Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-5003 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 50 / Section 14-5003
§14–5003.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to:

(1) Limit the liability of a person under a products liability claim; or

(2) Require a manufacturer to provide an independent repair provider or owner access to information, other than documentation necessary for compliance with this subtitle, that the manufacturer provides to an authorized repair provider under a contract or other arrangement.

(b) The requirements and remedies provided under this subtitle may not be waived or limited by a contract or other arrangement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-140 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-140
§14–140.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not engage in the business of operating a nonprofit health service plan unless the person has a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(2) A person that violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for each violation.

(b) (1) A person may not:

(i) violate a provision of this subtitle; or

(ii) make a willfully false statement in a written document required by this subtitle to be filed with the Commissioner.

(2) A person that violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(c) A person that willfully makes a false statement while under an oath administered by the Commissioner or designee of the Commissioner at an investigation or hearing conducted by the Commissioner or designee of the Commissioner is guilty of perjury.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-804 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-804
§14–804.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary shall establish criteria to assist units in ensuring contractor compliance with this subtitle, including:

(1) penalties for a contractor’s failure to use apprentices or interns as provided in a bid or proposal; and

(2) procedures for reporting alleged violations of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-601 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-601
§14–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Package” includes a box, cover, or wrapper.

(c) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(d) “Sell” includes offer to sell.

(e) “Stamped” includes branded, engraved, or imprinted.

(f) “Tag” includes a card or label.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-408 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-408
§14–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to making a guaranty, the guarantor may enter into a service contract at the time of the sale or at any other time with the person guaranteed.

(2) In addition to entering into a service contract, the provider may make a guaranty at the time of the sale or at any other time to the person guaranteed.

(b) (1) The guarantor or provider may designate a representative to perform the duties under this subtitle.

(2) However, this designation does not relieve the guarantor or provider of the duties to the person guaranteed.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-505
§14–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who sells a fine print in violation of this subtitle is liable to the purchaser, on tender by the purchaser of the print, for its purchase price, with interest from the date of payment of the purchase price.

(b) A person who sells a fine print in willfull violation of this subtitle is liable to the purchaser, on tender by the purchaser of the print, for an amount equal to three times the sum of the purchase price and interest from the date of payment of the purchase price.

(c) An action may not be maintained under this section unless brought within one year after discovery of the violation on which it is based and, in no event, more than three years after the print was sold.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-617 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-617
§14–617.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a second trust may have a duration that is the same as or different from the duration of the first trust.

(b) To the extent that the property of a second trust is attributable to property of a first trust, the property of the second trust is subject to any rules governing maximum perpetuity, accumulation, or suspension of the power of alienation that apply to the property of the first trust.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-206
§14–206.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Applicable contribution” means a contribution or donation by a person or attributed to a person to or for the benefit of a candidate for an office of a governmental entity with which the person is doing public business.

(b–1) “Beneficial ownership” means:

(1) any ownership interest of 5% or more in a business;

(2) any ownership interest of 5% or more in one or more entities in a chain of parent and subsidiary entities, any one of which participates in at least 5% of the capital or profits of a business; or

(3) possession of an interest that exists under a contract, a relationship, an understanding, or any other arrangement and entitles a person to benefits substantially equivalent to an ownership interest of 5% or more of a business.

(c) “Business entity” includes a firm, corporation, trust, unincorporated association, or other organization, whether or not conducted for profit.

(d) “Candidate” includes an incumbent office holder.

(e) (1) “Contract” means an agreement in any form entered into by a governmental entity for a procurement as defined in § 11–101(n)(1) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) “Contract” does not include:

(i) a collective bargaining agreement with an employee organization;

(ii) an agreement with a contractual employee, as defined in § 1–101(d) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;

(iii) a Medicaid, Judicare, or similar reimbursement contract for which law sets:

1. user or recipient eligibility; and

2. price payable by the State; or

(iv) a Medicaid contract with a managed care organization, as defined in § 15–101(e) of the Health – General Article as to which regulations adopted by the Department establish:

1. recipient eligibility;

2. minimum qualifications for managed care organizations; and

3. criteria for enrolling recipients in managed care organizations.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, “contribution” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.

(2) “Contribution” does not include:

(i) a bona fide gift by a spouse or relative within the third degree of consanguinity; or

(ii) an honorary membership in a social, service, or fraternal organization presented as a courtesy by the organization.

(g) “Director” means a member of the board of directors of a business entity.

(h) (1) “Doing public business” means making or having a single contract with a single governmental entity involving cumulative consideration of at least $200,000.

(2) “Doing public business” does not include receiving a salary from a governmental entity.

(i) “Governmental entity” means:

(1) the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; and

(2) a unit of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State.

(j) “Make a contribution” includes to cause a contribution to be made.

(k) “Officer” means an individual who serves as a business entity’s chief executive officer, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer, managing partner, managing member, or principal, or in any other formal or informal role in which the individual exercises substantial independent responsibility for managing the affairs of a business entity.

(l) (1) “Subsidiary” means a business entity that is 30% or more owned or controlled by another business entity.

(2) “Subsidiary” does not include a business entity that does not have a contract doing public business and is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another business entity:

(i) the securities of which are traded on a national exchange;

(ii) for which no individual owns or controls more than 10% of the business entity; and

(iii) that is defined under 12 U.S.C. § 1841(a).
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-113 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-113
§14–113.
Status: in_force

(a) Each emergency management agency established under this subtitle and its officers shall execute and enforce the orders, rules, and regulations made by the Governor under authority of this subtitle.

(b) With respect to the threat or occurrence of an enemy attack, act of terrorism, or public health catastrophe, each law enforcement officer of the State or a political subdivision and each health officer of a political subdivision shall execute and enforce the orders, rules, and regulations made by the Governor under authority of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-217 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-217
§14–217.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a person’s ability to pay income tax is materially impaired because the person is a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage, the collection of income tax from that person that was due before the person became, or that falls due during the period that the person is, a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage shall be deferred for a period not exceeding 6 months after the person ceased to be a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage.

(2) If the collection of income taxes is deferred under this section, the running of a statute of limitations against the collection of those taxes is suspended for a period of 9 months after the person ceased to be a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage.

(b) (1) Interest on the amount of tax due and unpaid does not accrue during the period that the collection of the tax is deferred under this section.

(2) A penalty for nonpayment of tax does not accrue during the period that the collection of tax is deferred under this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-502.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-502.1
§14–502.
Status: in_force

§14–502.1.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by the Board, the person may not represent to the public, by the use of a title, including “licensed professional engineers”, “professional engineers”, or “registered engineers”, by the use of the term “professional engineering” or “engineering”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person holds a permit or otherwise is authorized to operate a business through which engineering is practiced in the State.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a professional engineer who operates the business as a sole practitioner.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2701 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 27 / Section 14-2701
§14–2701.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Collateral costs” means expenses incurred by a consumer in connection with the repair of a nonconformity, including the costs of obtaining an alternative wheelchair or other device used for mobility assistance.

(c) “Consumer” means any of the following:

(1) The purchaser of a motorized wheelchair, if the motorized wheelchair was purchased from a motorized wheelchair dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale;

(2) A person to whom the motorized wheelchair is transferred for purposes other than resale, if the transfer occurs before the expiration of an express warranty applicable to the motorized wheelchair;

(3) A person who may enforce the warranty; or

(4) A person who leases a motorized wheelchair from a motorized wheelchair lessor under a written lease.

(d) “Demonstrator” means a motorized wheelchair used primarily for the purpose of demonstration to the public.

(e) (1) “Early termination cost” means any expense or obligation that a motorized wheelchair lessor incurs as a result of both the termination of a written lease before the termination date set forth in that lease and the return of a motorized wheelchair to a manufacturer under § 14–2703(c)(3) of this subtitle.

(2) “Early termination cost” includes a penalty for prepayment under a finance arrangement.

(f) (1) “Early termination savings” means any expense or obligation that a motorized wheelchair lessor avoids as a result of both the termination of a written lease before the termination date set forth in that lease and the return of a motorized wheelchair to a manufacturer under § 14–2703(c)(3) of this subtitle.

(2) “Early termination savings” includes an interest charge that the motorized wheelchair lessor would have paid to finance the motorized wheelchair or, if the motorized wheelchair lessor does not finance the motorized wheelchair, the difference between the total amount for which the lease obligates the consumer during the period of the lease term remaining after the early termination and the present value of that amount at the date of the early termination.

(g) (1) “Manufacturer” means a person who manufactures motorized wheelchairs, and any warrantors of the manufacturer’s motorized wheelchairs.

(2) “Manufacturer” does not include a motorized wheelchair dealer.

(h) “Motorized wheelchair” means any motor–driven wheelchair, scooter, or other wheeled device that is designed to provide mobility assistance for an individual with a disability, including a demonstrator, that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in the State.

(i) “Motorized wheelchair dealer” means a person who is in the business of selling motorized wheelchairs.

(j) “Motorized wheelchair lessor” means a person who leases a motorized wheelchair to a consumer, or who holds the lessor’s rights, under a written lease.

(k) “Nonconformity” means a condition or defect that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of a motorized wheelchair or any of its component parts, and that is covered by an express warranty applicable to the motorized wheelchair or to a component of the motorized wheelchair, but does not include a condition or defect that is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motorized wheelchair by a consumer.

(l) “Reasonable attempt to repair” means any of the following occurring within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within 1 year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner:

(1) The same nonconformity with the warranty is subject to repair at least four times by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor, or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers and the nonconformity continues; or

(2) The motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1316 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1316
§14–1316.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Bedding” means a mattress or box spring that:

(i) Is stuffed or filled wholly or partly with concealed matter; and

(ii) Can be used by an individual for sleeping or reclining.

(3) “Consumer” means an actual or a prospective purchaser of goods that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes.

(4) “Used” means preowned or having a component that was used previously for any purpose.

(b) A person may not recover bedding that is intended to be sold or offered for sale to a consumer in the State unless the person clearly marks the bedding as used.

(c) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-111 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-111
§14–111.
Status: in_force

(a) Each individual licensed to practice land surveying or property line surveying under the Maryland Professional Land Surveyors Act shall use the type of stake, marker, monument, or other landmark designated by the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.

(b) Any person who willfully obliterates, damages, or removes any stake, marker, monument, or other landmark set in the property of another person by any civil engineer, surveyor, or real estate appraiser or any of their assistants, except if the stake, marker, monument, or other landmark interferes with the proper use of the property, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be fined not more than $2,500.

(c) If there is a dispute over any boundary line or if the bounds mentioned in a document are lost, on petition of any party in interest, the circuit court of the county where the property lies may establish the boundary lines or the location of the missing bounds. The court may appoint engineers, surveyors, or other experts to assist the court in its determination, and the fees of the experts are costs in the proceeding.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-904 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-904
§14–904.
Status: in_force

A service agreement that violates § 14–903 of this subtitle shall be void and unenforceable.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this title, words and phrases defined under § 1-101 of this article shall be deemed, as the case may be, to include or apply to an individual who seeks or holds elective office in a municipal corporation and a campaign fundraising entity for that individual.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-304 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-304
§14–304.
Status: in_force

§14–304. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 620 AND 621 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) The certification agency shall develop and maintain a directory of all certified minority business enterprises.

(2) The directory shall be accessible to the public through the Internet.

(3) For each minority business enterprise included in the directory, the certification agency shall include the following information:

(i) all contract information available to the certification agency for the minority business enterprise;

(ii) the certification number and minority status of the minority business enterprise;

(iii) contact information for up to three professional references for the minority business enterprise; and

(iv) any other information the certification agency considers necessary or appropriate to encourage participation in the procurement process by minority business enterprises.

(4) The certification agency shall:

(i) update the directory at least monthly;

(ii) identify as recently certified in the directory each minority business enterprise that has obtained certification during the calendar year; and

(iii) include in the directory a list of all minority business enterprises that have become ineligible to participate in the Minority Business Enterprise Program because:

1. one or more of its owners has a personal net worth that exceeds the amount specified in § 14–301(i)(3) of this subtitle; or

2. the minority business enterprise no longer meets the standards developed under § 14–303(b)(13) of this subtitle.

(b) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in civil cases, in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified minority business enterprise, the certification agency may:

(1) subpoena witnesses;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.

(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (b) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the certification agency, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other evidence.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-23 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-23
§14–5G–23.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice genetic counseling in this State unless licensed to practice genetic counseling by the Board.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-505 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-505
§14–505.
Status: in_force

(a) An affordable housing land trust agreement may:

(1) Restrict the transfer, lease, sublease, or assignment of possession or of any interest in the property to a person who does not meet the conditions set forth in the affordable housing land trust agreement for that property;

(2) Grant the affordable housing land trust the right to repurchase any interest in the property and any improvements on the property under terms set forth in the affordable housing land trust agreement and in accordance with the requirements of § 14–506 of this subtitle;

(3) Grant the affordable housing land trust the right to take possession of the property and sell the property if a condition defined in the agreement is met and in accordance with the requirements of § 14–507 of this subtitle;

(4) Provide for the reversion of the property at the end of the term of the affordable housing land trust agreement under conditions set forth in the agreement;

(5) Provide a mechanism or formula for the sharing of any proceeds from a future sale or transfer of an interest in the property under terms set forth in the agreement; and

(6) Provide other mechanisms to enforce the terms of the affordable housing land trust agreement.

(b) An affordable housing land trust shall record any affordable housing land trust agreement in accordance with subsection (f) of this section and Title 3 of this article.

(c) An affordable housing land trust agreement:

(1) May not extend for a term longer than 99 years; and

(2) May be renewed under conditions set forth in the agreement.

(d) An affordable housing land trust agreement shall:

(1) Be in writing; and

(2) Clearly identify each term and condition.

(e) (1) A copy of an affordable housing land trust agreement shall be provided to the purchaser of any property covered by the agreement at least 15 days before the purchaser enters into a contract acquiring an interest in or possession of any property covered by the agreement.

(2) (i) If a copy of the affordable housing land trust agreement is not provided as required under this subsection, a contract entered into by a purchaser of any property covered by the agreement is voidable by the purchaser.

(ii) The failure to provide a copy of the affordable housing land trust agreement as required under this subsection is cause for the rescission of any transaction involving the transfer of any interest in the property by the purchaser.

(f) A copy of the affordable housing land trust agreement and a signed, notarized affidavit acknowledging receipt of the affordable housing land trust agreement by the transferee shall be:

(1) Recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located;

(2) Indexed in the grantor and grantee indices with the seller as grantor and the purchaser as grantee; and

(3) Notwithstanding the fact that a copy of the affordable housing land trust agreement, rather than the original, is offered for record with the affidavit, accepted for recording by the clerk without payment of recordation and transfer taxes.

(g) Recordation of a copy of the affordable housing land trust agreement and the affidavit:

(1) Terminates the right of rescission; and

(2) Provides a conclusive presumption that a contract of sale was not rescinded.

(h) The terms of an affordable housing land trust agreement may be modified or changed only with the written consent of all the parties.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-404 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-404
§14–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “tax district” includes:

(1) a special tax area;

(2) a special tax district;

(3) a sanitary district; and

(4) a water district.

