Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-126 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-126
§21–126.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees shall establish one or more medical boards.

(b) (1) Each medical board consists of three members and not more than three alternates.

(2) Each medical board member and alternate shall be a physician who is not eligible to be a member of a State system.

(3) (i) The Board of Trustees shall appoint the medical board members and any alternates.

(ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board of Trustees may appoint a physician who is a participating employee in the Optional Retirement Program under Title 30 of this article to a medical board if the physician is not eligible to receive a disability benefit under Title 29, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(4) In the absence of a medical board member, an alternate may serve on a medical board.

(c) Two members of a medical board are a quorum for the conduct of business.

(d) A medical board shall:

(1) arrange for and approve all medical examinations required under this Division II;

(2) investigate all essential certificates and statements by or on behalf of a member concerning the application of the member for disability retirement; and

(3) submit written reports to the Board of Trustees, with conclusions and recommendations, on all matters that the Board of Trustees refers to the medical board.

(e) The Board of Trustees may employ other physicians to report on special cases.

(f) A member of a medical board appointed under subsection (b)(3)(ii) of this section may not participate in a case concerning the application of a member for disability retirement if the applicant is an employee of the same institution that is the employing institution, as defined in § 30–101 of this article, of the member of the medical board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1302
§21–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) The operator of a motorcycle may ride the motorcycle only on the permanent and regular seat attached to it.

(b) The operator of a motorcycle may not carry any other person unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride on the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two persons, or on another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

(c) (1) A person other than the operator of a motorcycle may not ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride on the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two persons, or on another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a passenger may not ride on a motorcycle on a seat at the rear of the operator unless the passenger is able to position the passenger’s feet firmly on the footrests while seated.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply to a passenger on a motorcycle who is unable to position the passenger’s feet firmly on the footrests due to a permanent physical disability.

(d) A person may ride on a motorcycle operated under a Class M driver’s license only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.

(e) A person may not operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the steering mechanism.

(f) The operator of a motorcycle may not carry any person in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.

(g) A person other than the operator of a motorcycle may not ride in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 10 / Section 21-1001
§21–1001.
Status: reserved

(a) There is an art establishment license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization engaged in:

(i) the display, sale, or demonstration of art by an individual artist or a group of artists; or

(ii) the instruction of participating clients in creating art.

(2) The Board may not issue the license to an organization that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.

(d) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for beer and wine licenses under § 21–2003(b) of this title.

(e) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(f) A business for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.

(g) The annual license fee is $205.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-239 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-239
§21–239.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of §§ 21-207(b)(3), 21-216(b)(2), and 21-230(b)(5) of this subtitle, regarding food, drugs, and cosmetics respectively, the use of any added poisonous or otherwise deleterious substance, any food additive, or any color additive is considered unsafe unless the use of the substance or additive for the particular purpose is authorized by and the quantity of the substance that may be used for that purpose is limited by:

(i) A State adopted federal rule or regulation, as provided under subsection (b) of this section; or

(ii) A rule or regulation adopted by the Secretary under subsection (c) of this section.

(2) If a food, drug, or cosmetic contains any added poisonous or otherwise deleterious substance, any food additive, or any color additive in a quantity that is allowed by a rule or regulation as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the food, drug, or cosmetic may not be considered adulterated because it contains that substance or additive.

(b) Subject to the provisions of § 21-241 of this subtitle, any rule or regulation that regulates the use of a food additive or a color additive and that is adopted by the federal government under the federal act automatically is adopted as a rule or regulation of this State.

(c) Whether or not in accordance with any rule or regulation that sets tolerances under the federal act and if public health or other considerations in this State make it necessary, the Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation that:

(1) As to any added poisonous or otherwise deleterious substance, any food additive, or any color additive:

(i) Prohibits its use; or

(ii) Sets tolerances for its use; or

(2) As to any food additive or any color additive:

(i) Sets conditions under which it may be used safely; or

(ii) Provides exemptions for its use for investigational or experimental purposes.

(d) (1) The rule or regulation may be adopted by the Secretary either on the Secretary’s own initiative or on the petition of any interested party.

(2) Before the Secretary may adopt the rule or regulation on the basis of a petition, the petitioner shall establish by information that is submitted to the Secretary that the rule or regulation is needed and that the effect of the rule or regulation will not harm the public health.

(3) If the information submitted by the petitioner is not sufficient to allow the Secretary to determine whether, under the standards set forth in subsection (e) of this section, the rule or regulation should be adopted, the Secretary may require that additional information be submitted. Failure by the petitioner to comply with the Secretary’s request is a sufficient ground to deny the petition.

(e) The Secretary, in determining whether to adopt a rule or regulation under this section, shall consider:

(1) The name of and all pertinent information that concerns the substance or additive, including, if available:

(i) Its chemical identity and composition;

(ii) The conditions of its proposed use, including directions, recommendations, and suggestions;

(iii) Samples of the proposed labeling for the substance or additive; and

(iv) All relevant information bearing on the physical or other technical effect of the substance or additive and the quantity of the substance or additive that is required to produce the effect;

(2) The probable composition of any substance that may be formed in or on a food, drug, or cosmetic as a result of the use of the substance or additive;

(3) The probable amount of the substance or additive that would be consumed in the average human diet, taking into account any chemically or pharmacologically related substance in the diet;

(4) Safety factors that, in the opinion of experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of the substance or additive for its proposed use, are generally recognized as appropriate for the use of animal experimentation information;

(5) The availability of a practicable method of analysis for determining the identity and quantity of:

(i) The substance or the additive in or on an article;

(ii) Any other substance that is formed in or on the article because of the use of the added substance or color additive; and

(iii) The pure substance or additive and any intermediate or impurity of the substance or additive;

(6) Any fact that supports a contention that the proposed use of the substance or additive would serve a useful purpose; and

(7) Any other factor that is relevant to the issues of whether there is a need for the use of the substance or additive or whether the use would harm the public health.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2C-12 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2C / Section 21-2C-12
§21–2C–12.
Status: in_force

The Office of the Attorney General may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1403
§21–1403.
Status: in_force

To promote safety for users of Authority highways, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt rules and regulations governing traffic using the Authority highways.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1301 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1301
§21–1301.
Status: in_force

Every person operating a motorcycle has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of any other vehicle under this title, except:

(1) As otherwise provided in this title; and

(2) For those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1112 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1112
§21–1112.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Authorized prescriber” means a licensed dentist, licensed physician, licensed podiatrist, licensed veterinarian, certified nurse midwife to the extent permitted under § 8–601 of the Health Occupations Article, certified nurse practitioner to the extent permitted under § 8–508 of the Health Occupations Article, or other individual authorized by law to prescribe prescription or nonprescription drugs or devices.

(3) “Board” means a health occupation licensing board authorized to issue a permit, license, or certificate under the Health Occupations Article.

(4) (i) “Controlled dangerous substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor listed in Schedule I through Schedule V in Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article.

(ii) “Controlled dangerous substance” does not include tobacco or a distilled spirit, wine, or malt beverage.

(5) “Drug” means a prescription or nonprescription drug.

(6) “Nonprescription drug” means a drug which may be sold without a prescription and which is labeled for consumer use in accordance with the requirements of the laws and regulations of this State and the federal government.

(7) “Permit holder” means a holder of, or applicant for:

(i) A pharmacy permit or distributor’s permit issued by the State Board of Pharmacy under Title 12 of the Health Occupations Article;

(ii) A dispensing permit issued by a board under the authority of § 12–102(c)(2) of the Health Occupations Article; or

(iii) A controlled dangerous substances registration issued by the Office of Controlled Substances Administration under § 5–301(a)(1) of the Criminal Law Article.

(8) “Prescription drug” means a drug that under § 21–220 of this title may be dispensed only on the prescription of a health practitioner who is authorized by law to prescribe the drug.

(b) (1) The Department may issue an order of impoundment and immediately impound drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records of a permit holder or an authorized prescriber if:

(i) A permit holder’s permit or authorized prescriber’s license has expired or has been revoked or suspended;

(ii) An application for a permit or license has been denied;

(iii) A board has:

1. Determined that the permit holder or authorized prescriber failed to comply with a board order, letter of surrender, or law regarding the disposition of drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records; and

2. Requested that the Department impound the drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records;

(iv) The drugs or bulk powders and chemicals pose an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare; or

(v) The confidentiality of the prescription records is in imminent danger of being compromised.

(2) The Department may not impound the drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records of a permit holder or authorized prescriber who is in compliance with a board order or law specifically providing for the manner of the disposition of drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall:

(i) Attempt to serve written notice of an impoundment on the permit holder or authorized prescriber;

(ii) Provide the permit holder or authorized prescriber with an opportunity to avoid impoundment by allowing the permit holder or authorized prescriber to dispose of the drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records in a manner acceptable to the Department;

(iii) Provide the permit holder or authorized prescriber with an opportunity prior to impoundment to review the nature, type, and amount of information upon which the Department issued the impoundment order; and

(iv) Provide the permit holder or authorized prescriber with an opportunity to avoid impoundment by providing the Department with information upon which the Department could reasonably conclude that the impoundment is not warranted.

(2) If drugs or bulk powders and chemicals pose an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, or if the confidentiality of prescription records is in imminent danger of being compromised, the Department may:

(i) Issue an impoundment order; and

(ii) Immediately impound drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records without prior notice to the permit holder or authorized prescriber.

(d) An order of impoundment constitutes a final order subject to judicial review under the State Administrative Procedure Act.

(e) The Department shall provide the permit holder or authorized prescriber with a list of all drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, and prescription records impounded.

(f) The Department may charge reasonable fees to recover the costs of the collection, storage, and disposition of drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records.

(g) The Department shall adopt regulations governing the disposition of impounded drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, and prescription records.

(h) Prior to issuing an order of impoundment, the Department, with the approval of the Board of Pharmacy, shall develop regulations concerning:

(1) The nature, type, and amount of information upon which the Department may rely to issue an order of impoundment;

(2) The level of investigation the Department must pursue to verify the information upon which the order of impoundment was based under subsection (b)(1)(iv) or (v) or (c)(2) of this section; and

(3) The measures the Department must pursue to attempt service on the permit holder or authorized prescriber prior to impoundment under subsection (c) of this section.

(i) Prior to destroying or transferring impounded drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records, the Department shall publish a notice once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper that is circulated locally:

(1) Stating the date that the drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records will be destroyed or transferred; and

(2) Designating a date, time, and location where the drugs, bulk powders and chemicals, or prescription records may be retrieved by the permit holder or authorized prescriber if certain conditions are met.

(j) A board shall immediately notify the Office of Controlled Substances Administration of the surrender, suspension, or revocation of a permit holder’s permit or an authorized prescriber’s license.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-308 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-308
§21–308.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “on–farm home processing facility” means a home or domestic kitchen located on an individual’s farm that manufactures and processes foods for commercial sale.

(b) (1) For any license issued for which the authority to conduct a program under this subtitle has been delegated to a county health department:

(i) A county governing body or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may and the Anne Arundel County Council shall provide for a license fee schedule based on the anticipated cost of licensing, inspecting, and regulating food establishments and may provide for exemptions from the license fee schedule; and

(ii) All license fees shall be paid to the local health department or chief financial officer of the county governing body or Baltimore City.

(2) Except in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County, a license fee under this subsection may not exceed $70 for a seasonal food processing operation that:

(i) Uses only food that is grown on the property of the licensee; and

(ii) Is in operation for not more than a 3–month continuous period in the calendar year.

(3) A seasonal food processing operation may obtain a food establishment license for a fee of $70 under paragraph (2) of this subsection only twice in a calendar year.

(c) (1) An on–farm home processing facility may obtain an on–farm home processing plant license for a fee established in regulations.

(2) An on–farm home processing facility that obtains an on–farm home processing plant license may manufacture or process only foods provided for in regulations of the Department.

(3) A license or permit is not required to deliver prepackaged foods to fill an order of a customer.

(d) For any other food establishment license, the Secretary shall establish a license fee in accordance with § 2–104 of this article.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a license fee under this section may not exceed $150 annually for a food processing plant that:

(1) Is a bona fide civic or nonprofit organization that processes meat for human consumption; and

(2) Engages in the processing of meat for human consumption no more than three times a year for 5 days or less each time.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-112 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-112
§21–112.
Status: in_force

In a proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2C-04 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2C / Section 21-2C-04
§21–2C–04.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council.

(b) The purpose of the Stakeholder Council is to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required under this subtitle.

(c) (1) The Stakeholder Council consists of members appointed in accordance with this subsection.

(2) The Speaker of the House of Delegates shall appoint:

(i) One representative of generic drug corporations;

(ii) One representative of nonprofit insurance carriers;

(iii) One representative of a statewide health care advocacy coalition;

(iv) One representative of a statewide advocacy organization for seniors;

(v) One representative of a statewide organization for diverse communities;

(vi) One representative of a labor union;

(vii) One representative of the rare disease community;

(viii) One health services researcher specializing in prescription drugs; and

(ix) One public member at the discretion of the Speaker of the House of Delegates.

(3) The President of the Senate shall appoint:

(i) One representative of brand name drug corporations;

(ii) One representative of physicians;

(iii) One representative of nurses;

(iv) One representative of hospitals;

(v) One representative of dentists;

(vi) One representative of oncologists;

(vii) One representative of managed care organizations;

(viii) One representative of the Department of Budget and Management;

(ix) One clinical researcher; and

(x) One public member at the discretion of the President of the Senate.

(4) The Governor shall appoint:

(i) One representative of brand name drug corporations;

(ii) One representative of generic drug corporations;

(iii) One representative of biotechnology companies;

(iv) One representative of for–profit health insurance carriers;

(v) One representative of employers;

(vi) One representative of pharmacy benefits managers;

(vii) One representative of pharmacists;

(viii) One pharmacologist;

(ix) One representative of a patient advocacy organization; and

(x) One public member at the discretion of the Governor.

(5) Collectively, the members of the Stakeholder Council shall have knowledge of the following:

(i) The pharmaceutical business model;

(ii) Supply chain business models;

(iii) The practice of medicine or clinical training;

(iv) Consumer or patient perspectives;

(v) Health care costs trends and drivers;

(vi) Clinical and health services research; or

(vii) The State’s health care marketplace.

(6) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Stakeholder Council shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State.

(7) From among the membership of the Stakeholder Council, the Board chair shall appoint two members to be cochairs of the Stakeholder Council.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The initial members of the Stakeholder Council shall serve staggered terms as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2019.

