state if the individual who is the subject of the report will be treated or evaluated for treatment by the provider as a condition of probation.

(b) (1) If a circuit court is satisfied that a presentence investigation report would help the sentencing process, the court may order the Division to complete a report before:

(i) sentencing a defendant who is convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor that resulted in serious physical injury or death to the victim to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction; or

(ii) referring a defendant to the Patuxent Institution.

(2) The party that requests the report has the burden of establishing that the investigation should be ordered.

(3) If required under § 11–402 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the report shall include a victim impact statement.

(4) If the defendant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that is related to the defendant’s membership in a criminal organization, as defined in § 9–801 of the Criminal Law Article, the report may include information regarding the group affiliation of the defendant.

(c) (1) The Division shall complete a presentence investigation report in each case in which imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole is requested under § 2–203 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) The report shall include a victim impact statement as provided under § 11–402 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) The court or jury before which the separate sentencing proceeding is conducted under § 2–304 of the Criminal Law Article shall consider the report.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-106 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-106
§6–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “nonwithholding income tax revenues” means the State share of income tax quarterly estimated and final payments with returns made by individuals, as defined in § 10–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(2) “Nonwithholding income tax revenues” does not include:

(i) the county share of income tax quarterly estimated and final payments with returns made by individuals;

(ii) income tax payments made by corporations;

(iii) income tax refunds paid to individuals or corporations; or

(iv) income tax withholding.

(a–1) The Board shall:

(1) study the information that the Bureau provides; and

(2) consider the recommendations of the Bureau.

(b) (1) In December, March, and September of each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly, a report that:

(i) contains an itemized statement of the estimated State revenues from all sources for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the report is made; and

(ii) includes any recommendations of the Board.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Governor shall state the most recent estimates of revenues reported by the Board in the proposed budget and any supplemental budget submitted to the General Assembly.

(ii) If the Governor uses different estimates of revenues in the formulation of the proposed budget and any supplemental budget submitted to the General Assembly than those reported by the Board, a statement providing an explanation as to the differences shall be included together with those submissions.

(3) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include estimated revenues from nonwithholding income taxes calculated in accordance with § 6–104(e) of this subtitle.

(c) The Board shall approve a methodology for determining the State share of nonwithholding income tax revenues for each fiscal year.

(d) (1) On or before July 31 each year, the Board, in coordination with the Chief, shall schedule the Board’s annual meetings for March, December, and September of that fiscal year.

(2) Not later than 5 days before the scheduled date of the meeting, the Board, on the recommendation of the Chief, may reschedule a meeting under this subsection.

(3) Notice of a meeting rescheduled under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall:

(i) be posted to the website established under subsection (e) of this section; and

(ii) include a statement from the Chief concerning the reason the meeting is rescheduled.

(e) The Board shall develop and maintain a website that:

(1) provides access to the revenue estimates, projections, and reports developed by the Board;

(2) provides a schedule of upcoming Board meetings and agendas for open meetings of the Board;

(3) provides links to live video streaming of each open meeting of the Board;

(4) provides a complete and unedited archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available under item (3) of this subsection for a minimum of 5 years after the date of the meeting;

(5) provides access to reports and projections of the General Fund of the State and the following special funds:

(i) the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund established under § 5–219 of the Education Article;

(ii) the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of the State Government Article; and

(iii) the Transportation Trust Fund established under § 3–216 of the Transportation Article;

(6) provides access to reports and projections of appropriations for, distributions from, and funds maintained by Program Open Space; and

(7) provides any other information the Board considers relevant.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Asbestos material” means any material or product which contains more than 1 percent asbestos.

(c) (1) “Asbestos occupation” means any job as an inspector, project designer, management planner, asbestos abatement contractor, asbestos supervisor, or asbestos abatement worker involving:

(i) A project in a public and commercial building or in a school building that involves the location, identification, physical and hazard assessment, enclosure, removal, repair, renovation, or demolition of asbestos material in a public and commercial building or in a school building;

(ii) The inspection, planning, or design of any project in a school building as enumerated in item (i) of this paragraph; or

(iii) The inspection or design of any project in a public and commercial building as enumerated in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Asbestos occupation” does not include work on any small–scale, short–duration operations, maintenance, and repair activities as defined in 40 C.F.R. 763, Appendix C to Subpart E, Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan.

(d) “Business entity” means a partnership, firm, association, corporation, sole proprietorship, or other business concern.

(e) “Interior space” includes:

(1) Exterior hallways connecting buildings;

(2) Porticoes; and

(3) Mechanical systems used to condition interior space.

(f) “License” means a license issued by the Department under this subtitle to remove and encapsulate asbestos.

(g) (1) “Public and commercial building” means the interior space of any building that is not a school building.

(2) “Public and commercial building” includes:

(i) Industrial and office buildings;

(ii) Residential apartment buildings of 10 or more dwelling units;

(iii) Condominiums of 10 or more dwelling units;

(iv) Government–owned buildings;

(v) Colleges;

(vi) Museums;

(vii) Airports;

(viii) Hospitals;

(ix) Churches;

(x) Stores;

(xi) Warehouses; and

(xii) Factories.

(3) “Public and commercial building” does not include any residential apartment building of fewer than 10 dwelling units, any condominium of fewer than 10 dwelling units, or any detached single–family home.

(h) “Public unit” includes:

(1) Any agency, bureau, department, or instrumentality of State government that is not subject to Executive Order 01.01.1987.22;

(2) Any agency, bureau, department, or instrumentality of federal or local government;

(3) Educational institutions that are not subject to Executive Order 01.01.1987.22; and

(4) Any public, quasi–public, or municipal corporation.

(i) “School” means any elementary or secondary school as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, at 20 U.S.C. § 7801.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The process of a court or administrative office or agency of the State or local government may be served on a Sunday or holiday.

(b) A writ of distraint, or for eviction or possession may not be served on Sunday.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1203 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 12 / Section 6-1203
§6–1203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor, on the recommendation of the Secretary, may designate an area as a Just Community if the Secretary demonstrates that:

(1) past and current trends in homeownership, property values, commercial and residential vacancy, and business or housing investment show a need for reinvestment in the area; and

(2) the area has been negatively impacted by a history of:

(i) forms of legal racial segregation including redlining, exclusionary zoning, or racially restrictive covenants;

(ii) the demolition of residential neighborhoods through the use of eminent domain or State or federal funding;

(iii) a State imprisonment rate higher than 750 per 100,000 persons; or

(iv) unequal exposure to environmental and health hazards, including:

1. proximity to a federal Superfund site;

2. estimated exposure to lead–based paint; and

3. rates of asthma among adults that are higher than the 90th percentile for the State.

(b) To maintain a Just Community designation, every 5 years the Secretary shall make designation recommendations for approval by the Governor in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(c) At the time Just Communities are designated or renewed, the Governor shall identify State programs under which a Just Community shall receive priority for State funding.

(d) The prioritization of State funding for Just Communities under subsection (c) of this section shall not supersede other program requirements specified in State law.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 6-404 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the following positions in the Executive Branch of State government are in the executive service:

(1) the chief administrator of a principal unit or a comparable position that is not excluded from the State Personnel Management System under § 6-301 of this title as a constitutional or elected office; and

(2) a deputy secretary or assistant secretary of a principal unit or a position that the Secretary determines has similar stature.

(b) The executive service includes any other position that is determined by the Secretary to be in the executive service.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-715 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-715
§6–715.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union shall keep the books and records that the Commissioner requires to determine compliance with this title.

(b) Unless a longer period is expressly required by State or federal law, a credit union shall retain the books and records required under subsection (a) of this section for a period of at least 5 years.

(c) A credit union may retain the books and records required under subsection (a) of this section at any location, provided that the credit union:

(1) Notifies the Commissioner in writing of the location of the books and records; and

(2) Makes the books and records available at the credit union’s principal place of business, as agreed by the Commissioner and the credit union, within 7 days of a written request for examination by the Commissioner.

(d) A credit union shall retain the books and records required under subsection (a) of this section in one of the following ways:

(1) Original form;

(2) An electronic equivalent approved by the Commissioner; or

(3) A microphotographic copy approved by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Board of Revenue Estimates.

(b) The Board consists of the following 3 ex officio members:

(1) the Comptroller;

(2) the Treasurer; and

(3) the Secretary of Budget and Management.

(c) The Treasurer may appoint, as the Treasurer’s designee, a deputy treasurer to serve on the Board.

(d) The Chief is the executive secretary of the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-5A-06 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5A / Section 6-5A-06
§6–5A–06.
Status: in_force

A public safety solicitor shall include in all written solicitations and receipts for public safety contributions:

(1) a toll free telephone number of the public safety solicitor within the local area code in which the public safety contribution is solicited for individuals or businesses solicited to obtain verification of authenticity or make complaints;

(2) a statement that, for the cost of copying and postage, information submitted under this title is available from the Secretary of State; and

(3) the address and the telephone number of the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

Article V. Powers and Duties of the Interstate Commission.

The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers:

(1) To adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing the management and operation of the Interstate Commission;

(2) To promulgate rules which shall have the force and effect of statutory law and shall be binding in the compacting state to the extent and in the manner provided in this Compact;

(3) To oversee, supervise, and coordinate the interstate movement of offenders subject to the terms of this Compact and any bylaws adopted and rules promulgated by the Compact Commission;

(4) To enforce compliance with Compact provisions, Interstate Commission rules, and bylaws, using all necessary and proper means, including but not limited to, the use of judicial process;

(5) To establish and maintain offices;

(6) To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;

(7) To borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, members and their staffs;

(8) To establish and appoint committees and hire staff which it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by Article III of this Compact which shall have the power to act on behalf of the Interstate Commission in carrying out its powers and duties hereunder;

(9) To elect or appoint such officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants, and to fix their compensation, define their duties and determine their qualifications; and to establish the Interstate Commission’s personnel policies and programs relating to, among other things, conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel;

(10) To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of same;

(11) To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use any property, real, personal, or mixed;

(12) To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal or mixed;

(13) To establish a budget and make expenditures and levy dues as provided in Article X of this Compact;

(14) To sue and be sued;

(15) To provide for dispute resolution among compacting states;

(16) To perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact;

(17) To report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and state councils of the compacting states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Interstate Commission;

(18) To coordinate education, training, and public awareness regarding the interstate movement of offenders for officials involved in such activity; and

(19) To establish uniform standards for the reporting, collecting, and exchanging of data.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Alcoholic beverages and other contraband kept, possessed, used, sold, manufactured, stored, or transported in violation of this article:

(1) are subject to seizure and forfeiture; and

(2) when seized, may be recovered or disposed of only as provided in this subtitle.

(b) Property is forfeited if it:

(1) was seized as contraband in the possession or control of a defendant who is found guilty of violating this article; or

(2) is otherwise found to be contraband or in violation of this article.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property is forfeited if it:

(i) is seized as contraband and remains unclaimed for 30 days after seizure; and

(ii) has not been destroyed in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) (i) A vehicle, a vessel, or an aircraft that is seized as contraband is forfeited unless a protest is filed within 30 days after the publication under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate:

1. if possible, shall notify the registered owner of the property of the seizure; and

2. shall publish a notice:

A. in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; and

B. informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the State Fire Prevention Commission.

(c) “Department” means the Department of State Police.

(d) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-601 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-601
§6–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Division” means the Independent Investigations Division in the Office of the Attorney General.

(c) “Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Public Safety Article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-403 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In a civil action in the District Court, if the amount in controversy is $2,500 or less, there shall be no formal pleadings.

(b) If the amount in controversy exceeds $2,500 the forms and pleadings are as provided by Title 3, Chapter 300 of the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-410 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-410
§6–410.
Status: in_force

Subject to the State budget, there is a Maryland Emergency Food Program in the Department.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-705 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-705
§6–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The assets of a credit union that are not committed for loans may be invested in:

(1) General obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the United States;

(2) Deposits, loans, shares, or stock of any federal reserve bank, federal home loan bank, or any central liquidity facility established under state or federal law;

(3) Securities, obligations, or other instruments of or issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the federal government or a unit of the federal government;

(4) General obligations of a state or a federal territory or political subdivision, provided that the general obligation is rated in one of the three highest rating categories of a nationally recognized statistical rating organization as determined by the Commissioner;

(5) Deposits or federal funds of any financial institution that has federal deposit insurance;

(6) Shares or deposits of other credit unions;

(7) Mutual funds that invest solely in investments permissible for direct investment by the credit union;

(8) Repurchase transactions secured by investments permissible for direct investment by the credit union; or

(9) Any other investment that the Commissioner approves.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to the investments authorized under subsection (a) of this section, a credit union may request authority from the Commissioner to make other investments, including investments authorized under the federal Credit Union Act or regulations of the National Credit Union Administration, on an ongoing basis.

(2) To obtain the Commissioner’s approval for additional investment authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a credit union shall submit to the Commissioner an investment policy.

(c) The Commissioner may review the investment policies of the credit union and order changes.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-409 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-409
§6–409.
Status: in_force

The chairman, president, or other principal officer of a charitable organization is personally responsible for the timely submission of the annual report.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-110 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-110
§6–110.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may appeal to the Maryland Tax Court in accordance with § 13-510 of the Tax - General Article if the person is dissatisfied with:

(1) an assessment under § 6-109 of this subtitle; or

(2) a disallowance by the Commissioner of all or part of a claim for refund.

(b) An appeal under this section must be taken within 60 days after the earlier of delivery or mailing of a notice of:

(1) an assessment under § 6-109 of this subtitle; or

(2) disallowance of a claim for refund under § 13-904 of the Tax - General Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-701 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-701
§6–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Chief Counsel” means the Chief Counsel of Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes.

(c) “Unit” means the Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit of the Office of the Attorney General.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-215 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-215
§6–215.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Comptroller may not allow a warrant for payment of money into the State Treasury to be issued until a record is made in the Office of the Comptroller.

(2) The record shall state:

(i) the amount of the warrant; and

(ii) the account to which the money is credited.

(3) The Comptroller shall keep an abstract of each warrant for payment of money into the State Treasury.

(b) (1) The Treasurer, the Chief Deputy Treasurer, or a deputy treasurer shall endorse, as a receipt, a warrant for payment of money into the State Treasury that the Comptroller or, if authorized by law, the Chief Deputy Comptroller or a deputy comptroller has signed.

(2) Unless the warrant is signed as required by this subsection, an acknowledgment for money paid into the State Treasury is not valid.

(3) The Treasurer shall keep, as a voucher, a copy of each warrant for payment of money into the State Treasury.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-223 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-223
§6–223.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for enforcement provided under § 8–803.5(g) of this article, the Department has the exclusive authority to establish standards regulating fertilizer and its application to turf.