(b) The powers in this section may be exercised only during the effective period of an official proclamation by the Governor that declares all or part of the tax district to be in an actual or threatened emergency area.

(c) If a majority of the members of the governing body of a tax district in the State are killed or are sick, incapacitated, missing, or otherwise unavailable for a temporary or indefinite period because of a military or warlike catastrophe, and the tax district is unable to function normally for a temporary or indefinite period, the Governor may exercise the executive and administrative powers of the tax district until the number of members of the governing body of the tax district sufficient to operate the governing body are appointed and qualified in accordance with the procedures of the governing body.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-404 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-404
§14–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, in accordance with this section, a dental plan organization shall have and maintain at all times a surplus equal to the greater of:

(1) $50,000; or

(2) 2% of the organizations’ annual gross premium income, up to a maximum of the required capital and surplus of a stock insurer under § 4-103 of this article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a dental plan organization shall deposit with the Commissioner or with any organization or trustee acceptable to the Commissioner through which a custodial or controlled account is used, cash, securities, or any combination of these or other measures that is acceptable to the Commissioner in an amount equal to $25,000 plus 25% of the surplus required in subsection (a) of this section, provided that the deposit shall not be required to exceed $100,000.

(2) The deposit shall be:

(i) an admitted asset of the dental plan organization in the determination of surplus;

(ii) used to protect the interests of the dental plan organization’s enrollees;

(iii) used to assure continuation of limited health care services to enrollees of a dental plan organization that is in rehabilitation or conservation; and

(iv) if a dental plan organization is placed in receivership or liquidation, an asset subject to provisions of the Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act.

(3) All income from deposits shall be an asset of the dental plan organization.

(4) A dental plan organization may withdraw a deposit or any part thereof after making a substitute deposit of equal amount and value.

(5) A substitute deposit of any securities is subject to the approval of the Commissioner.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Commissioner may reduce or eliminate the deposit requirement if the dental plan organization has made an acceptable deposit with the State or jurisdiction of domicile for the protection of all enrollees, wherever located, and delivers to the Commissioner a certificate to such effect, duly authenticated by the appropriate State official holding the deposit.

(d) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section do not apply to a dental plan organization, so long as the dental plan organization:

(1) did not have any enrollees as of January 1, 2000;

(2) held a certificate of authority as of January 1, 2000;

(3) maintains a current certificate of authority; and

(4) complies with all applicable laws and regulations, as determined by the Commissioner.

(e) Subsection (d) of this section does not apply to a dental plan organization that has one or more enrollees on or after January 1, 2000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-25 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-25
§14–5E–25.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-905 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-905
§14–905.
Status: in_force

(a) The manufacturer or importer of any mezuzah or tefillin represented as kosher or as produced under rabbinical or other supervision may not sell the product or offer it for sale unless the following information is printed legibly on the package of the product or on a label securely attached to the product:

(1) The name and address of the manufacturer or importer; and

(2) If the mezuzah or tefillin, in the form reasonably expected to be sold at retail, is not intended to be represented as kosher, the word “nonkosher”.

(b) A person may not sell or offer for sale at retail any mezuzah or tefillin represented to the public as kosher or as produced under rabbinical supervision that does not have on or attached to it the information required by subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 14-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-404
§14–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article and any other restrictions imposed by law by specific reference to St. Mary’s College of Maryland or by any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and management of the College, and has all the powers, rights, and privileges that go with that responsibility, including the powers and duties set forth in this section.

(b) The Board of Trustees:

(1) Has the care, control, and management of the College and all of its property and assets;

(2) May not be superseded in its authority by any State agency or office in managing the affairs of the College except as provided for in this article or any other provision of law by specific reference to the College; and

(3) May appoint a President of the College who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the College and the Chief of Staff for the Board.

(c) (1) Subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article, the Board may make rules and regulations, and prescribe policies and procedures, for the management, maintenance, operation, and control of the College.

(2) Except with respect to classified employee grievance appeals, Title 10, Subtitles 1 and 2 of the State Government Article “Administrative Procedure Act” are not applicable to the Board of Trustees.

(d) The Board of Trustees may:

(1) Apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant from the federal government, any State agency or office, any foundation, or any other person; and

(2) Maintain and manage endowment funds.

(e) (1) The President shall develop an overall plan that is consistent with the statewide plan for higher education and the Charter that:

(i) Sets forth both long-range and short-range goals, objectives, and priorities for, and service provided by St. Mary’s College of Maryland and methods and guidelines for achieving and maintaining them;

(ii) Subject to § 11-105 of this article, identifies the role, function, and mission of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

(iii) Enhances its role as a traditional liberal arts college;

(iv) Affirms the need for increased access for economically disadvantaged and minority students;

(v) Ensures that access to the College by State residents is not diminished because of increases in tuition and other fees occasioned by the College’s designation as a public honors college;

(vi) Encourages and supports high quality undergraduate programs; and

(vii) Stimulates outreach to the community and the State through close relationships with public elementary and secondary schools, business and industry, and governmental agencies.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall review, modify, and approve the plan.

(3) By July 1 of each year, the Board of Trustees shall submit to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual review of the plan.

(f) The student member may not participate in establishing or administering faculty or administrative personnel policy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

(g) The Board of Trustees may grant full faculty status, with all the rights and privileges pertaining to that status, to the Executive Director of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.

(h) (1) The Board:

(i) Has the power to sue or be sued; and

(ii) May carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the Board, its agents, and employees.

(2) The determination whether to purchase insurance, and its scope and limitations, shall be within the Board’s discretion, taking into account commercial availability and affordability and the existence and extent of insurance secured by the State Treasurer.

(3) (i) Title 12, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article “Maryland Tort Claims Act” applies to claims or actions against the College, its Board, and its employees.

(ii) Subject to all exclusions and limitations in that subtitle, the immunity of the College is waived to the extent of any insurance coverage purchased under this subsection.

(4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to waive or abrogate sovereign immunity with respect to any claim that is not covered by or exceeds the limits of an insurance policy.

(5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to waive or abrogate the immunity of the College under the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-408 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-408
§14–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending review.

(c) The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-205 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-205
§14–205.
Status: in_force

(a) With the advice of the established engineering societies, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing engineering.

(b) The Board shall distribute:

(1) to each applicant for a license, a copy of the Maryland Professional Engineers Act and the Board’s rules and regulations; and

(2) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Professional Engineers Act and the Board’s rules and regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-837 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-837
§14–837.
Status: in_force

When an owner cannot be ascertained as provided in § 14-836 of this subtitle, the unknown owner of the property may be included as a defendant by the following designation: “Unknown owner of property ..... (giving a description of the property in substantially the same form as the description that appears on the Collector’s certificate of tax sale), the unknown owner’s heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest,” and the unknown owner shall be so designated throughout the proceeding, and the cause shall proceed against the unknown owner by publication under order of the court as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3506 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 35 / Section 14-3506
§14–3506.
Status: in_force

(a) If a business is required under § 14–3504 of this subtitle to give notice of a breach of the security of a system to 1,000 or more individuals, the business also shall notify, without unreasonable delay, each consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis, as defined by 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(p), of the timing, distribution, and content of the notices.

(b) This section does not require the inclusion of the names or other personal identifying information of recipients of notices of the breach of the security of a system.
Md. Code, Family Law § 14-309 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-309
§14–309.
Status: in_force

Any person, including a fiduciary institution, who makes or participates in making a report under this subtitle or participates in an investigation or a judicial proceeding resulting from a report under this subtitle shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–622 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 15 / Section 14-1504
§14–1504.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.

(b) A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-503 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-503
§14–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A taxpayer may appeal the value or classification of the real property by submitting a petition for review to the supervisor on or before the date of finality for the next taxable year.

(b) If the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met, the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee shall hold a hearing as provided under § 14-510 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 43 / Section 14-4304
§14–4304.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the State budget at least $250,000 to carry out this subtitle.

(b) At the direction of the Attorney General, the Unit shall use the funds included in the State budget under subsection (a) of this section to:

(1) Hire new staff for the Unit; and

(2) Investigate and assist the Unit in bringing civil actions.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1902 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1902
§14–1902.
Status: in_force

A credit services business, its employees, and independent contractors who sell or attempt to sell the services of a credit services business shall not:

(1) Receive any money or other valuable consideration from the consumer, unless the credit services business has secured from the Commissioner a license under Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(2) Receive any money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the consumer to a retail seller or to any other credit grantor who will or may extend credit to the consumer, if the credit extended to the consumer is substantially the same terms as those available to the general public;

(3) Make, or assist or advise any consumer to make, any statement or other representation that is false or misleading, or which by the exercise of reasonable care should be known to be false or misleading, to a consumer reporting agency, government agency, or person to whom the consumer applies or intends to apply for an extension of credit, regarding a consumer’s creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, or true identity;

(4) Make or use any false or misleading representations in the offer or sale of the services of a credit services business;

(5) Engage, directly or indirectly, in any act, practice, or course of business which operates as a fraud or deception on any person in connection with the offer or sale of the services of a credit services business;

(6) Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior to full and complete performance of the services that the credit services business has agreed to perform for or on behalf of the consumer;

(7) Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration in connection with an extension of credit that, when combined with any interest charged on the extension of credit, would exceed the interest rate permitted for the extension of credit under the applicable title of this article;

(8) Create, assist a consumer to create, or provide a consumer with information on how to create, a new consumer report, credit file, or credit record by obtaining and using a different name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, or employer tax identification number; or

(9) Assist a consumer to obtain an extension of credit at a rate of interest which, except for federal preemption of State law, would be prohibited under Title 12 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2804 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 28 / Section 14-2804
§14–2804.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) The offer to sell or sale of products known as “blinds”; or

(2) An individual whose given name is “blind”.

(b) A person that has products for sale may not use the word “blind” in the name or title of the person, association, or corporation unless the person limits its sales to products made by the blind.
Md. Code, Education § 14-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301
§14–301.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subtitle, “grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:

(1) A personnel policy or procedure adopted by the University; or

(2) Any other policy or procedure over which the University management has control.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A student employee;

(2) An employee, including a member of a faculty, who is subject to a contract or regulations governing teacher tenure; or

(3) A member of the faculty, an executive staff member, or a professional administrative staff member of the University.

(c) Unless a different procedure is provided for by law, an employee with a grievance may present that grievance in accordance with this subtitle, free from coercion, discrimination, interference, reprisal, or restraint.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4708 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 47 / Section 14-4708
§14–4708.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a controller uses a processor to process the personal data of consumers, the controller and the processor shall enter into a contract that governs the processor’s data processing procedures with respect to processing performed on behalf of the controller.

(2) The contract shall be binding and shall clearly set forth:

(i) Instructions for processing data;

(ii) The nature and purpose of processing;

(iii) The type of data subject to processing;

(iv) The duration of processing; and

(v) The rights and obligations of both parties.

(3) The contract shall require that the processor:

(i) Ensure that each person processing personal data is subject to a duty of confidentiality with respect to the personal data;

(ii) Establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of personal data, considering the volume and nature of the personal data;

(iii) Stop processing data on request by the controller made in accordance with a consumer’s authenticated request;

(iv) At the controller’s direction, delete or return all personal data to the controller as requested at the end of the provision of service, unless retention of the personal data is required by law;

(v) On the reasonable request of the controller, make available to the controller all information in the processor’s possession necessary to demonstrate the processor’s compliance with the obligations in this subtitle;

(vi) After providing the controller an opportunity to object, engage a subcontractor to assist with processing personal data on the controller’s behalf only in accordance with a written contract that requires the subcontractor to meet the processor’s obligations regarding the personal data under the processor’s contract with the controller; and

(vii) Allow and cooperate with reasonable assessments by the controller, the controller’s designated assessor, or a qualified and independent assessor arranged for by the processor to assess the processor’s policies and technical and organizational measures in support of the obligations under this subtitle.

(4) (i) On request, the processor shall provide a report of an assessment required by paragraph (3)(v) of this subsection to the controller.

(ii) An assessment conducted in accordance with paragraph (3)(v) of this subsection shall be conducted using an appropriate and accepted control standard or framework and assessment procedure for the assessments.

(b) A processor shall:

(1) Adhere to the contract and instructions of a controller;

(2) Assist the controller in meeting the controller’s obligations under this subtitle, including:

(i) By appropriate technical and organizational measures as much as reasonably practicable to fulfill the controller’s obligation to respond to consumer rights requests, considering the nature of processing and the information available to the processor; and

(ii) By assisting the controller in meeting the controller’s obligations in relation to the security of processing the personal data and in relation to the notification of a breach of the security of a system, as defined in § 14–3504 of this title; and

(3) Provide necessary information to enable the controller to conduct and document data protection assessments.

(c) Nothing in this section may be construed to relieve a controller or a processor from the liabilities imposed on the controller or processor by virtue of the controller’s or processor’s role in the processing relationship in accordance with this section.

(d) (1) The determination of whether a person is acting as a controller or a processor with respect to a specific processing of data is a fact–based determination that depends on the context in which personal data is being processed.

(2) A person is considered to be a controller if the person:

(i) Is not limited in the person’s processing of specific personal data in accordance with a controller’s instructions; or

(ii) Fails to adhere to a controller’s instructions with respect to a specific processing of personal data.

(3) A processor that continues to adhere to a controller’s instructions with respect to a specific processing of personal data remains a processor.

(4) If a processor or third party begins, alone or jointly with others, determining the purposes and means of the processing of personal data, the processor:

(i) Is a controller with respect to the processing; and

(ii) May be subject to an enforcement action under this subtitle.

(e) Nothing in this section may be construed to alter a controller’s obligation to limit a person’s processing of personal data or to take steps to ensure that a processor adheres to the controller’s instructions.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Health care provider” means a chiropractor, dentist, hospital, optometrist, pharmacist, physician, podiatrist, or psychologist.

(c) “Health care services” means chiropractic, dental, hospital, medical, optometric, pharmaceutical, podiatric, or psychological services.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2902 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 29 / Section 14-2902
§14–2902.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of purchasing, selling, or disposing of property or a service, a person may not advertise a statement containing a representation of fact that the person knows, or by the exercise of reasonable care should know, to be untrue, deceptive, or misleading.

(b) A person may not offer for sale repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or secondhand property, knowing the property to be repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or secondhand, unless:

(1) The property is identified clearly as repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or secondhand; or

(2) The circumstances of the sale make it clear to a reasonable purchaser that the property is repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or secondhand.

(c) A person may not knowingly advertise for sale property or a service that the person does not possess or control for the purpose of inducing or increasing the sale of other property or service that the person possesses or controls.

(d) (1) A person who issues, sells, or offers to sell a passenger ticket to board a vessel may not omit reference to the country of registry of the vessel in any advertisement or any other similar printed paper or notice, written or oral, regarding:

(i) The voyage or the ticket that entitles or purports to entitle its owner, purchaser, or holder to the voyage;

(ii) The vessel for which the voyage is sold or offered;

(iii) The line that the vessel is part of; or

(iv) If applicable, that the person is an agent for the line or vessel.

(2) Reference in a printed advertisement to the country of registry of the vessel shall be no less prominently displayed than the balance of the material appearing in the advertisement.

