Md. Code, Education § 24-703.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 7 / Section 24-703.1
§24–703.
Status: in_force

§24–703.1.

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

(2) “Foster care recipient” has the meaning stated in § 15–106.1 of this article.

(3) “Homeless youth” has the meaning stated in § 15–106.1 of this article.

(b) The Center shall develop a clear and easy–to–understand graphic data dashboard that is published annually on the Center’s website with information, disaggregated by local school system, regarding:

(1) The number of students who are dually enrolled under Title 18, Subtitle 14A of this article; and

(2) The number and course name of the courses in which a student under item (1) of this subsection dually enrolls at the high school and at the public institution of higher education.

(c) (1) The Center, in consultation with the Commission, shall develop a clear and easy–to–understand graphic data dashboard that is published annually on the Center’s website with information regarding the experience of foster care recipients and homeless youth and how out–of–home placement affected participation in higher education.

(2) The information in the data dashboard under this subsection shall be disaggregated by the county, age, race, and ethnicity of the foster care recipients and homeless youth.

(3) The data dashboard required under this subsection shall include information on:

(i) The rate of enrollment in institutions of higher education by placement;

(ii) The type of institution of higher education in which foster care recipients and homeless youth are enrolled;

(iii) The type of financial support provided to foster care recipients and homeless youth enrolled in an institution of higher education, including the number that:

1. Received a tuition exemption during the previous academic year; and

2. Previously received a tuition exemption at any point during their enrollment at the institution of higher education but did not receive the tuition during the previous academic year; and

(iv) The graduation rate for foster care recipients and homeless youth from institutions of higher education.

(4) On or before December 15, 2021, and each December 15 thereafter, the Center shall send to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a copy of the data dashboard published under this subsection, as the dashboard appeared on the date it is sent.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1402 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 14 / Section 24-1402
§24–1402.
Status: in_force

The Board of Public Works, upon recommendation of the Secretary of the Department, may make grants to qualified applicants for the purpose of converting nursing facility beds to other health care services deemed appropriate by the Department, including the plans, specifications, site improvement, surveys, and applicable architects’ and engineers’ fees.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-212 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-212
§24–212.
Status: in_force

(a) The proprietor of a building containing any elevator whose use is available to the general public shall post a sign prohibiting the smoking of tobacco products in that elevator. The sign shall state “Smoking in This Elevator Is Illegal and Subject to a Penalty Not to Exceed $25.00”.

(b) A person may not smoke tobacco products in any area prohibited under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Commissioner of Labor and Industry may promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the provisions of this section.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-701 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 7 / Section 24-701
§24–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may award to a receiver from receivership property or proceeds the reasonable and necessary fees and expenses of performing the duties and exercising the powers of the receiver.

(b) A court may order one or more of the following persons to pay the reasonable and necessary fees and expenses of the receivership, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs:

(1) A person that requested the appointment of the receiver, if the receivership does not produce sufficient funds to pay the fees and expenses; or

(2) A person whose conduct would have justified the appointment of the receiver under § 24–201(a)(1) of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-1309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 13 / Section 24-1309
§24–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a Class C multiple event beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license entitles the license holder to exercise any privilege conferred by the license at an event held by a volunteer fire company.

(c) The number of days for which a multiple event license may be used by a single applicant may not exceed 24 per calendar year.

(d) (1) The license application shall be in the form that the Board provides.

(2) The applicant shall sign the form.

(e) (1) A multiple event license shall be issued:

(i) for one premises only; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the same applicant for all events for which the license is issued.

(2) The Board may:

(i) approve in writing a substitute applicant; and

(ii) before approving a substitute applicant, hold a hearing.

(f) A server who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program shall be on the premises for which a multiple event license is issued when alcoholic beverages are served.

(g) (1) The annual fee for a license is:

(i) $200 for not more than 12 events per year; and

(ii) $400 for at least 13 but not more than 24 events per year.

(2) The Board may not issue a refund if a license holder holds fewer events during the calendar year than the license holder is entitled to hold.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 14 / Section 24-1403
§24–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

(1) keep all criminal history record information in a sealed envelope available only to the members of the Board and their designees; and

(2) adopt regulations to further preserve the confidentiality of criminal history records obtained.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 10 / Section 24-1003
§24–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B wine shop and lounge license.

(b) The license authorizes the holder to:

(1) sell wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption; and

(2) sell or serve:

(i) bread and other baked goods;

(ii) chili;

(iii) chocolate;

(iv) crackers;

(v) cured meat;

(vi) fruits (whole and cut);

(vii) salads and vegetables (whole and cut);

(viii) hard and soft cheese (whole and cut);

(ix) ice cream;

(x) jam;

(xi) vinegar;

(xii) pizza;

(xiii) prepackaged sandwiches and other prepackaged foods ready to be eaten;

(xiv) soup; and

(xv) condiments.