(e) A member of the Stakeholder Council:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Stakeholder Council; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 24 / Section 21-2401
§21–2401.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-404 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-404
§21–404.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may not regulate any milk product that is produced, processed, and manufactured in accordance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(b) Any milk product that is produced, processed, and manufactured in accordance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle may be sold anywhere in this State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1115 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1115
§21–1115.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not move any light or guard placed for the purpose of closing any part of a highway to traffic.

(b) A person may not remove any light or guard placed for the purpose of closing any part of a highway to traffic.

(c) A person may not alter the position of any light or guard placed for the purpose of closing any part of a highway to traffic.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-304
§21–304.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county may act as the district council for the shore erosion control district.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-413 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-413
§21–413.
Status: in_force

If no bonds authorized by this part are outstanding with respect to a special taxing district, the governing body of the municipality may use money in the special fund for:

(1) any purpose specified in this part;

(2) paying debt service on bonds to be issued later;

(3) payment or reimbursement of debt service that the municipality is obligated under a general or limited obligation to pay, or has paid, on MEDCO obligations or any bond, note, or other similar instrument issued by the State or by any unit or political subdivision of the State, the proceeds of which were used for any purpose specified in this part; or

(4) payment to the municipality to provide money for any legal purpose as determined by the governing body of the municipality.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1102
§21–1102.
Status: in_force

Section 4–1102 of this article also applies to an individual in an establishment for which a Class B–B&B (bed and breakfast) license is issued.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-305 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-305
§21–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, an applicant who fails an examination given under § 21–304 of this subtitle may retake the examination.

(b) (1) The Board may not limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination.

(2) The Board may adopt regulations to set conditions for retaking the examination, including a requirement that the applicant:

(i) wait a reasonable period between examinations; and

(ii) prepare to retake the examination in a specified manner.

(3) The Board shall set fees for reexamination so that:

(i) the fee for reexamination on the entire examination does not exceed the cost of the required reexamination; and

(ii) the fee for reexamination on less than the entire examination is less than the fee set for the entire examination.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-301
§21–301.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “District council” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Land Use Article.

(ii) “District council” includes a designee or hearing officer appointed by the district council.

(3) “Regional district” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Land Use Article.

(b) An application for amendment to the zoning map of the regional district may be referred by the respective district council to the Commission for the Commission’s review and comment.

(c) (1) The Commission shall review each application referred to it and shall report in writing on each application to the appropriate district council not less than 15 days before the regularly scheduled public hearing on the application.

(2) The report shall include an analysis of the probable impact on existing and proposed sewer, water, or other Commission facilities in terms of:

(i) treatment facilities;

(ii) sewer lines of both program and less–than–program size;

(iii) their respective design capacity and present volume flow to capacity relationship;

(iv) construction schedules; and

(v) proposed projects under the 6–year capital improvements program or 10–year water and sewer plan.

(d) With respect to an application referred to the Commission under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall provide supplemental information requested by the district council at least 15 days before the regularly scheduled public hearing on the application or within 15 days after the Commission receives the request, whichever is later.

(e) On request of the district council, Commission staff shall appear before the district council to discuss information provided by the Commission under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-226 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-226
§21–226.
Status: in_force

(a) The manufacturer, packer, or distributor of any prescription drug that is sold or distributed in this State shall:

(1) Keep correct copies of any printed matter that is:

(i) Required to be included in any package in which the drug is sold or distributed; or

(ii) Approved under the federal act; and

(2) Send copies of the printed matter to any health practitioner who is authorized to administer the drug and who makes a written request for information about the drug.

(b) This section does not exempt any person from any labeling requirement imposed under any other provision of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-803
§21–803.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use in:

(i) a hotel, a motel, or an inn that:

1. provides services ordinarily found in a hotel, a motel, or an inn;

2. is equipped with at least 10 bedrooms for public accommodation; and

3. has a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; or

(ii) a restaurant that:

1. has seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and

2. can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating.

(2) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:

(i) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and

(ii) beer for off–premises consumption.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license with a catering option.

(2) In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (b)(2) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises.

(3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event.

(4) The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that are allowed under the license.

(d) The annual license fees are:

(1) $350 for a 6–day license without a catering option;

(2) $475 for a 6–day license with a catering option;

(3) $410 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and

(4) $535 for a 7–day license with a catering option.

(e) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-629 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-629
§21–629.
Status: in_force

(a) If land in the Prince George’s County stormwater management district is annexed by the City of Bowie or the City of Takoma Park, the land is no longer part of the county stormwater management district.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annexing municipality is responsible for stormwater management in the annexed area.

(2) Prince George’s County shall impose and collect from the annexed property an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to pay the principal, interest, and other obligations on outstanding bonds issued by the Commission or Prince George’s County for stormwater management before the annexation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-101
§21–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Apprenticeship” means a program of training and experience under the supervision of a licensed environmental health specialist that is part of the requirements for a Board–approved baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

(c) “Environmental health specialist” means an individual who practices as an environmental health specialist.

(d) “Environmental health specialist–in–training” means an individual who meets the educational qualifications required under this title but has not yet completed the environmental health specialist–in–training program required under § 21–305 of this title.

(e) “Environmental health specialist–in–training program” means a program of training and experience under the supervision of a licensed environmental health specialist or other individual acceptable to the Board.

(f) “Hours of approved training” means the value given to participation in continuing education or experience as approved by the Board.

(g) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice as an environmental health specialist.

(h) “Licensed environmental health specialist” means an individual licensed by the Board to practice as an environmental health specialist.

(i) “Practice as an environmental health specialist” means, as a major component of employment, to apply academic principles, methods and procedures of the environmental, physical, biological, and health sciences to the inspections and investigations necessary to collect and analyze data and to make decisions necessary to secure compliance with federal, State, and local health and environmental laws and regulations specifically relating to control of the public health aspects of the environment including:

(1) The manufacture, preparation, handling, distribution, or sale of food and milk;

(2) Water supply and treatment;

(3) Wastewater treatment and disposal;

(4) Solid waste management and disposal;

(5) Vector control;

(6) Insect and rodent control;

(7) Air quality;

(8) Noise control;

(9) Product safety;

(10) Recreational sanitation; and

(11) Institutional and residential sanitation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-201 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-201
§21–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the exceptions granted in this title to the driver of an emergency vehicle, the driver of any vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device applicable to the vehicle and placed in accordance with the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(2) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic control device may not drive across private property or leave the roadway for the purpose of avoiding the instructions of a traffic control device.

(b) (1) If a provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of an ordinance or regulation of a local authority requires a traffic control device, the provision is unenforceable against an alleged violator if, at the time and place of the alleged violation, the traffic control device is not in proper position and legible enough to be seen by an ordinarily observant individual.

(2) Unless a provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of an ordinance or regulation of a local authority states that a traffic control device is required, the provision is effective and enforceable even if no traffic control device is in place.

(c) Unless the contrary is established by competent evidence, if a traffic control device is placed in a position approximately meeting the requirements of the Maryland Vehicle Law, the device is presumed to have been placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority.

(d) Unless the contrary is established by competent evidence, if a traffic control device is placed in accordance with the Maryland Vehicle Law and purports to meet the lawful requirements governing these devices, the device is presumed to meet the requirements of the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-424 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-424
§21–424.
Status: in_force

§21–424. IN EFFECT

After the milk product has been processed, each milk product shall be labeled with:

(1) The description of that milk product under this subtitle or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) Any other information that the Secretary requires by rule or regulation.

§21–424. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 530 OF 2019 **

(a) After the milk product has been processed, each milk product shall be labeled with:

(1) The description of that milk product under this subtitle or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) Any other information that the Secretary requires by rule or regulation.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to human breast milk.

(2) A person may not state on a label of a food product that the product is milk unless the product meets the definition of “milk” established in § 21–401 of this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall establish and implement a plan to enforce the prohibition in subsection (b) of this section, including notice of the Department’s intent to implement a ban on all products that do not meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, including plant–based products mislabeled as milk.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-202
§21–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except for special pedestrian signals that carry a legend, where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals that show different colored lights or colored lighted arrows, whether successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red, and yellow may be used.

(2) These lights apply to drivers and pedestrians as provided in this section.

(b) Vehicular traffic facing a circular green signal may proceed straight through or, unless a sign at the place prohibits the turn, turn right or left.

(c) Vehicular traffic described under subsection (b) of this section, including any vehicle turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle and any pedestrian lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the signal is shown.

(d) Vehicular traffic facing a green arrow signal, whether shown alone or with another indication, cautiously may enter the intersection, but only to make the movement indicated by the arrow or to make another movement permitted by other indications shown at the same time.

(e) Vehicular traffic described under subsection (d) of this section shall yield the right–of–way to any pedestrian or bicycle lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to any other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

(f) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in § 21-203 of this subtitle, a pedestrian facing any green signal, unless the green signal is only a turn arrow, may cross the roadway, within any marked or unmarked crosswalk, in the direction of the green signal.

(g) (1) Vehicular traffic facing a steady yellow signal is warned that the related green movement is ending or that a red signal, which will prohibit vehicular traffic from entering the intersection, will be shown immediately after the yellow signal.

(2) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in § 21-203 of this subtitle, a pedestrian facing a steady yellow signal is warned that there is not enough time to cross the roadway before a red signal is shown, and a pedestrian may not then start to cross the roadway.

(h) (1) Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular red signal alone:

(i) Shall stop at the near side of the intersection:

1. At a clearly marked stop line;

2. If there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk; or

3. If there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection; and

(ii) Except as provided in subsections (i), (j), and (k) of this section, shall remain stopped until a signal to proceed is shown.

(2) Vehicular traffic facing a steady red arrow signal:

(i) May not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow;

(ii) Unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another signal, shall stop at the near side of the intersection:

1. At a clearly marked stop line;

2. If there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk; or

3. If there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection; and

(iii) Except as provided in subsections (i), (j), and (k) of this section, shall remain stopped until a signal permitting the movement is shown.

(i) Unless a sign prohibiting a turn is in place, vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal, after stopping as required by subsection (h) of this section, cautiously may enter the intersection and make:

(1) A right turn; or

(2) A left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

(j) If a sign permitting any other turn is in place, vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal, after stopping as required by subsection (h) of this section, cautiously may enter the intersection and make the turn indicated by the sign.

(k) In each instance, vehicular traffic described in subsections (i) and (j) of this section shall yield the right–of–way to any pedestrian or bicycle lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(l) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in § 21-203 of this subtitle, pedestrians facing a steady red signal alone may not enter the roadway.

(m) Except for those provisions of this section that by their very nature cannot apply, this section applies to a traffic control signal placed at a location other than an intersection. Each stop required by the signal shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made or, if there is no sign or marking, at the signal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1111 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1111
§21–1111.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to any:

(1) Surgical or dental instrument;

(2) Physical therapy equipment;

(3) X–ray apparatus; or

(4) Component part or accessory of any of these items.

(b) A person may not:

(1) Sell, distribute, or otherwise dispose of any drug, medicine, pharmaceutical preparation, or medicinal preparation by means of any public exhibition, entertainment, performance, or carnival, commonly known as a “medicine show” or “patent medicine show”; or

(2) Put or cause to be put, in any way, any package, parcel, or sample of any drug or medicine:

(i) In or on any part of any house, building, or yard without the consent of the owner or occupant; or

(ii) On any street or public highway.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-111
§21–111.
Status: in_force

(a) If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which:

(1) Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record at the time it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and

(2) Remains accessible for later reference.

(b) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record to be sent, communicated, or received.

(c) A person may satisfy subsection (a) of this section by using the services of another person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied.

(d) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(e) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(f) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection (a) of this section satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit, or similar purposes, unless a law enacted after the effective date of this title specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose.

(g) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this State from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency’s jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Education § 21-210 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-210
§21–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Advisory Committee” means the CTE Skills Standards Advisory Committee.

(b) The CTE Committee shall create a CTE Skills Standards Advisory Committee.

(c) (1) The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to make recommendations and provide advice to the CTE Committee on setting the occupational standards necessary for a strong CTE system.

(2) The recommendations made by the Advisory Committee shall form the basis for the post–CCR CTE pathway required under § 7–205.1 of this article.

(d) (1) The Advisory Committee shall be composed of members appointed by the chair of the CTE Committee that include employers, unions, apprenticeship sponsors, and other experts on occupational skills, including agricultural skills.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Advisory Committee shall be composed of members of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board who do not serve on the CTE Committee.

(e) A member of the Advisory Committee:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Committee; and

(2) Is not entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations for duties performed under this section.

(f) (1) The Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the CTE Committee concerning:

(i) A comprehensive array of career advancement guidelines, including standards for each occupation in a profession and concrete steps and accomplishments needed to progress to a greater skilled occupation in a given field;

(ii) Credentials to be issued at each stage of advancement and criteria necessary to be awarded a particular credential; and

(iii) Necessary adjustments to ensure that the State’s CTE system remains globally competitive and administered according to best global practices.

(2) In making recommendations under this subsection, the Advisory Committee shall strive to create a comprehensive, unified system of career progression that:

(i) Is attuned to the State’s workforce needs;

(ii) Features integration among as many industries as possible;

(iii) Features performance assessments administered by industry practitioners whenever possible;

(iv) Allows a student trained in one career to seamlessly transfer the student’s skills and education to a new career in a different field;

(v) Seeks to incorporate as much education in a job setting as is practicable;

(vi) Incorporates professional workplace soft skills, including interpersonal and communication skills, time management, business etiquette, and use of common business tools; and

(vii) Incorporates education in high school, community college, and other postsecondary occupation programs into a seamless whole that will provide students with credentials at various points that build on previous credentials.