(e) A person may not advertise for sale property subject to a ground rent at a stated price or on terms stating the amount of any installment payments without also stating the amount of the annual ground rent for the property.

(f) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-601
§14–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-803 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-803
§14–803.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor that submits a bid or proposal for a covered procurement shall provide to a unit written verification of:

(1) the number of apprentices or interns that will be utilized throughout the contract term, including potential renewal options;

(2) the work to be performed by apprentices in a registered apprenticeship program or interns in an eligible internship program; and

(3) the duration of the apprenticeship or the internship.

(b) The written verification required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided before the contractor may be awarded a contract for a covered procurement.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-505 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-505
§14–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 60 days after the enactment of the budget bill by the General Assembly, each unit shall submit a report to the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs that complies with the reporting requirements set forth in COMAR 21.11.01.06.

(b) (1) Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, each unit shall submit a report to the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs that complies with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) For the preceding fiscal year, the report shall:

(i) state the total number and the dollar value of awards the unit made to small businesses under designated small business reserve contracts;

(ii) state the total number and the dollar value of awards the unit made to small businesses under nondesignated small business reserve contracts, including purchase card procurements;

(iii) state the total dollar value of awards the unit made under procurement contracts; and

(iv) contain other such information as required by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(c) On or before December 31 of each year, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall submit to the Board of Public Works and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Legislative Policy Committee a report summarizing the information the Office receives under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2006 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2006
§14–2006.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subtitle applies only to the lease of a motor vehicle where the lessee has signed or been offered the lease in this State.

(2) This subtitle does not apply to a fleet lease of 5 or more motor vehicles.

(b) A lessor, manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or dealer may not exclude or limit the operation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-402 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-402
§14–402.
Status: in_force

(a) The powers in this section may be exercised only during the effective period of an official proclamation by the Governor that declares all or part of the county to be in an actual or threatened emergency area.

(b) If a majority of the members of the local governing body of a county are killed or are sick, incapacitated, missing, or otherwise unavailable for a temporary or indefinite period because of a military or warlike catastrophe, the Governor may exercise the administrative and executive powers of that local governing body until the number of members of the local governing body sufficient to operate the county government are appointed and qualify.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 14-114 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-114
§14–114.
Status: in_force

The State Prosecutor shall submit an annual report on activities of the Office of the State Prosecutor that are not confidential to:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the Attorney General; and

(3) subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 25 / Section 14-2502
§14–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1903 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1903
§14–1903.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any election of law or designation of situs in any contract, this subtitle applies to any contract for credit services if:

(1) The credit services business offers or agrees to sell, provide, or perform any services to a resident of this State;

(2) A resident of this State accepts or makes the offer in this State to purchase the services of the credit services business; or

(3) The credit services business makes any verbal or written solicitation or communication that originates either inside or outside of this State but is received in the State by a resident of this State.

(b) A credit services business is required to be licensed under this subtitle and is subject to the licensing, investigatory, enforcement, and penalty provisions of this subtitle and Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(c) (1) A license required by this subtitle shall be issued by the Commissioner.

(2) The unique identifier of the licensee shall constitute the license number for the license.

(d) A person not included within the definition of a credit services business as provided in § 14-1901(e)(3) of this subtitle is exempt from licensure requirements under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-602.1 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-602.1
§14–602.
Status: in_force

§14–602.1.

(a) Notice to a person under this subtitle or the sending of a document to a person under this subtitle shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document.

(b) An authorized fiduciary shall provide notice to a person under this subtitle:

(1) By personal service;

(2) By certified mail or first–class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested;

(3) By courier delivery service, delivery service prepaid, delivery confirmation requested; or

(4) If a person entitled to receive notice under this subtitle agrees in writing to accept an alternative form of notice:

(i) By first–class mail, postage prepaid;

(ii) By facsimile transmission from a facsimile device that produces a confirmation page that specifies the date and time of a successful facsimile transmission; or

(iii) By e–mail, acknowledgement requested.

(c) (1) A person may revoke the authorized fiduciary’s authorization to provide notice by an alternative method under subsection (b)(4) of this section by providing notice to the authorized fiduciary in a method specified under subsection (b)(1) through (3) of this section.

(2) An authorized fiduciary authorized to provide notice by an alternative method under subsection (b)(4) of this section may continue to provide notice by the authorized alternative method until the person entitled to receive notice revokes the authorization in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) If an authorized fiduciary who provides notice by an alternative method under subsection (b)(4) of this section knows or should know that the person entitled to receive notice did not actually receive notice, the authorized fiduciary shall provide notice to the person by a method specified under subsection (b)(1) through (3) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-902 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-902
§14–902.
Status: in_force

To carry out this subtitle, the Governor may appoint or employ assistants and use any available and appropriate agencies.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-124 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-124
§14–124.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner may conduct any investigation or hearing that the Commissioner considers necessary to enforce this subtitle.

(2) In conducting a hearing or investigation under this section, the Commissioner has the same powers with respect to nonprofit health service plans as are granted to the Commissioner under Titles 2 and 4 of this article with respect to any other activity regulated under this article.

(3) If another state enacts a law or takes a regulatory action that requires a nonprofit health service plan operating in this State to provide a program or benefits for the residents of the other state or to distribute or reduce its surplus on the grounds that the surplus is excessive in whole or in part, the Commissioner may hold a quasi–legislative hearing or a hearing under Title 2 of this article or conduct an examination to review and evaluate the impact of the law or regulatory action on the nonprofit health service plan, including the impact on:

(i) surplus;

(ii) premium rates for policies issued or delivered in this State; and

(iii) solvency.

(4) Based on the review and evaluation under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall determine whether the impact on the nonprofit health service plan is harmful to the interests of subscribers covered by policies issued or delivered in this State.

(5) (i) If the Commissioner determines the program or benefits for the residents of another state or the surplus distribution or reduction have an impact on the nonprofit health service plan that is harmful to the interests of subscribers covered by policies issued or delivered in this State, the Commissioner shall issue an appropriate order to protect the subscribers.

(ii) The order issued under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may include:

1. a prohibition on the nonprofit health service plan subsidizing the program or benefits for the residents of another state through:

A. premiums charged to subscribers under policies issued or delivered in this State; or

B. use of any surplus earned through policies issued or delivered in this State;

2. a prohibition on the nonprofit health service plan distributing or reducing its surplus for the benefit of residents of another state; or

3. any other action the Commissioner considers necessary to protect the interests of the subscribers covered by policies issued or delivered in this State.

(6) A nonprofit health service plan may not distribute or reduce its surplus under a law or regulatory action the impact of which is subject to a hearing or an examination under paragraph (3) of this subsection, except with the approval of the Commissioner.

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

(c) The Commissioner may commence a delinquency proceeding against a corporation operating under this subtitle for any of the reasons set forth in § 9–211(a) and (b) of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4714 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 47 / Section 14-4714
§14–4714.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an enforcement action under § 14–4713 of this subtitle for an alleged violation that occurs on or before April 1, 2027.

(b) Before initiating any action under § 14–4713 of this subtitle, the Division may issue a notice of violation to the controller or processor if the Division determines that a cure is possible.

(c) (1) If the Division issues a notice of violation under subsection (b) of this section, the controller or processor shall have at least 60 days to cure the violation after receipt of the notice.

(2) If the controller or processor fails to cure the violation within the time period specified by the Division, the Division may bring an enforcement action under § 14–4713 of this subtitle.

(d) In determining whether to grant a controller or processor an opportunity to cure an alleged violation, the Division may consider the following factors:

(1) The number of violations;

(2) The size and complexity of the controller or processor;

(3) The nature and extent of the controller’s or processor’s processing activities;

(4) The likelihood of injury to the public;

(5) The safety of persons or property;

(6) Whether the alleged violation was likely caused by a human or technical error; and

(7) The extent to which the controller or processor has violated this subtitle or similar laws in the past.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-01
§14–5B–01.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians.

(c) “Certification” means recognition of an individual who has satisfied certain standards required by a national certifying board.

(d) “Committee” means the Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Advisory Committee of the Board.

(e) Repealed.

(f) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice as a radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant.

(g) “Licensed nuclear medicine technologist” means a nuclear medicine technologist who is licensed by the Board to practice nuclear medicine technology.

(h) “Licensed radiation therapist” means a radiation therapist who is licensed by the Board to practice radiation therapy.

(i) “Licensed radiographer” means a radiographer who is licensed by the Board to practice radiography.

(j) “Licensed radiologist assistant” means an individual who is licensed to practice radiology assistance under the supervision of a licensed physician who:

(1) Specializes in radiology; and

(2) Is certified by:

(i) The American Board of Radiology;

(ii) The American Osteopathic Board of Radiology;

(iii) The British Royal College of Radiology; or

(iv) The Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons.

(k) “Licensee” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice as a radiation therapist, a radiographer, a nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant.

(l) “National certifying board” means:

(1) The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;

(2) The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certifying Board; or

(3) Another certifying organization approved by the Board.

(m) “Practice nuclear medicine technology” means to:

(1) Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to human beings; or

(2) Conduct in vivo detection and measurement of radioactivity for medical purposes to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.

(n) “Practice radiation therapy” means to perform tumor localization radiography and apply therapeutic doses of radiation for the treatment of disease or injury.

(o) “Practice radiography” means to use ionizing radiation to:

(1) Demonstrate portions of the human body to assist in the diagnosis or localization of disease or injury; or

(2) Perform tumor localization radiography.

(p) “Practice radiology assistance” means to practice radiography and to perform:

(1) Fluoroscopy and selected radiology procedures;

(2) Patient assessment; and

(3) Patient management.

(q) “Supervision” means the responsibility of a licensed physician to exercise on–site or immediately available direction for licensees.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-608 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-608
§14–608.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation shall provide, by law, for the payment of interest on refunds of county or municipal corporation estimated property tax on personal property or operating property.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-902
§14–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:

(1) is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;

(2) has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and

(3) contains:

(i) at least one passenger elevator;

(ii) at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and

(iii) a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.

(d) The annual license fee is:

(1) $1,250, if the licensed premises remains open until midnight; or

(2) $2,250, if the licensed premises remains open until 2 a.m.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-03 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-03
§14–4A–03.
Status: in_force

A vehicle protection product may not be sold or offered for sale in the State unless the seller and warrantor of the vehicle protection product, and the warrantor’s administrator, comply with the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1315 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1315
§14–1315.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Consumer contract” means a contract involving the sale, lease, or provision of goods or services which are for personal, family, or household purposes.

(3) “Contract”, unless specifically provided otherwise, includes consumer, commercial, and business contracts, covenants, leases of any kind, and tariffs on file with any regulatory authority.

(4) (i) “Late fee” means any charge or fee imposed because a payment is not made when the payment is due under the terms of a contract.

(ii) “Late fee” includes a fee imposed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph that is described:

1. As a flat rate;

2. As a percentage of the amount due; or

3. In any other terms.

(b) The parties to a contract may agree to require the payment of a late fee when a party fails to make a payment when the payment is due.

(c) A contract that requires the payment of a late fee shall disclose, by its terms or by notice:

(1) The amount of the late fee;

(2) The conditions under which the late fee will be imposed; and

(3) The timing for the imposition of the late fee.

(d) A late fee imposed under this section is not:

(1) Interest;

(2) A finance charge;

(3) Liquidated damages; or

(4) A penalty.

(e) This section does not affect a late fee, a finance charge, interest, or any other fee or charge otherwise allowed under applicable law.

(f) (1) A late fee included in a consumer contract pursuant to this section is subject to one of the following limitations:

(i) 1. The amount of the late fee may be up to $5 per month, or up to 10% per month of the payment amount that is past due, whichever is greater; and

2. No more than 3 monthly late fees may be imposed for any single payment amount that is past due, regardless of the period during which the payment remains past due; or

(ii) The amount of the late fee may be up to 1.5% per month of the payment amount that is past due.

(2) The amount of the late fee under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be disclosed, in the consumer contract or by notice, in size equal to at least 10-point bold type.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a late fee included in a consumer contract pursuant to this section may not be imposed until 15 days after the date the bill was rendered for the goods or services provided.

(ii) If a bill is not rendered, a late fee included in a consumer contract pursuant to this section may not be imposed until 15 days after the payment amount becomes due.

(g) A late fee imposed under this section is subject to any additional limitations or conditions prescribed by any federal, State, or local regulatory agency or authority having jurisdiction over entities imposing late fees regulated by this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-904 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-904
§14–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall assign or cause to be assigned and, if necessary, reassign or cause to be reassigned, for a period not exceeding 6 continuous months for each individual at one time, individuals who have registered under § 14-903 of this subtitle to the occupations described in § 14-903(a) of this subtitle if the employers accept the services of these individuals.

(b) Each individual assigned to work under subsection (a) of this section shall be physically able to perform the work to which the individual is assigned.

(c) (1) In determining the duration and nature of the work to which an individual is assigned, the Governor shall consider the age, physical condition, and any other appropriate circumstances of the individual.

(2) An individual may not be required to work under this subtitle a greater number of hours per day than lawfully constitutes a day’s work in the occupation to which the individual is assigned.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-26 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-26
§14–5G–26.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing genetic counseling without a license.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing genetic counseling without a license.

(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-310 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-310
§14–310.
Status: in_force

(a) This law is remedial and shall be so construed to give effect to its purpose.

(b) (1) Any amendment shall be made in the proceedings, commencing with the claim or broker’s lien to be filed and extending to all subsequent proceedings, as may be necessary or proper.

(2) The amount of the claim or broker’s lien filed may not be enlarged by amendment.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-204 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-204
§14–204.
Status: in_force

The Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall adopt regulations to establish procedures for:

(1) compiling and maintaining a comprehensive bidder’s list of small businesses;

(2) locating potential sources for various construction related services, supplies, and services and affirmatively seeking to locate potential minority business enterprise sources for those construction related services, supplies, and services;

(3) helping small businesses to comply with the procedures for bidding on procurement contracts;

(4) examining requests for construction related services, supplies, and services to determine when an invitation for bids may be designated for the Small Business Preference Program;

(5) bidding for a procurement contract designated for a small business preference;

(6) simplifying procurement specifications and terms, to increase the opportunities for small business participation;

(7) investigating the responsibility of bidders on small business preferences; and

(8) explaining to a small business the reason for which its bid for a small business preference was rejected.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-887 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-887
§14–887.
Status: reserved

(a) If a homeowner is first enrolled in the Program before the lien on the homeowner’s dwelling is sold at tax sale:

(1) the Department shall pay the county or municipal corporation the full amount of the tax lien and assume exclusive responsibility for collecting the outstanding tax debt; and

(2) the county or municipal corporation shall withhold the dwelling from the next tax sale.

(b) If a homeowner is first enrolled in the Program after the lien on the homeowner’s dwelling is sold at tax sale, the Department shall pay the holder of the tax sale certificate the full amount required to redeem the certificate, including interest and expenses of the certificate holder, and assume exclusive responsibility for collecting the outstanding tax debt.

(c) After a homeowner is enrolled in the Program:

(1) the Department shall pay the county or municipal corporation the full amount of any tax lien that subsequently becomes due on the dwelling during the entire period that the homeowner is enrolled in the Program and assume exclusive responsibility for collecting the outstanding tax debt; and

(2) the county or municipal corporation shall withhold the dwelling from tax sale during the entire period that the homeowner is enrolled in the Program.