(c) The license holder may sell wine from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(d) The license holder is not subject to any requirement regarding the percentage of average daily receipts derived from the sale of food.

(e) An individual under the legal drinking age may enter the licensed premises.

(f) The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1204 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 12 / Section 24-1204
§24–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall, in consultation with 2–1–1 Maryland, as appropriate:

(1) Maintain public information available from State agencies, programs, and departments that provide health and human services;

(2) Support projects and activities that further the development of 2–1–1 Maryland;

(3) Examine and make recommendations to maximize the use of information technology in making 2–1–1 services available throughout the State; and

(4) Make recommendations to 2–1–1 Maryland regarding the establishment of an opt–in mental health services phone call program that:

(i) Requires a call center to call individuals who have opted in to the mental health services phone call program on a periodic basis, as determined by 2–1–1 Maryland; and

(ii) Attempts to connect individuals to a provider of mental health services if the individual requests to speak to a mental health provider during a call with 2–1–1 Maryland.

(b) The Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Department in an amount sufficient to carry out subsection (a)(4) of this section.

(c) On or before December 31, 2005, and every year thereafter, the Department, in consultation with 2–1–1 Maryland, shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the activities performed under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 24-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-101
§24–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Council” means a regional council of governments.

(c) “Member” means a county or municipality that participates in a council.
Md. Code, Education § 24-522 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 5 / Section 24-522
§24–522.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may issue bonds to refund any of its bonds then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued:

(1) (i) For the public purposes of realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring; or

(ii) For alleviating impending or actual default; and

(2) In one or more series in an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded.
Md. Code, Land Use § 24-304 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-304
§24–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before entering into an agreement, a person having a legal or equitable interest in real property, or the person’s representative, shall request that the county planning board consider negotiating and executing an agreement.

(2) A request under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made as part of a regulatory plan authorized by this division.

(b) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, the county planning board may agree to negotiate and enter into an agreement.

(c) The county planning board may not enter into an agreement unless the county planning board has:

(1) held a public hearing on the proposed agreement; and

(2) determined that the proposed agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.

(d) A public hearing for a regulatory plan satisfies the requirement for a public hearing in subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 24-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-204
§24–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission annually shall prepare a budget request to provide funds to perform its duties under this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may receive and spend any grant or gift budgeted or provided for it.

(3) (i) The Commission is encouraged to make use of its facilities, equipment, and other resources to provide services that may generate additional income. Any income earned in that manner shall be considered special funds for use by the Commission.

(ii) Unexpended funds may be carried forward and expended in any subsequent fiscal year, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works.

(b) (1) The Commission shall appoint a President who shall serve as chief executive officer for the Commission.

(2) The President serves at the pleasure of the Commission and is entitled to the compensation established by the Commission.

(3) The President shall direct the staff of the Commission and carry out the policies and duties established by the Commission.

(c) (1) The secretarial, stenographic, clerical, and custodial employees of the Commission are in the skilled service, with the exception of special appointments, in the State Personnel Management System.

(2) All other employees of the Commission are in the executive service, management service, or are special appointments in the State Personnel Management System.

(3) Notwithstanding § 4-201 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Commission shall fix the compensation of the executive service, management service, and special appointment employees:

(i) Upon the recommendation of the President; and

(ii) When possible, in accordance with the State pay plan.

(4) (i) At least 45 days before the effective date of the change, the President shall submit to the Secretary of Budget and Management each change to the Commission’s salary plan that involves increases or decreases in salary ranges other than those associated with routine reclassifications and promotions or general salary increases approved by the General Assembly.

(ii) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:

1. Review the proposed changes; and

2. At least 15 days before the effective date of the proposed changes, advise the Commission whether the changes would have an adverse effect on comparable State jobs.

(iii) Failure of the Secretary of Budget and Management to respond in a timely manner is deemed to be a statement that the change will have no adverse effect.

(5) The budget submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly shall include personnel detail for the Commission in such form and manner as provided for any agency in the State Personnel Management System.

(d) (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2019, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation to the Commission in an amount not less than the General Fund appropriation for the current fiscal year as approved in the State budget as enacted by the General Assembly and increased by the percentage by which the projected total General Fund revenues for the upcoming fiscal year exceed the revised estimate of total General Fund revenues for the current fiscal year, as contained in the December report of estimated State revenues submitted by the Board of Revenue Estimates to the Governor under § 6–106 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) (i) In addition to the appropriation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the actual amount of special funds in special fund code R15304 Community Services Grant and CPB Grant in budget code R15P00 Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission received by the Commission in the second previous fiscal year is lower than the amount that was budgeted for the Commission as approved in the State budget as enacted by the General Assembly for the second previous fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill, for the upcoming fiscal year, a General Fund appropriation to the Commission in an amount not less than the difference between the actual funds and the budgeted funds.