(b) A local government entity may not adopt laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or standards regulating fertilizer and its application to turf.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not exempt a person from complying with any provision of, or any regulation adopted in accordance with, the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 6-207 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-207
§6–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon the filing of a petition, and unless it has been declared deficient under § 6-206 of this subtitle, the staff of the election authority shall proceed to verify the signatures and count the validated signatures contained in the petition.

(2) The purpose of signature verification under paragraph (1) of this subsection is to ensure that the name of the individual who signed the petition is listed as a registered voter.

(b) The State Board, by regulation, shall establish the process to be followed by all election authorities for verifying and counting signatures on petitions.

(c) (1) The process established under subsection (b) of this section shall provide for optional verification of a random sample of signatures contained in a petition.

(2) Verification by random sample may only be used, with the approval of the State Board:

(i) for a single-county petition containing more than 500 signatures; or

(ii) in the case of a multicounty petition, by a local board that receives signature pages containing more than 500 signatures.

(3) Verification under this subsection shall require the random selection and verification of 500 signatures or 5% of the total signatures on the petition, whichever number is greater, to determine what percentage of the random sample is composed of signatures that are authorized by law to be counted. That percentage shall be applied to the total number of signatures in the petition to establish the number of valid signatures for the petition.

(4) (i) If the random sample verification establishes that the total number of valid signatures does not equal 95% or more of the total number required, the petition shall be deemed to have an insufficient number of signatures.

(ii) If the random sample verification establishes that the total number of valid signatures exceeds 105% of the total number required, the petition shall be deemed to have a sufficient number of signatures.

(iii) If the random sample verification establishes that the total number of valid signatures is at least 95% but not more than 105% of the total number required, a verification of all the signatures in the petition shall be conducted.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-329 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-329
§6–329.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the directors may be elected exclusively by mail ballot or electronically in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner, if:

(1) The board of the credit union, by resolution posted conspicuously at the principal office of the credit union at least 90 days before the annual meeting of the members of the credit union, authorizes the election of directors exclusively by mail ballot or electronically; or

(2) (i) The bylaws provide for the election of directors exclusively by mail ballot or electronically; and

(ii) Notice of the election and the annual meeting is posted conspicuously at the principal office of the credit union at least 90 days before the date of the annual meeting.

(b) (1) At least 75 days before the annual meeting, the board of the credit union shall appoint a nominating committee of at least three members.

(2) The nominating committee shall nominate at least one member for each vacancy on the board, after determining that a proposed nominee agrees to permit the nomination and, if elected, to accept the office.

(3) The nominating committee shall file its nominations with the secretary of the credit union at least 60 days before the annual meeting.

(4) The secretary shall post these nominations conspicuously at the principal office of the credit union at least 55 days before the annual meeting.

(c) (1) (i) The lesser of 1 percent or 500 of the members in good standing, but in any case no less than 20, may nominate candidates for directorships by signing a petition.

(ii) Each page of the petition shall include:

1. The name of the credit union; and

2. The name of the nominee.

(iii) Each petition shall contain:

1. The printed or typed names, signatures, date, and account numbers of those members in good standing signing the petition; and

2. A certificate by each nominee that the nominee agrees to permit the nomination and, if elected, to accept the office.

(iv) The nominating committee shall determine the validity of any petition.

(2) Petitioners shall file their nomination with the secretary of the credit union at least 55 days before the annual meeting.

(3) The secretary shall post these nominations conspicuously at the principal office of the credit union at least 20 days before the annual meeting.

(d) (1) When only one member is nominated for a position to be filled, the chairman may:

(i) Take a voice vote; or

(ii) Declare the nominee elected by general consent or acclamation at the annual meeting.

(2) If the nominations of the nominating committee and any petitioners provide more than one nominee for each directorship to be filled, the secretary:

(i) For an election of directors conducted by mail ballot, shall mail to each member in good standing, at least 20 days before the annual meeting:

1. A printed ballot, clearly identified as a ballot, on which appears the name of each nominee, in alphabetical order, and on which, in the form that the board approves, may appear after a nominee’s name:

A. A brief statement of the nominee’s qualifications and biographical information; and

B. If applicable, a notation that the nominee is the incumbent;

2. A postage prepaid and preaddressed envelope clearly marked with instructions to place the completed ballot and the identification form in the envelope and seal the envelope; and

3. An identification form to be completed to include the name, address, signature, and credit union account number of the voter; and

(ii) For an election of directors conducted electronically, shall provide the information and identification form required under item (i) of this paragraph as provided in regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(3) One form may be printed or provided electronically that represents a combined ballot and identification form.

(e) The board shall appoint the tellers of the election.

(f) The tellers of an election may not count a ballot unless it is:

(1) Mailed or electronically submitted to the tellers; and

(2) Received by the tellers not later than midnight of the 7th day before the date of the annual meeting.

(g) The tellers of the election shall:

(1) Verify or cause to be verified the name of each voter and the credit union account number of the voter as it appears on the identification form;

(2) Authenticate any questionable or challenged identification form;

(3) Keep the verified identification form and ballot for safekeeping pending the count of the vote;

(4) Keep separate any questionable or challenged identification form and ballot until the authentication, verification, or challenge is resolved;

(5) Determine that each eligible voter does not vote more than once and is a member in good standing; and

(6) After the time set in subsection (f)(2) of this section, tally the votes and report the results to the board.

(h) The board shall report the results of the election at the annual meeting of the members.

(i) The Commissioner shall establish by regulation procedures for conducting an election of directors electronically, including procedures for:

(1) Providing notice of the election to each member in good standing;

(2) Providing the information and identification form specified in subsection (d)(2)(i)1 of this section;

(3) Providing instructions on how to access and use the electronic election system; and

(4) Allowing a member to opt out of using the electronic election system and vote by mail ballot.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to the sale and acquisition, including all tangible assets, of public and private water service providers and sewage disposal service providers with fewer than 400,000 customers.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A commercial or mixed-use revitalization program provides assistance for downtown or business area commercial management, promotion, and revitalization.

(b) Assistance may be in an area such as:

(1) market surveying, grantsmanship, organization, economic development, design, or similar services; or

(2) facilitating establishment of a commercial district management authority.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-620 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-620
§6–620.
Status: in_force

A person who places in an establishment or other location open to the public a vending machine, canister, or other device or container for the deposit of money that reflects the name of a charitable organization or a charitable purpose shall:

(1) state on the device or container:

(i) the address of the charitable organization named; and

(ii) the name and address of the business placing the device or container, if not the charitable organization; and

(2) state on the device or container and to the person who grants permission for the placement of the device or container that a portion of the money deposited is retained by the business placing the device or container and that the remainder is given to a charitable organization or used for charitable purposes, if less than all of the money deposited is given to a charitable organization or used for charitable purposes.
Md. Code, Education § 6-110 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-110
§6–110.
Status: in_force

Teachers’ professional organizations are recommended as important means of raising the standard of public education by:

(1) Mutual conference;

(2) Interchange of views; and

(3) Suggestions as to systems of teaching and discipline.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-111 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-111
§6–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Collateral immigration enforcement” means federal immigration enforcement actions that affect individuals who are not the primary target of the enforcement action but are present at the location of the enforcement action.

(3) “Immigration enforcement” means federal immigration enforcement actions.

(4) “Sensitive location” means:

(i) a public school;

(ii) a public library;

(iii) a health care facility operated by a unit of State or local government;

(iv) a facility operated by the Comptroller;

(v) a courthouse; or

(vi) any other location that:

1. provides State–funded services related to:

A. physical or mental health;

B. education;

C. shelter care; or

D. access to justice; and

2. as determined by the Attorney General, requires special consideration for immigration enforcement activities.

(b) The Attorney General shall develop and publish guidance that informs the public and relevant State agencies about:

(1) delineating between immigration enforcement within the public portions of sensitive locations and the nonpublic or private portions of sensitive locations;

(2) verifying the identity of immigration enforcement agents and validating immigration enforcement documentation seeking specific individuals;

(3) limiting liability exposure for State, local, and private institutions and the participation of the employees of those institutions in immigration enforcement at sensitive locations;

(4) facilitating relationships between federal law enforcement officers and State and local officials and law enforcement officers in order to conduct immigration enforcement activities through the least dangerous and disruptive means; and

(5) complying with existing legal obligations and limitations on State and local agencies while maintaining public safety and accessibility to those agencies.

(c) Private entities are encouraged to adopt policies consistent with the guidance developed under subsection (b) of this section if the private entities provide services related to:

(1) physical or mental health;

(2) education;

(3) shelter care; or

(4) access to justice.

(d) On or before October 1, 2025, each public school, public library, and unit of the Executive Branch of State or local government that operates at a sensitive location shall implement a policy consistent with the guidance issued by the Attorney General under this section.

(e) The guidance and policies required by this section are not subject to Title 10, Subtitles 1, 2, and 3 of this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of the Attorney General shall include in its annual budget sufficient money for the administration and operation of the Division.

(b) The Division may retain as necessary for a particular matter or employ experts in the field of insurance regulation, including accountants, actuaries, and lawyers.

(c) The People’s Insurance Counsel shall direct the Division.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-309
§6–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 6–308 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(d) Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(e) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.

(f) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board nevertheless may hear and determine the matter.

(g) If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 6–308 of this subtitle, the individual shall pay the costs of the hearing as specified in regulation adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Education § 6-506 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-506
§6–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Each public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative access to new employee processing.

(ii) Except as provided in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative at least 10 days’ notice in advance of a new employee processing.

(iii) The public school employer may provide the exclusive representative with less than 10 days’ notice if there is an urgent need critical to the public school employer’s new employee processing that was not reasonably foreseeable.

(2) (i) The structure, time, and manner of the access required in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be determined through negotiations between the public school employer and the exclusive representative in accordance with § 6–507 of this subtitle.

(ii) When negotiating access to new employee processing under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, if any dispute has not been resolved within 45 days after the first meeting of the public school employer and the exclusive representative, or within 60 days after an initial request to negotiate, whichever occurs first, either party may request that the Board declare an impasse under § 6–507(e) of this subtitle.

(iii) In an impasse proceeding under § 6–507(e) of this subtitle, the mediator or Board shall consider:

1. The ability of the exclusive representative to communicate with the public school employees it represents;

2. The legal obligations of the exclusive representative to the public school employees;

3. Applicable State, federal, and local laws;

4. Any stipulations of the parties;

5. The interests and welfare of the public school employees and the financial condition of the public school employer;

6. The structure, time, and manner of access of an exclusive representative to new employee processing in comparable public school employers, including the access provisions in other memoranda of understanding or collective bargaining agreements; and

7. Any other facts routinely considered in establishing the structure, time, and manner of access of an exclusive representative to new employee processing.

(3) (i) A request to negotiate under paragraph (2) of this subsection made between July 1, 2018, and the expiration date of an existing collective bargaining agreement between the parties shall reopen the existing collective bargaining agreement only for the purpose of negotiating the access of the exclusive representative to the public school employer’s new employee processing.

(ii) Either party may elect to negotiate a separate agreement on the access of the exclusive representative to the public school employer’s new employee processing in lieu of reopening the existing collective bargaining agreement.

(b) This section does not prohibit a public school employer and an exclusive representative from negotiating access to new employee processing that varies from the requirements of this section.

(c) Nothing in this section shall abrogate existing collective bargaining agreements between public school employers and exclusive representatives.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: reserved

The Secretary may adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary to secure the efficient administration of this subtitle. No rule or regulation may be adopted, amended, or repealed unless a public hearing is held on the proposal, and notice of the hearing is given in at least two trade papers of general circulation at least 20 days in advance.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-703 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-703
§6–703.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program are:

(1) to encourage and assist eligible foreign-born residents to become naturalized citizens of the United States and active participants in the civic life of Maryland;

(2) to increase the number and proportion of eligible foreign-born residents who become citizens of the United States; and

(3) to encourage foreign-born residents who become citizens to be involved in our democratic institutions.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-905.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-905.1
§6–905.
Status: in_force

§6–905.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a marketer may not sell or provide a fever thermometer containing mercury to a consumer except by prescription.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) A fever thermometer sold or provided to be used in hospitals or other places where medical services are provided by medical service professionals; or

(2) A digital thermometer using mercury-added button cell batteries.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-806 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-806
§6–806.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may revoke its certification under this subtitle, in whole or in part, if any representation made by a qualified business entity is determined by the Department to have been false when made.

(b) If the Department revokes its certification as provided under subsection (a) of this section, the Comptroller may make an assessment against the qualified business entity to recapture any amount of a tax credit or any other benefit that the qualified business entity has received.
Md. Code, Land Use § 6-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: reserved

After adopting the transportation element of a comprehensive plan, a planning commission periodically may:

(1) conduct surveys to locate street lines and any other part of the transportation element; and

(2) make a reservation plat of the area surveyed, showing the land that the planning commission recommends be reserved for future dedication or acquisition as public streets and any other part of the transportation element.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) If jurisdiction over a person is based solely upon this section, he may be sued only on a cause of action arising from any act enumerated in this section.

(b) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person, who directly or by an agent:

(1) Transacts any business or performs any character of work or service in the State;

(2) Contracts to supply goods, food, services, or manufactured products in the State;

(3) Causes tortious injury in the State by an act or omission in the State;

(4) Causes tortious injury in the State or outside of the State by an act or omission outside the State if he regularly does or solicits business, engages in any other persistent course of conduct in the State or derives substantial revenue from goods, food, services, or manufactured products used or consumed in the State;

(5) Has an interest in, uses, or possesses real property in the State; or

(6) Contracts to insure or act as surety for, or on, any person, property, risk, contract, obligation, or agreement located, executed, or to be performed within the State at the time the contract is made, unless the parties otherwise provide in writing.

(c) (1) (i) In this subsection the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(ii) “Computer information” has the meaning stated in § 22-102 of the Commercial Law Article.

(iii) “Computer program” has the meaning stated in § 22-102 of the Commercial Law Article.