(d) After the Department purchases a tax lien on the dwelling of a homeowner under this section, the homeowner’s outstanding tax debt:

(1) is owed to the Department; and

(2) is not owed to any other person.

(e) If a homeowner’s enrollment in the Program is canceled under § 14–886(e) of this subtitle, the Department shall retain a lien on the homeowner’s dwelling for the taxes owed to the Department but may not initiate any collection efforts or otherwise act to enforce the lien until ownership of the dwelling is transferred.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-17 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-17
§14–5G–17.
Status: in_force

A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for:

(1) Practicing genetic counseling without a license or with an unauthorized person; or

(2) Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of genetic counseling.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-03 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-03
§14–5A–03.
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of respiratory care.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3508 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 35 / Section 14-3508
§14–3508.
Status: in_force

A violation of this subtitle:

(1) Is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 18 / Section 14-1802
§14–1802.
Status: in_force

(a) To renew a license, the license holder annually shall file an application with the Board between April 1 and May 1, inclusive.

(b) A license renewal application that the Board receives on or after July 1 is subject to a late fine of $50 for each day the application is late, up to a maximum amount of $500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 16 / Section 14-1603
§14–1603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BLX license for luxury–type restaurants in the 27th legislative district of the county.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that has:

(i) a capital investment of at least $500,000 for the dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leases; and

(ii) seating for at least 150 individuals.

(2) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption if sold in sealed containers.

(c) A person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than four Class B and Class BLX licenses in any combination.

(d) An indirect interest is presumed to exist between any combination of persons if any of the following conditions exist between them:

(1) a common parent company;

(2) a franchise agreement;

(3) a licensing agreement;

(4) a concession agreement;

(5) dual membership in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated;

(6) a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members, or a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members of parents or subsidiaries;

(7) common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(8) a sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public.

(e) Subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall define “luxury–type restaurant” by regulation.

(f) The license fee is $2,400.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-01
§14–4A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) Each professional engineer may obtain a seal for use as required under § 14–403 of this title.

(b) The seal shall:

(1) be of a design determined by the Board; and

(2) include:

(i) the legend “professional engineer”; and

(ii) the name and license number of the professional engineer who holds the seal.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-229 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-229
§14–229.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with an offer to sell or sale of a franchise, a person, directly or indirectly, may not:

(1) employ a device, scheme, or artifice to defraud;

(2) make an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statement made, in light of the circumstances under which it is made, not misleading; or

(3) engage in an act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on another person.

(b) A person who willfully sells a franchise knowingly violating this section is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject for each violation to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-133 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-133
§14–133.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Complaint” means a complaint filed under Title 7, Subtitle 1 of this article, § 8–401, § 8–402, § 8–402.1, or § 8–402.2 of this article, or § 14–132 of this subtitle.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(4) “Eviction data” means, for each premises subject to a warrant, regardless of whether an eviction occurs, the following information:

(i) The name of the landlord of the premises;

(ii) The street address, city, county, and zip code of the premises subject to the warrant;

(iii) The date of filing of the complaint and the type of action;

(iv) For a hearing or trial relating to the complaint:

1. Whether the tenant appeared at the hearing or trial; and

2. Whether the tenant had legal representation;

(v) The date of entry of a judgment for possession;

(vi) If applicable, whether the right of redemption was foreclosed at the time of the entry of judgment for possession;

(vii) The date of issuance of the warrant; and

(viii) The outcome of the issuance of the warrant, including:

1. An eviction executed by a sheriff’s office;

2. The cancellation of the warrant;

3. The expiration of the warrant; and

4. Any other outcome.

(5) “Publicly disclosable data” means data that is not required to be withheld from disclosure under the Public Information Act or any other law.

(6) “Warrant” means a warrant of restitution, a warrant issued to a sheriff or constable commanding a tenant to deliver possession to a landlord, or a writ of possession, issued as the result of a judgment for possession of residential property.

(b) (1) Each month, the Judiciary shall collect, compile, and share complete eviction data from the immediately preceding month with the Department in the manner required by the Department.

(2) If the Judiciary discovers that eviction data shared with the Department for any collection period is inaccurate or incomplete, the Judiciary shall notify the Department of the inaccuracy or incompleteness and provide the Department with updated eviction data.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) Organize and format the data received under subsection (b) of this section;

(2) Publish the publicly disclosable data in a data dashboard on the Department’s website and update the dashboard monthly;

(3) Make the publicly disclosable data available for download in open data sets that allow automated searching, spatial analysis, visualization, and processing, on request by:

(i) A State agency;

(ii) An agency of a county or municipal corporation; or

(iii) An academic institution located in the State; and

(4) On or before August 31, 2023, and each year thereafter, submit a report on the eviction data to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-413 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-413
§14–413.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate:

(1) a permit that has been revoked; or

(2) before fulfillment of the conditions of the suspension, a permit that has been suspended.

(b) A permit may be reinstated under this section only if:

(1) the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been revoked or suspended submits a written request to the Board; and

(2) the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(c) The Board, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, shall vote on the request for reinstatement or lifting of the suspension within 60 days after receipt of the request.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1307
§14–1307.
Status: in_force

A person may not sell any ladder manufactured after July 1, 1976, which is made with material capable of conducting an electrical current unless:

(1) A warning is affixed in a prominent place on the ladder which indicates that the ladder is a conductor of electricity; or

(2) The ladder is made in a manner to prevent the conduction of an electrical current.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-10 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-10
§14–4A–10.
Status: in_force

A vehicle protection product seller or a warrantor may not require, as a condition of the sale or financing of a vehicle, that the purchaser of the vehicle buy a vehicle protection product.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-21
§14–5A–21.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice respiratory care in this State.

(b) Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “R.C.P.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices respiratory care.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-113.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-113.1
§14–113.
Status: in_force

§14–113.1.

(a) In order to register a business opportunity, the seller shall file with the Commissioner one of the following disclosure documents:

(1) a uniform franchise offering circular prepared in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., as amended through January 1, 1996;

(2) a disclosure document prepared in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission rule entitled “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures” under 16 C.F.R. Part 436;

(3) a disclosure document prepared in accordance with § 14-114 of this subtitle; or

(4) any other document that the Commissioner specifies by regulation or order.

(b) The seller shall attach to the disclosure document filed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section:

(1) the cover sheet required under § 14-114(b) of this subtitle;

(2) the consent to service of process required under subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) the filing fee required under subsection (d) of this section.

(c) (1) Every seller shall file, in a form that the Commissioner requires, an irrevocable consent appointing the Commissioner as the seller’s registered agent in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the seller or the successor or personal representative of the seller that arises under this subtitle.

(2) After the consent has been filed, the consent has the same force and validity as if served personally on the person filing the consent.

(3) Service may be made by delivering a copy of the process to the office of the Commissioner.

(4) Service made under paragraph (3) of this subsection is not effective unless:

(i) the plaintiff or petitioner, who may be the Commissioner, promptly sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by registered or certified mail to the defendant or respondent, at the address on file with the Commissioner; and

(ii) the plaintiff’s affidavit of compliance under this subsection is filed in the noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding on or before the return date of the process, if any, or within further time as the court allows.

(d) The initial fee to file an application to register a business opportunity offering is $250.

(e) (1) A business opportunity offering registration becomes effective at midnight on the 10th business day after the day on which the seller files all required documents for registration, provided that no order has been passed or proceeding is pending under § 14-119 of this subtitle.

(2) By order, the Commissioner:

(i) may waive or reduce the time period between the date of the filing and the date that the registration is effective if the seller has filed all required documents for registration; or

(ii) may postpone the date that the registration becomes effective at midnight on the 10th business day after the day on which the seller files an amendment to the registration.

(f) The registration is effective for 1 year from the date of effectiveness.

(g) The Commissioner may by regulation require the filing of all proposed literature or advertising prior to its use.

(h) The Commissioner may by regulation require the filing of sales reports.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-22 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-22
§14–5F–22.
Status: in_force

If the Board or a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, the Board or the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-318 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-318
§14–318.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant is qualified as a postgraduate teacher, the Board may:

(1) Waive the examination requirements of this subtitle for the applicant; and

(2) Issue to the applicant a limited license to practice medicine for postgraduate teaching.

(b) Each limited license issued under this section expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-403
§14–403.
Status: in_force

A person may not establish, operate, or administer a dental plan organization or sell, offer to sell, solicit offers to purchase, or receive advance or periodic consideration in conjunction with a dental plan, unless the person has a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner under this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division II, a State or State aided or controlled entity shall buy supplies and services in accordance with § 14–103 of this subtitle.

(b) The procurement of services from the Employment Works Program or an Employment Works Program vendor is not subject to the cost savings requirements of § 13–405 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-120 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-120
§14–120.
Status: in_force

(a) For each offense, any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine of:

(1) Up to $50,000;

(2) An amount sufficient to cover the cost of damages resulting from all of the following caused by the permittee, including a contractor of the permittee:

(i) Any oil or gas spill;

(ii) Any other discharge; and

(iii) Any violation of this subtitle; and

(3) Costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(b) Any penalty imposed under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-109 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-109
§14–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) An officer or a partner of a business entity who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of this title by the business entity is subject to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) A person may not willfully make a false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry in any filing that is under oath and is required by this title.

(2) A person may not make an electronic submission of a statement required under § 14–104 of this title or any other document required by this title on behalf of another person without that person’s express consent.

(3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided under the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-1304 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1304
§14–1304.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall establish a system by which a person may register to receive electronic notifications stating:

(1) that a state of emergency has been declared and an executive order has been issued;

(2) that the provisions of this subtitle are in effect; and

(3) the categories of essential goods and services or individual essential goods and services that are covered by the executive order.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-307 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-307
§14–307.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-416 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-416
§14–416.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may issue an order that directs a dental plan organization or its representative to cease and desist from engaging in an act or practice that violates this subtitle.

(b) (1) Within 20 days after service of the cease and desist order, the dental plan organization or its representative may request a hearing to determine whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred.

(2) A hearing under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with § 2-213 of this article and is subject to judicial review in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-502 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-502
§14–502.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and as otherwise provided by § 14–503 of this subtitle, for property assessed by a supervisor, any taxpayer, a county, a municipal corporation, or the Attorney General may submit a written appeal to the supervisor as to a value or classification in a notice of assessment on or before 45 days from the date of the notice.

(2) If any real property is transferred after January 1 and before the beginning of the next taxable year to a new owner, the new owner may submit a written appeal as to a value or classification on or before 60 days after the date of the transfer.

(3) The date of transfer of any real property under this section shall be the effective date of the deed as described in § 3–201 of the Real Property Article.

(4) (i) If the date of recordation of the deed evidencing the transfer is after June 30, the taxpayer must submit a copy of the executed deed evidencing the date of transfer as a condition to maintaining its right to appeal under subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(ii) If a copy of the executed deed is not presented at or before the appeal hearing, the appeal may be dismissed by the supervisor.

(b) (1) If the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met, the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee shall hold a hearing as provided under § 14–510 of this subtitle.

(2) If a written appeal is submitted under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee shall hold a hearing as provided under § 14–510 of this subtitle by the later of:

(i) 90 days after receiving the written appeal; or

(ii) 90 days after the deed evidencing the transfer is recorded.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-1005 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1005
§14–1005.
Status: in_force

§14–1005. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 736 AND 737 OF 2025 //

(a) A contractor that is awarded a contract for a covered procurement shall provide to a unit, as a condition of receiving the contract, written verification of the IRS determination letter for the contractor’s employee stock ownership plan.

(b) The written verification required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided by a contractor to the unit responsible for the project with the submission of a proposal.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1909 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1909
§14–1909.
Status: in_force

The surety bond shall be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2503 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 25 / Section 14-2503
§14–2503.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days of the date of delivery, a purchaser of a hearing aid may cancel the purchase for any reason, by mailing or delivering a notice of cancellation to the seller of the hearing aid at the address specified in the contract.

(b) (1) Cancellation of the purchase entitles the purchaser to a refund of the entire consideration paid, less 10 percent for services and payments made for diagnostic tests.

(2) If the actual documented expenses incurred by the seller for the fitting, delivery, and return of the hearing aid to the manufacturer are in excess of 10 percent of the purchase price, the seller may retain an amount equal to these expenses only if:

(i) The amount is conspicuously identified as “nonrefundable” on the contract or bill of sale for the hearing aid; and

(ii) The total amount retained does not exceed 20 percent of the purchase price of the hearing aid.

(3) The seller shall deliver the refund to the purchaser if:

(i) The purchase is made at a place other than the place of business of the seller, within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of cancellation; and

(ii) The purchase agreement is made at the place of business of the seller, within 30 days after the return of the hearing aid.

(4) If a hearing aid is sold in a hospital or related institution, the seller must initiate a refund request with the accounting department of the selling hospital or related institution within 10 days after receiving the notice of cancellation from the purchaser.

(c) After cancellation of the purchase, if the hearing aid has been delivered to the purchaser, the purchaser must make the hearing aid available to the seller in substantially as good condition as when received.

(d) The right of cancellation may not be waived or otherwise surrendered.

(e) (1) The contract or bill of sale for the purchase of a hearing aid shall contain the following statement:

“You may cancel this purchase for any reason, at any time within 30

days after the date of delivery of the hearing aid. To cover the costs of

dispensing the hearing aid, the seller may withhold from the refund 10

percent of the purchase price or the seller’s actual costs up to 20 percent

of the purchase price.”

(2) The statement required under this subsection shall:

(i) Be in bold and conspicuous type of at least 10 point type; and

(ii) Appear on the same page as and above the space for the purchaser’s signature.

(f) (1) The seller shall provide to the purchaser at the time of delivery of the hearing aid a notice of cancellation that states the total refundable amount and contains the following information:

“Notice of Cancellation

You may cancel this purchase of a hearing aid within 30 days from the date of delivery of the hearing aid.

If you decide to cancel this contract:

1. You must provide notice of the cancellation in writing, within 30 days of the date of delivery of the hearing aid, to (the seller) at address of seller; and

2. You must make the hearing aid available to the seller, in substantially as good condition as when you received it.

The seller may not attempt to obtain a waiver of your rights to cancel.”

(2) If the hearing aid is sold at the seller’s place of business and the seller is not located within a hospital or other related institution, the notice shall contain the following statement:

“Cancellation entitles you to a refund of all money you paid, less (choose either

10 percent or the actual cost to the seller as provided in this section), within 30

days after you return the hearing aid to the seller.”

(3) If the hearing aid is sold by a seller affiliated with a hospital or other related institution, the notice shall contain the following statement:

“Cancellation entitles you to a refund of all money you paid, less (choose either

10 percent or the actual cost to the seller as provided in this section). The seller

must initiate a request for the refund from the selling institution’s accounting

department within 10 days after you return the hearing aid to the seller.”

(4) If the hearing aid is sold at a place other than the seller’s place of business the notice shall contain the following statement:

“Cancellation entitles you to a refund of all money you paid less (choose either

10 percent or the actual cost to the seller as provided in this section) within 30

days after the seller receives your notice of cancellation.”