(ii) The general funds appropriated under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not be included in the calculation under paragraph (1) of this subsection for any subsequent fiscal year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-2102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 21 / Section 24-2102
§24–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to support the Department in studying the effectiveness of and improving access to alternative therapies for post–traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries in veterans.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) Studying the use of alternative therapies for veterans with post–traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries;

(2) Providing cost–free access to alternative therapies for veterans with post–traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries;

(3) Any uses determined by the Department under subsection (i) of this section; and

(4) Administrative expenses of the Department in administering the Fund.

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

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

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

(i) The Department periodically shall consult with the Department of Veterans and Military Families, The Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, Sheppard Pratt, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and BrainFutures to determine:

(1) The effectiveness of and a method for improving access to alternative therapies for treating post–traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries in veterans; and

(2) Appropriate uses of the Fund that further the Fund’s purpose under subsection (b) of this section.

(j) On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Department shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report on the use of the Fund during the immediately preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-201
§24–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Kent County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-102
§24–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in Kent County.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 24-204 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-204
§24–204.
Status: in_force

If eligibility of an individual for membership is unclear, the Board of Trustees shall determine whether the individual is a member of the State Police Retirement System.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-102
§24–102.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by a particular provision of this title, the principles of law and equity supplement this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 24-213 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-213
§24–213.
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislative Auditor shall conduct a fiscal and compliance audit of the accounts and transactions of the Society for each year in which the Society receives a disbursement from the Rate Stabilization Account under § 19–805 of this article.

(b) Within one year of the date of an audit report required under subsection (a) of this section, the Legislative Auditor shall conduct a follow–up audit to determine the status of any audit recommendations.

(c) The Society shall pay the cost of each audit.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1601 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 16 / Section 24-1601
§24–1601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Community dental clinic” means a nonprofit organization that provides dental services and is:

(i) A health care center or program that offers dental services:

1. Free of cost or on a sliding scale fee schedule; and

2. Without regard to an individual’s ability to pay; and

(ii) Wholly owned and operated under the authority of a county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization.

(2) “Community dental clinic” does not include a federally qualified health center or a federally qualified health center look–alike.

(c) “Nonprofit organization” means:

(1) A bona fide religious organization, no part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of a facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in a facility, or the expansion of a facility; or

(2) An organization:

(i) That is chartered as a nonprofit corporation and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit; and

(ii) No part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of a facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in a facility, or the expansion of a facility.

(d) “Wholly owned” includes leased, if:

(1) (i) The lease is for a minimum term of 15 years following project completion; or

(ii) The lease agreement extends the right of purchase to the lessee; and

(2) The lessor consents to the recording, in the land records of the county or Baltimore City where the facility is located, of a notice of the State’s right of recovery as provided under § 24–1606 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-205
§24–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “smoking” means the act of smoking or carrying a burning:

(1) Cigar;

(2) Cigarette;

(3) Pipe; or

(4) Other tobacco product of any kind.

(b) Every director of a nursing home, health clinic, or physician’s office shall make and carry out a plan that adequately protects the health of nonsmoking patients by regulating the smoking of tobacco products on the premises.

(c) (1) An individual may not smoke in any area of a hospital.

(2) The hospital director shall provide for the posting and placement of conspicuous signs that clearly indicate that smoking is not permitted in the hospital.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 24–504 of this title, this section does not apply to patients who are:

(i) In a facility for the treatment of mental disorders as defined in § 10–101(g) of this article;

(ii) In a facility where the average patient stay is more than 30 days; or

(iii) In an acute care hospital and the attending physician authorizes smoking, in writing, as part of the care for the patient.

(2) Smoking permitted under this section shall be in designated areas that are considered safe and provide nonsmoking patients, family members, and employees protection from tobacco smoke.

(3) Smoking may not be permitted where nonsmoking patients sleep.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 24-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-303
§24–303.
Status: reserved

Eligibility service for a member consists of service credit:

(1) for employment as a member;

(2) regained under § 24-304 of this subtitle by a member who redeposits accumulated contributions previously withdrawn;

(3) transferred from a retirement or pension system under Title 37 of this article;

(4) for military service as provided in Title 38 of this article; or

(5) purchased under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 24-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-205
§24–205.
Status: in_force

If necessary for public safety, the State Highway Administration may prohibit the use of any highway bridge in this State by any person, vehicle, or class of vehicles.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1904 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 19 / Section 24-1904
§24–1904.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In this section, “eligible field of employment” means:

(i) Employment by an organization, an institution, an association, a society, or a corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or

(ii) For–profit employment in an area of the State identified by the Department as having a health care workforce shortage or public health need.

(2) “Eligible field of employment” includes employment by the State or a local government in the State.

(b) The Department shall use the Fund to assist in the repayment of the amount of education loans owed by a nurse or nursing support staff who:

(1) Practices in an eligible field of employment; or

(2) Meets any other requirements established by the Department.