(2) The provisions of this section apply to computer information and computer programs in the same manner as they apply to goods and services.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, this title does not apply to:

(1) the Public Service Commission;

(2) a board of supervisors of elections of a county;

(3) the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners or a county board of education; or

(4) any other county officer or unit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-1001 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1001
§6–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement” means an enhanced tax credit under the Program for which a qualified opportunity zone business or qualified opportunity fund is eligible if:

(1) the following information is provided to the Department:

(i) the date of the qualified opportunity fund’s investment in the qualified opportunity zone business and the amount of the investment;

(ii) the total project or business investment, including any leverage;

(iii) the address and census tract of the qualified opportunity zone business and the qualified opportunity fund;

(iv) the North American Industrial Classification System Code for the qualified opportunity zone business;

(v) an impact report, including both qualitative and quantitative data on the investment and, as applicable, its progress toward:

1. creating and retaining jobs;

2. promoting entrepreneurship, including among women– and minority–owned businesses;

3. providing affordable housing;

4. creating access to healthy food;

5. promoting environmental sustainability; and

6. benefiting the communities in the opportunity zone in a manner not otherwise specified in this item; and

(vi) unless an applicant provides an affidavit to the Department along with the application that the qualified opportunity zone business property is unoccupied, will be demolished within 1 year of the date of the application, and will remain unoccupied until the demolition is complete, with respect to qualified opportunity zone business property that is an affected property required to be registered with the Department of the Environment under § 6–811 of the Environment Article:

1. proof of registration with the Department of the Environment;

2. if the property contains at least one residential rental unit, proof of lead inspections conducted in accordance with §§ 6–815 and 6–819 of the Environment Article;

3. if the property is an owner–occupied residential rental property:

A. proof that visual exterior or interior painted surfaces are free of chipping, flaking, or peeling lead–based paint; and

B. a copy of passing test results for lead–contaminated dust; and

4. verification that, for the substantial improvement of the property performed in accordance with § 1400Z–2(d)(2)(D)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, replacement doors and windows are free of lead–based paint; and

(vii) any other information requested by the Department that meets the transparency goals of the Program; and

(2) for a qualified opportunity zone business located in an opportunity zone in a county with a minimum wage that exceeds the State minimum wage, the qualified opportunity zone business pays to each employee wages that exceed the greater of:

(i) 120% of the State minimum wage; or

(ii) 120% of the county minimum wage.

(c) “Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement” means an enhanced tax credit under the Program for which a qualified opportunity zone business or qualified opportunity fund is eligible if:

(1) the requirements for a Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement are met;

(2) (i) accountability to residents of the communities in the opportunity zone is maintained through their representation on any governing board or advisory board of the qualified opportunity zone business; or

(ii) a community benefits agreement is negotiated and agreed to by community groups or strategic industry partnerships, as defined under § 11–701 of the Labor and Employment Article, in the opportunity zone and the qualified opportunity fund that specifies a range of community benefits that the fund agrees to provide as part of the development project, including workforce development or local hiring requirements; and

(3) (i) for a qualified opportunity zone business located entirely within an opportunity zone in a municipal corporation, the municipal corporation, by resolution or by letter, delivered to the Department by the municipal corporation’s authorized designee, approves the provision of the enhanced tax credits under the Program within the municipal corporation; or

(ii) for a qualified opportunity zone business in an opportunity zone that is not located entirely within a municipal corporation, the county, by resolution or by letter, delivered to the Department by the county’s authorized designee, approves the provision of the enhanced tax credits under the Program within the county.

(d) “Opportunity zone” means an area that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone in the State under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(e) “Program” means the Opportunity Zone Enhancement Program in the Department established under § 6–1002 of this subtitle that allows enhanced tax credits under:

(1) § 6–304 of this title (Job Creation);

(2) § 6–403 of this title (One Maryland economic development);

(3) § 10–702 of the Tax – General Article (wages paid in an enterprise zone);

(4) § 10–725 of the Tax – General Article (biotechnology investment incentive);

(5) § 10–733 of the Tax – General Article (cybersecurity investment incentive); and

(6) § 10–741 of the Tax – General Article (More Jobs for Marylanders).

(f) “Qualified opportunity fund” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(g) “Qualified opportunity zone business” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(h) “Qualified opportunity zone business property” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(i) “Qualified opportunity zone property” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, Land Use § 6-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A public sewer or other public street utility or improvement may not be constructed in a street or highway until the street or highway is placed on the official map.

(b) A development permit may not be issued unless a street or highway giving access to the proposed development has been placed on the official map.

(c) (1) An applicant for a permit may appeal from a decision of the administrative officer in charge of issuing permits to an appellate board if:

(i) the enforcement of this section would entail exceptional difficulty or unwarranted hardship; and

(ii) the circumstances do not require the development to be related to existing or proposed streets or highways.

(2) In deciding an appeal under this subsection, the appellate board may make any reasonable exception and issue the permit subject to conditions that will protect any future street or highway layout.

(3) A decision rendered under this subsection shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner and subject to the same provisions of law as a decision of a board of appeals on zoning regulations under Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-409 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-409
§6–409.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a business entity or public unit shall be licensed by the Department before the business entity or public unit removes or encapsulates any asbestos in this State.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-837 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-837
§6–837.
Status: in_force

A qualified offer shall be treated as an offer of compromise for purposes of admissibility in evidence, notwithstanding that the amount is not in controversy.
Md. Code, Election Law § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board shall adopt regulations, consistent with this title, to carry out the provisions of this title.

(2) The regulations shall:

(i) prescribe the form and content of petitions;

(ii) specify procedures for the circulation of petitions for signatures;

(iii) specify procedures for the verification and counting of signatures; and

(iv) provide any other procedural or technical requirements that the State Board considers appropriate.

(b) (1) The State Board shall:

(i) prepare guidelines and instructions relating to the petition process; and

(ii) design and arrange to have sample forms available to the public conforming to this title for each purpose for which a petition is authorized by law.

(2) The guidelines, instructions, and forms shall be provided to the public, on request, without charge.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-318 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-318
§6–318.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-835 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-835
§6–835.
Status: in_force

Acceptance of a qualified offer by a person at risk, or by a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized under § 6-833 of this subtitle to respond on behalf of a person discharges and releases all potential liability of the offeror, the offeror’s insured or principal, and any participating co-offeror to the person at risk and to the parent or legal guardian of the person at risk for alleged injury or loss caused by the ingestion of lead by the person at risk in the affected property.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-106 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-106
§6–106.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of the two preceding sections:

(1) Upon every bulk transfer subject to this title for which new consideration becomes payable except those made by sale at auction it is the duty of the transferee to assure that such consideration is applied so far as necessary to pay those debts of the transferor which are either shown on the list furnished by the transferor (§ 6-104) or filed in writing in the place stated in the notice (§ 6-107) within thirty days after the mailing of such notice. This duty of the transferee runs to all the holders of such debts, and may be enforced by any of them for the benefit of all.

(2) If any of said debts are in dispute the necessary sum may be withheld from distribution until the dispute is settled or adjudicated.

(3) If the consideration payable is not enough to pay all of the said debts in full, distribution shall be made pro rata.

(4) The transferee may within ten days after he takes possession of the goods file a petition in the circuit court for the county in which the place of business of the transferor is situated and pay the consideration into such court asking that a receiver or receivers be appointed by said court to take charge of the distribution of the agreed purchase price and the transferee may discharge his duty under this section by giving notice by registered or certified mail to all the persons to whom the duty runs that the consideration has been paid into that court and that they should file their claims there. If said receivership is granted then said receiver or receivers, upon qualification by filing an approved bond in the amount fixed by the court, shall be entitled to the custody and distribution of the agreed purchase price under orders of the court as in other receiverships.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-401 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

(a) On the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the register, or on the motion of the court, a special administrator may be appointed by the court:

(1) If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or

(2) On the termination of appointment of a personal representative and before the appointment of a successor personal representative.

(b) A suitable person may be appointed as a special administrator, but special consideration shall be given to persons who will or may be ultimately entitled to letters as personal representatives and are immediately available for appointment.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A commercial feed is “adulterated” if:

(1) The feed contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the feed injurious to human or animal health, except when the substance is not added to the feed and the quantity of the substance does not ordinarily render it injurious to human or animal health;

(2) A valuable constituent is omitted or abstracted wholly or partially from it or any less valuable substance is substituted for it;

(3) Its composition or quality falls below or differs from that which it is purported or is represented to possess by its labeling;

(4) The feed contains any added poisonous, added deleterious, or added nonnutritive substance which is unsafe;

(5) The feed consists, in whole or part, of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or is otherwise unfit for feed; or

(6) The feed has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions where the feed may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to human or animal health.

(c) “Brand” means the term, design, trademark, or other specific designation under which individual commercial feed is distributed in the State.

(d) “Commercial feed” means a material or combination of materials distributed, or intended for distribution, for use as feed, or for mixing in feed for any animal other than man including feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs and cats, or any domesticated animal normally maintained in a cage or tank, including gerbils, hamsters, canaries, psittacine birds, mynahs, finches, tropical fish, goldfish, snakes, and turtles, except:

(1) Unmixed whole seeds and physically altered entire unmixed seeds that are not chemically altered or adulterated;

(2) Commodities such as hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, hulls, and individual chemical compounds or substances when the commodities, compounds, or substances are not intermixed with other materials or adulterated; or

(3) A material or combination of materials that is exempt from this definition in regulations adopted by the Secretary.

(e) “Contract feed” means a commercial feed which is formulated according to an agreement between a distributor and a contract feeder.

(f) “Contract feeder” means an independent contractor who feeds commercial feed to animals pursuant to a contract whereby commercial feed is supplied, furnished, or otherwise provided to him and his remuneration is determined wholly or partially by feed consumption, mortality, profits, amount, or quality of the product.

(g) “Customer–formula feed” means a mixture of commercial feed, each batch of which is mixed according to the specific instructions of any distributee.

(h) “Distribute” means to exchange, offer for sale, sell, or barter, supply, furnish, or provide commercial feed, customer–formula feed, or contract feed to a contract feeder, or otherwise to supply, furnish, or provide commercial feeds as part of a commercial enterprise.

(i) “Feed ingredient” means each of the constituent materials making up a commercial feed.

(j) “Label” means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon or affixed to the container in which a commercial feed is distributed, or on the invoice or delivery slip with which a commercial feed, customer–formula feed, or contract feed is distributed.

(k) “Manufacture” means to grind, mix, or blend or further process a commercial feed.

(l) A commercial feed is “misbranded” if:

(1) Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular;

(2) It is distributed under the name of another feed;

(3) It is not labeled as required in §§ 6–109, 6–110, and 6–111 of this subtitle and in the departmental rules and regulations;

(4) It purports to be or is represented as a feed ingredient, or if it purports to contain or is represented as containing a feed ingredient, unless the feed ingredient conforms to any definition of identity, prescribed by departmental rules and regulations, which shall give due regard to commonly accepted definitions, such as those issued by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc.; or

(5) Any word, statement, or other information, required to appear on the label or labeling, is not placed on it prominently and conspicuously, as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling, and it is not in terms that render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(m) “Official sample” means any sample of feed taken and designated as “official” by the Secretary.

(n) “Percent” or “percentage” means percentage by weight.

(o) “Ton” means a net weight of two thousand pounds avoirdupois.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-408 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-408
§6–408.
Status: reserved

(a) An agreement made under § 6-407 of this subtitle may provide for the transfer by Baltimore City to the Administration of any officers, including the harbor engineer of Baltimore City, and any employees of Baltimore City as are necessary or convenient for the Administration to perform the duties that it undertakes by the agreement.

(b) Each transferred officer and employee covered by and subject to the provisions of the City Service Commission of Baltimore City as a classified employee is entitled, without further examination or restriction, to all the rights and privileges and is subject to all the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c) (1) The transfer of an officer or employee may not result in any decrease of the salary or status of the officer or employee.

(2) To the extent reasonably possible, each transfer shall be to a position of comparable rank and responsibility.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, each transferred officer and employee is eligible for membership in the State Employees’ Retirement System, and all rights of the officer or employee under the employees’ retirement system of Baltimore City may be transferred to the State Employees’ Retirement System as provided by law.

(e) If the Administration and Baltimore City cannot agree by negotiation on the number or type of officers or employees to be transferred under this section, they shall submit the matter to arbitration as provided in § 6-402 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax not paid when a report or declaration is due to be filed is subject to a penalty of 5% and interest at the rate determined under § 13-604(b) of the Tax - General Article from the date that the report or declaration was due.

(b) If an additional amount is found to be due after a report or declaration has been filed, the additional amount is subject to interest at 6% per year from the due date of the report or declaration until payment is made to the Commissioner.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if an insurer that is required under § 2-113 of this article to pay a premium tax on or before the due date in immediately available funds fails to do so, the Commissioner shall assess a penalty and interest as provided in subsection (a) of this section on the unpaid tax from the date the tax is due to the date on which the funds from the tax payment become available to the State.

(2) The Commissioner may waive the penalty and interest on late payments under this subsection if the insurer proves that it:

(i) made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of § 2-113 of this article; and

(ii) exercised due diligence to initiate payment correctly and on a timely basis.

(3) This subsection does not affect any other requirement of law for the payment of premium taxes or licensing fees by an insurer.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the State Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary.

(b) (1) The manner of election of officers shall be as the State Board determines.

(2) The terms of the officers are for 1 year and begin on July 1.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-611 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-611
§6–611.
Status: in_force

A credit union may not make a loan to any person except:

(1) A member of the credit union;

(2) Another credit union; or

(3) A credit union service organization.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a crime involving the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.

(b) A person may not be in or on the motor vehicle of another with the intent to commit theft of the motor vehicle or property that is in or on the motor vehicle.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, shall be considered a rogue and vagabond, and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:

(1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;

(2) Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the duties of the Board; and

(3) In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in any proceeding before the Board.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

(1) Keep a list of the name and address of each licensed massage therapist and registered massage practitioner;

(2) (i) Maintain an electronic roster of all individuals licensed or registered by the Board;

(ii) Make the roster available for the purpose of electronically verifying licensure or registration on the Board’s website; and

(iii) Provide an alternative means to verify a license or registration for individuals without Internet access;

(3) File reports of the activities of the Board as required by the Secretary;

(4) Assist in prosecutions under this title;

(5) Investigate an alleged violation of this title; and

(6) Establish an advisory committee, to be chaired by the vice chair of the Board, to study the scope of practice of massage therapy and make recommendations to the Board on changes to this title or regulations adopted by the Board under this subtitle that are necessary to reflect currently practiced modalities.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-603 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-603
§6–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel may not make an agreement with a charitable organization unless the charitable organization has applied to register with the Secretary of State or is otherwise exempt.

(b) A charitable organization may not make an agreement with a professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel unless the professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel has applied to register with the Secretary of State or is otherwise exempt.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.

(b) The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization includes the Neighborhood Business Development Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-322 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-322
§6–322.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual may not possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container while:

(i) on the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a shopping center;

(ii) on an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment; or

(iii) in a parked vehicle located in an area described under item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph.

(2) An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the individual is authorized by the owner of the establishment.

(b) (1) A violation of this section is a Code violation and a civil offense.

(2) A person who violates this section:

(i) shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article; and

(ii) is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons are subject to taxation under this subtitle:

(1) a person engaged as principal in the business of writing insurance contracts, surety contracts, guaranty contracts, or annuity contracts;

(2) a managed care organization authorized by Title 15, Subtitle 1 of the Health – General Article;

(3) a for–profit health maintenance organization authorized by Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article;

(4) an attorney in fact for a reciprocal insurer; and

(5) a credit indemnity company.