(5) The notice of cancellation shall be in 10 point type.

(g) At the time of delivery, the seller shall complete the notice of cancellation by including the date of delivery and the date by which cancellation must be made.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall consist of 22 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the 22 members:

(i) 11 shall be practicing licensed physicians, at least one of whom shall be a doctor of osteopathy, appointed as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section;

(ii) 1 shall be a practicing licensed physician appointed at the Governor’s discretion;

(iii) 1 shall be a representative of the Department nominated by the Secretary;

(iv) 1 shall be a licensed physician assistant appointed at the Governor’s discretion as provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this section;

(v) 2 shall be practicing licensed physicians with full–time faculty appointments appointed to serve as representatives of academic medical institutions in the State and of whom:

1. 1 shall be appointed from a list containing 3 names submitted by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and

2. 1 shall be appointed from a list containing 3 names submitted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine;

(vi) 5 shall be consumer members; and

(vii) 1 shall be a public member knowledgeable in risk management or quality assurance matters appointed from a list submitted by the Maryland Hospital Association.

(b) (1) Each consumer or public member of the Board:

(i) Shall be a member of the general public;

(ii) Shall be a resident of the State for at least 5 years;

(iii) May not be or ever have been a physician or in training to become a physician;

(iv) May not have a household member who is a physician or in training to become a physician;

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

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

(2) A consumer member of the Board may not have a substantial personal, business, professional, or pecuniary connection with a medical field or with an institution of medical education or a health care facility.

(c) While serving as a member of the Board, each consumer member and the public member shall continue to meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) For each vacancy of a practicing licensed physician appointed in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section, the Board shall:

(i) Notify all practicing licensed physicians and professional organizations representing at least 25 licensed physicians in the State of the vacancy;

(ii) Provide information regarding the selection process as provided under subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section;

(iii) Solicit nominations for the vacancy; and

(iv) Forward to the Governor:

1. Valid nominations submitted by professional organizations representing at least 25 licensed physicians in the State; and

2. Valid petitions submitted by practicing licensed physicians.

(2) The Board shall meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection within:

(i) 4 months prior to an upcoming vacancy on the Board; or

(ii) 2 months after a vacancy exists on the Board.

(e) For each vacancy of a practicing licensed physician appointed in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section, the Governor:

(1) May:

(i) Reappoint a member who has not served for more than 2 consecutive full terms; or

(ii) Appoint a practicing licensed physician in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section from lists submitted by the Board as provided in subsection (d)(1)(iv) of this section; and

(2) May not reappoint or appoint a practicing licensed physician from a particular medical specialty if there are two current members serving on the Board from the same medical specialty.

(f) (1) For the vacancy of a certified physician assistant appointed in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(iv) of this section, the Board shall:

(i) Notify all practicing certified physician assistants and professional organizations representing at least 25 certified physician assistants in the State of the vacancy;

(ii) Provide information regarding the selection process as provided under subsection (a)(2)(iv) of this section;

(iii) Solicit nominations for the vacancy; and

(iv) Forward to the Governor:

1. Valid nominations submitted by professional organizations representing at least 25 certified physician assistants in the State; and

2. Valid petitions submitted by practicing certified physician assistants supporting the appointment of the certified physician assistant to the Board that are signed by at least 25 practicing certified physician assistants in the State.

(2) The Board shall meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection within:

(i) 4 months prior to an upcoming vacancy on the Board; or

(ii) 2 months after a vacancy exists on the Board.

(g) For each vacancy of a certified physician assistant appointed in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(iv) of this section, the Governor may:

(1) Reappoint a member who has not served for more than two consecutive full terms; or

(2) Appoint a certified physician assistant in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(iv) of this section from lists submitted by the Board as provided in subsection (f)(1)(iv) of this section.

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

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on August 1, 2003.

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

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

(j) (1) If a vacancy occurs as to a member, the Governor shall appoint a new member to serve only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(k) (1) On the recommendation of the Board, the Secretary may remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance, or misfeasance in office.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.

(3) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-604
§14–604.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class D beer license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(2) A license may not be issued for a drugstore.

(c) The license holder is eligible to be issued a special event festival permit under § 14–906 of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 44 / Section 14-4402
§14–4402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) Protected health information that is collected by a covered entity or business associate as defined in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164; or

(2) Genetic data or biological samples collected for the purpose of research, as defined in 45 C.F.R. 164.501, that is conducted in accordance with:

(i) The federal policy for the protection of human subjects established in 45 C.F.R. Part 46;

(ii) The Good Clinical Practice Guidelines issued by the International Council for Harmonisation; or

(iii) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Protection of Human Subjects under 21 C.F.R. Parts 50 and 56.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-02 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-02
§14–4A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A service contract provider that does not sell vehicle protection products; or

(2) A warranty, indemnity agreement, or guarantee that is not provided in connection with the sale of a vehicle protection product.

(b) A vehicle protection product warranty is not subject to the provisions of Subtitle 4 of this title.

(c) A seller or warrantor of a vehicle protection product, or a warrantor’s administrator, that complies with this subtitle is not subject to any provisions of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 18 / Section 14-1804
§14–1804.
Status: in_force

A protest of a license renewal shall:

(1) specify the basis on which the protest is made; and

(2) be filed under oath.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1911 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1911
§14–1911.
Status: in_force

(a) Any consumer who has reason to believe that this subtitle has been violated by any credit services business or by any other person may file a written complaint setting forth the details of the alleged violation with the Commissioner.

(b) After receiving the complaint, the Commissioner may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters and contracts of any credit services business, and of any person who has furnished information to the credit services business relating to the specific written complaint.

(c) The Commissioner may investigate the complaint and hold a hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(d) The Commissioner may:

(1) Hold a hearing on the complaint at a time and place in this State reasonably convenient to the parties involved;

(2) Subpoena witnesses;

(3) Take depositions of witnesses residing without the State, in the manner provided for witnesses in civil actions in courts of record;

(4) Administer oaths;

(5) Issue orders for compliance with this subtitle; and

(6) Issue cease and desist orders, after finding a pattern and practice of violation of this subtitle.

(e) (1) The Commissioner shall give to the credit services business, or the salesperson, agent, representative, or independent contractor acting on behalf of the credit services business against whom a complaint is filed, written notice of the complaint and the time and place of any hearing.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) Be in writing; and

(ii) Be sent by certified mail, to the principal place of business of the credit services business or the principal place of business or residence address of the salesperson, agent, representative, or independent contractor acting on behalf of the credit services business, at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing.

(f) (1) If, after the hearing, the Commissioner finds that the credit services business, or the salesperson, agent, representative, or independent contractor acting on behalf of the credit services business, has engaged or is engaging in any act or practice prohibited by this subtitle, the Commissioner shall order the credit services business or the person or both to cease and desist from the act or practice and may order that restitution be paid to an aggrieved consumer.

(2) The order of the Commissioner shall comply with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(g) (1) If an appeal is not filed, the order of the Commissioner becomes final after expiration of the time allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act for appeals from the Commissioner’s orders.

(2) If an appeal is filed, the order of the Commissioner becomes final after a final decision of a court affirming the order or dismissing the appeal.

(h) If a credit services business or any other person fails to comply with any lawful order of the Commissioner pursuant to this subtitle or if any witness fails to appear and testify to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, on petition of the Commissioner setting forth the facts, the circuit court of any county shall:

(1) Compel obedience to the requirements of the subpoena or order;

(2) Compel the production of contracts, forms, files, and other evidence; and

(3) Order compliance with any lawful order issued by the Commissioner under the provisions of subsection (d)(5) or (6) of this section.

(i) If the credit services business or any other person fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with the order of the court, the court may punish that person for contempt of court.

(j) The Administrative Procedure Act, including its provisions for judicial review of a final decision in a contested case, applies to proceedings before the Commissioner pursuant to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-16 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-16
§14–5B–16.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel may reinstate a revoked license.

(b) A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:

(1) Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and

(2) Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-504.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-504.1
§14–504.
Status: in_force

§14–504.1.

(a) The certification agency, in consultation with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, shall develop an outreach program to increase the participation of small businesses that are owned by economically disadvantaged individuals participating in the Small Business Reserve Program.

(b) On or before December 1 each year, the certification agency shall submit to the Board of Public Works and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Legislative Policy Committee a report on:

(1) the status of the outreach program required under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) the total number and dollar value of awards made to small businesses owned by economically disadvantaged individuals under designated small business reserve contracts.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-305 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-305
§14–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When a petition to establish a broker’s lien is filed, the court shall review the pleadings and documents on file and may require the petitioner to supplement or explain any matters set forth in the petition, pleadings, or documents.

(2) If the court determines that the lien should attach, it shall pass an order that:

(i) Directs the owner to show cause within 15 days from the date of service on the owner of a copy of the order, together with copies of the pleadings and documents on file, why a broker’s lien on the lien property and for the amount described in the petition should not attach; and

(ii) Informs the owner that:

1. The owner may appear at the time stated in the order and present evidence on the owner’s behalf or may file a counter-affidavit at or before that time; and

2. If the owner fails to appear and present evidence or file a counter-affidavit, the facts in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim shall be deemed admitted and a broker’s lien may attach to the lien property as described in the petition.

(3) (i) If the owner desires to controvert any statement of fact contained in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim, the owner shall file an affidavit in support of the owner’s answer showing cause.

(ii) The failure of the owner to file an opposing affidavit shall constitute an admission for the purposes of the proceedings of all statements of facts in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim, but shall not constitute an admission that a broker’s petition or affidavit in support of the broker’s petition is legally sufficient.

(4) After the filing of an answer showing cause why a broker’s lien should not be established in the amount claimed, the court shall schedule a hearing at the earliest possible time.

(b) (1) (i) If the pleadings, affidavits, and admissions on file and the evidence, if any, show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the lien should attach as a matter of law, then the court shall issue a final order establishing the lien for want of any cause shown to the contrary.

(ii) If it appears that there is no genuine dispute as to any portion of the broker’s lien claim, then the validity of that portion shall be established and the action shall proceed only on the disputed amount of the broker’s lien claim.

(2) If the pleadings, affidavits, and admissions on file and the evidence, if any, show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the petitioner failed to establish the broker’s right to a broker’s lien as a matter of law, then the court shall issue a final order denying the lien for cause shown.

(3) If the court determines from the pleadings, affidavits, and admissions on file and the evidence, if any, that the broker’s lien should not attach, or should not attach in the amount claimed, as a matter of law, by any final order, but that there is probable cause to believe that the petitioner is entitled to a broker’s lien, the court shall enter an interlocutory order which:

(i) Establishes the broker’s lien;

(ii) Describes the lien property to which the broker’s lien attaches;

(iii) States the amount of the claim for which probable cause is found;

(iv) Specifies the amount of the bond that the owner may file to have the lien property released from the broker’s lien;

(v) May require the claimant to file a bond in an amount that the court believes sufficient for damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees; and

(vi) Assigns a date for the trial of all matters at issue in the action, which shall be within a period of 6 months.

(4) The owner or any other person interested in the lien property may move to have the broker’s lien established by the interlocutory order modified or dissolved at any time.

(c) (1) The amount of and the surety on any bond shall be determined and approved in accordance with the Maryland Rules except as stated in this subtitle.

(2) (i) If the petitioner, or any other person interested in the lien property, is not satisfied with the sufficiency of a surety or with the amount of any bond given, the petitioner, or any other person interested in the lien property may, at any time before entry of a final decree, apply to the court for an order requiring an additional bond.

(ii) After notice to the other parties involved, the court may order the giving of an additional bond as it may deem proper.

(3) Instead of filing a bond, any party may deposit money in an amount equal to the amount of the bond which would otherwise be required, in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(d) Until a final order is entered either establishing or denying the broker’s lien, the action shall proceed to trial on all matters at issue, as in the case of any other proceedings in equity.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-705 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-705
§14–705.
Status: in_force

(a) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in civil cases, in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified local farm or certified Chesapeake invasive species provider, the Office may:

(1) subpoena witnesses;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.

(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the Office, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other evidence.

(c) The Office shall make available a fraud hotline for reporting violations of this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-411 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-411
§14–411.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “public employer” means:

(1) a unit;

(2) a county;

(3) a municipality in the State;

(4) a school district in the State; or

(5) any special district in the State.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this section, a public employer may not knowingly buy, furnish, or require an employee to buy or acquire for use while on duty any of the following items unless the item is manufactured in the United States:

(i) a uniform or any other item of apparel, the selection of which is not in the employee’s discretion, except for the proper size; or

(ii) safety equipment and protective accessories.

(2) A public employer may buy, furnish, or require an employee to purchase or acquire an item listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection that is manufactured outside of the United States, if:

(i) the item or a similar item is not manufactured or available for purchase in the United States;

(ii) the item or a similar item is not manufactured or available for purchase in the United States in reasonably available quantities;

(iii) the price of the item or a similar item manufactured in the United States exceeds the price of a similar, available item that is not manufactured in the United States by an unreasonable amount; or

(iv) the quality of the item or a similar item manufactured in the United States is substantially less than the quality of a comparably priced, similar, and available item that is not manufactured in the United States.

(3) The Board shall adopt regulations defining the following terms for the purposes of this section:

(i) “reasonably available”;

(ii) “unreasonable amount”; and

(iii) “substantially less”.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 24 / Section 14-2402
§14–2402.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 10 calendar days after the execution of the contract to purchase a vacation club membership, either party may cancel the contract without penalty by mailing or delivering a notice of cancellation to the other party at the address specified in the contract.

(b) (1) Cancellation of a vacation club membership shall entitle the purchaser to a refund of the entire consideration paid for the contract, including the cost of financing.

(2) The sales agent shall deliver the refund to the purchaser at the address specified in the contract within 15 business days after receipt of the notice of cancellation.

(c) The right of cancellation may not be waived or otherwise surrendered.

(d) (1) A contract to purchase a vacation club membership shall contain the following statement:

“You may cancel this contract without penalty or obligation within 10 days from the date of this contract. If you decide to cancel this contract, you must provide notice of the cancellation in writing to (the sales agent) at (address of sales agent). Any attempt to obtain a waiver of your cancellation rights is unlawful. Cancellation entitles you to a refund of all money within 15 business days after receipt of notice of cancellation.”

(2) The statement required under this subsection shall:

(i) Be in at least 14 point bold–faced type; and

(ii) Appear immediately before and on the same page as the space designated for signature of the purchaser.

(e) (1) This subtitle applies to vacation club membership plans that provide accommodations in time–share units.