(c) Any unspent portions of the money that is transferred to the Department for use under this subtitle may not be transferred to or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund maintained by the Department to administer the Program.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-302
§24–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a receiver shall give notice of the appointment of the receiver to creditors of the owner if:

(1) The receivership is a receivership under § 24–103(a)(2) or (3) of this title; or

(2) Ordered by a court.

(b) (1) The receiver shall provide the notice required under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) To each creditor holding a claim against the owner that arose before the appointment of the receiver; and

(ii) By:

1. First–class mail or other commercially reasonable delivery method to the last known address of the creditor and the creditor’s attorney, if known; and

2. Publication as directed by the court.

(2) (i) The notice shall specify the date by which the creditor must submit the claim to the receiver.

(ii) Unless the court extends the period for submitting a claim, the date specified in the notice shall be at least 120 days after the later of the date of:

1. The notice; or

2. The most recent publication as directed by the court under paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection.

(iii) Unless the court orders otherwise, a claim that is not submitted within the appropriate time period under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph is not entitled to a distribution from the receivership property.

(c) A claim submitted by a creditor under this section shall:

(1) State the name and address of the creditor;

(2) State the amount and basis of the creditor’s claim;

(3) Identify any property securing the creditor’s claim;

(4) Be signed by the creditor under penalty of perjury; and

(5) Include a copy of any record on which the creditor’s claim is based.

(d) An assignment by a creditor of a claim against the owner is effective against the receiver only if the assignee gives timely notice of the assignment to the receiver in a signed record.

(e) (1) At any time before entry of an order approving a receiver’s final report, the receiver may file with the court an objection to a claim of a creditor, stating the basis for the objection.

(2) The court shall allow or disallow the claim.

(f) If the court concludes that receivership property is likely to be insufficient to satisfy claims of each creditor holding a perfected lien on the property, the court may order that:

(1) The receiver does not need to give notice of the appointment under subsection (a) of this section to all unsecured creditors of the owner, but only to the unsecured creditors as the court directs; and

(2) An unsecured creditor does not need to submit a claim under this section.

(g) (1) Subject to § 24–701 of this title, a distribution of receivership property to a creditor holding a perfected lien on the property shall be made in accordance with the creditor’s priority under applicable law.

(2) A distribution of receivership property to a creditor with an allowed unsecured claim shall be made as the court directs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1307 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 13 / Section 24-1307
§24–1307.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-2004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 20 / Section 24-2004
§24–2004.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the review team and as necessary to carry out the purpose and duties of the review team, the review team shall be provided with access to:

(1) Public behavioral health system data, records of service utilization history, and clinical information relevant to a behavioral health crisis involving law enforcement under review; and

(2) Information and records maintained by a State or local government agency, including death certificates, law enforcement investigative information, medical examiner investigative information, parole and probation information and records, and information and records of a social services agency, if the agency provided services to an individual whose interaction with law enforcement during a behavioral health crisis is being reviewed by the review team.

(b) Substance abuse treatment records requested or provided under this section are subject to any additional limitations on disclosure or redisclosure of a medical record developed in connection with the provision of substance abuse treatment services under State law or 42 U.S.C. § 290DD–2 and 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
Md. Code, Education § 24-707 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 7 / Section 24-707
§24–707.
Status: in_force

(a) Local education agencies, community colleges, public senior higher education institutions, the Department of Human Services, and other State agencies shall:

(1) Make every effort to comply with the data requirements and implementation schedule for the Maryland Longitudinal Data System as set forth by the Governing Board; and

(2) Transfer student data and workforce data to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g)(6) of this subtitle.

(b) Private secondary schools may transfer student data and workforce data to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g)(6) of this subtitle.

(c) (1) For–profit institutions of higher education, private nonprofit institutions of higher education that do not receive State funds, and institutions of higher education that are required to register under § 11–202.2 of this article shall transfer student–level enrollment data, degree data, and financial aid data for all Maryland residents to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g)(6) of this subtitle.

(2) Private nonprofit institutions of higher education that receive State funds shall transfer student–level enrollment data, degree data, financial aid data, and credit data for all students to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g)(6) of this subtitle.

(3) An institution that transfers or discloses student–level data under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection is not liable for a breach of confidentiality or for a disclosure, use, retention, or destruction of the data that results from an act or omission by:

(i) The Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center;

(ii) A State agency; or

(iii) A person provided access to the data by the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center or a State agency.

(4) If the Maryland Independent College and University Association transfers or discloses student–level data to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System or a State agency on behalf of a private nonprofit institution of higher education under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the association is not liable for a breach of confidentiality or for a disclosure, use, retention, or destruction of the data that results from an act or omission by:

(i) The Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center;

(ii) A State agency; or

(iii) A person provided access to the data by the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center or a State agency.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a licensing authority shall:

(1) Make every effort to comply with the data requirements and implementation schedule for the Maryland Longitudinal Data System as set forth by the Governing Board; and

(2) Transfer student data to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g) of this subtitle.