(b) The following persons are not subject to taxation under this subtitle:

(1) a nonprofit health service plan corporation that meets the requirements established under §§ 14–106 and 14–107 of this article;

(2) a fraternal benefit society;

(3) a surplus lines broker, who is subject to taxation in accordance with Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(4) an unauthorized insurer, who is subject to taxation in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article;

(5) a nonprofit health maintenance organization authorized by Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(6) the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

The following transfers are not subject to this title:

(1) Those made to give security for the performance of an obligation;

(2) General assignments for the benefit of all the creditors of the transferor, and subsequent transfers by the assignee thereunder;

(3) Transfers in settlement or realization of a lien or other security interest;

(4) Sale by executors, administrators, receivers, trustees in bankruptcy, or any public officer under judicial process;

(5) Sales made in the course of judicial or administrative proceedings for the dissolution or reorganization of a corporation and of which notice is sent to the creditors of the corporation pursuant to order of the court or administrative agency;

(6) Transfers to a person maintaining a known place of business in this State who becomes bound to pay the debts of the transferor in full and gives public notice of that fact, and who is solvent after becoming so bound;

(7) A transfer to a new business enterprise organized to take over and continue the business, if public notice of the transaction is given and the new enterprise assumes the debts of the transferor and he receives nothing from the transaction except an interest in the new enterprise junior to the claims of creditors;

(8) Transfers of property which is exempt from execution.

Public notice under subsection (6) or subsection (7) may be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation where the transferor had its principal place of business in this State an advertisement including the names and addresses of the transferor and transferee and the effective date of the transfer.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement any provision of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-201 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Application” means an application to the Secretary that includes a request to:

(1) designate an area as a sustainable community;

(2) approve a sustainable community plan; or

(3) approve a community legacy project.

(c) “Community development financial institution” has the meaning stated in 12 U.S.C. § 4702.

(d) “Community development organization” means an entity that meets the qualifications of § 6–203 of this subtitle.

(e) “Community legacy agreement” means an agreement between the Department and a sponsor to develop a sustainable community plan or to implement one or more community legacy projects in a designated sustainable community or an eligible opportunity zone.

(f) “Community legacy project” includes a project in a sustainable community or an eligible opportunity zone to:

(1) create, improve, or preserve housing opportunities by acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or improving new or existing residential properties;

(2) demolish buildings or improvements strategically to enhance the use of land;

(3) create, improve, or preserve commercial or mixed–use development, including an appropriate combination of properties related to business, housing, open–space, and institutional uses;

(4) develop public infrastructure that is incidental to the implementation of a community legacy project, such as streets, parking, public utilities, landscaping, lighting, and improvements to pedestrian and bicycle circulation;

(5) encourage and develop cooperative ownership or control of open space;

(6) develop or create strategies designed to increase investment in existing communities, including outreach activities to attract business, capital, residents, and visitors and the development and maintenance of resources directly related to the development of a sustainable community plan or the implementation of a community legacy project;

(7) engage in landbanking or otherwise acquire or improve vacant buildings or unimproved land;

(8) provide financial assistance for neighborhood intervention projects; or

(9) develop other plans or implement other projects as the Department considers necessary to further the purposes of this subtitle.

(g) “Eligible opportunity zone” means an area designated as a qualified opportunity zone under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code that is located in Allegany County, Garrett County, Somerset County, or Wicomico County.

(h) “Financial assistance” includes:

(1) a grant;

(2) a loan;

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

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

(5) an assurance;

(6) a guarantee; and

(7) any other form of credit enhancement.

(i) “Landbanking” means acquiring or holding improved and unimproved property:

(1) in anticipation of future development of the property; or

(2) to keep the future use of the property and improvements affordable.

(j) “Priority funding area” means an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(k) “Program” means the Community Legacy Program established by this subtitle.

(l) “Sustainable Growth Subcabinet” means the subcabinet established under § 9–1406 of the State Government Article.

(m) “Sustainable community” means the part of a priority funding area that:

(1) as determined by the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet, satisfies the requirements of § 6–205 of this subtitle;

(2) has been designated as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone under Title 5, Subtitle 13 of the Economic Development Article; or

(3) has been designated a transit–oriented development under § 7–101 of the Transportation Article.

(n) “Sustainable community plan” means a plan consisting of one or more community legacy projects or other revitalization projects to prevent or reverse the decline of or disinvestment in a sustainable community through improvements in residential, commercial, or other public or private properties.
Md. Code, Land Use § 6-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-105
§6–105.
Status: reserved

(a) A planning commission may negotiate for or secure from the owner of reserved land:

(1) a release of claims for damages or compensation for the reservation of the land; or

(2) an agreement indemnifying the local jurisdiction from claims by others for damages or compensation.

(b) A negotiated release or agreement shall bind the landowner executing the release or agreement and the landowner’s successors in title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-602 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commission on Responsible Fatherhood.

(b) The Commission:

(1) is independent; but

(2) is located in the Department for budgetary and administrative purposes only.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-501 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-501
§6–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A motor vehicle or tire manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer, motor vehicle repair facility, or any other person who installs wheel weights may not use, allow to be used, or sell an externally attached lead wheel weight that is composed of greater than 0.1% lead by weight or greater than 0.1% mercury by weight during the first tire installation, replacement, or balancing after January 1, 2020, for all new and used vehicles registered in the State.

(2) The State shall ensure that no vehicle purchased for the State fleet after January 1, 2019, is equipped with an externally attached lead wheel weight that is composed of greater than 0.1% lead by weight or greater than 0.1% mercury by weight.

(3) Each tire on a vehicle in the State fleet that is balanced or replaced after January 1, 2018, may not be equipped with a lead wheel weight that is composed of greater than 0.1% lead by weight or greater than 0.1% mercury by weight.

(b) Lead and mercury wheel weights removed and collected shall be properly recycled.

(c) (1) The Department shall send a warning notice to a person that violates this section.

(2) If the person continues to fail to comply with this section 1 year after receipt of the warning notice, the person is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for each subsequent offense after the warning period.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-702 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-702
§6–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician who believes that a patient under the physician’s care has an occupational disease shall submit a report to the Secretary and the Secretary of Health.

(b) The report shall:

(1) State the name, address, occupation, and place of employment of the patient;

(2) Identify the suspected disease; and

(3) Contain any other information that the Secretary requires.

(c) The Secretary shall give the information received under this section to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

Any individual 70 years old or older is eligible for appointment to any nontemporary position in the State Personnel Management System for which the individual qualifies, and the appointment is subject to the provisions of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 6-604 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-604
§6–604.
Status: reserved

INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON QUALIFICATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL

Article I

Purpose, Findings, and Policy

1. The states party to this Agreement, desiring by common action to improve their respective school systems by utilizing the teacher or other professional educational person wherever educated, declare that it is the policy of each of them, on the basis of cooperation with one another, to take advantage of the preparation and experience of such persons wherever gained, thereby serving the best interests of society, of education, and of the teaching profession. It is the purpose of this Agreement to provide for the development and execution of such programs of cooperation as will facilitate the movement of teachers and other professional educational personnel among the states party to it, and to authorize specific interstate educational personnel contracts to achieve that end.

2. The party states find that included in the large movement of population among all sections of the nation are many qualified educational personnel who move for family and other personal reasons but who are hindered in using their professional skill and experience in their new locations. Variations from state to state in requirements for qualifying educational personnel discourage such personnel from taking the steps necessary to qualify in other states. As a consequence, a significant number of professionally prepared and experienced educators is lost to our school systems. Facilitating the employment of qualified educational personnel, without reference to their states of origin, can increase the available educational resources. Participation in this compact can increase the availability of educational manpower.

Article II

Definitions

As used in this Agreement and contracts made pursuant to it, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

1. “Educational personnel” means persons who must meet requirements pursuant to state law as a condition of employment in educational programs.

2. “Designated state official” means the education official of a state selected by that state to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of his state, contracts pursuant to this Agreement.

3. “Accept,” or any variant thereof, means to recognize and give effect to one or more determinations of another state relating to the qualifications of educational personnel in lieu of making or requiring a like determination that would otherwise be required by or pursuant to the laws of a receiving state.

4. “State” means a state, territory, or possession of the United States; the District of Columbia; or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

5. “Originating state” means a state (and the subdivision thereof, if any) whose determination that certain educational personnel are qualified to be employed for specific duties in schools is acceptable in accordance with the terms of a contract made pursuant to Article III.

6. “Receiving state” means a state (and the subdivisions thereof) which accept educational personnel in accordance with the terms of a contract made pursuant to Article III.

Article III

Interstate Educational Personnel Contracts

1. The designated state official of a party state may make one or more contracts on behalf of his state with one or more other party states providing for the acceptance of educational personnel. Any such contract for the period of its duration shall be applicable to and binding on the states whose designated state officials enter into it, and the subdivisions of those states, with the same force and effect as if incorporated in this Agreement. A designated state official may enter into a contract pursuant to this article only with states in which he finds that there are programs of education, certification standards or other acceptable qualifications that assure preparation or qualification of educational personnel on a basis sufficiently comparable, even though not identical to that prevailing in his own state.

2. Any such contract shall provide for:

(a) Its duration.

(b) The criteria to be applied by an originating state in qualifying educational personnel for acceptance by a receiving state.

(c) Such waivers, substitutions, and conditional acceptances as shall aid the practical effectuation of the contract without sacrifice of basic educational standards.

(d) Any other necessary matters.

3. No contract made pursuant to this Agreement shall be for a term longer than five years but any such contract may be renewed for like or lesser periods.

4. Any contract dealing with acceptance of educational personnel on the basis of their having completed an educational program shall specify the earliest date or dates on which originating state approval of the program or programs involved can have occurred. No contract made pursuant to this Agreement shall require acceptance by a receiving state of any persons qualified because of successful completion of a program prior to January 1, 1954.

5. The certification or other acceptance of a person who has been accepted pursuant to the terms of a contract shall not be revoked or otherwise impaired because the contract has expired or been terminated. However, any certificate or other qualifying document may be revoked or suspended on any ground which would be sufficient for revocation or suspension of a certificate or other qualifying document initially granted or approved in the receiving state.

6. A contract committee composed of the designated state officials of the contracting states or their representatives shall keep the contract under continuous review, study means of improving its administration, and report no less frequently than once a year to the heads of the appropriate education agencies of the contracting states.

Article IV

Accepted and Approved Programs

1. To the extent that contracts made pursuant to this Agreement deal with the academic or other educational training requirements for the proper qualification of educational personnel, the principles set forth in this article shall govern.

2. The approval, by the appropriate state or local authorities pursuant to the laws of a sending state, of a program of educational training shall have such effect on the qualification of educational personnel within that state as its laws provide.

3. Acceptance of a program of educational preparation or training for purposes of this Agreement shall be in accordance with such procedures and requirements as may be provided in the applicable contract.

Article V

Interstate Cooperation

The party states agree that:

1. They will, so far as practicable, prefer the making of multilateral contracts pursuant to Article III of this Agreement.

2. They will facilitate and strengthen cooperation in interstate certification and other elements of educational personnel qualification and for this purpose shall cooperate with agencies, organizations, and associations interested in certification and other elements of educational personnel qualification.

Article VI

Agreement Evaluation

The designated state officials of any party state may meet from time to time as a group to evaluate progress under the Agreement, and to formulate recommendations for changes.

Article VII

Other Arrangements

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent or inhibit other arrangements or practices of any party state or states to facilitate the interchange of educational personnel.

Article VIII

Effect and Withdrawal

1. This Agreement shall become effective when enacted into law by two states. Thereafter it shall become effective as to any state upon its enactment of this Agreement.

2. Any party state may withdraw from this Agreement by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until one year after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the governors of all other party states.

3. No withdrawal shall relieve the withdrawing state of any obligation imposed upon it by a contract to which it is a party. The duration of contracts and the methods and conditions of withdrawal therefrom shall be those specified in their terms.

Article IX

Construction and Severability

This Agreement shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Agreement is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States, or the application thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Agreement shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

A credit union incorporated under the laws of this State, including its income, net worth, and other funds are exempt from all taxes imposed by this State or by any of its political subdivisions to the same extent as federal credit unions are exempt.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-103.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103.1
§6–103.
Status: in_force

§6–103.1.

A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in any civil proceeding arising out of the marital relationship or involving a demand for child support, spousal support, or counsel fees if the plaintiff resides in this State at the time suit is filed and the nonresident defendant has been personally served with process in accordance with the Maryland Rules and:

(1) This State was the matrimonial domicile of the parties immediately before their separation; or

(2) The obligation to pay child support, spousal support, or counsel fees arose under the laws of this State or under an agreement executed by one of the parties in this State.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-5A-05 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5A / Section 6-5A-05
§6–5A–05.
Status: in_force

Each registration expires on the first anniversary of its approval date.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-906 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-906
§6–906.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning October 1, 2003, no primary or secondary school, except for a school engaged in vocational training, may use or purchase for use elemental or chemical mercury in a primary or secondary classroom.

(b) The Department shall provide outreach assistance to schools relating to the proper management, recycling, and disposal of mercury and mercury-added products.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-326 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-326
§6–326.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell or offer for sale alcoholic beverages that are sold in powder or crystalline form for direct use or use in combination with water or any other substance.

(b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(2) Each violation of this section is a separate offense.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1305 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1305
§6–1305.
Status: reserved

(a) If the Department determines that a person has violated § 6–1303 of this subtitle, the Department shall give written notice to the person determined to have violated § 6–1303 of this subtitle that identifies the children’s product that is a lead–containing product.

(b) Within 15 days after receiving the written notice required under subsection (a) of this section, the person shall send to the Department the following information:

(1) A list of all children’s products of the same style produced by the same manufacturer;

(2) The name of the manufacturer or seller from whom the person obtained the children’s product that is a lead–containing product; and

(3) The name of each distributor or retailer to whom the person transferred the children’s product that is a lead–containing product of the same style produced by the same manufacturer.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-201 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A commercial fertilizer is “adulterated” if:

(1) Any poisonous, deleterious, or nonnutritive ingredient is added in sufficient amount to render it injurious to the health of plants, humans, or animal life or injurious to the environment;

(2) A valuable constituent is omitted or abstracted wholly or partially from it or any less valuable substance is substituted for it; or

(3) Its composition or quality falls below or differs from that which it is purported or is represented to contain by its labeling.

(c) “Brand” means the term, design, trademark, or other specific designation under which a commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner is distributed in the State.

(d) “Bulk fertilizer” means any commercial fertilizer distributed in a nonpackaged form.

(e) “Buyer’s mixture” means commercial fertilizer mixed on specific request of a purchaser according to a formula furnished by him.

(f) “Commercial fertilizer” means any substance containing a recognized plant nutrient used for its plant nutrient content and designed for use or claimed to have value in promoting plant growth, except unmanipulated animal and vegetable manure, marl, lime, wood ashes, and gypsum.

(g) “Custom–mix” means commercial fertilizer mixed on specific request of a purchaser according to a formula furnished by him.

(h) “Distribute” means to import, manufacture, produce, compound, mix, blend, barter, sell, offer for sale, consign, furnish, provide, or otherwise supply commercial fertilizer or soil conditioners as part of a commercial enterprise.