(2) The requirements of this section do not apply to a time–share estate, time–share plan, or time–share exchange program or any renewal thereof that is:

(i) Required to provide a consumer with a 10–day right to cancel under § 11A–114 of the Real Property Article; or

(ii) Regulated under Title 11A of the Real Property Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-110 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-110
§14–110.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to an applicant if:

(1) the applicant has paid the applicable fee required by § 2-112 of this article; and

(2) the Commissioner is satisfied:

(i) that the applicant has been organized in good faith for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a nonprofit health service plan that:

1. is committed to a nonprofit corporate structure;

2. in accordance with the charter of the nonprofit health service plan, seeks to provide affordable and accessible health insurance; and

3. in accordance with the charter of the nonprofit health service plan, recognizes a responsibility to contribute to the improvement of the overall health status of the residents of the jurisdictions in which it operates;

(ii) that:

1. each contract executed or proposed to be executed by the applicant and a health care provider to furnish health care services to subscribers to the nonprofit health service plan, obligates or, when executed, will obligate each health care provider party to the contract to render the health care services to which each subscriber is entitled under the terms and conditions of the various contracts issued or proposed to be issued by the applicant to subscribers to the plan; and

2. each subscriber is entitled to reimbursement for podiatric, chiropractic, psychological, or optometric services, regardless of whether the service is performed by a licensed physician, licensed podiatrist, licensed chiropractor, licensed psychologist, or licensed optometrist;

(iii) that:

1. each contract issued or proposed to be issued to subscribers to the plan is in a form approved by the Commissioner; and

2. the rates charged or proposed to be charged for each form of each contract are fair and reasonable;

(iv) that the applicant has a surplus, as defined in § 14-117 of this subtitle, of the greater of:

1. $100,000; and

2. an amount equal to that required under § 14-117 of this subtitle; and

(v) that, except for a nonprofit health service plan that insures between 1 and 10,000 covered lives in the State, the nonprofit health service plan’s corporate headquarters is located in the State.

(b) If the Commissioner determines that a nonprofit health service plan does not continue to satisfy the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner may disapprove the renewal of the certificate of authority of the nonprofit health service plan.

(c) The Commissioner shall consider an entity’s inability to comply with the requirements of § 14-102(c) of this subtitle as a result of a conflict with the legislatively enacted charter of the entity or the laws or administrative rules or regulations of the jurisdiction of domicile of the entity in determining whether to issue or renew a certificate of authority under this section.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-609 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-609
§14–609.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Deferred distribution” means a provision in a second trust that defers or postpones, as compared with the first trust, a contingent right of a beneficiary to receive an outright distribution of assets on the attainment of a certain age or the occurrence of a specified event.

(3) “Limited distributive discretion” means a discretionary power of distribution that is limited to an ascertainable standard or a reasonably definite standard.

(b) An authorized fiduciary who has limited distributive discretion over the principal of a first trust may exercise the decanting power over the principal of the first trust.

(c) (1) Subject to § 14–611 of this subtitle, one or more second trusts may be created or administered under the law of any jurisdiction.

(2) The second trusts, in the aggregate, shall grant each beneficiary of the first trust beneficial interests that are substantially similar to the beneficiary’s beneficial interests under the first trust.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, a second trust may:

(i) Include a deferred distribution, if the second trust provides that:

1. During the lifetime of the beneficiary, no portion of the income or principal attributable to the deferred distribution may be distributed to, or for the benefit of, any person other than the beneficiary; and

2. A. The beneficiary shall have a testamentary qualified power of appointment exercisable in favor of the beneficiary’s estate over the deferred distribution; or

B. The deferred distribution shall be payable to the beneficiary’s estate if the second trust does not terminate during the beneficiary’s lifetime;

(ii) Expand a power of appointment existing in the first trust to include as permissible appointees the creditors of the powerholder’s estate; or

(iii) Narrow a power of appointment existing in the first trust that is not presently exercisable to remove as permissible appointees any of the following:

1. The powerholder;

2. The powerholder’s estate;

3. The creditors of the powerholder; or

4. The creditors of the powerholder’s estate.

(d) (1) A power to make a distribution under a second trust for the benefit of a beneficiary who is an individual is substantially similar to a power under the first trust to make a distribution directly to the beneficiary.

(2) A distribution is for the benefit of the beneficiary if:

(i) The distribution is applied for the benefit of the beneficiary;

(ii) 1. The beneficiary is under a legal disability or the trustee reasonably believes the beneficiary is incapacitated; and

2. The distribution is made as allowed by this title; or

(iii) The distribution is made as allowed under the terms of the first trust instrument and the second trust instrument for the benefit of the beneficiary.

(e) If an authorized fiduciary has limited distributive discretion over part of but not all of the principal of a first trust, the authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power under this section only over the part of the principal over which the authorized fiduciary has limited distributive discretion.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3502 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 35 / Section 14-3502
§14–3502.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “customer” means an individual residing in the State who provides personal information to a business for the purpose of purchasing or leasing a product or obtaining a service from the business.

(b) When a business is destroying a customer’s, an employee’s, or a former employee’s records that contain personal information of the customer, employee, or former employee, the business shall take reasonable steps to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the personal information, taking into account:

(1) The sensitivity of the records;

(2) The nature and size of the business and its operations;

(3) The costs and benefits of different destruction methods; and

(4) Available technology.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-128 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-128
§14–128.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to any residential property, including property that is subject to the provisions of:

(1) Title 8, Title 8A, Title 11, Title 11A, or Title 11B of this article; or

(2) Title 5, Subtitle 6B of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(b) Regardless of the terms of any contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the display of flags or decorations by a homeowner or tenant on residential property, a homeowner or tenant may not be prohibited from displaying on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside one portable, removable flag of the United States in a respectful manner, consistent with 4 U.S.C. §§ 4 through 10, as amended, and subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.

(c) The terms of any contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the display of flags or decorations by a homeowner or tenant on residential property may not prohibit or unduly restrict the right of a homeowner or tenant to display on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside one portable, removable flag of the United States in a respectful manner, consistent with 4 U.S.C. §§ 4 through 10, as amended, and subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the board of directors of a condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or a landlord may adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of the flag of the United States and a flagpole used to display the flag of the United States on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside.

(2) Before adopting any rules or regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the board of directors of the condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or the landlord shall:

(i) Hold an open meeting on the proposed rules and regulations for the purpose of providing affected homeowners and tenants an opportunity to be heard; and

(ii) Provide advance notice of the time and place of the open meeting by publishing the notice in a community newsletter, on a community bulletin board, by means provided in the documents governing the condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or in the lease, or by other means reasonably calculated to inform the affected homeowners and tenants.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-506 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-506
§14–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an affordable housing land trust agreement may authorize the affordable housing land trust to repurchase any interest in the property covered and any improvements on it under conditions set forth in the agreement.

(2) The time period during which the affordable housing land trust may exercise the right to repurchase shall be set forth in the affordable housing land trust agreement and may not exceed 120 days from the date that the affordable housing land trust receives notice of an event that would give the affordable housing land trust the right to exercise the right to repurchase.

(3) The failure of an affordable housing land trust to exercise the right to repurchase does not prohibit the affordable housing land trust from exercising any other right established in the agreement, including the right to share in the proceeds of the first sale to a purchaser following the failure of the land trust to exercise its right to repurchase.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (a)(3) of this section or in the affordable housing land trust agreement, the failure to exercise a right to repurchase extinguishes the right of the affordable housing land trust to exercise any reversionary interest in the future.

(2) A subsequent purchaser who acquires the specified interest in the property in an arms–length, third–party transaction for a fair market price after the affordable housing land trust has not exercised its right to repurchase receives title, free of any rights established in the affordable housing land trust agreement that would otherwise have been enforceable by the affordable housing land trust.

(3) (i) A seller who sells the specified interest in the property to a purchaser in an arms–length, third–party transaction for a fair market price after the affordable housing land trust has failed to exercise its right to repurchase shall execute a signed, notarized affidavit attesting to the fact of the seller’s notification to the affordable housing land trust and the affordable housing land trust’s failure to exercise its right to repurchase.

(ii) The affidavit shall be recorded with the deed transferring the specified interest in the property to the purchaser in accordance with § 14–505(f) of this subtitle.

(iii) Recordation of the affidavit under this paragraph provides a conclusive presumption of the fact that the affordable housing land trust failed to exercise its right to repurchase.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-214 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-214
§14–214.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an obligation that:

(1) is on real or personal property that is owned by a person when the person becomes a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage;

(2) originates before the person became a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage; and

(3) is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security in the nature of a mortgage.

(b) (1) In a proceeding in a court against a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage to enforce an obligation subject to this section arising out of the nonpayment of a sum due under the obligation or arising out of a breach of the obligation that occurs before or during the period that the person is a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage:

(i) on its own initiative the court, after hearing, may stay the proceeding or otherwise dispose of the case as it considers equitable to preserve the interests of the parties; and

(ii) except as provided in § 14-215 of this subtitle, on motion by a person in emergency management service, person suffering injury or damage, or another person acting on behalf of that person, the court shall stay the proceeding or otherwise dispose of the case as it considers equitable to preserve the interests of the parties.

(2) The court need not stay the proceeding if the court finds that the ability of the defendant to comply with the terms of the obligation was not materially affected because the defendant was a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage.

(c) Except on an order of sale previously granted by a court and a return to the order made and approved by the court, a sale under a power of sale or under a judgment entered on a confession of judgment contained in an obligation subject to this section is not valid if made during the period that the person who owns the property is, or within 3 months after the person ceased to be, a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-611 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-611
§14–611.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 14-919 of this title, on the final determination of an appeal under Subtitle 5 of this title, any money paid by a taxpayer that exceeds the amount properly chargeable under the determination shall be refunded at the same rate of interest that the taxes would have borne if the taxes were determined to have been overdue.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-115 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-115
§14–115.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that any of the British statutes in force in the State on July 4, 1776 which have been enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland are contained elsewhere in the Code, the following British statutes are no longer in force in the State:

9 Henry III, Ch. 7

9 Henry III, Ch. 8

9 Henry III, Ch. 18

20 Henry III, Ch. 1

20 Henry III, Ch. 2

20 Henry III, Ch. 9

51 Henry III, Stat. 4

52 Henry III, Ch. 4

52 Henry III, Ch. 15

52 Henry III, Ch. 23

3 Edward I, Ch. 16

3 Edward I, Ch. 17

3 Edward I, Ch. 49

4 Edward I, Stat. 3, Ch. 6

6 Edward I, Ch. 5

6 Edward I, Ch. 7

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 2

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 3

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 4

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 7

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 14

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 15

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 22

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 24

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 31

13 Edward I, Stat. 1, Ch. 37

33 Edward I, Stat. 6

17 Edward II, Stat. 1, Ch. 9

17 Edward II, Stat. 1, Ch. 10

25 Edward III, Stat. 5, Ch. 17

9 Richard II, Ch. 3

11 Henry VI, Ch. 5

1 Richard III, Ch. 1

3 Henry VII, Ch. 4

11 Henry VII, Ch. 20

19 Henry VII, Ch. 9

7 Henry VIII, Ch. 4

21 Henry VIII, Ch. 4

21 Henry VIII, Ch. 5

21 Henry VIII, Ch. 19

23 Henry VIII, Ch. 14

27 Henry VIII, Ch. 10

31 Henry VIII, Ch. 1

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 9

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 28

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 32

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 33

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 34

32 Henry VIII, Ch. 37

1 & 2 Phillip and Mary, Ch. 12

13 Elizabeth, Ch. 5

27 Elizabeth, Ch. 4

43 Elizabeth, Ch. 8

21 James I, Ch. 15

21 James I, Ch. 16

12 Charles II, Ch. 24

17 Charles II, Ch. 7

19 Charles II, Ch. 6

29 Charles II, Ch. 3

30 Charles II, Ch. 7

2 William and Mary, Ch. 5

3 & 4 William and Mary, Ch. 14

4 & 5 William and Mary, Ch. 16

4 & 5 William and Mary, Ch. 20

4 & 5 William and Mary, Ch. 24

8 & 9 William III, Ch. 31

10 and 11 William III, Ch. 16

4 Anne, Ch. 16, Secs. 9, 10 and 27

6 Anne, Ch. 18

7 Anne, Ch. 19

8 Anne, Ch. 14

4 George II, Ch. 10

4 George II, Ch. 28

5 George II, Ch. 7

6 George II, Ch. 14

7 George II, Ch. 20

11 George II, Ch. 19

25 George II, Ch. 6

29 George II, Ch. 31

11 George III, Ch. 20
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-501 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-501
§14–501.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice engineering in the State unless licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-406 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-406
§14–406.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “preference” includes:

(1) a percentage price preference; and

(2) any other provision that favors products or equipment that are mercury free or that contain the least amount of mercury necessary to meet product or equipment performance standards over other products.

(b) Beginning October 1, 2003, all State agencies shall give preference to products and equipment that are mercury free or contain the least amount of mercury necessary to meet product or equipment performance standards.

(c) This section does not apply to a contract or procurement agreement in effect on October 1, 2001.

(d) The Board may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-805 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-805
§14–805.
Status: in_force

Beginning November 1, 2023, the Maryland Judiciary shall include a link to the fact sheet published on the Department of Agriculture’s website under § 14–803 of this subtitle with any warrant issued under § 8–401(f)(1)(i), § 8–402(b)(2)(i) or (v), or § 8–402.1(b) of this article or § 14–132(f) or (i) of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-115.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-115.1
§14–115.
Status: in_force

§14–115.1.

(a) In this section, “officer” means any officer that a Maryland corporation is required or permitted to have under § 2-412 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(b) (1) An officer of a nonprofit health service plan shall act:

(i) in good faith;

(ii) in a manner that is reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the corporation and its controlled affiliates or subsidiaries that offer health benefit plans;

(iii) in a manner that is consistent with the mission of a nonprofit health service plan as required under § 14-102(c) of this subtitle; and

(iv) with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.

(2) Except for the receipt of reasonable remuneration in conformity with § 14-139 of this subtitle, an officer of a nonprofit health service plan may not use the position of officer for personal or financial enrichment.

(3) A violation of this subsection shall be considered an unsound or unsafe business practice under § 14-116 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1904 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1904
§14–1904.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a credit services business providing the services described in § 14–1901(e)(1)(ii) of this subtitle.

(b) Before either the execution of a contract or agreement between a consumer and a credit services business or the receipt by the credit services business of any money or other valuable consideration, the credit services business shall provide the consumer with a written information statement containing all of the information required under § 14–1905 of this subtitle.

(c) The credit services business shall maintain on file for a period of 2 years from the date of the consumer’s acknowledgment a copy of the information statement signed by the consumer acknowledging receipt of the information statement.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-313.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-313.1
§14–313.
Status: in_force

§14–313.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 313 OF 2022 //

(a) Within 30 days after receiving a request from the Board, a compact physician shall provide to the Board verification, on a form provided by the Board, that the compact physician satisfies the requirements for licensure under this subtitle.

(b) Refusal by a compact physician to provide the verification requested under subsection (a) of this section may not be considered a basis for denial of a license under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 14-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of this subtitle are:

(1) To provide for the establishment of day care centers for the elderly and services that will give many elderly individuals the chance to stay with their families or in their communities instead of being placed in a nursing home or State institution;

(2) To allow children and other relatives to keep elderly individuals instead of placing them in impersonal institutions; and

(3) To allow this State to deal more effectively and economically with the needs of its elderly individuals.