(e) An industry certifier that receives State funds shall:

(1) Comply with the data requirements and implementation schedule for the Maryland Longitudinal Data System set forth by the Governing Board; and

(2) Transfer student data to the Maryland Longitudinal Data System in accordance with the data security and safeguarding plan developed under § 24–704(g) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 9 / Section 24-904
§24–904.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Insurance § 24-304 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-304
§24–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Before October 1, 2013, the Company shall:

(1) file an application for a certificate of authority under this article and a statement of the risk–based capital levels of the Company as of the date of the application prepared in accordance with § 4–303 of this article; and

(2) take all steps necessary to be an authorized domestic insurer under State law.

(b) On approval of the application for a certificate of authority, the Commissioner shall issue to the Company a certificate of authority that authorizes the Company to issue policies under Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Company has the powers, privileges, and immunities granted by and is subject to the provisions applicable to insurers authorized to write workers’ compensation insurance under this article.

(d) The Company may issue policies for:

(1) employer’s liability insurance; and

(2) insurance under a federal compensation law.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Company shall be:

(1) authorized, examined, and regulated by the Commissioner in the same manner and to the same extent as other authorized property and casualty insurers; and

(2) subject to each provision of this article that is applicable to other authorized property and casualty insurers.

(f) The Company is a member of the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-1405 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 14 / Section 24-1405
§24–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Public Works shall make allocations from funds available under this subtitle in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) The Board of Public Works shall certify the allocations to the proper State officers, and the Treasurer shall make payments to the applicant, when needed, for the construction, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a facility.

(c) The Board of Public Works may adopt regulations for receiving and considering applications and for disbursing funds to applicants.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-2706 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 27 / Section 24-2706
§24–2706.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license holder or an agent or an employee of the license holder may not allow an individual under the age of 21 years to loiter about the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.

(2) An individual under the age of 21 years may not loiter or be a nuisance on the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.

(b) 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 $200 or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-203 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-203
§24–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may not appoint a person as a receiver unless the person provides a statement under penalty of perjury that the person is not disqualified under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person is disqualified from appointment as a receiver if the person:

(1) Is an affiliate of a party;

(2) Has a material financial interest in the outcome of the action, other than compensation the court may allow the receiver;

(3) Has a debtor–creditor relationship with a party;

(4) Holds an equity interest in a party, other than a noncontrolling interest in a publicly traded company;

(5) Is or was a director, an officer, or an employee of the owner within 2 years immediately preceding the appointment of the receiver;

(6) (i) Has been convicted of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude; or

(ii) Is supervised by or an employee of a person who has been convicted of a felony or any other crime of moral turpitude;

(7) (i) Has been found liable in civil court for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft, or similar misconduct; or

(ii) Is controlled by a person who has been found liable in civil court for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft, or similar misconduct; or

(8) Otherwise has an interest materially adverse to an interest of a party or the receivership estate, or of any creditor or equity security holder, by reason of any direct or indirect relationship to, connection with, or interest in the owner.

(c) (1) A person is not disqualified from appointment as a receiver solely because the person:

(i) Was appointed as a receiver of another receivership;

(ii) Is owed compensation in an unrelated matter involving a party;

(iii) Was engaged by a party in a matter unrelated to the receivership;

(iv) Is an individual obligated to a party on a debt that:

1. Is not in default; and

2. Was incurred primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; or

(v) Maintains with a party a deposit account as defined in § 9–102(a)(29) of this article.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(5) of this section, a person who is or was a director, an officer, or an employee of the owner within 2 years immediately preceding the appointment of the receiver is not disqualified from appointment as a receiver if the court:

(i) Appoints the person as a receiver; and

(ii) Determines that:

1. The appointment would be in the best interest of the receivership estate; and

2. The person is not disqualified for a reason listed in subsection (b)(1) through (4) or (b)(6) through (8) of this section.

(d) (1) A person seeking appointment of a receiver may nominate a person to serve as receiver.

(2) A court is not bound by a nomination received under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 9 / Section 24-903
§24–903.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit organization or club that:

(1) operates only for the use of its members and their guests when accompanied by members;

(2) meets in a clubhouse that is used exclusively for its members and guests; and

(3) (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, has at least 100 members paying dues as required in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; or

(ii) if the club is composed exclusively of members who served in the armed forces of the United States and is affiliated with a national organization, has at least 50 members paying the dues that were required by the national organization in the full year immediately before the year for which the license is issued.

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

(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-406 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 4 / Section 24-406
§24–406.
Status: in_force

(a) An assignee for the benefit of creditors shall be treated as a receiver appointed under § 24–201(a)(3) of this title.

(b) The property assigned shall be treated as receivership property.