(i) “Enhanced efficiency fertilizer” means a fertilizer product that increases plant uptake and decreases the potential of nutrient loss to the environment, including gaseous loss, leaching, or runoff, when compared to an appropriate reference fertilizer product.

(j) “Fertilizer material” means a commercial fertilizer containing a recognized plant nutrient, which is used primarily for its plant nutrient content.

(k) “Grade” means the percentage of total nitrogen (N), available phosphate (P2O5), and soluble potash (K2O) stated in whole numbers in the same terms, order, and percentages as in the “guaranteed analysis”. In the case of any “specialty fertilizer” or “mixed–to–order fertilizer” guarantees may be stated in decimal fractions of whole numbers.

(l) “Guaranteed analysis” means the nominal percentage of plant nutrient claimed as follows:

(1) Total nitrogen (N), available phosphate (P2O5), soluble potash (K2O);

(2) For unacidulated mineral phosphatic materials and basic slag, both total and available phosphate and the degree of fineness;

(3) For bone, tankage, and other organic phosphatic materials, total phosphate;

(4) Additional plant nutrients, when claimed, shall be expressed in elemental form; and

(5) Potential basicity or acidity may be expressed in terms of calcium carbonate equivalent in multiples of 100 pounds per ton.

(m) “Gypsum” means any product that consists chiefly of calcium sulfate intended for use for agricultural purposes.

(n) “Label” means the display of all written, printed, or graphic matter on the immediate container or a statement accompanying a commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner.

(o) “Labeling” means all written, printed, or graphic matter on or accompanying any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner, or the contents of any advertisement, brochure, poster or television or radio announcement used in promoting the sale of a commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner.

(p) “Lot” means a definite quantity of commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner, identified by name, grade, or code designation as certified by the Secretary.

(q) “Low phosphorous fertilizer” means fertilizer:

(1) Containing not more than 5% of available phosphate (P2O5); and
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-109 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-109
§6–109.
Status: in_force

Placing or distributing a flammable, explosive, or combustible material or device in or near a structure or personal property in preparation for burning the structure or property is an attempt to burn the structure or property.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-604
§6–604.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the Attorney General determines that an investigation conducted under § 6–602 of this subtitle provides sufficient grounds for the prosecution of a criminal offense discovered in the course of the investigation, the Attorney General shall have exclusive authority to prosecute the offense.

(2) The Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s discretion, may prosecute a police–involved incident not otherwise within the investigative jurisdiction of the Division under § 6–602(c) of this subtitle if the incident is referred by a State’s Attorney to the Attorney General for prosecution.

(b) A State’s Attorney may prosecute a criminal offense described in subsection (a)(1) of this section only if the Attorney General requests that the State’s Attorney prosecute the offense.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-836.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-836.1
§6–836.
Status: in_force

§6–836.1.

In an action in which the owner’s immunity from liability under § 6-835 or § 6-836 of this subtitle is challenged, upon motion by any party and prior to authorizing further proceedings in the action, the court shall:

(1) Allow discovery limited solely to the issue of the owner’s immunity under § 6-835 or § 6-836 of this subtitle;

(2) Determine if there are any disputes of material fact as to whether the owner is entitled to immunity under § 6-835 or § 6-836 of this subtitle;

(3) Hold an evidentiary hearing on issues of material fact as to the immunity, if any, which shall, upon request of any party, be before a jury; and

(4) Determine as a matter of law whether the owner is entitled to immunity from liability under § 6-835 or § 6-836 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The general rule of § 6-201 of this subtitle does not apply to actions enumerated in this section.

(b) (1) The venue of the following actions is in the county where all or any portion of the subject matter of the action is located:

(i) Partition of real estate;

(ii) Enforcement of a charge or lien on land;

(iii) Eminent domain;

(iv) Trespass to land; and

(v) Waste.

(2) If the property lies in more than one county, the court where proceedings are first brought has jurisdiction over the entire property.

(c) The venue of an action to recover damages against a railroad company for injury to livestock is the county where the injury occurred.

(d) The venue of an action for guardianship under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Family Law Article is in the county where the court has jurisdiction over the child in need of assistance case under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of this article.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the venue for a proceeding for adoption of an individual who is physically within this State or subject to the jurisdiction of an equity court is in a county where:

(i) The petitioner is domiciled;

(ii) The petitioner has resided for at least 90 days next preceding the filing of the petition;

(iii) A licensed child placement agency having legal or physical custody of the individual is located;

(iv) The individual is domiciled, if the individual is related to the petitioner by blood or marriage or is an adult; or

(v) An equity court has continuing jurisdiction over the custody of the individual.

(2) The venue in an adoption of an individual under Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part III of the Family Law Article is in the court with jurisdiction over the individual under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of this article.

(3) The venue in an adoption of an individual under Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part IV of the Family Law Article is in the court where the individual’s guardianship case is pending.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-317 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-317
§6–317.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The annual meeting of the members shall be held as provided by the bylaws and at the time and place that the board determines.

(2) Special meetings of members shall be held:

(i) On order of the directors or the supervisory committee; or

(ii) At the request of 10 percent of the members.

(3) Notice of each meeting shall be given as the bylaws provide.

(b) (1) Each member in good standing has one vote, notwithstanding the number of shares that the member holds.

(2) A member may not vote by proxy. However, a member that is not an individual may be represented by an individual authorized in writing by the member to represent it.

(3) A member may not vote or hold office if the member is less than 18 years of age.

(c) (1) At any meeting of the members, the members may:

(i) Decide any question of interest to the credit union;

(ii) Except for any instance where, in the judgment of the board, it would result in damage to the credit union’s financial soundness or would otherwise force the board to abrogate their fiduciary responsibility, overrule any decision of the board; and

(iii) Amend the bylaws or articles of incorporation as provided in § 6-320 of this subtitle.

(2) At the annual meeting of the members, the members shall elect directors, unless they are elected as provided in § 6-329 of this subtitle or as provided in the bylaws for mail balloting.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If a currently registered professional solicitor applies for a new registration and has not yet submitted the accounting required by § 6-506 of this title, the professional solicitor shall submit with the new application:

(1) that accounting; or

(2) an interim accounting, under oath and in a form that the Secretary of State requires, that accounts for all money received and disbursed for each fund-raising drive, campaign, or event through a date within 3 months before the professional solicitor’s current registration expires.

(b) A person that acts as a professional solicitor before applying to register as a professional solicitor that has not submitted an accounting under § 6-506 of this title, shall submit with the professional solicitor application:

(1) that accounting; or

(2) an interim accounting, under oath, and in a form that the Secretary of State requires, that accounts for all money received and disbursed for each fund-raising drive, campaign, or event through a date within 3 months before the person filed a professional solicitor application.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1302 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1302
§6–1302.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) An electronic device that is in compliance with federal law;

(2) Any distribution operation or activity performed in a factory, warehouse, or establishment, or, in the course of surface transportation, at a port facility as defined in § 6–101 of the Transportation Article;

(3) A vehicle as defined in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article, a product or part for use in a vehicle, or transportation equipment; and

(4) A product or material excluded by federal law.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-113 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-113
§6–113.
Status: in_force

The Division and the Division of Correction shall keep the report submitted under § 15–105 of the Criminal Procedure Article on file so that each unit has an abstract of each case for which application for parole may be made under this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on the job creation tax credits authorized under this subtitle.

(b) In accordance with § 2–110 of the Insurance Article, the Maryland Insurance Commissioner shall submit a report on:

(1) each insurer claiming the credit against the insurance premium tax under § 6–114 of the Insurance Article;

(2) the total amount of credits claimed by insurers under § 6–114 of the Insurance Article; and

(3) the number of insurers claiming the credit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-622 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-622
§6–622.
Status: in_force

A person may not knowingly, with the intent to retaliate, take any action harmful to any individual, including interference with the lawful employment or livelihood of the individual, because the individual provided to a law enforcement officer, the Secretary of State, or the Attorney General any truthful information relating to the commission or possible commission of any federal or State offense.
Md. Code, Education § 6-115 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-115
§6–115.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Department may assign a unique identification number to each teacher employed by a public school in the State.

(b) The identification number must be randomly generated and may not provide personally identifiable information about the individual to whom it is assigned.

(c) The identification number shall be limited to use in reporting for educational purposes only:

(1) To match data from multiple data collections and years; and

(2) To meet State and federal reporting requirements.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-308 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) administer the Business Development Program;

(2) adopt regulations to carry out the Business Development Program, including a process to designate an area as a food desert under subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) make a reasonable, good faith effort to make 25% of the Business Development Program loans and grants to microenterprises.

(b) The Department may:

(1) sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of a Program loan or revenue from a loan on terms and conditions acceptable to the Department, including selling loans at a discount, if the maximum sale proceeds in any fiscal year do not exceed limits that the Department sets by regulation;

(2) apply the proceeds received from a sale, assignment, or other disposition under item (1) of this subsection to the Fund;

(3) pledge a Program loan as security for any:

(i) business project loan, bond, or security that is issued, made, or purchased by the Community Development Administration under Title 4 of this article; or

(ii) insurance, guaranty, or credit enhancement on a Program loan or business project under § 4–223 of this article; and

(4) without approval or execution by the Board of Public Works, sell or assign any equity interest acquired under § 6–305(d) of this subtitle.

(c) The Secretary, on the recommendation of the Interagency Food Desert Advisory Committee established under § 6–308.2 of this subtitle, may designate an area as a food desert after considering the following factors:

(1) availability of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods in the area;

(2) income levels of local residents;

(3) transportation needs of local residents and the availability of public transportation;

(4) comments from local governments; and

(5) any other factors that the Department considers relevant.
Md. Code, Education § 6-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county board shall employ individuals in the positions that the county board considers necessary for the operation of the public schools in the county.

(2) In Prince George’s County, the County Superintendent of the Prince George’s County public school system shall hire and set the salaries of a chief operating officer, a chief financial officer, a chief academic officer, a chief of staff, a board liaison, and any other necessary executive staff in the office of the County Superintendent.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section and Subtitle 10 of this title, the county superintendent shall nominate for appointment by the county board:

(i) All professional assistants of the office of county superintendent; and

(ii) All principals, teachers, and other certificated personnel.

(2) As to these personnel, the county superintendent shall:

(i) Assign them to their positions in the schools;

(ii) Transfer them as the needs of the schools require;

(iii) Recommend them for promotion; and

(iv) Suspend them for cause and recommend them for dismissal in accordance with § 6–202 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except in Worcester County and Baltimore City, the county superintendent shall appoint clerical and other nonprofessional personnel.

(2) In Worcester County, the County Superintendent shall appoint clerical and other nonprofessional personnel with the advice and consent of the county board.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of local law, in Baltimore City, the appointment, tenure, and compensation of clerical and other nonprofessional personnel shall be determined in accordance with the personnel system established by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners under § 4–311 of this article.

(d) (1) Supervisory and administrative personnel shall be appointed in each county in accordance with ratios established by the rules and regulations of the State Board and within the ratio established under § 2–205(m) of this article.

(2) These personnel shall include:

(i) Supervising or helping teachers;

(ii) Supervisors of pupil personnel I;

(iii) Supervisors of pupil personnel II; and

(iv) Visiting teachers.

(e) An individual may not be appointed as a professional assistant or to any position listed in subsection (d) of this section unless he holds the appropriate certificate from the State Superintendent issued in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board.

(f) Subject to the provisions of this article, the qualifications, tenure, and compensation of each appointee shall be determined by the county board.

(g) The county superintendent shall see that each regular appointee of the county board devotes his entire time to his duties.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-207 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-207
§6–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a distributor shall register each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer and each product name of soil conditioner before distributing it in the State and shall pay the registration fee.

(b) The registration application shall be accompanied by a label or other printed matter describing the product, if requested by the Secretary. The application shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Secretary. Upon the Secretary’s approval, a copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant.

(c) Each registration expires January 31 each year.

(d) (1) Provided the product label has not been altered or changed, a distributor shall not be required to register any brand and grade of commercial fertilizer or product name of soil conditioner which has been registered under this subtitle by another person.

(2) A distributor shall not be required to register a commercial fertilizer mixed or blended according to a formula furnished by a consumer, but he shall label the fertilizer in the order and form provided in § 6–210(c) of this subtitle. However, any fertilizer mixed in advance of receipt of the customer’s specific order shall be registered.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-237 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-237
§6–237.
Status: in_force

When a defendant is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime and is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of at least 6 months but not more than 10 years, the court shall inform the defendant about the Income Tax Reconciliation Program established under § 2–120 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-808 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-808
§6–808.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may adopt any regulation necessary and appropriate to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-210 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-210
§6–210.
Status: in_force

(a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for burglary or another crime under this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:

“(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) did break and enter (describe property) or (describe other crime) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

(b) If the general form of indictment or information described in subsection (a) of this section is used to charge a crime under this subtitle in a case in the circuit court, the defendant, on timely demand, is entitled to a bill of particulars.

(c) A person charged with a violation of § 6-202 of this subtitle may be convicted of a violation of § 6-204 or § 6-205(a) of this subtitle.

(d) A person charged with a violation of § 6-203 of this subtitle may be convicted of a violation of § 6-205(b) of this subtitle.

(e) A person charged with a violation of § 6-204 of this subtitle may be convicted of a violation of § 6-205(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-503
§6–503.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle or other game of chance that a charitable organization holds in a county under the laws applicable to the county.

(b) (1) If a person, in connection with a written charitable solicitation, offers a contest, sweepstakes, or other promotion, the person shall disclose in writing to each offeree:

(i) the manufacturer’s suggested retail price or comparable retail price of each prize offered;

(ii) the conditions to be met to receive a prize; and

(iii) that to receive the prize offered in the promotion the offeree may not be required to:

1. buy goods or services;

2. pay money; or

3. submit to a promotion.

(2) If the contest, sweepstakes, or other promotion involves awarding prizes by chance, the person shall also disclose in writing to each offeree:

(i) the exact number of prizes offered in each category;

(ii) how to get a list of winners, if a prize with a retail price or monetary value of more than $100 is offered;

(iii) whether each prize offered will be awarded;

(iv) the date when winners will be determined; and

(v) 1. the odds of winning each prize, if they can be calculated in advance; or

2. that the odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries, if the odds cannot be calculated in advance.

(c) Each disclosure required under this section shall appear on the first page of the prize notification document.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable organization shall register and receive a registration letter from the Secretary of State before the charitable organization:

(1) solicits charitable contributions in the State;

(2) has charitable contributions solicited on its behalf in the State; or

(3) solicits charitable contributions outside of the State, if the charitable organization is in the State.