(g) The terms, meeting times, procedures, and policies guiding removal of members for the Advisory Committee shall be determined by the CTE Committee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1401
§21–1401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);

(3) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);

(4) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);

(5) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);

(6) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);

(7) § 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”);

(8) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(9) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 21–1402 through 21–1405 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–109 (“Required information on application – In general”), subject to § 21–1408 of this subtitle;

(3) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”), subject to § 21–1406 of this subtitle; and

(4) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 21–1407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 27 / Section 21-2701
§21–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(6) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(13) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(14) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(15) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(16) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);

(17) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(18) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(19) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(20) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(21) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(22) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 21–2702 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 21–2703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-304
§21–304.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for licensure is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) An applicant qualifies to take the examination if the applicant:

(1) (i) Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree that includes:

1. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent quarter credit hours of chemical, physical, biological, and environmental sciences acceptable to the Board;

2. A course in mathematics; and

3. Laboratory coursework as required in regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) Has:

1. Obtained 12 months of experience in an environmental health specialist–in–training program approved by the Board; or

2. Completed an apprenticeship approved by the Board; or

(2) Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public or environmental health science that includes:

(i) A minimum of 30 semester credit hours or 45 quarter credit hours of chemical, physical, biological, or environmental sciences acceptable to the Board and obtained at the baccalaureate or master’s level;

(ii) A course in mathematics;

(iii) 3 months of internship approved by the Board if not previously completed; and

(iv) Laboratory coursework as required in regulations adopted by the Board.

(c) (1) This subsection does not alter the requirement that an applicant demonstrate completion of a baccalaureate or master’s degree to qualify for examination.

(2) The Board may waive any of the specific course requirements for an applicant to qualify for examination in subsection (b) of this section if the Board determines that an applicant:

(i) Has obtained an equivalent number of credit hours in a course relevant to practice as an environmental health specialist; or

(ii) Has work experience that is an acceptable substitute for a course required in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The examination required by the Board shall include a written examination in the physical, biological, and environmental sciences that relates to practices and principles of environmental health.

(e) The Board shall:

(1) Administer examinations to applicants at least once a year, at the times and places that the Board determines; or

(2) Approve an examination provider to administer the examination to applicants.

(f) If the Board administers the examination, the Board shall:

(1) Notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of the examination;

(2) Determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations; and

(3) Use professional examinations prepared by recognized examination agencies.

(g) If a Board–approved examination provider administers the examination, the Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the registration procedure for the examination.

(h) An applicant who fails an examination may retake the examination as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the Board.

(i) The Board may waive any examination requirement under this section if the Board recognizes the applicant as being outstanding in the field of environmental health.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-704 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-704
§21–704.
Status: in_force

(a) If the final adjudication of charges results in conviction of a public employee, the public employee’s retirement allowance shall be forfeited in whole or in part in accordance with this section.

(b) (1) On conviction of a public employee, the Attorney General or State’s Attorney shall file a complaint in circuit court to forfeit the public employee’s benefits in whole or in part.

(2) Notice of the complaint filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be served on:

(i) the public employee;

(ii) any known spouse of the public employee;

(iii) any known dependents of the public employee;

(iv) the public employee’s designated beneficiaries;

(v) any former spouse who has been assigned benefits under an existing domestic relations order; and

(vi) the State Retirement Agency.

(3) Notwithstanding § 4–312 of the General Provisions Article, on written request, the State Retirement Agency shall provide the Attorney General or State’s Attorney with available information from the retirement records of the public employee to assist the Attorney General or State’s Attorney in providing the notice required under this subsection.

(c) The court shall enter an order requiring the forfeiture, in whole or in part, of the public employee’s benefits if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) the public employee was convicted of a qualifying crime;

(2) the public employee was a member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System; and

(3) the qualifying crime for which the public employee was convicted was committed while the public employee was an active member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System.

(d) Only service credit in the State system in which the public employee is a member when the qualifying crime is committed is eligible for forfeiture under this section.

(e) (1) An order requiring forfeiture of benefits shall indicate the amount of benefits to be forfeited.

(2) When determining the amount of benefits to be forfeited, the court shall consider:

(i) the severity of the crime;

(ii) the amount of monetary loss suffered by the State, a county, a political subdivision, or a person as a result of the crime;

(iii) the degree of public trust placed in the public employee;

(iv) the financial needs and resources of the public employee;

(v) the financial needs and resources of the public employee’s spouse, children, or other dependents;

(vi) any interest in benefits of a former spouse established under an existing domestic relations order; and

(vii) any other factors the court determines relevant.

(f) (1) If the court enters an order requiring the forfeiture of benefits, the court may enter a domestic relations order that provides that some or all of the forfeited benefits be paid to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent for purposes of child support, alimony, or marital property rights.

(2) When determining whether to enter a domestic relations order under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall consider whether the public employee’s spouse, former spouse, children, or dependents were culpable or complicit in the commission of the qualifying crime.

(3) The court may not order benefits to be paid to a public employee’s spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent in a manner that is inconsistent with the payment of benefits in the State system in which the public employee was a member.

(g) (1) An order requiring a forfeiture of benefits issued under this section may not impair or alter an existing domestic relations order providing benefits to a former spouse of a public employee.

(2) A public employee’s interest in a benefit of a former spouse established by a domestic relations order may not be subject to a forfeiture or reduction under this subtitle.

(h) Benefits available to a public employee as a beneficiary may not be subject to a forfeiture under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 19 / Section 21-1901
§21–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);

(3) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);

(4) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and

(5) § 4–508 (“Display of license”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 21–1902 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 21–1903 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-802
§21–802.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer and wine license.

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

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine 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 or wine is sold.

(c) (1) The annual license fees are:

(i) $350 for a 6–day license; and

(ii) $410 for a 7–day license.

(2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1110 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1110
§21–1110.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to cosmetics, infant formula, or baby food if:

(1) The cosmetics, infant formula, or baby food are being sold in a single lot at a charity auction; and

(2) The total value of the cosmetics, infant formula, or baby food in the lot is $100 or less.

(b) A person may not sell any drug, medicine, cosmetic, pharmaceutical preparation, medicinal preparation, or infant formula or baby food that is subject to dating requirements by the United States Food and Drug Administration at any auction sale unless the person notifies the Secretary in writing of the proposed auction at least 7 days before the date of the auction.

(c) (1) The Secretary may:

(i) Inspect any drugs, medicines, cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations, medicinal preparations, infant formula, or baby food that a person proposes to sell by auction sale; and

(ii) Issue an order that prohibits the sale of any of these if, in the opinion of the Secretary, they are unfit for human use or consumption.

(2) A person may not hold an auction sale of any drug, medicine, cosmetic, pharmaceutical preparation, medicinal preparation, infant formula, or baby food in violation of an order issued under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-805.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-805.1
§21–805.
Status: in_force

§21–805.1.

(a) A person may not drive a vehicle that is designed with a maximum speed of more than 25 miles per hour and less than 55 miles per hour on a highway unless the vehicle properly displays a limited speed vehicle emblem in accordance with this section.

(b) A limited speed vehicle emblem required under this section shall be:

(1) A truncated equilateral triangle that is at least 14 inches high with a red reflective border that is at least 1.75 inches wide and with a fluorescent green center; and

(2) Permanently affixed to the rear of the vehicle, with the base down and at a height of between 3 feet and 5 feet above the ground.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-105
§21–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate district council shall carry out the requirements of this section:

(1) in accordance with the procedures set forth in this subtitle; and

(2) to the extent necessary and feasible.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the appropriate district council shall provide that in its county the Commission shall adopt, and the district council shall approve, a map that shows the entire area of that county located within the regional district, divided into local planning areas.

(2) (i) Before approving a map, the appropriate district council shall consult with the Commission with respect to the boundaries of the local planning areas located wholly or partially within that county.

(ii) If there is a disagreement as to the boundaries of a local planning area, the decision of the district council shall prevail within the area of its jurisdiction.

(c) The appropriate district council shall provide that in its county:

(1) (i) notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Prince George’s County district council shall consider, every 6 years, whether to amend the area master plan in that portion of the regional district located in Prince George’s County; and

(ii) the decision of the Prince George’s County district council regarding whether to amend the area master plan shall:

1. be in writing; and

2. include the reasons for the decision;

(2) in accordance with the work program and budget adopted by the county council of that county, the Commission:

(i) shall initiate and adopt an area master plan for each planning area, any part of a planning area, or any combination of contiguous planning areas; and

(ii) may amend an area master plan for each planning area, any part of a planning area, or any combination of contiguous planning areas;

(3) an area master plan may include recommendations for zoning, staging of development and public improvements, and public services to implement the area master plan;

(4) (i) subject to item (ii) of this item, an area master plan shall be based on the same matters as contained in the general plan and any amendment to the general plan;

(ii) an area master plan:

1. shall include greater detail than the general plan; and

2. is not limited to the contents of the general plan; and

(5) an area master plan, or any amendment to an area master plan, shall show on a map contained in the area master plan the boundary of the area within which the area master plan applies.

(d) The appropriate district council may designate an area master plan, or any amendment to an area master plan, when adopted by the Commission and approved by the appropriate district council, as an amendment to the general plan.

(e) A plan that is adopted before the approval of, or any amendment to, the planning area map shall continue in force and may not be invalidated by the fact that its boundaries do not correspond to the boundaries shown on the planning area map.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-116 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-116
§21–116.
Status: in_force

Each governmental agency of this State shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will create and retain electronic records and convert written records to electronic records.
Md. Code, Insurance § 21-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-103
§21–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A surety insurer that is removed by the District Court from the list of surety insurers eligible to post bonds with the court because that surety insurer failed to timely resolve or satisfy one or more bail bond forfeitures appearing on the District Court’s list of absolute bond forfeitures in default shall be subject to the penalties under § 4–113 of this article.

(b) A surety insurer that is precluded or removed by a circuit court from the list of surety insurers eligible to post bonds with any circuit court because that surety insurer failed to timely resolve or satisfy one or more bail bond forfeiture judgments shall be subject to the penalties under § 4–113 of this article.

(c) Within 14 days after the failure of a surety insurer to resolve or satisfy all bond forfeitures in default by the District Court’s or circuit court’s deadline, the clerk of the applicable court shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of the name of that surety insurer and each bond forfeiture that was not resolved or satisfied by the applicable court’s deadline.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2D-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2D / Section 21-2D-03
§21–2D–03.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-617 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-617
§21–617.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any limitation or provision of any charter or local law regulating the creation of public debts or the financing of capital projects, bonds issued under this part, the borrowing that the bonds represent, the pledge of the full faith and credit of the issuing authority or any other guarantee of the issuing authority, and the programs or projects being financed are not subject to:

(1) any referendum requirement of the charter or local law of the authority issuing the bonds or in which the programs or projects are located;

(2) any limitation of the charter or local law on the rate of taxation or the aggregate amount of taxes that may be imposed by the issuing authority; or

(3) any requirement of charter or local law as to the form or public sale of the bonds.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1105 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1105
§21–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on any side available to moving traffic unless:

(1) It is reasonably safe to do so; and

(2) It can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic.

(b) A person may not leave a door open on any side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for any period longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-311 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-311
§21–311.
Status: reserved

(a) The Board of Trustees shall credit to each member’s individual account in the annuity savings fund of the appropriate State system:

(1) the member contributions of the member as provided in this Division II; and

(2) regular interest on the accumulated contributions of the member as provided in this Division II.

(b) From the annuity savings fund of the appropriate system, the Board of Trustees shall pay the accumulated contributions of a member or former member that, as provided in this Division II:

(1) are withdrawn by the member or former member; or

(2) if a member or former member dies, are paid to the member’s or former member’s estate or designated beneficiary.

(c) When a member retires or a former member commences to receive a vested allowance, the Board of Trustees shall transfer the member’s or former member’s accumulated contributions from the annuity savings fund of the appropriate State system to the accumulation fund of that system.

(d) (1) If a former member is not eligible to receive a vested allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 3 of this article, when the former member’s membership ends, the Board of Trustees shall transfer the former member’s accumulated contributions from the annuity savings fund of the appropriate State system to the accumulation fund of that system.

(2) If accumulated contributions of a former member are transferred to the accumulation fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection, at the request of the former member, the Board of Trustees shall return the accumulated contributions to the former member from the accumulation fund.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-701 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-701
§21–701.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Cost” has the meaning stated in § 21–501 of this title.

(3) “County tax limitation” means a provision of a county charter that limits:

(i) the maximum property tax rate that a county may impose; or

(ii) the rate of growth of county property tax revenues.

(4) “County transportation improvement” includes:

(i) for county roads and highways:

1. a county right–of–way, roadway surface, roadway subgrade, shoulder, median divider, drainage facility or structure, related stormwater management facility or structure, roadway cut, roadway fill, guardrail, bridge, highway grade separation structure, tunnel, overpass, underpass, interchange, entrance plaza, approach, or other structure forming an integral part of a street, road, or highway, including a bicycle or walking path, designated bus lane, sidewalk, pedestrian plaza, streetscaping, or related infrastructure; or

2. any other property acquired for the construction, operation, or use of the highway; and

(ii) for a county transit facility, any one or more or combination of tracks, rights–of–way, bridges, tunnels, subways, rolling stock, stations, terminals, ports, parking areas, equipment, fixtures, building structures, other real or personal property, or services incidental to or useful or designed for use in connection with the rendering of transit service by any means, including rail, bus, motor vehicle, or other mode of transportation, but does not include any railroad facility.

(5) “Special taxing district” means a defined geographic area designated by a county within which ad valorem or special taxes are imposed to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements.

(6) “State transportation improvement” includes a highway facility, a transit facility, and related infrastructure.

(7) “Transit facility” has the meaning stated in § 3–101(k) of the Transportation Article.

(b) A county tax limitation that would otherwise apply to ad valorem or special taxes imposed only in a special taxing district does not apply for the purpose of financing the cost of State transportation improvements or county transportation improvements.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-305 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-305
§21–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The driver of a vehicle may not drive to the left of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction unless:

(i) Authorized by this subtitle; and

(ii) The left side of the roadway is clearly visible and is free of approaching traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completed without interfering with the operation of any other vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any other vehicle overtaken.

(2) The overtaking vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, if the passing movement uses a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply on a one-way roadway.

(2) The driver of a vehicle may not drive on the left side of any roadway if:

(i) The vehicle is approaching the crest of a grade or is on a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed for such a distance as to be dangerous should another vehicle approach from the opposite direction;

(ii) The vehicle is crossing or approaching within 100 feet of any intersection or railroad grade crossing; or

(iii) The driver’s view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-419 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-419
§21–419.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Secretary denies an application for a permit or takes any action under § 21–418 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) (1) Within 48 hours after the person receives notice of the Secretary’s action, a person whose permit has been suspended or who has received a notice that the Secretary intends to suspend the permit may request a hearing.

(2) Within 72 hours after receiving the request for a hearing, the Secretary shall hold the hearing.

(d) If after due notice the person for whom the hearing is held fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.