(b) The General Assembly intends that day care centers for the elderly and services be used:

(1) To avoid, as much as possible, unnecessary commitment of an elderly individual to a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility;

(2) To provide opportunities for elderly individuals to be discharged from nursing homes, State institutions, or general and special hospitals; and

(3) To serve only those elderly individuals who otherwise would be eligible under State or federal law for care in a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-803 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-803
§14–803.
Status: in_force

(a) By October 1, 2023, the Department of Agriculture shall develop and publish on its website a fact sheet that provides information about how a person may care for and protect any pets in the event the person is evicted or loses possession of the person’s property.

(b) The Department of Agriculture shall:

(1) Include in the fact sheet information on State and local resources, including animal shelters and animal rescue organizations; and

(2) Update the fact sheet on a regular basis.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-21
§14–5G–21.
Status: in_force

(a) Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s website.

(b) The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:

(1) A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5G–18 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;

(2) A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;

(3) A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period;

(4) A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5G–18(c) of this subtitle; and

(5) The public address of the licensee.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.

(d) The Board:

(1) On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and

(2) Shall maintain a website that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.

(e) The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.

(f) The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-205 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-205
§14–205.
Status: in_force

The Department of Commerce shall help the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs in establishing procedures to carry out § 14–204(1) and (2) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-614 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-614
§14–614.
Status: in_force

The court on its own motion or on motion of any party may issue an order for appointment of an attorney to protect the interest of any party to the same extent and effect as provided under Rule 2–203 of the Maryland Rules with respect to individuals not in being.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-307
§14–307.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

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

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

(d) Except as provided in § 14–308 of this subtitle, the applicant shall:

(1) (i) Have a degree of doctor of medicine from a medical school that is accredited by an accrediting organization that the Board recognizes in its regulations; and

(ii) Submit evidence acceptable to the Board of successful completion of 1 year of training in a postgraduate medical training program that is accredited by an accrediting organization that the Board recognizes in its regulations; or

(2) (i) Have a degree of doctor of osteopathy from a school of osteopathy in the United States, its territories or possessions, Puerto Rico, or Canada that has standards for graduation equivalent to those established by the American Osteopathic Association; and

(ii) Submit evidence acceptable to the Board of successful completion of 1 year of training in a postgraduate medical training program accredited by an accrediting organization that the Board recognizes in its regulations.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall meet any education, certification, training, or examination requirements established by the Board.

(f) The applicant shall meet any other qualifications that the Board establishes in its regulations for license applicants.

(g) An otherwise qualified applicant who passes the examination after having failed the examination or any part of the examination 3 or more times may qualify for a license only if the applicant:

(1) Has successfully completed 2 or more years of a residency or fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association;

(2) (i) Has a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice of medicine:

1. In the United States or in Canada;

2. With at least 3 of the 5 years having occurred within 5 years of the date of the application; and

3. That occurred under a full unrestricted license to practice medicine; and

(ii) Has no disciplinary action pending and has had no disciplinary action taken against the applicant that would be grounds for discipline under § 14–404 of this title; or

(3) Is board certified.

(h) (1) The Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice medicine demonstrate an oral and written competency in the English language.

(2) Graduation from a recognized English–speaking undergraduate school or high school, including General Education Development (GED), after at least 3 years of enrollment, or from a recognized English–speaking professional school is acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral and written communication of the English language under this section.

(3) By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(4) If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral and written communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of oral and written competency.

(i) The applicant shall complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle.

(j) (1) The Board shall license an applicant to practice medicine if:

(i) The applicant:

1. Became licensed or certified as a physician in another jurisdiction under requirements that the Board determines are substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements of this title;

2. Is in good standing under the laws of the other jurisdiction;

3. Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires; and

4. Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) The jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed or certified offers a similar reciprocal licensing process for individuals licensed to practice medicine by the Board.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-304 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-304
§14–304.
Status: in_force

The following regulations are additional to the regulations prescribed by the Department and do not limit the regulatory authority of the Department granted under § 14-303 of this subtitle:

(1) Every applicant for a storage permit shall, at the time of application, file with the Department a surety bond in the amount of $1,000, payable to the Comptroller of the State on a form approved by the Department and executed by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State. The bond is intended to assure that necessary safety measures are maintained, and that any well or other opening used in connection with the storage project is properly sealed after abandonment of the project if this action is considered necessary by the Department to protect one or more of the natural resources of the State. Any transferee shall file a similar bond.

(2) A permeable sand or stratum containing gas, or into which gas or a liquefied petroleum derivative has been forced under pressure, may not be drilled or left open in a manner permitting an avoidable escape of gas to occur. A well connected with a storage reservoir containing either natural gas or a petroleum derivative stored under pressure, may not be situated within 50 yards of any existing building used as a residence or office.

(3) All freshwater sands penetrated in drilling to a storage reservoir shall be fully protected by cement grout placed to provide an effective seal to the nearest thick clay bed above the gas storage stratum having a thickness of at least 25 feet. In order to provide an effective seal in the nearest thick clay bed above the gas storage stratum, the clay bed shall have a thickness and other geologic properties adequate, in the opinion of the Department, to constitute sufficient protection to the potable freshwater supplies existing in any aquifers.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-619 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-619
§14–619.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment in an action under this subtitle does not affect a claim in the property or part of the property of any person who was not a party to the action, if, at the time the action was commenced:

(1) The claim was of record; or

(2) The claim was actually known to the plaintiff or would have been reasonably apparent from an inspection of the property.

(b) This section may not be construed to impair the rights of a bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer for value dealing with the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s successors in interest.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-510 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-510
§14–510.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “hearing” means a hearing held on an appeal under § 14-502, § 14-503, § 14-504, or § 14-509 of this subtitle.

(b) A hearing is informal and any party in interest may submit to the Department, supervisor, or the property tax assessment appeal board any information that bears on the appeal without regard to the technical rules of evidence.

(c) If a person submits a request that meets the requirements of § 14–507 of this subtitle, the supervisor’s or the board’s action or refusal to act does not operate against the person until a statement of the order in the action or refusal to act is sent to an address specified by the person.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-14
§14–5G–14.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Qualified supervisor” means:

(i) An individual who:

1. Is licensed to practice as a genetic counselor under this subtitle; and

2. Has practiced for a minimum of 3 years after passing the national certifying examination; or

(ii) A physician who has been licensed in the State for a minimum of 5 years.

(3) “Supervision” means the ongoing, direct, clinical review for the purposes of training or teaching by a qualified supervisor who monitors the performance of a supervised genetic counselor’s supervised interaction with a patient and provides regular documented face–to–face meetings and consultation, chart reviews, guidance, and instructions with respect to the clinical skills and competencies of the supervised genetic counselor.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2024, the Board shall issue a supervised genetic counselor license to an applicant who:

(1) Has graduated from a genetic counseling program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counselors;

(2) Has met all qualifications for licensure except for certification from the American Board of Genetic Counselors; and

(3) Has applied for the first available national certifying examination.

(c) The Board may not issue a license under subsection (b) of this section if the applicant has failed the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination two or more times.

(d) (1) As a condition of licensure, the supervised genetic counselor shall work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

(2) The supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor shall enter into a supervision contract that:

(i) Specifies the manner of supervision as required by the Board;

(ii) Is signed by the supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor; and

(iii) Is maintained by both the supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor and made available to the Board.

(e) The supervised genetic counselor may not represent to the public, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the supervised genetic counselor is a licensed genetic counselor.

(f) (1) A supervised genetic counselor license may not be valid for more than 1 year after the date of issuance.

(2) A supervised genetic counselor license expires on the earliest of:

(i) The issuance of a genetic counselor license to the supervised genetic counselor;

(ii) The expiration date printed on the supervised genetic counselor license; or

(iii) On notice of the second failure of the supervised genetic counselor to pass the certification examination.

(g) A supervised genetic counselor who has not passed the examination within two examination cycles may not continue practicing under the supervised genetic counselor license.

(h) A supervised genetic counselor is subject to discipline under § 14–5G–19 of this subtitle to the same extent as a genetic counselor.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-3A-03 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 3A / Section 14-3A-03
§14–3A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) After the Governor issues a proclamation under this subtitle, the Governor may issue the orders authorized in this section.

(b) (1) The Governor may order the Secretary or other designated official to:

(i) seize immediately anything needed to respond to the medical consequences of the catastrophic health emergency; and

(ii) work collaboratively, to the extent feasible, with health care providers to designate and gain access to a facility needed to respond to the catastrophic health emergency.

(2) The Governor may order the Secretary or other designated official to control, restrict, or regulate the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, or transportation of anything needed to respond to the medical consequences of the catastrophic health emergency by:

(i) rationing or using quotas;

(ii) creating and distributing stockpiles;

(iii) prohibiting shipments;

(iv) setting prices; or

(v) taking other appropriate actions.

(3) If medically necessary and reasonable to treat, prevent, or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent, the Governor may order the Secretary or other designated official to:

(i) require individuals to submit to medical examination or testing;

(ii) require individuals to submit to vaccination or medical treatment unless the vaccination or treatment likely will cause serious harm to the individual;

(iii) establish places of treatment, isolation, and quarantine; or

(iv) require individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary or other designated official determines that the individuals no longer pose a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public.

(c) The Governor may order any health care provider, who does not voluntarily participate, to participate in disease surveillance, treatment, and suppression efforts or otherwise comply with the directives of the Secretary or other designated official.

(d) (1) The Governor may order the evacuation, closing, or decontamination of any facility.

(2) If necessary and reasonable to save lives or prevent exposure to a deadly agent, the Governor may order individuals to remain indoors or refrain from congregating.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 42 / Section 14-4202
§14–4202.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “steer” means, in connection with a consumer credit transaction secured by a mobile home, to direct a prospective consumer borrower to complete a transaction in any way based on the fact that a mobile home retailer will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from a lender or credit grantor that is in excess of any compensation or gain received in a comparable cash transaction.

(b) A mobile home retailer:

(1) Has a duty of good faith and fair dealing in providing financial information to a prospective consumer borrower, including providing financial information in a manner that is not misleading or deceptive and that discloses all material facts;

(2) May not steer a prospective consumer borrower to financing products that offer less favorable terms; and

(3) Shall provide a written statement to a prospective consumer borrower in accordance with § 14–4203 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1913 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1913
§14–1913.
Status: in_force

(a) An action to enforce any liability created under this subtitle shall be brought within 2 years from the date the violation at issue occurred.

(b) Where a defendant has materially and willfully misrepresented any information required to be disclosed to a consumer by this subtitle and the information is material to establishing defendant’s liability, the action may be brought at any time within 2 years of the discovery of the misrepresentation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1323 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1323
§14–1323.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Consumer” means a purchaser, lessee, or recipient of consumer goods, consumer services, or consumer credit.

(3) “Consumer credit”, “consumer goods”, and “consumer services” mean, respectively, credit, goods, and services that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes.

(4) “Consumer credit contract” means a written agreement for the provision of consumer credit between a person and a consumer who resides in the State.

(5) “Prohibited risk factor” means the identity of:

(i) A person from whom a consumer lawfully obtains consumer credit, consumer goods, or consumer services; or

(ii) A person who makes or holds a mortgage loan on a consumer’s home.

(b) A person may not include or enforce a provision in a consumer credit contract, without the consumer’s prior written consent, that:

(1) Triggers a default under the consumer credit contract based on a prohibited risk factor; or

(2) Authorizes a party to the consumer credit contract to use a prohibited risk factor for the purpose of:

(i) Accelerating a payment owed under the consumer credit contract;

(ii) Increasing the interest rate payable under the consumer credit contract;

(iii) Reducing the credit limit available under the consumer credit contract; or

(iv) Altering a term of the consumer credit contract in any other manner adverse to the consumer.

(c) A provision included in a consumer credit contract in violation of subsection (b) of this section is void and unenforceable.

(d) Subsection (b) of this section does not prohibit a person from using information to detect or prevent fraudulent activity in connection with the provision of consumer credit.

(e) A violation of this section is:

(1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-05 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-05
§14–5A–05.
Status: in_force

There is a Respiratory Care Advisory Committee within the Board.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-907 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-907
§14–907.
Status: in_force

The clerk of a circuit court or a State or local agency may deny a request to record a service agreement if it is determined that the service agreement is in violation of § 14–903 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-801 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-801
§14–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authorized representative” means an employee of a local jurisdiction authorized by the senior elected official of that jurisdiction to request, offer, or provide assistance under the terms of the Compact.

(c) “Compact” means the Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

(d) (1) “Emergency responder” means an individual who is sent or directed by a party jurisdiction in response to a request for assistance by another party jurisdiction.

(2) “Emergency responder” includes a:

(i) career or volunteer firefighter of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity;

(ii) career or volunteer emergency medical services provider, as defined in § 13–516 of the Education Article, within this State;

(iii) career or volunteer rescue squad member of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity;

(iv) county or municipal employee who is performing an emergency support function described in § 14–803(2)(b)(5)(i) of this subtitle; and

(v) law enforcement officer as defined in § 1–101 of this article.

(e) “Jurisdictions” means the 23 counties within Maryland, Baltimore City, the City of Annapolis, the City of Bowie, the City of Frederick, the City of Laurel, and Ocean City.

(f) “Party jurisdiction” means a jurisdiction that enacts the Compact in a form substantially similar to the Compact set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-110.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-110.1
§14–110.
Status: in_force

§14–110.1.

(a) In this section, “human service facility” means a facility licensed by the State that is:

(1) a nursing home, as defined in § 19–1401 of the Health – General Article;

(2) an assisted living facility, as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article;

(3) a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article;

(4) a related institution as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article;

(5) a State–operated institution for mental disease;

(6) a group home as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article;

(7) an alternative living unit as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article; and

(8) a State residential center as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article.

(b) A human service facility shall develop an emergency plan.

(c) An emergency plan shall include procedures that will be followed before, during, and after an emergency to address:

(1) the evacuation, transportation, or shelter–in–place of individuals served by the human service facility;

(2) the notification to families, staff, and licensing authorities regarding the action that will be taken concerning the safety and well–being of the individuals served by the human service facility;

(3) staff coverage, organization, and assignment of responsibilities; and

(4) the continuity of operations, including:

(i) procuring essential goods, equipment, and services; and

(ii) relocation to alternate facilities.

(d) (1) This subsection does not prohibit a human service facility from applying for and receiving reimbursement:

(i) under any applicable insurance policy; or

(ii) from any State or federal funds that may be available due to a declared State or federal emergency.

(2) A human service facility is solely responsible for any financial obligation arising from voluntary or mandatory activation of any aspect of the emergency plan developed by the human service facility under this section.

(e) (1) On or before November 30, 2007, a State agency that is responsible for the licensing of a human service facility shall adopt regulations governing the development of emergency plans under this section.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be developed in consultation with representatives of:

(i) the Maryland Emergency Management Agency;

(ii) the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(iii) local organizations for emergency management; and

(iv) human service facilities.

(f) For purposes of coordinating local emergency planning efforts, a human service facility shall provide access to the emergency plans developed under this section to local organizations for emergency management.
Md. Code, Health - General § 14-401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-401
§14–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Alternative accreditation” means a national camping standard that is acceptable to the Secretary as providing adequate health and safety protection for the campers, such as the American Camping Association standards for camp programs and services and the Boy Scouts of America standards, which includes an annual monitoring process to verify compliance with the standard.

(c) “Camper” means any child under 18 years of age who is attending a youth camp.