(b) A separate registration statement and a registration letter is necessary before any of the following charitable organizations can solicit:

(1) a federated fund-raising organization consisting of independent charitable organizations, including a united fund and a community chest, that:

(i) have joined to solicit charitable contributions and distribute them among themselves; but

(ii) keep their own operating authority and control; or

(2) an independent charitable organization, including one that is a member of a federated fund-raising organization, unless it is specifically exempted or it does not solicit charitable contributions other than as a member of a federated fund-raising organization.

(c) (1) A parent organization shall submit a consolidated registration statement for the affiliates, branches, or chapters in the State that it coordinates, controls, or supervises.

(2) An affiliate, branch, or chapter of a charitable organization shall:

(i) report information needed for a consolidated registration statement to its parent organization;

(ii) submit a separate registration statement; and

(iii) receive a registration letter from the Secretary of State prior to soliciting.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, an independent member agency of a federated fund-raising organization is not an affiliate, branch, or chapter.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-304 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union may convert to another field of membership type, as described in § 6–301 of this subtitle, if:

(1) The credit union:

(i) Meets the common bond requirements of the proposed field of membership type; and

(ii) Files with the Commissioner an application and any other documents that the Commissioner deems necessary to make a determination on the application; and

(2) The Commissioner determines that approval:

(i) Is in the best interest of the existing and proposed memberships;

(ii) Provides a means for better service to the existing membership;

(iii) Is in accordance with sound credit union practices; and

(iv) Does not expose the funds of the existing members to unnecessary risk.

(b) Unless the Commissioner notifies the credit union that a different time period is necessary, within 120 days after the application is filed, the Commissioner shall notify the credit union of the determination on the application.

(c) (1) No less than 30 days before the effective date of the conversion, the credit union shall give notice of the conversion to all groups of potential members of the credit union that will be removed from the field of membership as a result of the conversion.

(2) On and after the effective date of the conversion, the credit union:

(i) May not continue to serve groups within the field of membership of the credit union that no longer qualify for membership in the credit union as a result of the conversion; and

(ii) May continue to serve members of a group identified under item (i) of this paragraph who are members before the effective date of the conversion.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-221 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-221
§6–221.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations in consultation with the State Department of the Environment to establish product standards for compost intended for commercial use and distribution.

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

(1) Certification requirements for operators of composting facilities; and

(2) A classification scheme for compost.

(c) To the greatest extent practicable, the regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with applicable national standards and with relevant standards which may have been developed in neighboring states.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-310 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-310
§6–310.
Status: in_force

If any fine is imposed by the circuit court of any county under the provisions of this subtitle, the fine, less the costs of collection, shall be paid immediately into the fund established by § 6–501 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 6-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-109
§6–109.
Status: in_force

(a) In a municipal infraction proceeding:

(1) the District Court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;

(2) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;

(3) the District Court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law or rule for the trial of a civil case;

(4) the defendant may:

(i) cross–examine witnesses;

(ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s own behalf;

(iii) testify; and

(iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant’s choice and at the defendant’s expense; and

(5) the municipality has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has committed the infraction.

(b) The District Court may:

(1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or

(2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation.
Md. Code, Education § 6-304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The salary of a teacher and the salary of a Prince George’s County Board classified employee shall be paid:

(1) At least monthly during the school year; and

(2) On or before the tenth day of the month after the month for which the salary is due.

(b) A teacher may not receive payment for services unless all of the current records required by the county superintendent are made and submitted properly.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-511 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-511
§6–511.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the State budget, the CARE Program shall provide for:

(1) the development of CARE housing;

(2) case management to individuals with disabilities residing in CARE housing; and

(3) supportive services for individuals with disabilities residing in CARE housing.
Md. Code, Education § 6-407 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-407
§6–407.
Status: in_force

If a fiscal authority does not approve enough funds to implement the negotiated agreement, the public school employer shall renegotiate the funds allocated for these purposes by the fiscal authority with the employee organization before the public school employer makes a final determination in accordance with a timetable and procedure established by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 12 / Section 6-1205
§6–1205.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-503 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-503
§6–503.
Status: in_force

A party who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission is entitled to judicial review of the decision as provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-607 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-607
§6–607.
Status: in_force

A person may not use false or materially misleading advertising or promotional material in connection with a charitable solicitation.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-602 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Independent Investigations Division within the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) (1) The Division is the primary investigative unit for police–involved incidents that result in the death of individuals or injuries likely to result in death.

(2) The Office of the Attorney General shall determine whether an incident is police–involved and whether an injury is likely to result in death.

(c) (1) The Division shall investigate all police–involved incidents that result in the death of an individual or injuries that are likely to result in the death of an individual.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a State’s Attorney may refer for investigation by the Division a police–involved incident resulting in serious bodily injury to an individual that is not otherwise within the jurisdiction of the Division under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) The Division may, in its discretion, decline to investigate an incident referred by a State’s Attorney under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(3) The Division may investigate any other crime related to police misconduct that is discovered during an investigation under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.

(d) In conducting an investigation under subsection (c) of this section, the Division may act with the full powers, rights, privileges, and duties of a State’s Attorney, including the use of a grand jury in any county.

(e) To investigate under this section alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers, the Division may:

(1) detail one or more police officers employed by the Department of State Police; and

(2) employ other civilian personnel as needed.

(f) On or before January 31 each year, the Division shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities of the Division in the prior calendar year, including:

(1) the number of investigations that were conducted by the Division; and

(2) the number of prosecutions that were initiated as a result of an investigation by or a referral to the Division.

(g) (1) The Governor annually shall include funding in the State budget sufficient to provide for the full and proper operation of the Division.

(2) Funds provided in accordance with this subsection shall supplement and may not supplant any other funding provided to the Division.
Md. Code, Education § 6-129 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-129
§6–129.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall develop guidelines for an antibias training program for school employees.

(2) The guidelines developed under this subsection shall:

(i) Be inclusive;

(ii) Incorporate lessons in cultural awareness;

(iii) Aim to reduce implicit bias;

(iv) Be culturally responsive to the needs of educators and students;

(v) Raise awareness of biases, prejudices, intolerances, and discrimination faced by African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Hispanic Americans, and other historically marginalized racial and ethnic minorities;

(vi) Combat prejudices faced by historically marginalized religious minorities, including antisemitism and Islamophobia;

(vii) Seek to achieve schools that are more inclusive and tolerant of students, faculty, and staff regardless of an individual’s race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, familial status, or disability; and

(viii) Be evidence–based.

(3) In developing the guidelines, the Department shall incorporate lessons learned from real life incidents of discriminatory bullying, harassment, or intimidation reported in accordance with § 7–424 of this article.

(4) The Department periodically shall update the guidelines required under this subsection.

(b) (1) Each county board shall, in consultation with teachers and other public school employees, develop an antibias training based on the guidelines developed under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) If the county board has an antibias training in place before the Department issues its guidelines, the county board shall, in consultation with teachers and other public school employees, update its training to incorporate the practices identified in the guidelines.

(c) (1) Every other year, each county board shall train each public school employee whose job duties include frequent interaction with students using its antibias training.

(2) Antibias training shall be job–embedded, paid professional development training that is provided during nonteaching time.

(3) To the extent practicable, the training shall:

(i) Be offered in a peer–to–peer setting;

(ii) Take a half day or less to complete; and

(iii) Incorporate lessons learned from incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation in the county, reported in accordance with § 7–424 of this article.

(d) (1) At least once during the member’s term, each member of a county board shall complete the antibias training developed under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The training shall be conducted separately from the public school employee training required under subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-608 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-608
§6–608.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall hire a staff director as provided in the State budget.

(2) Subject to the advice and consent of the chair of the Commission, the staff director shall hire additional staff as provided in the State budget to perform the duties that the Commission considers appropriate.

(b) The staff is responsible to the Secretary solely for routine administrative purposes.

(c) Members of the Commission may designate staff from their respective units to assist the Commission.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-103 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

When the United States acquires land, the United States shall record each deed or document of title to the land in the land records of the county where the land is located.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-109 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-109
§6–109.
Status: in_force

The creditors of the transferor mentioned in this title are those holding claims based on transactions or events occurring before the bulk transfer, but creditors who become such after notice to creditors is given (§§ 6-105 and 6-107) are not entitled to notice.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-224 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-224
§6–224.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a defendant who is convicted of a crime for which the court:

(1) does not impose a sentence;

(2) suspends the sentence generally;

(3) places the defendant on probation for a definite time; or

(4) passes another order and imposes other conditions of probation.

(b) If a defendant is brought before a circuit court to be sentenced on the original charge or for violating a condition of probation, and the judge then presiding finds that the defendant violated a condition of probation, the judge:

(1) subject to subsection (c) of this section, may sentence the defendant to:

(i) all or any part of the period of imprisonment imposed in the original sentence; or

(ii) any sentence allowed by law, if a sentence was not imposed before; and

(2) may suspend all or part of a sentence and place the defendant on further probation on any conditions that the judge considers proper, and that do not exceed the maximum set under § 6–222 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the court finds that the defendant violated a condition of probation that is a technical violation, the court may impose a period of incarceration of:

(i) not more than 15 days for a first technical violation;

(ii) not more than 30 days for a second technical violation;

(iii) not more than 45 days for a third technical violation; and

(iv) all or any part of the period of imprisonment imposed in the original sentence for a fourth or subsequent technical violation.

(2) (i) There is a rebuttable presumption that the limits on the period of incarceration that may be imposed for a technical violation established in paragraph (1) of this subsection are applicable.

(ii) The presumption may be rebutted if the court finds and states on the record, after consideration of the following factors, that adhering to the limits on the period of incarceration established under paragraph (1) of this subsection would create a risk to public safety, a victim, or a witness:

1. the nature of the probation violation;

2. the facts and circumstances of the crime for which the defendant was convicted; and

3. the defendant’s history.

(iii) On finding that adhering to the limits would create a risk to public safety, a victim, or a witness under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the court may:

1. direct imposition of a longer period of incarceration than provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, but no more than the time remaining on the original sentence; or

2. commit the defendant to the Maryland Department of Health for treatment under § 8–507 of the Health – General Article.

(iv) A finding under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph or an action under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph is subject to appeal under Title 12, Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 4 of the Courts Article.

(d) (1) The District Court judge who originally imposed conditions of probation or suspension of sentence shall hear any charge of violation of the conditions of probation or suspension of sentence.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the judge shall sentence the defendant if probation is revoked or suspension stricken.

(3) If the judge has been removed from office, has died or resigned, or is otherwise incapacitated, any other judge of the District Court may act in the matter.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, this State, its agencies, and its political subdivisions may lease, lend, grant, or otherwise convey to the Administration, at its request, any property, including property devoted to public use, that is necessary or convenient for the purposes of the Administration.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-307 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Financial assistance under the Business Development Program shall be on the terms that the Department considers necessary to make the project financially feasible.

(b) Financial assistance under the Business Development Program may be used for:

(1) a part of the development costs of a project;

(2) the development costs, working capital, or business expenses of a microenterprise project; or

(3) in accordance with § 6–308.3 of this subtitle, small loans for food desert projects.

(c) The Department may require that financial assistance under the Business Development Program be secured by a mortgage or other security instrument, which may be subordinate to other security interests.

(d) The Department may modify the interest rate, the time or amount of payment, or any other term of a grant or loan to facilitate the successful completion or operation of a project.

(e) The Department may contract for services related to the Business Development Program.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations relating to the sale of agricultural liming materials or gypsum necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-308.3 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308.3
§6–308.
Status: in_force

§6–308.3.

(a) If the Department determines that an entity is capable of administering a food desert project, the entity may originate and administer financial assistance to a food desert project in accordance with standards the Department adopts by regulation.

(b) The Department may:

(1) pay an approved entity a reasonable origination, application, and processing fee for each food desert project that is originated by the approved entity;

(2) directly fund the financial assistance for a food desert project that is originated by an approved entity;

(3) provide financial assistance to an approved entity for the purpose of the approved entity providing financial assistance for a food desert project in accordance with this subtitle; and

(4) (i) provide small loans in amounts that are not more than $100,000 per loan to an approved entity for assistance in providing or maintaining access to healthy food in urban or rural food deserts, including by providing loans for:

1. refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment; and

2. subject to subsection (c) of this section, operating costs incurred in providing access to healthy food in urban or rural food deserts; and

(ii) work with intermediaries to administer the small loans authorized under item (i) of this paragraph.

(c) The Department shall forgive a loan for operating costs made under subsection (b)(4)(i)2 of this section after 5 years, if the loan recipient maintains continuous operations at the same location during that time.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-101 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations in this title, the State gives the consent for the acquisition of land that Congress needs under Article I, § 8, Clause 17 of the United States Constitution to exercise jurisdiction over the land.
Md. Code, Education § 6-702 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-702
§6–702.
Status: in_force

There is a Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board in the State Department of Education.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1105 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1105
§6–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) Marketers shall develop and provide or cause to be provided a generic notice placard to each retailer of a unit or product with an easily removable rechargeable battery.

(b) The notice placard shall contain substantially the following information:

(1) After December 31, 1994, disposal of rechargeable batteries or products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries may only be in accordance with a State-approved collection system;

(2) Under State law, marketers of rechargeable batteries and products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries shall provide a special collection system for these items by January 1, 1995; and

(3) Rechargeable batteries and rechargeable products shall contain specific information on proper methods of collection and disposal.

(c) (1) After December 31, 1994, a retailer who sells a unit or a product with an easily removable rechargeable battery shall display the generic notice placard provided by a marketer at or near the sales display of the unit or product.

(2) A single generic notice placard may be utilized to provide notice for more than one marketer of a unit or product with an easily removable rechargeable battery.

(3) A single generic notice placard may be displayed in one or more areas where units or products with easily removable rechargeable batteries are sold.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-203 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

(a) When two or more persons are appointed copersonal representatives, the concurrence of all is required on all acts connected with the administration and distribution of the estate.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply if:

(1) The act involved is receiving or receipting for property due the estate;

(2) All personal representatives cannot readily be consulted in the time reasonably available for emergency action;

(3) A personal representative has validly delegated to a copersonal representative the personal representative’s power to act; or

(4) The will or a statute provides otherwise.

(c) Persons dealing with a copersonal representative without knowledge that the copersonal representative is not the sole personal representative are as fully protected as if the person with whom they dealt had been the sole personal representative.
Md. Code, Education § 6-402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-402
§6–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Public school employees may form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choice for the purpose of being represented on all matters that relate to salaries, wages, hours, and other working conditions.

(b) Public school employees, public school employers, and exclusive representatives are subject to the provisions of Title 22 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-803 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-803
§6–803.
Status: in_force

(a) A business entity may apply to the Department to enroll an eligible project in the Program if the eligible project:

(1) is in a Tier I area and the business entity intends:

(i) with respect to notice provided under this section to the Department before June 1, 2022, to create at least five qualified positions at the project location; or

(ii) with respect to notice provided under this section to the Department on or after June 1, 2022, to create at least 10 qualified positions at the project location; or

(2) is in a Tier II area and the business entity intends:

(i) with respect to notice provided under this section to the Department before June 1, 2022, to create at least 10 qualified positions at the project location; or

(ii) with respect to notice provided under this section to the Department on or after June 1, 2022, to create at least 20 qualified positions at the project location.