(e) A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act, may take a direct judicial appeal.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-504 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-504
§21–504.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the:

(1) Employees’ Pension System;

(2) Employees’ Retirement System;

(3) Teachers’ Pension System; and

(4) Teachers’ Retirement System.

(b) The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to allow a public employee organization to obtain, for a reasonable fee, each year:

(1) the name and last known address of each individual during the last year who became a retiree or commenced receiving a vested allowance;

(2) the name and last known address of each retiree or former member receiving a vested allowance who died in the last year; and

(3) any change in address in the last year of a retiree or former member receiving a vested allowance.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 21–128 of this title, before the release of a name, the Board of Trustees shall notify the individual of the provisions of this section.

(2) If an individual notifies the Board of Trustees that the individual does not want the individual’s name or address released to an employee organization, the Board of Trustees may not release the name or address.

(d) An employee organization may not release any information that it receives under this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-309
§21–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the date specified on the license, unless it is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or electronic means to the last known address or electronic mail address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires;

(3) The amount of the renewal fee; and

(4) The hours of approved training required for renewal of licensure.

(c) Before the license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board the renewal fee set by the Board;

(3) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(4) Submits to the Board proof that during the previous 2–year period, the licensee has acquired 20 hours of approved training in environmental health or other equivalent education as approved by the Board.

(d) The renewal license shall bear the same serial number assigned to the licensee at the time of the original registration or licensure.

(e) A licensee shall notify the Board of any change in the address of the licensee within 60 days after the change occurs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-258 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-258
§21–258.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “counterfeit marking tool” means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other thing that is designed to print, imprint, or otherwise reproduce the trademark, trade name, imprint, symbol, or any other identifying mark of a drug, or a likeness of any of these markings, on a drug or on the container of a drug, other than the drug or container to which the marking belongs.

(b) A person may not:

(1) Sell any new drug in violation of § 21-223 of this subtitle;

(2) On the labeling of any drug or in any advertisement relating to the drug, use any representation or suggestion that an application as to the drug is effective under § 21-223 of this subtitle, or that the drug complies with that section;

(3) Fail to maintain and to provide to a health practitioner on request printed matter that relates to prescription drugs, as required under § 21-226 of this subtitle;

(4) Place or cause to be placed on any drug or device or on its container, with intent to defraud, the trade name, imprint, or other identifying mark of any other drug or any likeness of any of these markings;

(5) With knowledge that the trade name, imprint, or other identifying mark of another drug, or any likeness of any of these markings has been placed on a drug or device or its container in violation of item (4) of this subsection:

(i) Sell, dispense, or dispose of the drug or device or its container;

(ii) Cause the drug or device or its container to be sold, dispensed, or disposed of; or

(iii) Conceal or keep possession, control, or custody of the drug or device or its container with intent to sell, dispense, or dispose of it;

(6) Make, sell, or dispose of any counterfeit marking tool;

(7) Cause any counterfeit marking tool to be made, sold, or disposed of;

(8) Keep possession, control, or custody of any counterfeit marking tool;

(9) Conceal any counterfeit marking tool;

(10) Cause a drug to be a counterfeit drug;

(11) Sell or dispense a counterfeit drug or hold a counterfeit drug for sale or dispensing;

(12) Except as permitted under § 12-504 of the Health Occupations Article, dispense or cause to be dispensed, without the permission of the prescriber, a different drug or brand of drug instead of the drug or brand of drug prescribed;

(13) Prescribe any drug on a written prescription form without clearly identifying the name of the prescriber;

(14) Dispense any drug based on a prescription form that lacks the prescriber’s name and signature which:

(i) May not be made by use of a rubber stamp; but

(ii) Except as otherwise required by State law for a controlled dangerous substance, is not required for oral prescription orders; or

(15) Fail to provide to the Secretary on request information about prescription drugs, as required under § 21-227 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1106 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1106
§21–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not occupy any mobile home while it is being towed on a highway.

(b) The driver of a vehicle may not permit any person to occupy a mobile home that is being towed on a highway by the driver.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-307 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-307
§21–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Highway Administration may determine those parts of any highway in its jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving on the left of the roadway would be especially dangerous and, by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway, may indicate the beginning and end of these zones.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant individual, every driver of a vehicle shall obey their directions.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where signs or markings defining a no–passing zone are placed as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a driver may not drive on the left side of the roadway within the no–passing zone.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where signs or markings defining a no–passing zone are placed as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a driver may not drive on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark the no–passing zone throughout its length.

(d) The driver of a vehicle may drive:

(1) Across the left side of the roadway in a no–passing zone while making a left turn, but only if it is safe to do so; and

(2) In accordance with § 21–305 of this subtitle, on the left side of the roadway in a no–passing zone to make the minimum adjustment necessary to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle traveling in the same direction while yielding to the right–of–way of the bicycle and oncoming traffic.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1211 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1211
§21–1211.
Status: in_force

(a) When the State Highway Administration or a local authority approves a motor vehicle or bicycle racing event on a highway or a highway bridge under its respective jurisdiction, motor vehicle or bicycle racing shall be lawful.

(b) The State Highway Administration or a local authority may approve a motor vehicle or bicycle racing event only if:

(1) The racing event is held under conditions that:

(i) Provide reasonable safety for race participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users; and

(ii) Prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow that would seriously inconvenience other highway or highway bridge users;

(2) The sponsors of the racing event:

(i) Indemnify the State and local governments from any loss arising out of or relating to the racing event; and

(ii) Provide comprehensive liability insurance, in an amount to be determined by the State Highway Administration or local authority with jurisdiction over the highway on which the racing event is to be held, for the benefit of the State and local governments, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users;

(3) The county or other local jurisdiction in which the racing event is held provides written authorization for the racing event; and

(4) The highway on which the racing event is held is closed, in a manner approved by the State Highway Administration or local authority with jurisdiction over the highway, with appropriate access measures in place.

(c) If traffic control adequately assures the safety of participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users, the State Highway Administration or a local authority may exempt participants in an approved motor vehicle or bicycle racing event from compliance with other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law that otherwise would be applicable to the participants in the motor vehicle or bicycle racing event.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 9 / Section 21-903
§21–903.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of:

(1) any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or

(2) an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe restaurant as defined by the Board with:

(i) seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and

(ii) a capital investment of at least $250,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings.

(2) If an applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase or lease.

(3) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:

(i) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and

(ii) beer for off–premises consumption.

(d) (1) A license holder of a Class BDR license may acquire a catering option that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder in the county off the licensed premises.

(2) A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food.

(3) The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license.

(e) The annual license fees are:

(1) $2,250 for a 6–day license without a catering option;

(2) $2,750 for a 6–day license with a catering option;

(3) $2,625 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and

(4) $3,125 for a 7–day license with a catering option.

(f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1408 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1408
§21–1408.
Status: in_force

(a) Except at the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway, a vehicular turn may not be made in any area where turns are prohibited by signs.

(b) Except at the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway, a vehicular turn may not be made at crossovers provided for emergency vehicles.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-312
§21–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall adopt a code of ethics designed to protect the public’s interest.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 21–313 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may deny any applicant licensure, reprimand any licensee, or place any individual who is licensed on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, if the applicant or licensee:

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

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Knowingly violates any provision of this title, or any rule or regulation adopted under this title;

(4) Commits any gross negligence, misfeasance, malfeasance, incompetence, or misconduct while performing the duties of an environmental health specialist;

(5) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(6) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(7) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(8) Willfully makes or files a false report or record while performing the duties of an environmental health specialist;

(9) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required by law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(10) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(11) Promotes the sale of land, devices, appliances, or goods provided for a person in such a manner as to exploit the person for financial gain of the licensed environmental health specialist;

(12) Willfully alters a sample, specimen, or any test procedure to cause the results upon analysis to represent a false finding;

(13) Violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(14) Uses or promotes or causes the use of any misleading, deceiving, or untruthful advertising matter, promotional literature, or testimonial;

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

(16) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, any person, including a Board employee, may make a written, specific charge of a violation under this section, if the person:

(1) Swears to the charge; and

(2) Files the charge with the Board secretary.

(d) (1) If a licensed environmental health specialist knows of an action or condition that might be grounds for action under subsection (b) of this section, the licensed environmental health specialist shall report the action or condition to the Board.

(2) An individual shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–702 of the Courts Article for making a report as required by this subsection.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-207
§21–207.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel County.

(b) (1) When the plans and specifications for the construction of a project in a district are complete, the district council shall notify each owner of real property in the district:

(i) that the plans and specifications for the construction of the project are complete and can be inspected at the office of the governing body of the county;

(ii) of the probable cost of the project; and

(iii) of the date and place of a hearing on the petition.

(2) The notice shall be:

(i) mailed to the last known address of each property owner in the district; and

(ii) published once each week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(c) After holding a hearing, the district council shall decide whether to proceed with the project.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1304.1
§21–1304.
Status: in_force

§21–1304.1.

(a) There is a Class C beer and wine street festival license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption at an entertainment event that is:

(1) held in an arts and entertainment district; and

(2) if required, approved by the mayor and town council of the municipality where the event is located.

(d) During an event for which the license is issued, an individual in the event area approved by the Board who uses a designated container unique to the event may:

(1) purchase beer or wine from:

(i) the holder of the beer and wine street festival license; or

(ii) another license holder with on–sale privileges within the arts and entertainment district;

(2) transport beer or wine in the designated container:

(i) to the premises of a license holder with on–sale privileges in the arts and entertainment district; and

(ii) in the approved event area; and

(3) consume beer and wine:

(i) on the premises of a license holder with on–sale privileges in the arts and entertainment district; and

(ii) in the approved event area.

(e) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides.

(f) The Board shall:

(1) hold a hearing on a license application; and

(2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing.

(g) A license holder may purchase beer and wine from a holder of a retail or wholesaler’s license.

(h) The license holder:

(1) shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old at the event for which the license is issued; and

(2) may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband.

(i) The organization for which the license is issued shall ensure that at least one server who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program is on the premises when alcoholic beverages are served.

(j) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(k) The license may be used for a maximum of 26 days in a calendar year.

(l) The license fee is $50 per day.

(m) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-304
§21–304.
Status: in_force

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

(2) With respect to local employees, “aggregate annual earnable compensation” means the total annual earnable compensation payable by a local employer to all of its local employees, calculated as of June 30 of the second prior fiscal year before the fiscal year for which the calculation is made under this section, adjusted by any actuarial assumed salary increases that were used in the actuarial valuation prepared under § 21–125(b) of this title for the immediate prior fiscal year.

(3) “Local employee” means a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Pension System who is an employee of a day school in the State under the authority and supervision of a county board of education or the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, employed as:

(i) a clerk;

(ii) a helping teacher;

(iii) a principal;

(iv) a superintendent;

(v) a supervisor; or

(vi) a teacher.

(4) “Local employer” means a county board of education or the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(5) “State member” does not include a member on whose behalf a participating governmental unit is required to make an employer contribution under § 21–305 or § 21–306 of this subtitle.

(6) “Total employer contribution for local employees” means that portion of the employer contribution calculated under subsection (b) of this section that is attributable to all local employees.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection, each fiscal year, on behalf of the State members of each State system, the State shall pay to the appropriate accumulation fund an amount equal to or greater than the sum of the amount, if any, required to be included in the budget bill under § 3–501(c)(2)(ii) of this article and the product of multiplying:

(i) the aggregate annual earnable compensation of the State members of that State system; and

(ii) the sum of the normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate for State members of that State system, as determined under this section.

(2) The amount determined under paragraph (1) of this subsection for each State system shall be based on an actuarial determination of the amounts that are required to preserve the integrity of the funds of the several systems using:

(i) the entry–age actuarial cost method; and

(ii) actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees.

(3) For the purpose of making the determinations required under this section:

(i) the Employees’ Retirement System, the Employees’ Pension System, the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, and the Legislative Pension Plan shall be considered together as one State system; and

(ii) the Teachers’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Pension System shall be considered together as one State system.

(4) (i) Subject to § 21–309.1 of this subtitle, beginning on July 1, 2012, and each fiscal year thereafter, each local employer shall pay to the appropriate accumulation fund an amount equal to the local share of the total employer contribution for local employees as provided in this paragraph.

(ii) For fiscal years 2013 through 2016, each local employer shall pay to the Board of Trustees its local share, which shall be equal to the following amounts:

Local Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal

Employer Year Year Year Year

2013 2014 2015 2016

Allegany 1,487,742 1,885,754 2,412,465 2,773,667

Anne Arundel 11,493,684 14,568,567 18,637,716 21,428,297

Baltimore City 12,922,862 16,380,092 20,955,217 24,092,793

Baltimore 15,755,802 19,970,922 25,549,002 29,374,395

Calvert 2,835,938 3,594,631 4,598,648 5,287,193

Caroline 793,934 1,006,334 1,287,413 1,480,175

Carroll 4,005,782 5,077,441 6,495,621 7,468,196

Cecil 2,459,819 3,117,889 3,988,747 4,585,973

Charles 3,936,516 4,989,645 6,383,304 7,339,061

Dorchester 656,543 832,186 1,064,625 1,224,028

Frederick 5,893,461 7,470,128 9,556,610 10,987,499

Garrett 664,714 842,544 1,077,874 1,239,262

Harford 5,529,741 7,009,102 8,966,815 10,309,396

Howard 9,821,066 12,448,477 15,925,463 18,309,945

Kent 366,147 464,102 593,730 682,628

Montgomery 27,227,553 34,511,689 44,151,153 50,761,802

Prince George’s 19,554,579 24,785,979 31,708,954 36,456,662

Queen Anne’s 1,105,527 1,401,286 1,792,679 2,061,093

St. Mary’s 2,485,697 3,150,691 4,030,711 4,634,220

Somerset 480,124 608,570 778,550 895,121

Talbot 628,456 796,586 1,019,080 1,171,665

Washington 3,094,113 3,921,875 5,017,294 5,768,522

Wicomico 2,173,593 2,755,091 3,524,616 4,052,348

Worcester 1,271,561 1,611,739 2,061,914 2,370,640

(iii) Beginning in fiscal year 2017, each local employer shall pay to the Board of Trustees its local share equal to the normal contribution rate for the Teachers’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Pension System multiplied by the aggregate annual earnable compensation of the local employees of that local employer.

(5) Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the difference between the total employer contribution for local employees and the local share of the total employer contribution for all local employees shall be the obligation of the State.