(c) Except for § 24–201 of this title, this title shall govern all proceedings following the filing of the assignment.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-202
§24–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a court may appoint as an ancillary receiver for property located in the State or subject to the jurisdiction of the court for which a receiver could be appointed under this title:

(1) A receiver appointed in another state; or

(2) A nominee of the receiver in the other state.

(b) An ancillary receiver under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Be eligible to serve as a receiver under § 24–203 of this subtitle; and

(2) Further the person’s possession, custody, control, or disposition of property subject to the receivership in the other state.

(c) A court may issue an order that gives effect to an order entered in another state appointing or directing a receiver.

(d) Unless the court orders otherwise, an ancillary receiver appointed under subsection (a) of this section has the rights, powers, and duties of a receiver appointed under this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-604 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 6 / Section 24-604
§24–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The allocation and use of State funds under this subtitle are subject to the following terms and conditions.

(b) (1) State funds may be used only for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of facilities including the reports, plans, specifications, site improvements, surveys, and other related programs.

(2) Any federal grant that is available for this purpose shall be applied first to the cost of construction, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a facility.

(3) A State grant shall provide up to 75% of the eligible cost remaining after the federal grant has been applied.

(4) For projects designated under federal regulations, State plans, or the departmental regulations as eligible for poverty area funding, State grants shall amount to up to 90% of the eligible cost remaining after the federal grant has been applied.

(5) For purposes of this subtitle, community development block grant funds shall be considered as local matching funds and may not be considered as federal grant funds.

(c) The amount of the State grant for any project shall be determined after consideration of all eligible applications, the total of unallocated State funds available at the time the application is received, and the priorities of area need as may be established by the Department.

(d) (1) No portion of the proceeds of a State grant may be used:

(i) For the furtherance of sectarian religious instruction; or

(ii) In connection with the design, acquisition, or construction of any building used or to be used as a place of sectarian religious worship or instruction, or in connection with any program or department of divinity for any religious denomination.

(2) On the request of the Board of Public Works, the applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that none of the proceeds of the grant have been or are being used for a purpose prohibited by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 28 / Section 24-2802
§24–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall hear a case within 30 days after the violation is reported by an inspector or law enforcement officer.

(2) The Board shall make a determination of the case within 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing.

(b) (1) Unless another penalty is provided, for a violation of this article, the Board may impose:

(i) for the first offense:

1. a fine not exceeding $1,000;

2. suspension of the license; and

3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 15 days;

(ii) for the second offense:

1. a fine not exceeding $2,000;

2. suspension of the license; and

3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 30 days;

(iii) for a third or subsequent offense that is different from either of the two previous offenses:

1. a fine not exceeding $2,500;

2. suspension of the license; and

3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 90 days; and

(iv) for a third offense that is the same as either of the two previous offenses:

1. revocation of the license;

2. prohibition of licensure of the violator; and

3. prohibition of licensure of the premises for a period not exceeding 1 year after the revocation.

(2) The penalties provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) do not limit, but are in addition to, other specific or general penalties for the same violation under this article; and

(ii) are independent of any related court action based on the same violation.

(c) A petition seeking judicial review may not stay an order of the Board to suspend a license or close a place of business.
Md. Code, Insurance § 24-308 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-308
§24–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may declare a policyholder dividend in the form of a cash refund or credit to:

(1) a policyholder based on the actual loss ratio that is better than the loss ratio used to calculate the policyholder’s premium; or

(2) all policyholders whose loss ratio contributed to the Company’s surplus for that year.

(b) (1) The Board may not issue a policyholder dividend under subsection (a)(2) of this section unless the Commissioner has approved the policyholder dividend.

(2) In determining whether to approve the policyholder dividend under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall consider:

(i) the Company’s surplus;

(ii) material changes in premium rates, claims, market share, or types of insured risks;

(iii) the methodology the Board used to determine that policyholders are eligible for the policyholder dividend; and

(iv) any other factor the Commissioner considers relevant.
Md. Code, Education § 24-1206 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 12 / Section 24-1206
§24–1206.
Status: in_force

If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the police department is subject to the jurisdiction of the Civilian Review Board of Baltimore City established under § 16–42 of the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-903 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 9 / Section 24-903
§24–903.
Status: in_force

(a) A Program shall:

(1) Be designed and maintained to provide security of Program locations and equipment, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department;

(2) Be operated to allow participants to obtain and return hypodermic needles and syringes at any Program location, if more than one location is available;

(3) Include appropriate levels of staff expertise in working with individuals who inject drugs;

(4) Include adequate staff training in providing community referrals, counseling, and preventive education;

(5) Provide for the dissemination of other preventive means for curtailing the spread of HIV and viral hepatitis;

(6) Provide linkage to additional services, including:

(i) Substance–related disorder counseling, treatment, and recovery services;

(ii) Testing for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases;

(iii) Reproductive health education and services;