(a–1) (1) The Department may not refuse to certify a business entity conducting a trade or a business as a medical cannabis grower, processor, or dispensary or any other cannabis establishment licensed by the State solely because the business entity is a cannabis establishment, if the business entity otherwise satisfies the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) If, before July 1, 2023, a business entity described under paragraph (1) of this subsection was denied certification under this subtitle solely because the business entity was a cannabis establishment, the business entity may reapply to the Department for certification.

(b) (1) A new business entity may not be certified as a qualified business entity unless the new business entity:

(i) notifies the Department of its intent to seek designation of an eligible project before establishing its facility in the State; and

(ii) offers an ongoing job skills enhancement training program or postsecondary education program that is approved by the Department.

(2) The Department may certify a new business entity as a qualified business entity after the new business entity provides the required notice under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, applies to the Department under paragraph (3) of this subsection, and establishes and operates an eligible project.

(3) A new business entity shall submit to the Department an application containing at least the following information:

(i) the anticipated date of the establishment and initial operation of the facility and the nature of its operations;

(ii) the expected location of the facility;

(iii) the estimated number of qualified positions to be created and qualified employees to be hired and the anticipated payroll of the new qualified employees; and

(iv) any other information the Department requires.

(c) (1) An existing business entity may apply to be certified as a qualified business entity if the existing business entity increases the number of qualified positions as required under subsection (a) of this section for an eligible project in a Tier I area or a Tier II area.

(2) An existing business entity may not be certified as a qualified business entity unless the business entity:

(i) notifies the Department of its intent to seek designation of an eligible project prior to hiring any employees to fill the qualified positions necessary to meet the requirements of this subtitle; and

(ii) offers an ongoing job skills enhancement training program or postsecondary education program that is approved by the Department.

(3) An existing business entity shall submit an application to the Department containing at least the following information:

(i) the number of full–time employees existing before the expansion and the payroll of the existing employees;

(ii) the estimated number of qualified positions to be created and qualified employees to be hired and the anticipated payroll of the new qualified employees; and

(iii) any other information that the Department requires.

(d) A business entity must begin hiring the employees to fill the qualified positions necessary to meet the requirements of this subtitle within 12 months after it notifies the Department of its intent to seek designation of an eligible project.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly intends that the purpose of the job creation tax credit authorized under this subtitle is to increase the number of new jobs in the State by encouraging:

(1) the expansion of existing private sector enterprises; and

(2) the establishment or attraction of new private sector enterprises.
Md. Code, Education § 6-1003 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1003
§6–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with teachers listed under § 6–1002(h)(3) of this subtitle, as specified by the State Board, a teacher on level one, two, or three of the career ladder shall:

(1) Teach in the classroom on average 60% of the teacher’s working time; and

(2) Spend the remaining time on other teacher activities, including:

(i) Improving instruction;

(ii) Identifying, working with, and tutoring students who need additional help;

(iii) Working with the most challenging students;

(iv) Working with students living in concentrated poverty; and

(v) Leading or participating in professional learning.

(b) (1) An assistant principal is on level three of the career ladder and shall:

(i) Be an NBC teacher; or

(ii) Have an advanced professional certificate for administration.

(2) Beginning with teachers listed under § 6–1002(h)(3) of this subtitle, as specified by the State Board, an assistant principal shall:

(i) Participate in classroom activity involving direct interactions with students for at least 20% of their working hours; and

(ii) Spend a portion of the remaining time on other teacher related activities, including:

1. Setting priorities for the subject level departments or grade levels of the school; and

2. Fulfilling specialized roles, such as head of professional development.

(3) The requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection may not be construed to require that an assistant principal be designated as a teacher of record.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-711 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-711
§6–711.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union shall post its hours of operation prominently in its office.

(b) Each credit union shall be open for business during its posted hours, except that a credit union may close:

(1) On any State holiday; and

(2) At any other time if:

(i) Notice of the closing is posted prominently in its office 3 business days in advance;

(ii) Specifically authorized to close by the Commissioner; or

(iii) An emergency exists that affects the credit union and it is not practical to obtain authorization from the Commissioner before closing the affected credit union.

(c) If a credit union closes under the provisions of subsection (b)(2)(iii) of this section, the chairman of the board or the president of the affected credit union shall notify the Commissioner of the reason for the closing of the credit union as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the closing of the credit union.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

A license holder or an employee of the license holder may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to an individual who, at the time of the sale or delivery, is visibly under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Each registrant who distributes agricultural liming materials or gypsum in the State shall file by January 31 and July 31 of each year, a semiannual statement setting forth the number of net tons of agricultural liming material or gypsum distributed in the State during the six month period ending the last day of the previous month.

(b) Upon filing the statement each registrant shall pay an inspection fee at the rate provided in § 6–305 of this subtitle.

(c) Failure to make an accurate statement of tonnage, pay the inspection fee, or to comply with the provisions of this section is sufficient cause to cancel all registrations of the registrant.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-425 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-425
§6–425.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund.

(b) There is an Asbestos Worker Protection Fund.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund.

(d) (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.

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) All penalties and fines collected under § 6–422 of this subtitle;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Investment earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) In accordance with the State budget, the Fund shall be used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.

(g) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money in 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.

(h) Money expended from the Fund for enforcement activities is supplemental to, and is not intended to take the place of, funding that otherwise would be appropriated for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities.
Md. Code, Education § 6-108 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether or not an individual receives compensation for the individual’s services, an employee of a county health department functioning as a school nurse or school health aide, or a member of the administrative, educational, or support staff of, or an individual who serves under a contract for services to, any public, private, or parochial school shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–803 of the Courts Article.

(b) A county superintendent or any employee of a county school system who presents or enters findings of fact, recommendations, or reports or who participates in an employee dismissal, disciplinary, administrative, or judicial proceeding relating to a school system employee that results from these actions shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–803 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Education § 6-406 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) When a public school employer and an employee organization negotiate under this section, the public school employer and the employee organization shall:

(1) Confer in good faith, at all reasonable times;

(2) Honor and administer existing agreements;

(3) Make every reasonable effort to conclude negotiations with a final written agreement in a timely manner; and

(4) Reduce to writing the matters agreed on as a result of the negotiations.

(b) The agreements may provide for binding arbitration of the grievances arising under the agreement that the parties have agreed to be subject to arbitration.

(c) (1) On request a public school employer or at least two of its designated representatives shall meet and negotiate with at least two representatives of the employee organization that is designated as the exclusive negotiating agent for the public school employees in a unit of the county on all matters that relate to:

(i) Salaries, wages, hours, and other working conditions, including procedures regarding employee transfers and assignments;

(ii) The structure, time, and manner of the access of the exclusive representative to a public school employer’s new employee processing as required under § 6–405 of this subtitle; and

(iii) A career ladder for educators established under Subtitle 10 of this title.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a public school employer or at least two of its designated representatives may negotiate with at least two representatives of the employee organization that is designated as the exclusive negotiating agent for the public school employees in a unit of the county on other matters that are mutually agreed to by the employer and the employee organization.

(3) A public school employer may not negotiate the school calendar, the maximum number of students assigned to a class, or any matter that is precluded by applicable statutory law.

(4) A matter that is not subject to negotiation under paragraph (2) of this subsection because it has not been mutually agreed to by the employer and the employee organization may not be raised in any action taken to resolve an impasse under subsection (e) of this section.

(5) (i) If a public school employer and an employee organization dispute whether a proposed topic for negotiation is a mandatory, a permissive, or an illegal topic of bargaining, either party may submit a request for a decision in writing to the Board for final resolution of the dispute.

(ii) A request for a decision shall:

1. Clearly identify each topic of bargaining for which the party is requesting a decision; and

2. Be made before the Board determines that an impasse has been reached.

(iii) If the Board receives a request for a decision, within 7 days after receipt of the request, the Board shall issue a letter to the public school employer and the employee organization that requests written briefs in support of their respective positions.

(iv) Within 7 days after receipt of a request from the Board for written briefs, the public school employer and the employee organization shall deliver to the Board a written brief on the issue of whether the topic is mandatory, permissive, or illegal in nature.

(v) After receipt of written briefs from the public school employer and the employee organization, the Board shall:

1. Consider the merits of each party’s arguments;

2. Render a decision determining whether the topic of negotiation is mandatory, permissive, or illegal; and

3. Issue the written decision to the parties within 14 days after receiving the written briefs.

(vi) 1. The Board may adopt regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out its rights and responsibilities under this section.

2. To resolve disputes under this section, the Board shall develop a balancing test to determine whether the impact of the matter on the school system as a whole outweighs the direct impact on the teachers or employees.

(6) In Montgomery County, the exclusive negotiating agent for the public school employees in a unit and the public school employer shall meet and negotiate under this section the salaries, wages, hours, and other working conditions of all persons actually employed as substitute teachers or home and hospital teachers.

(d) The designation of representatives by the employer under this section does not prevent the designated employee organization from appearing before or making proposals to the public school employer at a public meeting or hearing.

(e) (1) If, on the request of either party, the Board determines from the facts that an impasse is reached in negotiations between a public school employer and an employee organization that is designated as an exclusive negotiating agent, the Board shall within 10 calendar days:

(i) Request last and best offers from the public school employer and the employee organization, which may not include items or topics not previously raised in the bargaining process; and

(ii) Order the public school employer and the employee organization to commence mediation within 14 days after the Board’s determination that an impasse has been reached.

(2) The last and best offers shall list separately every term or condition of employment in dispute and the demand of the party making the last and best offer.

(3) Within 5 calendar days after an order to mediate, the parties shall select a mediator by:

(i) Agreement; or

(ii) Alternate striking from a list of seven neutral parties furnished by:

1. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; or

2. The American Arbitration Association.

(4) The mediator shall conclude the mediation within 25 days after convening the first mediation session.

(5) If the public school employer and the employee organization do not reach agreement before concluding the mediation, the mediator shall issue a written offer to both parties and the Board of settlement of all matters raised.

(6) Within 5 days after receiving the proposed settlement, the public school employer and the employee organization each shall notify the mediator of its intent to:

(i) Accept the written proposed settlement;

(ii) Accept the written proposed settlement in part, as mutually agreed on by the public school employer and the employee organization; or

(iii) Decline the proposed settlement and request arbitration before the Board.

(7) The public school employer and the employee organization shall share the costs of the mediator equally.

(8) If either party declines the proposed settlement and requests arbitration, the Board shall, within 5 calendar days, set a date for an arbitration hearing before the Board.

(9) The Board shall:

(i) Open the arbitration record within 20 days after receiving either party’s decision to decline the mediator’s proposal;

(ii) Convene a hearing;

(iii) Hear testimony from and receive supporting written evidence, as provided in an order of the Board, from the public school employer, the employee organization, and the mediator;

(iv) Administer oaths to witnesses deemed relevant and called by the Board;

(v) Issue subpoenas to compel the production of relevant and nonprivileged documents and other tangible evidence that would also be subject to production before a hearing or at a hearing under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article; and

(vi) Receive, hear, and consider all evidence considered relevant by the Board, whether or not offered through an attorney, including:

1. The wages, hours, working conditions, or other terms and conditions of employment of similar public employees in comparable surrounding jurisdictions and comparable jurisdictions outside the State; and

2. The ability of the public school employer and the county served by the public school employer to pay, considering their existing resources, the costs of the final offers proposed and other personnel costs.

(10) The Board shall conclude the hearing by issuing a written order within 20 days after the arbitration record is opened.

(11) The Board shall issue the written award that selects and adopts:

(i) The complete final offer of the public school employer;

(ii) The complete final offer of the employee organization; or

(iii) The mediator’s complete offer of settlement.

(12) The Board’s written award is final and binding on the public school employer and the employee organization.

(13) The public school employer and the employee organization shall share the costs of the hearing equally.

(14) Any negotiated provision or decision of the Board is subject to the other provisions of this article concerning the fiscal relationship between the public school employer and the county commissioners, county council, and Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Education § 6-126 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-126
§6–126.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies to individuals who have graduated from a teacher preparation program or an alternative teacher preparation program.

(2) Beginning on July 1, 2025, to qualify for an initial certificate an individual shall:

(i) Pass the subject–specific examinations under § 6–125 of this subtitle;

(ii) Meet one of the following qualifications:

1. Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, pass:

A. A nationally recognized, portfolio–based assessment of teaching ability; or

B. A portfolio–based assessment of a nationally accredited teacher preparation program; or

2. Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, complete a rigorous local school system teacher induction program that lasts for the lesser of:

A. 3 years; or

B. The amount of time a teacher may hold a conditional teacher certificate;

(iii) Meet one of the following qualifications:

1. Pass a basic literacy skills assessment approved by the Department under § 6–125 of this subtitle;

2. Hold a degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have earned a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent on the most recently earned degree; or

3. Submit documentation to the Department of having received effective evaluations from a local school system for 3 years;

(iv) Pass a rigorous State–specific examination of mastery of reading instruction and content for the grade level the individual will be teaching; and

(v) Satisfactorily complete any other requirements established by the State Board.

(3) An individual who graduates from a teacher preparation program in the State who passed a nationally recognized, portfolio–based assessment may not be required to take the assessment more than one time.

(4) (i) In order to satisfy the requirements of paragraph (2)(ii)2 of this subsection, a candidate for an initial teacher certificate shall submit documentation to the Department that the candidate has completed a rigorous comprehensive induction program, established in accordance with § 6–117 of this subtitle, that meets the requirements of this paragraph.

(ii) The comprehensive induction program shall be developed by a local school system, either independently or collaboratively with other local school systems.

(iii) Before establishing a comprehensive induction program, one or more local school systems shall submit a plan for the program to the Department and the Accountability and Implementation Board.

(iv) The comprehensive induction program shall include a locally developed portfolio component that is aligned with the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards.

(v) A teacher preparation program or an alternative teacher preparation program may use the locally developed portfolio component under subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph as meeting a portion of the coursework requirements of the program.

(vi) A candidate who satisfactorily completes a comprehensive induction program established in accordance with this paragraph may not be required to pass a nationally recognized, portfolio–based assessment of teaching ability.

(b) In addition to any other requirements established by the State Board, to qualify for a certificate in the State, a teacher who graduated from an institution of higher education in another state or holds a professional license or certificate from another state shall:

(1) Pass an examination of teaching ability within 18 months of being hired by a local school system;

(2) Hold an active National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; or

(3) Complete a comprehensive induction program in accordance with subsection (a)(4) of this section.

(c) (1) The Department, after a reasonable period of review and assessment, shall determine whether one of the assessments of teaching skill approved for initial teacher certification under this section more adequately measures the skills and knowledge required of a highly qualified teacher.