(6) (i) Subject to § 21–309.2 of this subtitle and as provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, beginning in fiscal year 2026, each county government shall pay to the Board of Trustees the following amounts:

County

Government

Allegany………………………… 754,195

Anne Arundel……………...... 9,738,875

Baltimore City…………...….. 8,802,114

Baltimore…………………… 10,352,112

Calvert………………………... 1,647,480

Caroline………………………… 561,645

Carroll………………………… 2,624,055

Cecil…………………………… 1,327,122

Charles…………………...…... 2,786,366

Dorchester………………..……. 590,506

Frederick……………..………. 5,925,608

Garrett……………………..…… 269,208

Harford……………………..… 3,685,077

Howard……………..………… 6,830,167

Kent…………………..…………. 165,489

Montgomery…………..……. 20,861,475

Prince George’s………..…… 13,000,062

Queen Anne’s...………………… 691,279

St. Mary’s………..…………… 1,562,014

Somerset…………………..……. 314,066

Talbot ………………………..….. 452,957

Washington………………..… 2,397,889

Wicomico…………………...… 1,704,888

Worcester…………………...….. 699,872

(ii) 1. For fiscal year 2026, each county government shall pay to the Board of Trustees on or before January 1, 2026, the amount required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

2. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, each county government shall pay to the Board of Trustees on or before each September 1 the amount required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(iii) Each fiscal year, the amounts paid under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall reduce the obligations of the State with respect to the Teachers’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Retirement System by the same amounts.

(c) (1) As part of each actuarial valuation, the actuary shall determine the normal contributions, net of member contributions, on account of the State members of each State system.

(2) For each State system, the normal contribution rate equals the fraction that has:

(i) as its numerator, the sum of the normal contributions determined under this subsection; and

(ii) as its denominator, the aggregate annual earnable compensation of the State members of the State system.

(d) (1) Beginning July 1, 2023, each year the Board of Trustees shall set contribution rates for each State system that shall amortize:

(i) all unfunded liabilities or surpluses accrued as of June 30, 2023, over the time remaining until June 30, 2039; and

(ii) any new unfunded liabilities or surpluses that have accrued from July 1 of the preceding fiscal year over closed periods of:

1. 15 years for experience gains and losses;

2. 25 years for the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and methods;

3. at least 10 but not exceeding 15 years for the effect of any new legislation; and

4. 5 years for accrued liability resulting from legislation providing incentives for the early retirement of State employees.

(2) On recommendation of the system’s actuary, for the purpose of mitigating tail volatility in the annual contribution rate, the Board of Trustees may adjust the period of amortization under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for liabilities or surpluses accrued in any fiscal year.

(e) The Board of Trustees may not certify contribution rates under this section that would result in a contribution rate below the normal cost, as determined by the system’s actuary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-250 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-250
§21–250.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of enforcing this subtitle and after presentation of appropriate credentials to any person who is in charge of or has custody of the records, the Secretary or a representative of the Secretary may have access to and may copy any record of a carrier in commerce if the record concerns the movement or holding, for commercial purposes, of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic, including information that shows the quantity, shipper, and consignee of the article.

(b) Any evidence that is obtained under this section may not be used in any criminal prosecution of the person from whom it is obtained.

(c) A carrier in commerce is not subject to any other provision of this subtitle other than this section simply because the carrier receives, carries, holds, or delivers any food, drug, device, or cosmetic in the usual course of its business as a carrier.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1104.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1104.1
§21–1104.
Status: in_force

§21–1104.1.

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a license that entitles the holder to sell wine for off–premises consumption.

(b) (1) The annual permit fee is $75.

(2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new permit in an amount equal to the annual permit fee.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-311 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-311
§21–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall keep a current record of each application for licensure.

(b) The record shall include:

(1) The name, residence address, and age of each applicant;

(2) The name and address of the applicant’s employer;

(3) The date of the application;

(4) Complete information on the education and experience qualifications of each applicant;

(5) The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;

(6) The action taken by the Board on the application;

(7) The serial number of any registration or license issued to the applicant; and

(8) Any other information that the Board considers necessary.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-114 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-114
§21–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is sent when it:

(1) Is addressed properly or otherwise directed properly to an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record;

(2) Is in a form capable of being processed by that system; and

(3) Enters an information processing system outside the control of the sender or of a person that sent the electronic record on behalf of the sender or enters a region of the information processing system designated or used by the recipient which is under the control of the recipient.

(b) Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is received when:

(1) It enters an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record; and

(2) It is in a form capable of being processed by that system.

(c) Subsection (b) of this section applies even if the place where the information processing system is located is different from the place where the electronic record is deemed to be received under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) Unless otherwise expressly provided in the electronic record or agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is deemed to be sent from the sender’s place of business and to be received at the recipient’s place of business. For purposes of this subsection, the following rules apply:

(1) If the sender or recipient has more than one place of business, the place of business of that person is the place having the closest relationship to the underlying transaction; and

(2) If the sender or the recipient does not have a place of business, the place of business is the sender’s or recipient’s residence, as the case may be.

(e) An electronic record is received under subsection (b) of this section even if no individual is aware of its receipt.

(f) Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from an information processing system described in subsection (b) of this section establishes that a record was received but, by itself, does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received.

(g) (1) If a person is aware that an electronic record purportedly sent under subsection (a) of this section, or purportedly received under subsection (b) of this section, was not actually sent or received, the legal effect of the sending or receipt is determined by other applicable law.

(2) Except to the extent allowed by the other law, the requirements of this subsection may not be varied by agreement.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1113 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1113
§21–1113.
Status: in_force

In any action brought by the Attorney General under § 11–209 of the Commercial Law Article, a person that sells, distributes, or otherwise disposes of any drug, medicine, cosmetic, food, food additive, or commercial feed, as defined in § 6–101 of the Agriculture Article, or medical device:

(1) May not assert as a defense that the person did not deal directly with the person on whose behalf the action is brought; and

(2) May prove, as a partial or complete defense against a damage claim, in order to avoid duplicative liability, that all or any part of an alleged overcharge ultimately was passed on to another person by a purchaser or seller in the chain of manufacture, production, or distribution who paid the alleged overcharge.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-501
§21–501.
Status: in_force

Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 17 / Section 21-1702
§21–1702.
Status: in_force

The fee for a transfer of a license is $200, in addition to the costs of publication and notice.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-330.4 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-330.4
§21–330.
Status: in_force

§21–330.4.

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

(2) (i) “Baby food” means food packaged in a jar, pouch, tub, or box sold specifically for babies and children under the age of 2 years.

(ii) “Baby food” does not include infant formula, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(z).

(3) “Manufacturer” includes a food manufacturer, food processor, and food packer.

(4) “Production aggregate” means a quantity of product that is intended to have uniform composition, character, and quality and is produced according to a master manufacturing order.

(5) “Proficient laboratory” means a laboratory that:

(i) Is accredited under the standards of the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025:2017;

(ii) Uses an analytical method at least as sensitive as the analytical method described in Section 4.7 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Elemental Analysis Manual for Food and Related Products; and

(iii) Demonstrates proficiency in quantifying each toxic element to at least 6 micrograms of the toxic element to kilogram of food through an independent proficiency test by achieving a z–score that is less than or equal to plus or minus two.

(6) “QR code” means a machine–readable code, consisting of an array of squares, used for storing an Internet website in order to access a webpage.

(7) “Representative sample” means a sample that consists of a number of units that are drawn based on rational criteria, such as random sampling, and intended to ensure that the sample accurately portrays the material being sampled.

(8) “Toxic heavy metal” means arsenic, cadmium, lead, or mercury.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after January 1, 2025, a person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale baby food in the State that contains toxic heavy metals that exceed the limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

(2) A person may sell, distribute, or offer for sale baby food manufactured before January 1, 2026.

(c) (1) Beginning January 1, 2025, each manufacturer of baby food shall test a representative sample of each production aggregate of the manufacturer’s final baby food product for each toxic heavy metal.

(2) The testing required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be conducted by a proficient laboratory at least once per month.

(3) A manufacturer may test the final baby food product in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection before packaging individual units of baby food for sale or distribution.

(d) On the request of the Department, a manufacturer of baby food shall provide the results of the testing conducted under subsection (c) of this section to an authorized agent of the Department.

(e) Beginning January 1, 2026, each manufacturer of baby food shall:

(1) Make publicly available on the manufacturer’s website for each baby food product sold, manufactured, delivered, held, or offered for sale in the State:

(i) The name and level of each toxic heavy metal present in the final baby food product as determined by the testing conducted under subsection (c) of this section;

(ii) Sufficient information, such as the product name, universal product code, or lot or batch number, to enable consumers to identify the final baby food product; and

(iii) A link to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website that includes the most recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance and information about the health effects of the toxic heavy metals on children; and

(2) If the baby food is tested for a toxic heavy metal subject to an action level, regulatory limit, or tolerance established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under 21 C.F.R. § 109, include on the baby food product label:

(i) The following statement: “For information about toxic element testing on this product, scan the QR code.”; and

(ii) A QR code or other machine–readable code that allows consumers to access on the manufacturer’s website or the baby food product information page:

1. The test results for the toxic heavy metals; and

2. A link to the webpage on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website that includes the most recent guidance and information about the health effects of the toxic heavy metal on children.

(f) If a consumer believes, based on information gathered through the use of the code included on the baby food product label under subsection (e)(2) of this section, that baby food is being sold in the State with toxic heavy metals that exceed limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the consumer shall report the baby food to the Department.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-330.3 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-330.3
§21–330.
Status: in_force

§21–330.3.

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

(2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that:

(i) Is cleared for market by the federal Food and Drug Administration;

(ii) Recognizes the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia;

(iii) Determines, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed;

(iv) On determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges; and

(v) 1. Requires operator intervention to deliver the electrical impulse; or

2. Automatically continues with delivery of the electrical impulse.

(3) “Grocery store” means a store that has:

(i) All major food departments, including produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and canned and packaged goods; or

(ii) 1. At least one of the major food departments; and

2. At least 12,000 square feet of floor space.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) A grocery store that has an annual gross income of $10,000,000 or less; or

(2) A restaurant with:

(i) An annual gross income of $1,000,000 or less, exclusive of sales for off–premises consumption; or

(ii) A seating capacity of less than 100 individuals.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2025, each owner and operator of a grocery store or restaurant shall:

(1) Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and customers; and

(2) Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator.

(d) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law:

(1) A grocery store or restaurant is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if the grocery store or restaurant has satisfied the requirements under this section;

(2) An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:

(i) The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to another individual who is a victim or reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest;

(ii) The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and

(iii) The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation; and

(3) A grocery store, restaurant, or individual is not civilly liable for failing to render automated external defibrillation to an individual who is a victim or is reasonably believed to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest.

(e) The Department and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems jointly shall adopt regulations that:

(1) Establish guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of the automated external defibrillators;

(2) Assist the owner and operator of a grocery store or restaurant in carrying out the provisions of this section; and

(3) Require each grocery store and restaurant subject to this section to register with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems in order to:

(i) Make its location publicly available to emergency dispatchers; and

(ii) Receive maintenance and recall notices from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-231 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-231
§21–231.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subtitle, a cosmetic is considered misbranded if:

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

(2) It is in package form and it does not bear a label that contains the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;

(3) Any word, statement, or other information required under this subtitle to appear on its labeling is not:

(i) Placed prominently on the labeling so that it is conspicuous, as compared with other words, statements, designs, or symbols, on the labeling; and

(ii) Expressed in terms likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; or

(4) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section for color additives to be used in hair dyes, it is a color additive and its packaging and labeling do not meet the applicable requirements of the federal act.

(b) (1) A package of color additive is not misbranded under subsection (a)(4) of this section if it is marketed and intended for use only in or on a hair dye.

(2) A cosmetic that, in accordance with the practice of the trade, is to be processed, labeled, or repacked in substantial quantities at an establishment other than the establishment in which it originally is processed or packed, is exempt from the affirmative labeling requirements of this section while the cosmetic is in transit from the one establishment to the other, if the transit is made for completion only.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1122 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1122
§21–1122.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) Authorized emergency vehicles;

(2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities;

(3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to warn of a hazardous situation; or

(4) Unless otherwise prohibited by local law, a sound amplification system used for advertising, parades, or for political or other special events.

(c) When a motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the driver of the vehicle may not operate or permit the operation of a sound amplification system from the vehicle that can be heard outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet.

(d) A violation of this section is not considered a moving violation for purposes of § 16–402 of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-707 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-707
§21–707.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On receipt of an order that reverses or overturns a conviction of a public employee, the court that issued a forfeiture order under § 21–704 of this subtitle shall rescind the forfeiture order and order the Board of Trustees to pay any benefits that are payable under this Division II of this article to the public employee.

(2) When a court rescinds a forfeiture order under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall also rescind any domestic relations order entered in accordance with § 21–704(f) of this subtitle.

(b) If a conviction of a public employee who was a retiree before the date of conviction is overturned:

(1) the public employee’s benefits shall be restored back to the date the benefit payments ceased;

(2) the public employee’s allowance shall:

(i) be paid beginning the month after the State Retirement Agency is notified that the conviction is overturned; and

(ii) include any cost–of–living adjustments that would have been made in the time between the conviction and the time benefit payments are restored; and

(3) benefit payments that would have been made during the time from the date of conviction to the date the conviction is overturned shall be made to the public employee, less any payments made in accordance with a domestic relations order directing payment of benefits to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent.

(c) If a conviction of a public employee who was not a retiree before the date of conviction is overturned, the public employee may receive benefits in accordance with this Division II of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-632 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-632
§21–632.
Status: reserved

(a) Each county and the City of Takoma Park is responsible for the maintenance of stormwater management systems or parts of systems located in its stormwater management district and transferred to it under this subtitle.

(b) The Commission and any municipality in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County shall allow the county to enter and exit over any fee, leasehold, easement, or right–of–way of the Commission or the municipality to maintain any stormwater management easement, structure, or other property.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1306.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1306.1
§21–1306.
Status: in_force

§21–1306.1.

(a) This section does not apply to any individual riding in an enclosed cab.

(b) An individual may not operate or ride on a moped or motor scooter unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the standards provided under 49 C.F.R. § 571.218.

(c) An individual may not operate a moped or motor scooter unless:

(1) The individual is wearing an eye–protective device of a type approved by the Administrator; or

(2) The moped or motor scooter is equipped with a windscreen.