(iv) Wound care; and

(v) The services of an overdose response program under Title 13, Subtitle 31 of this article;

(7) Educate participants on the dangers of contracting HIV and viral hepatitis;

(8) Provide overdose prevention education and access to naloxone, or a referral for a participant to obtain naloxone;

(9) Establish procedures for identifying Program participants that are consistent with the confidentiality provisions of this subtitle;

(10) Establish a method of identification and authorization for Program staff members and Program volunteers who have access to hypodermic needles, syringes, or Program records; and

(11) Develop a plan for data collection and Program evaluation in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(b) A Program may offer additional services, including:

(1) Substance–related disorder counseling, treatment, and recovery services;

(2) Testing for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases;

(3) Reproductive health education and services;

(4) Wound care; and

(5) The services of an overdose response program under Title 13, Subtitle 31 of this article.

(c) With the technical assistance of the Standing Advisory Committee, a Program shall develop:

(1) Program operating procedures for the distribution, collection, and safe disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes;

(2) A community outreach and education plan; and

(3) A protocol for linking Program participants to substance–related disorder treatment and recovery services.

(d) After receiving technical assistance from the Standing Advisory Committee, a Program shall submit the operating procedures, plan for community outreach and education, and protocol for linking Program participants to substance–related disorder treatment and recovery services developed under subsection (c) of this section for approval to:

(1) The local health officer for each county in which a Program is established; and

(2) The Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 24-401 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 24 / Subtitle 4 / Section 24-401
§24–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies to a person who violates the Maryland Vehicle Law by exceeding, as to any vehicle or combination of vehicles:

(i) The maximum weight limit for which the vehicle or combination of vehicles is registered;

(ii) A statutory weight limit; or

(iii) Subject to paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the maximum weight limit imposed by signs that have been placed to regulate the weight of a vehicle passing over a bridge or culvert under § 24–206 of this title.

(2) This section does not apply to a person who:

(i) Violates a weight limit imposed by signs if there are no signs posting the weight limit located:

1. At the bridge or culvert; and

2. Before the last available alternate route that bypasses the bridge or culvert; or

(ii) Is operating an emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency.

(b) Except on an interstate highway, a tolerance of 1,000 pounds over a weight limit to which this section applies is allowed, and only weight in excess of this tolerance is a violation, if:

(1) The overall gross weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds, including any enforcement or statutory tolerances; or

(2) The vehicle is being operated under a valid permit for gross weight exceeding 80,000 pounds.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person convicted of a weight violation to which this section applies on any highway in the State, including an interstate highway, is subject to the following fines:

(1) 1 cent for each pound for the first 1,000 pounds of weight over any allowable weight;

(2) 5 cents for each pound of excess weight over 1,000 pounds but less than 5,001 pounds;

(3) 12 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 5,000 pounds but less than 10,001 pounds;

(4) 20 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 10,000 pounds but less than 20,001 pounds; and

(5) 40 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 20,000 pounds.

(d) A person convicted of a weight violation to which this section applies on the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridge, or its appurtenant approaches that are under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Transportation Authority, is subject to the following fines:

(1) 1 cent for each pound for the first 1,000 pounds over any allowable weight;

(2) 5 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 1,000 pounds but less than 2,001 pounds;

(3) 10 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 2,000 pounds but less than 5,001 pounds;

(4) 24 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 5,000 pounds but less than 10,001 pounds;

(5) 40 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 10,000 pounds but less than 20,001 pounds; and

(6) 80 cents for each additional pound of excess weight over 20,000 pounds.

(e) In computing a fine under this section, a credit for any excess weight caused by an accumulation of cinders, snow, or ice shall be granted.

(f) Notwithstanding any other law, a court may not suspend or reduce a fine imposed for a conviction for a weight violation.

(g) (1) If an out–of–state vehicle is subject to a weight violation or an out–of–state person is responsible for or operating a vehicle subject to a weight violation:

(i) The person is subject to a citation and further proceedings under Title 26 of this article; or

(ii) The vehicle shall be impounded until the fine is paid or acceptable collateral is posted.

(2) Cargo contained in the vehicle may not be impounded.

(3) If the fine has not been paid or acceptable collateral has not been posted within 90 days after the date of impoundment, the vehicle may be sold at public auction under the jurisdiction of the court to satisfy the fine, accrued interest, and costs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-101
§24–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title:

(1) (i) the definitions in § 1–101(b) through (y) and (aa) through (hh) of this article apply without exception or variation; and

(ii) the definition of “restaurant” in § 1–101(z) of this article applies, subject to § 24–104 of this subtitle; and

(2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Kent County.