(2) If the Department makes a determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection that requires a revision to the statutory requirements for initial teacher certification, the Department shall, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, submit a report to the General Assembly on or before the next September 1 on its recommendations for revising the qualifications for initial teacher certification.

(d) (1) The Department shall actively monitor and assess, during their implementation and development, new teacher standards and assessments produced under this section for any negative impact on the diversity of teacher candidates passing the initial teacher certification assessments.

(2) The Department shall report the results of its monitoring and assessment to the Accountability and Implementation Board established under § 5–402 of this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-1007 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1007
§6–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “investment”, “qualified investor”, and “qualified Maryland technology company” have the meanings stated in § 10–733 of the Tax – General Article.

(b) For a qualified opportunity fund that is a qualified investor in a qualified Maryland technology company under § 10–733 of the Tax – General Article, if the qualified Maryland technology company, on or after March 1, 2018, is newly established in or expands into an opportunity zone in a county other than Allegany County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, or Somerset County:

(1) the Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement is 33% of the investment in a qualified Maryland technology company, not to exceed $300,000; and

(2) the Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement is 50% of the investment in the qualified Maryland technology company, not to exceed $500,000.

(c) The enhanced tax credit percentages and maximums authorized under subsection (b) of this section are in substitution for and not in addition to the percentages and maximums under § 10–733(d) of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-833 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-833
§6–833.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, a parent or legal guardian of a person at risk who is a minor is unavailable if, following reasonable efforts, the offeror is unable to locate or communicate with the parent or guardian of the minor.

(b) (1) If a parent or legal guardian of the minor is unavailable, the offeror may:

(i) Petition a court in accordance with the provisions of Title 13, Subtitle 7 of the Estates and Trusts Article to appoint a person to respond to the offer on behalf of the minor; and

(ii) File the qualified offer with the court.

(2) The court shall appoint a person to act on behalf of the minor within 15 days after the date of filing of the petition.

(3) A person appointed to act on behalf of the minor shall file a response with the court either rejecting or accepting the qualified offer within 30 days after appointment by the court.

(4) The response of the person appointed to respond to the offer on behalf of the minor is subject to approval by the court.

(c) Within 15 days after a response to a qualified offer is filed with a court under subsection (b)(3) of this section, the court:

(1) May hold a hearing; and

(2) Shall approve or disapprove the response to the qualified offer.

(d) If a court disapproves the response to the qualified offer filed by the person acting on behalf of the minor, the court may order:

(1) That an additional response be filed on behalf of the minor; or

(2) Any action the court considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the minor.

(e) If the court approves a response accepting a qualified offer on behalf of the minor, the order of the court shall designate one or more persons who shall be responsible for and authorized to make all decisions on behalf of the minor necessary to implement the qualified offer.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-811 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-811
§6–811.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before December 31, 1995, the owner of an affected property shall register the affected property with the Department.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an owner of affected property for which an election is made under § 6-803(a)(2) of this subtitle shall register at the time of the election.

(b) The owner shall register each affected property using forms prepared by the Department, including the following information:

(1) The name and address of the owner;

(2) The address of the affected property;

(3) If applicable, the name and address of each property manager employed by the owner to manage the affected property;

(4) The name and address of each insurance company providing property insurance or lead hazard coverage for the affected property, together with the policy numbers of that insurance or coverage;

(5) The name and address of a resident agent, other agent of the owner, or contact person in the State with respect to the affected property;

(6) Whether the affected property was built before 1950 or after 1949;

(7) The date of the latest change in occupancy of the affected property;

(8) The dates and nature of treatments performed to attain or maintain a risk reduction standard under § 6-815 or § 6-819 of this subtitle; and

(9) The latest date, if any, on which the affected property has been certified to be in compliance with the provisions of § 6-815 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the information provided by an owner under subsection (b) of this section shall be open to the public.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department may not disclose an inventory or list of properties owned by an owner.

(ii) The Department shall, upon request, disclose whether the owner has met the percentage of inventory requirements under § 6-817 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 6-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislative body of a municipality may provide that violations of ordinances and resolutions authorized by this division are punishable as misdemeanors.

(b) A penalty for a violation of an ordinance or resolution that is declared to be a misdemeanor under this section may not exceed imprisonment for 6 months or a fine of $5,000 or both.

(c) Sections 7–504 and 7–505 of the Courts Article shall govern imprisonment in default of fines and costs.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-614 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-614
§6–614.
Status: in_force

(a) Endowment proceeds shall be expended by a nonprofit institution of higher education to further basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields of study as designated by the Authority that offer promising and significant economic impacts and the opportunity to develop clusters of technological innovation in the State, including:

(1) physical sciences;

(2) life and neuro sciences;

(3) engineering;

(4) mathematical and computational sciences;

(5) regulatory science;

(6) autonomous systems;

(7) aeronautical and space science;

(8) environmental sciences;

(9) behavioral and language science;

(10) health sciences;

(11) agriculture; or

(12) cybersecurity.

(b) Endowment proceeds may be expended by a nonprofit institution of higher education for:

(1) the payment of the base salaries of newly endowed department chairs, new professorship positions, new research scientists, or new research staff positions, including research technicians and support personnel, and to fund affiliated graduate or undergraduate student research fellowships, if the positions or fellowships are engaged in the areas of research identified in subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) the purchase of basic infrastructure, including laboratory and scientific equipment or other essential equipment and materials, related to an area of research identified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) An individual in a position that is funded by endowment proceeds under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall:

(1) work at least 20% of the year in support of a federal laboratory or associated federal laboratory research support organization;

(2) hold a joint appointment or secondary position at another nonprofit institution of higher education in the State; or

(3) work at least 20% of the year in support of entrepreneurial activities with a company engaged in one or more of the research areas identified in subsection (a) of this section.

(d) The Authority shall issue eligibility criteria regarding the expenditure of endowment proceeds to pay the base salaries of personnel, fund student fellowships, and purchase basic infrastructure.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-502 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

The time within which an appeal under § 6-501 of this subtitle must be taken, and the effect, form, and other procedures that relate to the appeal, shall be as specified in regulations adopted by the Commission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-704 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-704
§6–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union shall maintain an allowance for loan and lease loss account in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) The balance of the allowance for loan and lease loss account shall include coverage for:

(1) Individually classified loans; and

(2) The historical reserve needs of the credit union.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-904 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-904
§6–904.
Status: in_force

The Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Commerce, shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations that:

(1) establish procedures and standards for certifying new construction costs and rehabilitation costs under this subtitle;

(2) establish an application process for the issuance of tax credit certificates under this subtitle, with an emphasis on applications that promote affordable housing; and

(3) establish procedures for the approval of project phases for tax credit certificates issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-611 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-611
§6–611.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not represent that another person sponsors, endorses, or approves of a charitable solicitation, the sale of goods or services for a charitable purpose, a charitable purpose, or a charitable organization without the consent of the other person.

(b) A member of the board of directors or trustee of a charitable organization or a person who volunteers to participate in a charitable solicitation is deemed to have consented to the use of the person’s name in the charitable solicitation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with a proceeding, the State Board or a hearing officer whom the State Board designates:

(1) may hold hearings;

(2) may administer oaths; and

(3) by deposition in the same manner as provided in civil cases in the State or otherwise, may take testimony.

(b) (1) The State Board or its designee may issue a subpoena.

(2) The police department of Baltimore City or the sheriff of a county shall serve a subpoena issued under this subsection.

(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the State Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(c) (1) If the State Board concludes that conduct alleged to be a violation of this title may result in irreparable harm to a person, the State Board may sue to enforce a provision of this title by ex parte, interlocutory, or final injunction.

(2) The State Board shall bring suit under this subsection in the circuit court for the county where:

(i) the violation allegedly is occurring; or

(ii) the principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.

(3) In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the State Board is not required to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-612 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-612
§6–612.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of each nonprofit institution of higher education may create and administer one or more research endowments to receive funding from the Fund.

(b) A research endowment consists of funds distributed by the Authority from the Fund in accordance with § 6–618 of this subtitle and qualified donations.

(c) (1) The governing body of a nonprofit institution of higher education may invest funds deposited into the research endowment in a manner consistent with other institutional endowments managed by the institution.

(2) Any interest or other investment earnings on the funds invested are retained by the nonprofit institution of higher education to be used for the purposes set forth in this subtitle.

(d) Investment earnings accruing to the research endowment of a nonprofit institution of higher education may be expended by the governing body of the institution only for the eligible uses under § 6–614 of this subtitle.

(e) The governing body of a nonprofit institution of higher education is exempt from liability for any loss or decrease in value of the assets or income of a research endowment, unless the losses or decreases in value result from bad faith, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct.

(f) The governing body of a nonprofit institution of higher education shall issue rules for the administration of research endowments that fulfill the purposes and requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 6-704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-704
§6–704.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, both the State Board and the Board shall develop for consideration rules and regulations for:

(i) Except as provided in item (iii) of this paragraph, the certification of teachers and other professional personnel in accordance with this article;

(ii) Requirements for preparation of teachers and other education personnel;

(iii) The certification of social workers employed by a local school employer as professional personnel; and

(iv) Attracting and providing certification to teachers from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession.

(2) Rules and regulations developed by the State Board shall be reviewed by the Board.

(3) Rules and regulations developed by the Board shall be reviewed by the State Board.

(4) Rules and regulations that are initiated by either the State Board or the Board and submitted for review to each other shall be acted upon within 60 days of their receipt by the other party.

(5) Recommendations on rules and regulations shall be implemented if both the Board and the State Board approve them.

(6) An individual who is otherwise qualified may not be denied the right to receive credentials from the Board, to receive training to become a teacher, or to practice teaching in any school because that individual is totally or partially blind.

(7) A county board may not refuse to contract with or engage a teacher because of blindness if the blind teacher is capable of performing the duties of the position for which he has applied.

(8) The right of a school psychologist, who is certified by the Board to practice school psychology consistent with the provisions of that certification, may not be limited by Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article with respect to the practice of school psychology in an educational institution.

(b) (1) The Board may establish a fee, not to exceed $10, for issuance or renewal of a teacher certificate.

(2) The Board may not require a fee:

(i) For the addition of any new area of certification to a currently valid certificate; or

(ii) Except for the fee authorized under this subsection, for the evaluation of credentials for the certification of teachers.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-801 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-801
§6–801.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal years 2021 through 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation of $200,000 for the CASH Campaign of Maryland to promote the financial capability of low–income individuals and families by providing outreach, education, and free tax preparation services.

(b) For fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the CASH Campaign.

(c) (1) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $800,000 for the CASH Campaign.

(2) From the appropriation made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, $150,000 shall be used to provide grants to external entities for providing income tax assistance in accordance with § 6–802 of this subtitle through on–demand or mobile tax clinics that serve senior populations, rural communities, or under–resourced communities, including New American populations.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-306.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306.2
§6–306.
Status: in_force

§6–306.2.

(a) The Board shall place a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner on inactive status if the licensee or registration holder submits to the Board:

(1) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and

(2) The inactive status fee set by the Board.

(b) A licensed massage therapist or a registered massage practitioner on inactive status may reactivate the license or registration if the licensee or registration holder:

(1) Complies with the continuing education and CPR requirements that are:

(i) Established in regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) In effect for the current license or registration renewal period in which the licensee or registration holder seeks to reactivate the license or registration; and

(2) Pays the reactivation fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-415 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-415
§6–415.
Status: in_force

An individual who is a director, officer, partner, or trustee of a charitable organization may not vote to authorize, approve, or ratify a contract or transaction related to charitable solicitations if the individual has a material financial interest or a material conflicting interest in the contract or transaction.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously destroy, injure, or deface the real or personal property of another.

(b) A person who, in violation of this section, causes damage of at least $1,000 to the property is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

(c) A person who, in violation of this section, causes damage of less than $1,000 to the property is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(d) (1) For purposes of this subsection, an act of “graffiti” means a permanent drawing, permanent painting, or a permanent mark or inscription on the property of another without the permission of the owner of the property.

(2) In addition to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the court shall order a person convicted of causing malicious destruction by an act of graffiti to pay restitution or perform community service or both.

(3) Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article applies to an order of restitution under this subsection.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to determine a penalty, the court may consider as one crime the aggregate value of damage to each property resulting from one scheme or continuing course of conduct.

(2) If separate acts resulting in damage to the properties of one or more owners are set forth by separate counts in one or more charging documents, the separate counts may not be merged for sentencing.

(f) (1) The value of damage is not a substantive element of a crime under this section and need not be stated in the charging document.

(2) The value of damage shall be based on the evidence and that value shall be applied for the purpose of imposing the penalties established in this section.

(3) If it cannot be determined from the evidence whether the value of the damage to the property is more or less than $1,000, the value is deemed to be less than $1,000.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-318 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-318
§6–318.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(1) An action authorized under § 6-329 or § 6-321 of this subtitle;

(2) A voluntary dissolution under § 6-804 of this title; or

(3) An authorization of compensation under § 6-331 of this subtitle.

(b) The board of a credit union:

(1) May authorize by resolution any question, proposal, or other matter requiring membership approval to be voted on by mail ballot; and

(2) Shall establish a sequence of dates by which the voting procedures are initiated and completed.

(c) The secretary of the credit union shall mail to each member in good standing who is eligible to vote:

(1) A printed ballot;

(2) An explanation of the question, proposal, or other matter to be voted on; and

(3) A postage pre-paid and pre-addressed return envelope.

(d) Unless otherwise provided in this title, the printed ballot shall be mailed to each member in good standing who is eligible to vote, not more than 30 days nor less than 7 days before the date set by the board for the filing of the mail ballot.

(e) (1) The question, proposal, or other matter is adopted only if approved by a majority of the ballots timely received from the members eligible to vote and in good standing and voting.

(2) The credit union shall report the results of the mail ballot to the members.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1604.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 16 / Section 6-1604.1
§6–1604.
Status: in_force

§6–1604.1.

(a) This section does not apply to the sale or resale of a used rug or carpet.

(b) On or after January 1, 2024, a person may not manufacture or knowingly sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in the State a rug or carpet to which PFAS chemicals have been intentionally added.

(c) (1) A person that manufactures a rug or carpet for sale or use in the State shall establish a certificate of compliance to attest that the rug or carpet is in compliance with the requirements of this section.

(2) Within 30 days after a request by the Department, a person shall provide the certificate of compliance established under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-403 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “examiner” means:

(1) The Commissioner; and

(2) An individual whom the Commissioner designates as examiner.

(b) An examiner shall visit each credit union and examine its business:

(1) At least once during each calendar year, unless the Commissioner determines that, during a calendar year, an examination is unnecessary, in which event an examination shall occur no less frequently than once every 18 months;

(2) When requested by the board or supervisory committee of the credit union; and

(3) At any other time that the Commissioner considers necessary.