(d) The Administrator:

(1) May approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye–protective devices required by this section;

(2) May adopt and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of protective headgear and eye–protective devices; and

(3) Shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye–protective devices that the Administrator approves, by name and type.

(e) (1) The failure of an individual to wear protective headgear required under subsection (b) of this section may not:

(i) Be considered evidence of negligence;

(ii) Be considered evidence of contributory negligence;

(iii) Limit liability of a party or an insurer; or

(iv) Diminish recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a moped or motor scooter.

(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, a party, witness, or counsel may not make reference to protective headgear during a trial of a civil action that involves property damage, personal injury, or death if the damage, injury, or death is not related to the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear.

(3) (i) Nothing contained in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the right of a person to institute a civil action for damages against a dealer, manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or other appropriate entity or person arising out of an incident that involves protective headgear alleged to be defectively designed, manufactured, or repaired.

(ii) In a civil action described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph in which two or more parties are named as joint tort–feasors, interpleaded as defendants, or impleaded as defendants, and at least one of the joint tort–feasors or defendants is not involved in the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear, a court shall order on a motion of any party separate trials to accomplish the ends of justice.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-604
§21–604.
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) (1) The annual license fees are:

(i) $150 for a 6–day license; and

(ii) $175 for a 7–day license.

(2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-253 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-253
§21–253.
Status: in_force

(a) Under this section, there is a ground for action against a food, drug, device, or cosmetic if it is:

(1) Adulterated;

(2) So misbranded that it is dangerous or fraudulent;

(3) A food that violates any requirement imposed under § 21-211 of this subtitle; or

(4) A drug that violates the provisions on new drugs under § 21-223 of this subtitle.

(b) If the Secretary finds or has probable cause to believe that there is ground for action against a food, drug, device, or cosmetic, the Secretary shall attach to the article a tag or other appropriate marking that gives notice that the article is, or is suspected of being, adulterated, misbranded, or in violation of § 21-211 or § 21-223 of this subtitle and that the article has been detained. The tag or other marking also shall warn all persons not to remove or dispose of the article, by sale or otherwise, until permission for removal or disposal is given by the Secretary, an authorized agent of the Secretary, or a court.

(c) If, after an article has been marked as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary finds that there is not a ground for action against the article, the Secretary shall remove the marking and release the article.

(d) (1) The Secretary may proceed further against any article as to which there is a ground for action by filing a petition for an order with the circuit court for the county in which the article is located. The petition may request any relief permitted by this subsection.

(2) If the court finds that there is a valid ground for action against the article, the court may proceed by issuing an order:

(i) Of forfeiture for destruction; or

(ii) To have the article delivered to its claimant and have the violation corrected by proper labeling or processing.

(3) If the court issues an order of forfeiture for destruction, the article shall be destroyed under the supervision of the Secretary and the owner shall pay all court, storage, and destruction costs, and any other cost that is incurred through the enforcement of this subtitle against the article.

(4) If the court issues an order to have the article delivered to its claimant for correction of the violation, the order shall require that the claimant:

(i) Correct the violation under the supervision of a representative of the Secretary;

(ii) Pay all court and storage costs, the expense of supervision by the representative of the Secretary, and any other cost that is incurred through the enforcement of this subtitle against the article; and

(iii) Post a bond that is conditioned on the obligation that the article be labeled or processed properly and that the expense of supervision by the representative of the Secretary be paid.

(5) A bond that is posted under this subsection shall be discharged on a representation to the court by the Secretary that there no longer is a ground for action against the article and that the expense of supervision has been paid.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-807 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-807
§21–807.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall be licensed by the Secretary before the person may manufacture a frozen dessert or a frozen dessert mix for sale in this State.

(b) A separate license is required for each manufacturing plant that a person operates.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-110 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-110
§21–110.
Status: in_force

If a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified, or made under oath, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform those acts, together with all other information required to be included by other applicable law, is attached to or logically associated with the signature or record.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2E-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2E / Section 21-2E-01
§21–2E–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Kratom product” means a product marketed for human consumption containing any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa.

(c) (1) “Retailer” means a person that:

(i) Sells, prepares, or maintains kratom products; or

(ii) Advertises, represents, or holds itself out as selling, preparing, or maintaining kratom products.

(2) “Retailer” includes a manufacturer, wholesaler, store, restaurant, hotel, catering facility, camp, bakery, delicatessen, supermarket, grocery store, convenience store, gas station, or food or drink company.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1125 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1125
§21–1125.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may not drive a low speed vehicle:

(1) On a highway for which the posted maximum speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour;

(2) On an expressway or another controlled access highway that is signed in accordance with § 21-313 of this title;

(3) On a highway on which driving a low speed vehicle is prohibited by a county or municipal ordinance; or

(4) Across a highway for which the posted maximum speed limit exceeds 45 miles per hour, except at an intersection that is controlled by:

(i) A traffic control signal; or

(ii) A stop sign at each approach to the intersection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-401
§21–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);

(3) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);

(4) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);

(5) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(6) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(7) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(8) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(9) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);

(10) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(11) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages – Prohibited practices”); and

(12) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers – Prohibited”).

(b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 21–403 of this subtitle;

(2) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”), subject to § 21–403.1 of this subtitle;

(3) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”), subject to § 21–404 of this subtitle;

(4) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 21–405 of this subtitle;

(5) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 21–406 of this subtitle; and

(6) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”), subject to § 21–407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-403 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-403
§21–403.
Status: in_force

(a) If an urban renewal project or an act of the General Assembly that provides for an urban renewal program requires or results in the abandonment, relocation, realignment, raising, lowering, rebuilding, or removal of any water or sanitary sewer facility of the Commission, the urban renewal authority shall pay to the Commission the entire cost less any salvage value from the old facility.

(b) An urban renewal authority may not allow any Commission structure to be removed, abandoned, or damaged in connection with an urban renewal project until:

(1) the urban renewal authority has paid the Commission; or

(2) payment to the Commission has been assured to the Commission’s satisfaction, in accordance with this subtitle.

(c) If an urban renewal project requires the construction of a new water or sanitary sewer facility by the Commission, the Commission may:

(1) construct the facility if:

(i) the costs of the construction will be repaid through existing provisions for special assessments, including front foot benefit charges; or

(ii) the payment is made or assured by the urban renewal authority; and

(2) enter into agreements with an urban renewal authority providing for payment to the Commission over a period of time, with the terms of the contract and rate of interest determined by the Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-102
§21–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this title that relate to the sale of a consumer commodity also apply to:

(1) Manufacturing, producing, processing, packing, exposing, offering, possessing, or holding the consumer commodity for sale;

(2) Dispensing or giving the consumer commodity; and

(3) Supplying or applying the consumer commodity in the operation of any food, drug, or cosmetic establishment.

(b) If a substance is alleged to be misbranded because the labeling is misleading or if an advertisement is alleged to be false because it is misleading, there shall be taken into account:

(1) The representations made or suggested by statement, word, design, symbol, or sound, alone or in combination; and

(2) The extent to which the labeling or advertisement fails to reveal consequences that may result from use of the substance.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1405 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1405
§21–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority, pedestrians may not use any Authority highway.

(b) Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority, bicycles may not use any Authority highway.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-624 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-624
§21–624.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies only in Montgomery County.

(b) Subject to subsections (c)(1) and (d) of this section, the County Council of Montgomery County shall impose an ad valorem tax on all property assessed for tax purposes in the county, including property in any municipality in the county.

(c) (1) Except for the City of Takoma Park, the ad valorem tax may not exceed:

(i) 0.4 cent per $100 of the assessed value of real property; or

(ii) 1 cent per $100 of the assessed value of personal property and operating real property described in § 8–109(c) of the Tax – Property Article.

(2) The tax shall be in an amount necessary to pay for the maintenance of:

(i) stormwater management systems in the part of the sanitary district in Montgomery County that were previously maintained by the Commission; and

(ii) on application of a municipality, any stormwater management system previously maintained by the municipality.

(d) (1) If a municipality decides to maintain all existing stormwater management systems in its boundaries, the municipality shall notify the county council of its intent to maintain the stormwater management systems before the date on which the county council adopts its annual budget.

(2) If the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection are met, all assessable properties in the municipality shall be exempt from the tax imposed under this section.

(e) (1) The county shall maintain every interest in stormwater easements, structures, and other properties in the county, whether or not established by plat, that were transferred by deed to the county.

(2) The Commission and any municipality in the county shall allow the county to enter and exit over any fee, leasehold, easement, or right–of–way of the Commission or municipality to maintain any stormwater easement, structure, or other property.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1131 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1131
§21–1131.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly or intentionally cause a diesel–powered motor vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle.

(b) This section does not apply to a person operating:

(1) A diesel–powered vehicle that discharges visible exhaust as the result of normal acceleration or towing;

(2) A commercial vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more; or

(3) A construction vehicle operating at a construction site.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 17 / Section 21-1701
§21–1701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”);

(2) § 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(3) § 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and

(4) § 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).

(b) Section 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 21–1702 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-202
§21–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Any drug that is designated as a “controlled dangerous substance” under Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article is governed by that title as well as by this subtitle.

(b) If, as to any drug that is a “controlled dangerous substance”, there is any conflict between the provisions of this subtitle and those of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article, the provisions of the Criminal Law Article apply.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-302
§21–302.
Status: in_force

Property subject to this subtitle may be formed into a shore erosion control district.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-203
§21–203.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to land in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-240 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-240
§21–240.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a rule or regulation proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle takes effect on the date the Secretary designates but not earlier than 90 days after publication.

(b) Any person who may be affected adversely by a rule or regulation that is proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle may:

(1) File a protest within 30 days after publication of the proposed rule or regulation; and

(2) Request a hearing.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-204
§21–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall meet at least five times a year, with at least two meetings being held between January 1 and April 15.

(c) Each member of the Board is entitled to:

(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1104
§21–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not drive a vehicle if it is so loaded or there is in the front seat so many passengers as to:

(1) Obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle; or

(2) Interfere with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

(b) A passenger in a vehicle may not ride in any position where he:

(1) Interferes with the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle; or

(2) Interferes with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not drive a vehicle on a highway with any object, material, or obstruction so located in or on the vehicle as to interfere with the clear view of the driver through the windshield.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) Required or permitted equipment of the vehicle;

(ii) Adjustable, nontransparent sun visors that are not attached to glass; or

(iii) Direction, destination, or termini signs on any passenger common carrier motor vehicle.

(3) (i) A person may not drive a vehicle on a highway with any object, material, or obstruction hanging from the rearview mirror that interferes with the clear view of the driver through the windshield.

(ii) A police officer may enforce this paragraph only as a secondary action when the police officer detains a driver of a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of another provision of the Code.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not drive a vehicle with any sign, poster, card, sticker, or other nontransparent material on the windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) Nontransparent material placed on the windshield of a motor vehicle above the AS1 line or not lower than 5 inches from the top of the windshield, whichever is less, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;

(ii) Materials placed on the windshield or rear window, within a 7 inch square area in the lower corner, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;

(iii) Materials placed on the side windows of a Class A (passenger) vehicle to the rear of the driver, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;

(iv) Materials placed on the side or rear windows of a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle or Class E (truck) vehicle provided that the vehicle is equipped with two outside rearview mirrors, one each attached to the right and left side of the vehicle;

(v) Materials placed on the windshield in compliance with security measures required by a federal or State government agency, provided that the decal is affixed to the vehicle in accordance with the issuing agency’s guidelines;

(vi) Direction, destination, or termini signs on any passenger common carrier motor vehicle; or

(vii) An electronic toll collection device placed on the windshield of a vehicle in accordance with the guidelines established by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1005 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10 / Section 21-1005
§21–1005.
Status: reserved

(a) A person who has a permanent physical disability may apply to the Administration, on the form that it requires, for a permit for one personal residential reserved parking space:

(1) To be located at the curb, side, or edge of the roadway of the highway in front of or near the applicant’s dwelling unit; and

(2) To provide convenience and safety as the person enters or leaves a vehicle.

(b) (1) The Administration shall issue the permit:

(i) If the applicant is required to use a wheelchair to move about or if the Administration determines that the disability is so severe that the applicant would endure a hardship or be subject to a risk of injury if the applicant should enter or leave the vehicle at a less convenient location; and

(ii) If the Administration determines that the physical disability is permanent.

(2) To determine if eligibility requirements continue to be met, the Administration may conduct a review of any personal residential permit for reserved parking space it has issued under this subsection. If it determines that eligibility requirements are not being met, the Administration may:

(i) Revoke the personal residential permit for reserved parking space; and

(ii) Require the appropriate agency to remove any sign or other identification of the reserved space.

(3) If the Administration finds it necessary to review the severity or permanency of the disability of a holder of a personal residential permit for reserved parking space, the Administration may request review and recommendation by the Medical Advisory Board established under § 16-118 of this article.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any parking space reserved under this section shall be adjacent to the applicant’s property lines or the property lines of the applicant’s dwelling unit and may not extend to the roadway adjacent to neighboring properties.

(2) If the applicant’s property lines or the property lines of the applicant’s dwelling unit are too narrow to accommodate and contain the entire parking space necessary to park the applicant’s vehicle, or if it is necessary to reserve 2 or more abutting parking spaces under this section, the maximum possible portion of the necessary space shall be adjacent to the applicant’s property lines or the property lines of the applicant’s dwelling unit.

(d) On receipt of the permit, the person shall affix it to the vehicle in a conspicuous place.

(e) A person may not commit any fraud or make any misrepresentation in applying for a permit for a personal residential reserved parking space issued under this section or in any certification of fact as to the contents of the application.

(f) A person may not commit any fraud or make any misrepresentation in using a permit for a personal residential reserved parking space issued under this section.

(g) In addition to any other penalty provided by law for a violation of this section, the Administration may refuse to issue a permit for a personal residential reserved parking space or revoke a permit that has been issued.

(h) A person aggrieved by a decision or order of the Administration issued under this section may appeal from the decision or order as provided in § 12-209 of this article.

(i) After the Administration issues the permit for a personal residential reserved parking space, the Administration shall notify the State Highway Administration or, as to parking spaces in Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, or, as to parking spaces in Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Traffic Engineering.

(j) Except in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, within 30 days after it receives the notification required by subsection (i) of this section, the State Highway Administration shall install and maintain at the proper place a sign or signs, which shall:

(1) Conform to the applicable requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article; and

(2) Designate the space as a personal residential parking space.