(c) “County” means Kent County.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 24-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 24 / Subtitle 4 / Section 24-403
§24–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by court order, an owner shall:

(1) Assist and cooperate with the receiver in administering the receivership and discharging the receiver’s duties;

(2) Preserve and turn over to the receiver all receivership property in the owner’s possession, custody, or control, including all depository and investment accounts;

(3) Identify and turn over all records and other information relating to receivership property, including all passwords, keys, alarm codes, authorizations, or other information needed to obtain or maintain access to or control of receivership property;

(4) Make available and turn over to the receiver the records and information in the owner’s possession, custody, or control, including all financial records, accounting records, bank statements, leases, and contracts;

(5) After being issued a subpoena, submit to examination by the receiver that is under oath regarding the acts, conduct, property, liabilities, and financial condition of the owner or any matter relating to receivership property or the receivership;

(6) Refrain from entering the receivership property at any time without the prior express written consent of the receiver;

(7) Refrain from interfering with, obstructing, or preventing in any way the receiver’s actions regarding the receivership property; and

(8) Perform any duty imposed by court order, this title, or a law of the State other than this title.

(b) If an owner is a person other than an individual, this section applies to:

(1) Any person acting in concert with the owner and the owner’s agents; and

(2) Each officer, director, manager, member, partner, trustee, affiliate, subsidiary, or other person exercising or having the power to exercise control over the affairs of the owner.

(c) If a person knowingly fails to perform a duty imposed by this section, the court may:

(1) Award the receiver:

(i) Actual damages caused by the person’s failure;

(ii) Reasonable attorney’s fees; and

(iii) Costs; or

(2) Sanction the failure as civil contempt.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 24-307 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-307
§24–307.
Status: in_force

Creditable service on which the allowance of a member is based consists of:

(1) eligibility service; and

(2) credit for unused sick leave as provided in § 20-206 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 24-203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-203
§24–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall designate from among the members of the Commission a chairman and a vice chairman.

(b) The Commission shall determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.
Md. Code, Education § 24-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 24 / Subtitle 2 / Section 24-201
§24–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-901 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 9 / Section 24-901
§24–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Community–based organization” means a public or private organization that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community and provides educational, health, or social services to individuals in the community.

(c) “Drug” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of this article.

(d) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

(e) “Participant” means an individual who has registered with a Program.

(f) “Program” means an Opioid–Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program.

(g) “Residue” means the remains of a controlled dangerous substance attached to or contained within a hypodermic needle or syringe.

(h) “Substance–related disorder” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.

(i) “Viral hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 24-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-302
§24–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations that specify the period of employment in a year that is equal to 1 year of service credit.

(b) The Board of Trustees may not allow more than 1 year of service credit for a calendar year.

(c) A member is entitled to receive 1 month of service credit for employment for a month or a part of a month if a member contribution is made in that month.
Md. Code, Health - General § 24-506 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 24 / Subtitle 5 / Section 24-506
§24–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Signs that state “Smoking or Vaping Permitted in This Room” shall be prominently posted and properly maintained where smoking or vaping is allowed under § 24–505(2) of this subtitle.

(b) Signs that state “No Smoking or Vaping” shall be conspicuously posted and properly maintained in each indoor area open to the public and each public entrance to an indoor area where smoking or vaping is prohibited under this subtitle.

(c) The signs shall be posted and maintained by the owner, operator, manager, or other person having control of the area.

(d) The letters on the signs shall be at least 1 inch in height.
Md. Code, Transportation § 24-112.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-112.1
§24–112.
Status: in_force

§24–112.1.

(a) The State Highway Administration may enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of this State, with the duly authorized agents of any other state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or Canada, or the District of Columbia, that provide for:

(1) Issuing permits for nondivisable loads of overweight or oversize vehicles involved in interstate commerce;

(2) Collecting permit fees;

(3) The disbursement of funds collected by the State Highway Administration which are due to other states or jurisdictions based on the respective permit fees charged in those states or jurisdictions; and

(4) Receiving funds from other states or jurisdictions for permit fees collected on behalf of this State.

(b) The State Highway Administration may not enter into any reciprocal agreement that would affect this State’s permit fees or conflict with any provisions of this title.

(c) In exercising the authority granted under this section, the State Highway Administration may:

(1) Enter into regional or national permit agreements pertaining to overweight or oversize vehicles involved in interstate commerce;

(2) Conduct audits to assure compliance with any permit agreement entered into under this section; and

(3) Enforce the provisions set forth in any permit agreement entered into under this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 24-309 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 24 / Subtitle 3 / Section 24-309
§24–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Company is not and may not be deemed to be a department, unit, agency, or instrumentality of the State for any purpose.

(b) Employees of the Company are not:

(1) employees of the State; or

(2) members of the State Retirement and Pension System.

(c) All debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Company, whenever incurred, shall be the debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Company only and not of the State or the State’s departments, units, agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees.

(d) (1) Money of the Company is not part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) The State may not budget for or provide General Fund appropriations to the Company.

(3) The debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Company are not a debt of the State or a pledge of the credit of the State.