(d) “Certificate” means a single certificate issued by the Department to a youth camp under this subtitle.

(e) “Council” means the Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council.

(f) “Day” means all or part of a 24-hour period.

(g) “Day camp” means a youth camp that:

(1) Is operated for all or part of the day but less than 24 hours a day;

(2) Is conducted for at least 7 days during a 3–week period; and

(3) Provides 3 or more recreational activities or any 1 specialized activity including:

(i) Aquatic programs;

(ii) Horseback riding;

(iii) Firearms control;

(iv) Riflery;

(v) Archery;

(vi) Adventure camps;

(vii) Artistic gymnastics;

(viii) Hang gliding;

(ix) Road cycling;

(x) Skiing;

(xi) Rock climbing;

(xii) Spelunking;

(xiii) Motorized vehicle activities;

(xiv) Rappelling; and

(xv) High ropes.

(h) “Occasional use” means periodic involvement in a program where there is no expectation of regular attendance.

(i) “Operate” means to supervise, control, conduct, or manage a youth camp as:

(1) An owner;

(2) An agent of the owner;

(3) A lessee of the owner;

(4) A director; or

(5) An independent contractor.

(j) “Residential camp” means a youth camp operating at a facility or campsite at which a camper either lives apart or intends to live apart from the camper’s relatives, parents, or legal guardians for at least 5 consecutive days.

(k) “Routine activity” means any type of activity other than a specialized activity as set forth in subsection (g)(3) of this section that is conducted for children by a youth camp.

(l) “Travel camp” means a residential camp that:

(1) Operates for at least 5 consecutive days; and

(2) Provides for campers to use motorized transportation to move as a group to or among sites for experiences in different environments.

(m) “Trip camp” means a residential camp:

(1) That operates for at least 5 consecutive days; and

(2) In which a group of individuals move from 1 site to another under their own power or by transportation which permits individual guidance of a vehicle or animal.

(n) “Unit” means a board, department, agency, or other component of a county or a municipal corporation.

(o) “Youth camp” or “camp” means any day camp, residential camp, travel camp, or trip camp that:

(1) Accommodates 7 or more campers who are unrelated to the person operating the camp;

(2) Provides primarily recreational activities or has a substantial outdoor recreational component;

(3) Has permanent buildings, temporary buildings, or no buildings; and

(4) Operates on:

(i) Owned private property;

(ii) Owned private facilities;

(iii) Leased private property;

(iv) Leased private facilities;

(v) Public property; or

(vi) Public facilities.

(p) “Youth overnight program” means an activity sponsored by a religious or a community organization at a facility or site at which an individual less than 18 years old either lives apart or intends to live apart from the individual’s relatives, parent, or legal guardians for fewer than 5 consecutive days.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-215 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-215
§14–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Except if a court finds that 50% or more of the purchase price of a motor vehicle, tractor, or the accessories of a motor vehicle or tractor has been paid, a court may not stay a proceeding to resume possession of or to order the sale of a motor vehicle, tractor, or the accessories of a motor vehicle or tractor that is encumbered by a purchase money mortgage, conditional sales contract, or a lease or bailment with an option to purchase.

(b) Before entering an order or judgment in a proceeding to resume possession of or to order the sale of a motor vehicle, tractor, or the accessories of a motor vehicle or tractor, the court may require the plaintiff to file a bond approved by the court to indemnify the defendant, if the defendant is a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage, against any loss or damage that the defendant may suffer because of the judgment or order if all or part of the judgment or order is set aside.
Md. Code, Family Law § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State that adults who lack the physical or mental capacity to care for their basic daily living needs shall have access to and be provided with needed professional services sufficient to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

(b) The General Assembly intends that the provisions for appointment of public officials as guardian of the person be used sparingly and with utmost caution and only if an alternative does not exist.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1209 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1209
§14–1209.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a consumer reporting agency may not impose a fee for:

(1) A consumer report provided under § 14-1206(a) of this subtitle one time during a 12-month period;

(2) A consumer report or disclosure provided under §§ 14-1206(a) and 14-1208(e) of this subtitle if the consumer makes a request for the report within 30 days after receipt by the consumer of a notification under § 14-1212 of this subtitle or notification from a debt collection agency affiliated with a consumer reporting agency stating that the consumer’s credit rating may be or has been adversely affected; or

(3) A disclosure made under § 14-1208(e) of this subtitle to a person designated by the consumer of the deletion from the consumer report of information that is found to be inaccurate or can no longer be verified.

(b) (1) A consumer reporting agency may charge a consumer a reasonable fee:

(i) For a second or subsequent report made during a 12-month period under § 14-1206(a) of this subtitle, not exceeding $5; and

(ii) For furnishing information under § 14-1208(e) of this subtitle, not exceeding the fee that the consumer reporting agency would impose on each designated recipient for a consumer report.

(2) The consumer reporting agency shall indicate the amount of the fee to the consumer before providing the report or furnishing the information.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-11 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-11
§14–5B–11.
Status: in_force

(a) Licensure as a radiation therapist authorizes an individual to practice radiation therapy in the State while the license is effective.

(b) Licensure as a radiographer authorizes an individual to practice radiography in the State while the license is effective.

(c) Licensure as a nuclear medicine technologist authorizes an individual to practice nuclear medicine technology in the State while the license is effective.

(d) Licensure as a radiologist assistant authorizes an individual to practice radiology assistance in the State while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-704 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-704
§14–704.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, his agent, or employee who sells or possesses with intent to sell a secondhand watch shall deliver to the buyer a written invoice which sets forth:

(1) The name and address of the seller;

(2) The name and address of the buyer;

(3) The date of the sale;

(4) The name of the watch or its maker;

(5) The serial number or, if none, any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the case and the movement of the watch; and

(6) Whether any serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered.

(b) The seller of a secondhand watch shall keep a duplicate of the invoice on file for at least one year from the date of the sale of the watch. The file shall be open for inspection during all business hours by the State’s Attorney of the county in which the seller engages in business.
Md. Code, Education § 14-207 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-207
§14–207.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a suspension pending the disposition of a charge for removal of a classified employee.

(b) (1) A vice president or program director may suspend a classified employee for disciplinary purposes.

(2) The vice president or program director shall notify the classified employee in writing of the suspension and the reasons for it.

(3) A suspension for disciplinary purposes under this section shall be without pay.

(c) (1) A suspension for disciplinary purposes:

(i) Shall be served on consecutive days; and

(ii) Shall begin within 2 days from the close of the classified employee’s next shift after:

1. The alleged infraction occurred; or

2. The vice president or program director learned of the alleged infraction.

(2) The time limits in paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to a classified employee whose duties include mandatory appearances before a court, regulatory unit, or administrative body, if the limits:

(i) Would conflict with a scheduled appearance of the employee before a court, regulatory unit, or administrative body; and

(ii) Would thereby hamper the effective administration of the University’s business.

(d) (1) The vice president or program director may authorize a designee to receive appeals under this subsection.

(2) A suspended classified employee or a representative of the employee may submit a written appeal of a disciplinary suspension:

(i) Within 3 workdays after receipt of a notice of suspension, to the vice president or program director; or

(ii) Within 5 workdays after receipt of a notice of suspension, to the President, in accordance with procedures established in policies adopted by the Board of Regents.

(e) (1) The vice president or program director may authorize a designee to hear appeals under this subsection.

(2) If an appeal is made to the vice president or program director, the vice president or program director shall:

(i) Hold a hearing within 3 workdays after receiving the appeal; and

(ii) Issue a written decision within the time established in policies adopted by the Board of Regents.

(3) If, as a result of management delay, the appeal is not heard and decided within the times required by this subsection, the vice president or program director shall reinstate the suspended classified employee with full back pay.

(4) If a classified employee appeals under this subsection, the employee may not further appeal the suspension except in accordance with step three of the grievance procedures under § 14-306 of this title.

(f) (1) If an appeal is made to the President, the President shall issue a proposed written decision for approval by the Secretary of Budget and Management within 45 days after the later of:

(i) The conclusion of the hearing; and

(ii) The day when all briefs or memoranda have been submitted.

(2) If the Secretary of Budget and Management disapproves the suspension, the Secretary of Budget and Management may grant back pay to the classified employee.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-712 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-712
§14–712.
Status: in_force

(a) A broker appointed under § 14–711(b) of this subtitle to offer property for open–market sale shall file a report with the court not later than 7 days after receiving an offer to purchase the property for at least the value determined under § 14–707 or § 14–711 of this subtitle.

(b) A report required under subsection (a) of this section shall contain the following information:

(1) A description of the property to be sold to each buyer;

(2) The name of each buyer;

(3) The proposed purchase price;

(4) The terms and conditions of the proposed sale, including the terms of any owner financing;

(5) The amounts to be paid to lienholders;

(6) A statement of contractual or other arrangements or conditions of the broker’s commission; and

(7) Other material facts relevant to the sale.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-308 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-308
§14–308.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education or a person that produces hemp under the Hemp Research Pilot Program in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.

(b) A person may not produce hemp in the State unless the person is licensed by:

(1) The Department; or

(2) The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-06 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-06
§14–4A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) A warrantor of a vehicle protection product sold or offered for sale in the State shall keep accurate accounts, books, and records that relate to its vehicle protection product warranties.

(b) A warrantor’s accounts, books, and records shall include:

(1) A copy of each vehicle protection product warranty sold or issued in the State;

(2) The name and address of each warranty holder; and

(3) The date, amount, and description of each receipt, claim, and expenditure.

(c) A warrantor shall keep accounts, books, and records relating to a vehicle protection product warranty and a warranty holder for at least 2 years following the expiration of the vehicle protection product warranty.

(d) A warrantor that discontinues business in the State shall maintain its accounts, books, and records until it can prove to the Division that it has discharged all of its obligations to any warranty holder in the State.

(e) On request, a warrantor shall make all of its accounts, books, and records available for inspection by the Division.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1304
§14–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer or wine festival (BWF) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a holder of:

(i) a retail license authorizing the sale of beer or wine;

(ii) a Class 3 winery license;

(iii) a Class 4 limited winery license;

(iv) a Class 5 brewery license;

(v) a Class 7 micro–brewery license; or

(vi) a Class 8 farm brewery license; or

(2) a nonprofit organization.

(c) The primary purpose of the license is to authorize the holder to display and sell beer that is brewed in the State or wine that is manufactured and processed in the State.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell beer or wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the beer or wine festival.

(e) The Board:

(1) may approve up to 4 weekends for beer or wine festivals per applicant each year; and

(2) shall approve the location for a festival.

(f) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(g) The license fee is $15.

(h) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1303
§14–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “consumer transaction” means a transaction in which:

(1) Credit is extended by one regularly engaged in the business of extending credit in credit transactions of the same type;

(2) The creditor acquires a security interest in tangible personal property of the debtor; and

(3) The debt is incurred by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(b) In a consumer transaction, a waiver by the debtor of his right as a defendant in an action of replevin to a hearing or to notice of an opportunity to be heard before seizure of property securing the transaction is void if made before service of notice of the opportunity to be heard.
Md. Code, Transportation § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not apply to the following:

(1) A vehicle moved only by human or animal power; or

(2) A self-propelled invalid:

(i) Wheelchair; or

(ii) Tricycle.

(b) This title does not apply to the following unless a certificate of title has been issued for them under Title 13 of this article:

(1) Any farm equipment; or

(2) Any special mobile equipment.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4807 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 48 / Section 14-4807
§14–4807.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 5 business days after receiving a written request from the Division, a covered entity that provides an online product reasonably likely to be accessed by children shall provide to the Division a list of all data protection impact assessments the covered entity has completed under § 14–4804 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Within 7 business days after receiving a written request from the Division, a covered entity shall provide to the Division any data protection impact assessment completed under § 14–4804 of this subtitle.

(2) The Division may extend beyond 7 days the amount of time allowed for a covered entity to produce a data protection impact assessment.

(c) To the extent that any disclosure required under subsection (b) of this section includes information subject to attorney–client privilege or work–product protection, the disclosure may not constitute a waiver of that privilege or protection.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-504 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-504
§14–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who sells or offers to sell a fine print shall disclose the following information:

(1) The year when printed and the name of the artist;

(2) Whether the print is a part of a limited edition and, if it is:

(i) The authorized maximum number of numbered or signed prints, or both, in the edition;

(ii) The authorized maximum number of unnumbered or unsigned prints, or both, in the edition;

(iii) Any authorized maximum number of artist’s, publisher’s, printer’s or other proofs, exclusive of trial proofs, outside the regular edition; and

(iv) The total size of the edition;

(3) Whether the plate has been destroyed, effaced, altered, defaced, or canceled after the current edition;

(4) If there were any prior plates of the same master image:

(i) The total number of plates; and

(ii) A designation of the plate from which the print was taken;

(5) If there were any prior or later editions from the same plate:

(i) The series number of the edition of which the print is a part; and

(ii) The aggregate size of all other editions;

(6) Whether the edition is a posthumous edition or restrike and, if it is, whether the plate has been reworked; and

(7) The name of any workshop where the edition was printed.

(b) If the person lacks knowledge as to any information required to be disclosed by this section, he shall disclaim that knowledge specifically with regard to each of these items of information so that the purchaser is able to judge the degree of uniqueness or scarcity of each print.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-209 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-209
§14–209.
Status: in_force

(a) On request, the Commissioner may issue an interpretive opinion.

(b) (1) A request for an interpretive opinion shall be in writing.

(2) The requester shall pay a fee of $100.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-103 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-103
§14–103.
Status: in_force

(a) All engineering documents prepared in connection with the alteration, construction, design, or repair of a building, structure, building engineering system and its components, machine, equipment, process, works, subsystem, project, public or private utility, or facility in the built or economic environment, including an engineering document prepared at the request of the State or a political subdivision of the State, where the skills of a professional engineer are required, shall be signed, sealed, and dated by the professional engineer who prepared or approved the documents.

(b) A professional engineer may perform design coordination for a project or portion of a project provided that the professional engineer:

(1) holds a current license issued by the Board; and

(2) has adequate experience in, and understanding of, achieving the purpose of the project or portion of the project being coordinated.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-704 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-704
§14–704.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Office shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

(b) The regulations shall establish procedures to be followed by units, certified local farms and certified Chesapeake invasive species providers, and successful bidders or offerors to maximize notice to, and the opportunity to participate in the food procurement process by, a broad range of local farms and Chesapeake invasive species providers.

(c) The regulations shall include provisions:

(1) designating the Office to certify and decertify local farms and Chesapeake invasive species providers for all units through a single process, including provisions that promote and facilitate the submission of some or all of the certification application through an electronic process;

(2) specifying that a unit may not allow a local farm or Chesapeake invasive species provider to participate as if it were a certified local farm or certified Chesapeake invasive species provider if the local farm’s or Chesapeake invasive species provider’s certification is pending;

(3) consistent with this subtitle, relating to any circumstances under which the Office may waive obligations of a unit relating to certified local farm and certified Chesapeake invasive species provider participation goals; and

(4) that the Office considers necessary or appropriate to:

(i) encourage participation by local farms and Chesapeake invasive species providers; and

(ii) protect the integrity of the procurement process.