(k) In Baltimore City, the establishment of a personal residential reserved parking space shall be subject to approval of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, in accordance with the charter and public local laws of Baltimore City.

(l) In Baltimore County, the establishment of a personal residential reserved parking space shall be subject to approval of the Baltimore County Department of Traffic Engineering, in accordance with the charter and public local laws of Baltimore County.

(m) Unless the vehicle displays a personal residential permit issued for the space in which the vehicle is parked, a person may not park a vehicle in a personal residential reserved parking space established under this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-402 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-402
§21–402.
Status: in_force

Unless authorized under this title to provide individual tax preparation services, an individual may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “registered individual tax preparer” or “individual tax preparer”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to provide individual tax preparation services in the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 21-208 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before June 1, 2027, the Department shall contract with a public or private entity to conduct an independent evaluation of the Program.

(b) The independent evaluation shall evaluate:

(1) the benefits to the communities being served by the Program;

(2) the benefits to corps participants who completed the Program, including efficacy in transitioning corps participants to postsecondary education, the workforce, or registered apprenticeships;

(3) the efficacy of the Program’s professional development programming, training, and mentoring in supporting the State’s workforce development needs;

(4) the Program design, implementation, and overall efficiency in delivering intended outcomes; and

(5) Any additional Program metrics developed by the Department.

(c) On or before July 1, 2028, the Department shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly on the results of the independent evaluation conducted in accordance with this section.

(d) Beginning on October 1, 2028, the Department shall publish an online dashboard of key performance indicators as determined in the report required under subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1111 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1111
§21–1111.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not drop, throw, or place on a highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal, or vehicle on the highway.

(b) Any person who drops, throws, or places or permits to be dropped, thrown, or placed on a highway any destructive, hazardous, or injurious material immediately shall remove it or cause it to be removed.

(c) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway also shall remove from the highway any glass or other injurious substance dropped from the vehicle.

(d) A person may not throw, dump, discharge, or deposit any trash, junk, or other refuse on any highway or public bridge or in any public waters.

(e) The owner of the vehicle, if present in the vehicle, or, in his absence, the driver of the vehicle is presumed to be responsible for any violation of this section, if:

(1) The violation is caused by an occupant of the vehicle;

(2) The vehicle has two or more occupants; and

(3) It cannot be determined which occupant is the violator.

(f) A violation of this section is considered a moving violation for purposes of § 16-402 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 21-306 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-306
§21–306.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for rehabilitation an individual shall:

(1) Be disabled; and

(2) Be susceptible of rehabilitation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1124.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1124.2
§21–1124.
Status: in_force

§21–1124.2.

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

(2) “Handheld telephone” means a handheld device used to access wireless telephone service.

(3) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) Emergency use of a handheld telephone, including calls to:

(i) A 9–1–1 system;

(ii) A hospital;

(iii) An ambulance service provider;

(iv) A fire department;

(v) A law enforcement agency; or

(vi) A first aid squad;

(2) Use of a handheld telephone by the following individuals when acting within the scope of official duty:

(i) Law enforcement personnel; and

(ii) Emergency personnel;

(3) Use of a handheld telephone as a text messaging device as defined in § 21–1124.1 of this subtitle; and

(4) Use of a handheld telephone as a communication device utilizing push–to–talk technology by an individual operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

(c) The following individuals may not use a handheld telephone while operating a motor vehicle:

(1) A driver of a Class H (school) vehicle that is carrying passengers and in motion; and

(2) A holder of a learner’s instructional permit or a provisional driver’s license who is 18 years of age or older.

(d) (1) This subsection does not apply to an individual specified in subsection (c) of this section.

(2) A driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion may not use the driver’s hands to use a handheld telephone other than to initiate or terminate a wireless telephone call or to turn on or turn off the handheld telephone.

(e) (1) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to the following penalties:

(i) For a first offense, a fine of not more than $75;

(ii) For a second offense, a fine of not more than $125; and

(iii) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $175.

(2) Points may not be assessed against the individual under § 16–402 of this article unless the offense contributes to an accident.

(f) The court may waive a penalty under subsection (e) of this section for a person who:

(1) Is convicted of a first offense under this section; and

(2) Provides proof that the person has acquired a hands–free accessory, an attachment or add–on, a built–in feature, or an addition for the person’s handheld telephone that will allow the person to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-418 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-418
§21–418.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond issued under this part:

(1) may be in bearer form or coupon form;

(2) may be registrable as to principal alone or as to both principal and interest; and

(3) is a security under § 8–102 of the Commercial Law Article, whether the bond is one of a class or series or is divisible into a class or series of instruments.

(b) (1) A bond shall be signed manually or in facsimile by the chief executive officer of the municipality.

(2) The clerk or other similar administrative officer of the municipality shall attest to and affix the seal of the municipality to each bond.

(3) An officer’s signature or countersignature on a bond remains valid if the officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bond.

(c) A bond shall mature not later than 30 years after the date of issuance.

(d) (1) A municipality may sell bonds:

(i) at a public or private sale; and

(ii) in any manner and on any terms that the governing body of the municipality considers best.

(2) A contract to acquire property may provide that payment shall be made in bonds.

(3) Bonds are exempt from §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 21-309 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-309
§21–309.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Business entity” means:

(i) A person conducting or operating a trade or business in Maryland; or

(ii) An organization operating in Maryland that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) “Division” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Maryland State Department of Education.

(4) “Qualified child care or transportation expenses” means:

(i) State regulated child care expenses that are incurred by a business entity to enable a qualified employee with a disability to be gainfully employed; or

(ii) Transportation expenses that are incurred by a business entity to enable a qualified employee with a disability to travel to and from work.

(5) (i) “Qualified employee with a disability” means an individual who:

1. Meets the definition of an individual with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act;

2. Has a disability that presently constitutes an impediment to obtaining or maintaining employment or to transitioning from school to work;

3. Is ready for employment; and

4. Has been determined by the Division or the Maryland Department of Labor, in consultation with the Division, as having met the criteria of a qualified employee with a disability established under this section.

(ii) “Qualified employee with a disability” includes:

1. An individual who has been determined by the Maryland Department of Labor, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as having been discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services for a service–connected disability; and

2. Any other individual meeting the definition of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, whether or not the individual receives services from the Division.

(6) “Wages” means wages, within the meaning of § 51(c)(1), (2), and (3) of the Internal Revenue Code without regard to § 51(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that are paid by a business entity to an employee for services performed in a trade or business of the employer.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a business entity may claim a tax credit in the amounts determined under subsections (c) and (d) of this section for the wages and qualified child care or transportation expenses with respect to a qualified employee with a disability that are paid in the taxable year for which the business entity claims the credit.

(2) The same tax credit cannot be applied more than once against different taxes by the same taxpayer.

(c) For each taxable year, for the wages paid to each qualified employee with a disability, a credit is allowed in an amount equal to 30% of up to the first $15,000 of the wages paid to the qualified employee with a disability during each of the first 2 years of employment.

(d) For each taxable year, for child care provided or paid for by a business entity for the children of a qualified employee with a disability, or transportation expenses that are incurred by a business entity to enable a qualified employee with a disability to travel to and from work, a credit is allowed in an amount equal to up to $1,500 of the qualified child care or transportation expenses incurred for each qualified employee with a disability during each of the first 2 years of employment.

(e) (1) A business entity may not claim the credit under this section for an employee:

(i) Who is hired to replace a laid–off employee or to replace an employee who is on strike; or

(ii) For whom the business entity simultaneously receives federal or State employment training benefits.

(2) A business entity may not claim the credit under this section until it has notified the Division that a qualified employee with a disability has been hired.

(3) A business entity may claim a credit in the amount provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection for an employee whose employment lasts less than 1 year if the employee:

(i) Voluntarily terminates employment with the employer;

(ii) Is unable to continue employment due to a further disability or death; or

(iii) Is terminated for cause.

(4) (i) If a business entity is entitled to a tax credit for an employee who is employed for less than 1 year because the employee voluntarily terminates employment with the employer to take another job, the business entity may claim a tax credit of 30% of up to the first $15,000 of the wages paid to the employee during the course of employment.

(ii) If a business entity is entitled to a tax credit for an employee who is employed for less than 1 year for a reason other than that described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the amount of the credit shall be reduced by the proportion of a year that the employee did not work.

(f) If the credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the business entity for that taxable year, a business entity may apply the excess as a credit for succeeding taxable years until the earlier of:

(1) The full amount of the excess is used; or

(2) The expiration of the 5th taxable year after the taxable year in which the wages or qualified child care or transportation expenses for which the credit is claimed are paid.

(g) If a credit is claimed under this section, the claimant must make the addition required in § 10–205 or § 10–306 of the Tax – General Article.

(h) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Maryland Department of Labor and the State Department of Education shall jointly adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(2) The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to provide for the computation and carryover of the credit under § 10–704.7 of the Tax – General Article.

(3) The State Department of Assessments and Taxation shall adopt regulations to provide for the computation and carryover of the credit under §§ 8–216 and 8–413 of the Tax – General Article.

(4) The Maryland Insurance Commissioner shall adopt regulations to provide for the computation and carryover of the credit under § 6–115 of the Insurance Article.

(i) The Maryland Department of Labor shall administer the tax credit and report to the Governor, and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly, before January 15 of each year on:

(1) Marketing activities for the credit under this section;

(2) The number of business entities who hired a qualified employee with a disability during the preceding year;

(3) The number of qualified employees with disabilities:

(i) Hired in each business sector for the preceding year; and

(ii) Hired during the preceding year and employed for less than 1 year;

(4) A summary of the average hourly wages paid to qualified employees with disabilities for the preceding year;

(5) The number and amount of credits claimed during the preceding year; and

(6) The number and amount of credits claimed for child care or transportation expenses, including a summary of the types of transportation expenses incurred by business entities.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-330 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-330
§21–330.
Status: in_force

(a) A low calorie frozen dessert that contains powders or dry mixes of pasteurized whey, reduced mineral whey, whey protein concentrate, reduced lactose whey, or optional caseinates and is rehydrated with potable water before freezing is not required to be repasteurized.

(b) The wheys, caseinates, or egg ingredients that are used in the formulation of a mixture under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Have been pasteurized before being used in the mixture; and

(2) Contain only those ingredients that:

(i) Are recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration; or

(ii) Are authorized under regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(c) After the rehydration of a mixture under subsection (a) of this section, the mixture shall be:

(1) Cooled to a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours; and

(2) Frozen within 24 hours.

(d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations that comply with the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-102
§21–102.
Status: in_force

This title does not prohibit an individual from practicing any other profession or occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under the laws of the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-210 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-210
§21–210.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-124 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-124
§21–124.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Treasurer is the custodian of:

(i) the accumulation, annuity savings, and expense funds of the several systems; and

(ii) the assets of the Board of Trustees.

(2) The State Retirement Agency shall make all payments from the accumulation, annuity savings, and expense funds of the several systems in accordance with regulations that the Board of Trustees adopts with the approval of the State Treasurer.

(b) (1) The State Treasurer may make arrangements with one or more duly qualified banks or trust companies in this State, organized under the laws of this State or of the United States, for:

(i) banking services; and

(ii) any other function that the State Treasurer considers necessary to safeguard physically the assets that the Board of Trustees manages.

(2) The State Treasurer:

(i) may deposit any of the securities that the Board of Trustees purchases in vaults or in other safe depositories outside the office of the State Treasurer, whether or not in this State; and

(ii) shall deliver to the Board of Trustees a safekeeping receipt that:

1. describes the securities that the State Treasurer deposits; and

2. is payable on demand and without conditions to the Board of Trustees, to any designated fund of the several systems that the Board of Trustees controls, or to the State Treasurer.

(3) The Board of Trustees shall keep on file any safekeeping receipt that the State Treasurer delivers.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, to make disbursements, the State Treasurer may keep cash on deposit in one or more duly qualified banks or trust companies in this State that are organized under the laws of this State or of the United States.

(2) The State Treasurer may not:

(i) keep more than 10% of the total amount in the funds of the several systems on deposit as cash; or

(ii) keep cash that exceeds 25% of the paid–up capital and surplus of the bank or trust company in that bank or trust company.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2F-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2F / Section 21-2F-03
§21–2F–03.
Status: in_force

(a) A retailer may not directly or indirectly advertise a therapeutic benefit of phenibut.

(b) A retailer may not directly or indirectly advertise or market phenibut products to minors.

(c) It is a violation of subsection (b) of this section for a retailer to use any of the following in the advertising, promotion, packaging, or labeling of a phenibut product:

(1) A cartoon;

(2) A superhero;

(3) A video game reference;

(4) An image of a food product primarily intended for minors;

(5) A trademark that imitates or mimics the trademark of a product that has been advertised or marketed primarily to minors;

(6) A symbol or celebrity that is primarily associated with minors or media primarily directed to minors; and

(7) An image of an individual who appears to be under the age of 27 years.

(d) It is a violation of subsection (b) of this section for a retailer to advertise or promote a phenibut product:

(1) In a newspaper, a magazine, a periodical, or any other publication for which individuals under the age of 21 years constitute 15% or more of the total audience, as measured by competent and reliable survey evidence;

(2) At a concert, a stadium, a sporting event, or any other public event for which individuals under the age of 21 years constitute 15% or more of the total audience, as measured by competent and reliable survey evidence; or

(3) On an outdoor billboard or sign board that is within 500 feet of a school.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-101
§21–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Retirement and Pension System.

(b) The State Retirement and Pension System shall provide benefits under this Division II for participants in the several systems.

(c) The State Retirement and Pension System has the powers and privileges of a corporation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-511 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-511
§21–511.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:

(1) A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip);

(2) A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or

(3) A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following mobility-assisted devices:

(i) A manual or motorized wheelchair;

(ii) A motorized scooter;

(iii) Crutches; or

(iv) A cane.

(b) A person who is not blind or partially blind may not use or carry a white cane, a cane that is white tipped with red, or a chrome, nickel, aluminum, or other reflecting or shining metal cane, in the manner described in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-202
§21–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of eight members of which:

(i) seven shall have at least 5 years of tax preparation experience; and

(ii) one shall be a member of a nonprofit tax program or nonprofit consumer advocate program.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice of the Secretary, the Comptroller, and the Attorney General.

(3) Members of the following groups shall be considered for membership on the Board:

(i) a member of a nonprofit tax program or nonprofit consumer advocate program;

(ii) a commercial individual tax preparer who has been in practice in the State for more than 10 years and has at least 200 employees;

(iii) a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants;

(iv) a member of the Maryland Society of Accountants, Inc.;

(v) a member of the Maryland State Bar Association; and

(vi) a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a citizen of the United States; and

(2) a resident of the State.

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

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on June 1, 2008.

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

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

(5) Each member of the Board is eligible for reappointment but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(e) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duties, or other sufficient cause.

(2) The Governor shall remove a member who ceases to meet the requirements under which the member was appointed, as provided under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.

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

(5) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chair shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 15 / Section 21-1501
§21–1501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–205 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(2) § 4–206 (“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);

(3) § 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”);

(4) § 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”);

(5) § 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”);

(6) § 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(7) § 4–212 (“License not property”); and

(8) § 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 21–1502 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 21–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;

(3) § 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 21–1503 of this subtitle;

(4) § 4–209 (“Hearing”), subject to § 21–1309 of this title; and

(5) § 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 21–1504 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-206
§21–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the declaration of taking, the Commission shall pay to the owner of the land or interest in land, or to the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County for the owner’s benefit, a sum that the Commission estimates to be the fair market value of the land or interest in land being taken.

(2) The Commission’s estimate of the fair market value of the land or interest in land being taken may not be less than its appraised value as evaluated by at least one experienced and qualified appraiser, whose qualifications as an appraiser have been accepted by a court of record of the State.

(b) Payment of the estimated fair market value of land or interest in land under this section does not limit the amount that may be awarded with respect to the land or interest in land.

(c) If the estimated fair market value of the land or interest in land is paid into the court under subsection (a) of this section, the property owner, on written request to the clerk of the court, may receive the sum paid without prejudice to any of the owner’s rights if the property owner agrees to pay back to the Commission the amount by which the sum paid exceeds the final award.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104
§21–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Every person riding an animal or driving an animal–drawn vehicle on a roadway has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, except for those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.

(b) (1) Except in Charles, Worcester, and St. Mary’s counties, or as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not ride an animal or drive an animal–drawn vehicle on:

(i) Any divided highway where the posted maximum speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour; or

(ii) Any controlled access highway.

(2) In Anne Arundel County, a person may ride an animal on any part of a highway described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, other than on its roadway or shoulder.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “horse” includes donkeys, mules, and ponies.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, this subsection applies only to horse riding on:

1. A highway;

2. A public horse–riding path or trail; or

3. The grounds of a facility:

A. Whose primary purpose is equestrian activities; and

B. That solicits or offers to the public recreational, educational, therapeutic, or competitive equestrian activities.

(ii) This subsection does not apply to a minor who is:

1. Crossing a public highway that separates privately owned land;

2. Engaged in an agricultural practice or pursuit;

3. A member of an Amish or a Mennonite community; or

4. Receiving therapy services from a licensed medical provider and for whom the use of an alternative helmet is necessary, appropriate, and in compliance with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International’s Guidelines for Alternative Helmet Use.

(3) An adult who is present and directly supervising a minor may not allow the minor to ride a horse unless the minor is wearing a properly secured helmet that meets or exceeds the standards of the American Society of Testing and Materials for protective headgear used in equestrian riding.

(4) A violation of this subsection involving an adult supervising multiple minors at the same time shall be treated as a single violation.
Md. Code, Education § 21-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-101
§21–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a county advisory council on career and technology education in each county.

(b) (1) The county board shall determine the number of members on the council.

(2) The councils may include educators and administrators in the field of education as ex officio, nonvoting members of the councils.

(c) (1) The county board of education shall appoint the council in any county that does not have an institution of postsecondary education that receives federal support for career and technology education programs.

(2) In any other county, the county school board and the governing bodies of the institutions of postsecondary education that receive federal support for a career and technology education program shall agree on the procedure for appointment of the council.

(d) The members of the council shall be members of the general public, especially representatives of:

(1) Business;

(2) Industry;

(3) Organized labor;

(4) Each sex;

(5) Racial and ethnic minorities; and

(6) The geographic regions of the county.

(e) Each county advisory council shall advise the county board of education and each institution of postsecondary education in the county that receives federal support for a career and technology education program on:

(1) The distribution of career and technology education funds;

(2) County career and technology education program accountability reports;

(3) County job needs; and

(4) The adequacy of career and technology education programs being offered.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-707 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-707
§21–707.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line.

(b) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at the near side of the intersection and, if there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk.

(c) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at the near side of an intersection and, if there is no crosswalk, at the nearest point before entering the intersection that gives the driver a view of traffic approaching on the intersecting roadway.

(d) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign at an intersection, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line.

(e) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign at an intersection, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at the near side of the intersection and, if there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk.

(f) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign at an intersection, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at the near side of the intersection and, if there is no crosswalk, at the nearest point before entering the intersection that gives the driver a view of traffic approaching on the intersecting roadway.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-305.3 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-305.3
§21–305.
Status: reserved

§21–305.3.

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

(2) “Employees’ systems” means the Employees’ Pension System and the Employees’ Retirement System.

(3) “Special accrued liability” means, as to any participating governmental unit, the liability of the employees’ systems on account of the employees of the participating governmental unit who elect to become members under § 23–204(a) of this article.

(b) Each participating governmental unit shall make a special accrued liability contribution on account of its participation in the employees’ systems.

(c) The special accrued liability contribution shall be determined by an actuarial valuation of the special accrued liability as of the date of approval of participation by the legislative body of the participating governmental unit.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the annual special accrued liability contribution of each participating governmental unit shall be the level annual payment that is sufficient to liquidate, over 25 years beginning on the date of approval by the legislative body of the participating governmental unit, the amount by which the special accrued liability of the participating governmental unit exceeds the sum of:

(1) the present value, as of the date of approval, of future normal contributions, future accrued liability contributions, future contributions for members of the Employees’ Retirement System required under § 21–305(b)(2)(iii) of this subtitle, future member contributions on behalf of or by members who are employees of the participating governmental unit; and

(2) any cash and securities transferred to the Employees’ Pension System in accordance with § 31–113(e) of this article.

(e) Subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees, a participating governmental unit may liquidate its unfunded special accrued liability:

(1) over a period not to exceed 40 years; or

(2) subject to the actuary’s concurrence, by means of annual payments other than level annual payments.

(f) A participating governmental unit may prepay the special accrued liability in whole or in part at any time with interest at the annual rate established by the Board of Trustees as of the date of payment.

(g) The expense of making the initial special accrued liability actuarial valuation shall be assessed against and paid by the participating governmental unit on whose account it is necessary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-332 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-332
§21–332.
Status: in_force

The Department shall renew, deny, suspend, or revoke a soft drink registration as provided for the renewal, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under §§ 21-309, 21-311, 21-314, 21-315, 21-316, 21-317, and 21-318 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 26 / Section 21-2601
§21–2601.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

(2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);

(4) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);

(5) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

(6) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);

(7) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);

(8) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and

(9) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).

(b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 21–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-106 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-106
§21–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

(b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.

(c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.

(d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-815 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-815
§21–815.
Status: in_force

(a) Any applicant who has been denied a license and any licensee aggrieved by the suspension or revocation of a license under § 21–813 of this subtitle may take a judicial appeal.

(b) The appeal shall be made in accordance with the provisions for judicial review of final decisions in contested cases in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) Either party may appeal the decision of the circuit court to the Appellate Court of Maryland.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-201
§21–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Environmental Health Specialists in the Department.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-608 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-608
§21–608.
Status: in_force

The Commission may enter into agreements with Montgomery County and Prince George’s County to perform stormwater management activities on behalf of each county as the county considers necessary and appropriate to maintain effective stormwater management programs in the stormwater management district.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-109 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-109
§21–109.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees shall submit the budget for the several systems annually to the Governor for inclusion in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2C-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2C / Section 21-2C-03
§21–2C–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of the following members, who must have expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine:

(i) One member appointed by the Governor;

(ii) One member appointed by the President of the Senate;

(iii) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

(iv) One member appointed by the Attorney General; and

(v) One member appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, who shall serve as chair of the Board.

(2) The Board shall have the following alternate members, who must have expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine and who shall be designated by the Board chair to participate in deliberations of the Board when a member is recused:

(i) One alternate member appointed by the Governor;

(ii) One alternate member appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(iii) One alternate member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates.

(3) At least one member of the Board shall have expertise in:

(i) The 340B Program under the federal Public Health Service Act;

(ii) The State’s all–payer model contract;

(iii) How the program and contract interact; and

(iv) How decisions made by the Board will affect the model and contract.

(4) A member or an alternate member may not be an employee of, a board member of, or a consultant to a manufacturer, pharmacy benefits manager, health insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, managed care organization, or wholesale distributor or related trade association.

(5) Any conflict of interest, including whether the individual has an association, including a financial or personal association, that has the potential to bias or has the appearance of biasing an individual’s decision in matters related to the Board or the conduct of the Board’s activities, shall be considered and disclosed when appointing members and alternate members to the Board.

(6) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Board shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State.

(b) (1) The term of a member or an alternate member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of the members and alternate members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2019.

(c) (1) The chair shall hire an executive director and staff for the Board.

(2) The chair shall develop a 5–year budget and staffing plan and submit it to the Board for approval.

(3) Staff of the Board shall receive a salary as provided in the budget of the Board.

(d) A member of the Board:

(1) May receive compensation as a member of the Board in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii) and (iv) of this paragraph, the Board shall meet in open session at least four times a year.

(ii) At the chair’s discretion, the chair may cancel or postpone a meeting.

(iii) The following actions by the Board shall be made in open session:

1. The study required under § 21–2C–07 of this subtitle;

2. Deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review under § 21–2C–08(d) of this subtitle;

3. Any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State; and

4. Any decision by the Board.

(iv) Notwithstanding the Open Meetings Act, the Board may meet in closed session to discuss trade secrets or confidential and proprietary data and information.

(2) The Board shall provide public notice of each Board meeting at least 2 weeks in advance of the meeting.

(3) (i) Materials for each Board meeting shall be made available to the public at least 1 week in advance of the meeting.

(ii) Materials containing trade secrets or confidential and proprietary data or information that is not otherwise available to the public may not be made available to the public.

(4) The Board shall provide an opportunity for public comment at each open meeting of the Board.

(5) The Board shall provide the public with the opportunity to provide written comments on pending decisions of the Board.

(6) The Board may allow expert testimony at Board meetings, including when the Board meets in closed session.

(7) To the extent practicable, the Board shall access pricing information for prescription drug products by:

(i) Entering into a memorandum of understanding with another state to which manufacturers already report pricing information; and

(ii) Accessing other available pricing information.

(8) A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum.

(9) (i) Members of the Board shall recuse themselves from decisions related to a prescription drug product if the member, or an immediate family member of the member, has received or could receive any of the following:

1. A direct financial benefit of any amount deriving from the result or finding of a study or determination by or for the Board; or

2. A financial benefit from any person that owns, manufactures, or provides prescription drug products, services, or items to be studied by the Board that in the aggregate exceeds $5,000 per year.

(ii) For the purposes of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a financial benefit includes honoraria, fees, stock, the value of the member’s or immediate family member’s stock holdings, and any direct financial benefit deriving from the finding of a review conducted under this subtitle.

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

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

(2) Enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board.

(g) Unless permission is granted by the Board, a third party hired by the Board in accordance with subsection (f)(2) of this section may not release, publish, or otherwise use any information to which the third party has access under its contract.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any procurement for services to be performed or for supplies to be delivered to the Board is not subject to Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Board is subject to the following provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article:

(i) Title 3.5, Subtitle 3 (Information Processing), to the extent that the Secretary of Information Technology determines that an information technology project of the Board is a major information technology development project;

(ii) Title 12, Subtitle 4 (Policies and Procedures for Exempt Units); and

(iii) Title 14, Subtitle 3 (Minority Business Participation).

(i) (1) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Board.

(2) The Attorney General shall designate an assistant attorney general as counsel to the Board.

(3) As needed, the Attorney General may assign additional assistant attorneys general to the Board to give effective legal advice and counsel.

(4) The counsel to the Board may not have a duty other than to:

(i) Give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Board;

(ii) Supervise the other assistant attorneys general assigned to the Board, if any; and

(iii) Perform for the Board the duties that the Attorney General assigns.

(5) The counsel shall perform these duties subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.

(6) After the Attorney General designates the counsel to the Board, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-115 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-115
§21–115.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “transferable record” means an electronic record that:

(1) Would be a note under Title 3 of this article or a document under Title 7 of this article if the electronic record were in writing; and

(2) The issuer of the electronic record expressly has agreed is a transferable record.

(b) A person has control of a transferable record if a system employed for evidencing the transfer of interests in the transferable record reliably establishes that person as the person to which the transferable record was issued or transferred.

(c) A system employed for evidencing the transfer of interests in the transferable record satisfies subsection (b) of this section, and a person is deemed to have control of a transferable record, if the transferable record is created, stored, and assigned in such a manner that:

(1) A single authoritative copy of the transferable record exists that is unique, identifiable, and, except as otherwise provided in items (4), (5), and (6) of this subsection, unalterable;

(2) The authoritative copy identifies the person asserting control as:

(i) The person to which the transferable record was issued; or

(ii) If the authoritative copy indicates that the transferable record has been transferred, the person to which the transferable record was most recently transferred;

(3) The authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by the person asserting control or its designated custodian;

(4) Copies or revisions that add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of the person asserting control;

(5) Each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy; and

(6) Any revision of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as authorized or unauthorized.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise agreed, a person having control of a transferable record is the holder, as defined in § 1-201(20) of this article, of the transferable record and has the same rights and defenses as a holder of an equivalent record or writing under the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code, including, if the applicable statutory requirements under § 3-302(a), § 7-501, or § 9-308 of this article are satisfied, the rights and defenses of a holder in due course, a holder to which a negotiable document of title has been duly negotiated, or a purchaser, respectively.

(2) Delivery, possession, and endorsement are not required to obtain or exercise any of the rights under this subsection.

(e) Except as otherwise agreed, an obligor under a transferable record has the same rights and defenses as an equivalent obligor under equivalent records or writings under the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code.

(f) (1) If requested by a person against which enforcement is sought, the person seeking to enforce the transferable record shall provide reasonable proof that the person is in control of the transferable record.

(2) Proof may include access to the authoritative copy of the transferable record and related business records sufficient to review the terms of the transferable record and to establish the identity of the person having control of the transferable record.