Md. Code, Insurance § 31-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-103
§31–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Exchange is subject to:

(1) the following provisions of the General Provisions Article:

(i) Title 3 (Open Meetings Act);

(ii) Title 4 (Public Information Act); and

(iii) Title 5 (Maryland Public Ethics Law);

(2) 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 Exchange 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);

(3) the following provisions of the State Government Article:

(i) Title 10, Subtitle 1 (Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations); and

(ii) Title 12 (Immunity and Liability); and

(4) Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) The Exchange is not subject to:

(1) taxation by the State or local government;

(2) Title 3.5, Subtitle 3 (Information Processing) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, except to the extent determined by the Secretary of Information Technology under subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section;

(3) Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, except as provided in subsection (a)(2)(ii) and (iii) of this section;

(4) Title 10 of the State Government Article, except as provided in subsection (a)(3)(i) of this section;

(5) Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, except as provided in subsection (a)(4) of this section and elsewhere in this title; or

(6) this article, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and elsewhere in this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, to the extent that the Exchange, acting on behalf of a carrier offering a qualified plan in the Individual Exchange or the SHOP Exchange, is required by law or contract to collect premiums, conduct billing, send required notices, provide required disclosures, or take any other action normally taken by a carrier under this article, the carrier is not liable or subject to regulatory sanction by the Commissioner for the failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action under this subsection.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Commissioner shall regulate the Exchange in taking an action under this subsection.

(ii) If the Commissioner finds that the Exchange has failed to comply with the law or contract in taking an action under this subsection, the Commissioner:

1. may not impose a fine or an administrative penalty on the Exchange; and

2. may require the Exchange to:

A. make restitution, not to exceed the amount of actual economic damages sustained by the consumer, to a consumer who has sustained actual economic damages because of the failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action; and

B. make restitution, not to exceed the amount of actual premium, premium subsidies, or cost–sharing subsidies the carrier did not receive, to a carrier that has authorized, provided, or paid for health care services without receiving premium, premium subsidies, or cost–sharing subsidies the carrier otherwise would have received but for the failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action.

(3) (i) The Exchange and the carrier shall hold a consumer harmless from any adverse consequence that is:

1. related to the consumer’s purchase of, or coverage under, a qualified plan; and

2. caused by the failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action under this subsection.

(ii) Holding the consumer harmless shall include:

1. the extension of deadlines or other accommodations necessary to protect the consumer; and

2. the carrier’s authorization of, provision of, or payment for health care services the carrier otherwise would be under an obligation to authorize, provide, or pay for except for the failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action under this subsection.

(4) The Commissioner, in the Commissioner’s role as a member of the Board, may not participate in any matter that involves the alleged failure of the Exchange to comply with the law or contract in taking an action under this subsection if, in the Commissioner’s judgment, the Commissioner’s participation might create a conflict of interest with respect to the Commissioner’s regulatory authority over the Exchange’s taking an action under this subsection.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section does not:

(1) affect the Commissioner’s authority to regulate a carrier under this article; or

(2) limit the authority of the Commissioner to take action against any person with respect to any provision of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-103
§31–103.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-03.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-03.1
§31–2B–03.
Status: in_force

§31–2B–03.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the effective date of participation for an eligible governmental unit is July 1 of the year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.

(b) If an eligible governmental unit does not provide the Board of Trustees with the necessary documentation to join the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System on or before the effective date for the eligible governmental unit, the effective date shall be postponed until July 1 of the second year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 15 / Section 31-1501
§31–1501.
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) §�4–209�(“Hearing”);

(5) §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);

(6) §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(7) §�4–212�(“License not property”);

(8) §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and

(9) §�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 § 31–1502 of this subtitle;

(2) §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 31–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;

(3) §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 31–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and

(4) §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 31–1504 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1001.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 10 / Section 31-1001.1
§31–1001.
Status: in_force

§31–1001.1.

(a) There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that:

(1) is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public;

(2) has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and

(3) has a minimum of six movie theater rooms.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can:

(i) 1. in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and

2. in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or

(ii) to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification.

(2) A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license:

(i) from Monday through Saturday; and

(ii) on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit.

(3) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food.

(4) An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and

(ii) shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans.

(d) (1) A license holder shall:

(i) obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and

(ii) while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present.

(2) Notwithstanding § 31–1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.

(e) (1) The annual license fee is $1,000.

(2) The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-110 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-110
§31–110.
Status: in_force

(a) In making qualified plans available to individuals and employers through contracts with carriers, the Exchange first shall seek to:

(1) achieve a robust and stable enrollment in the Exchange; and

(2) decrease the number of State residents without health insurance coverage.

(b) (1) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the Exchange, with the market impact and leverage attained through a robust and stable enrollment, may use alternative contracting options and active purchasing strategies to increase affordability and quality of care for consumers and lower costs in the health care system overall.

(2) The Exchange’s efforts to increase affordability and quality of care and to lower costs may include pursuing key objectives such as higher standards of care, continuity of care, delivery system reforms, health equity, improved patient experience and outcomes, and meaningful cost controls within the health care system.

(c) In employing contracting strategies to implement this section, the Exchange shall consider, on a continuing basis, the need to balance:

(1) the importance of sufficient enrollment and carrier participation to ensure the Exchange’s success and long–term viability; and

(2) its progress in achieving the key objectives stated in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2014, the Exchange:

(1) shall allow any qualified plans that meet the minimum standards established by the Exchange under this subtitle to be offered in the Exchange; and

(2) may exercise its authority under § 31–115(b)(9) of this subtitle to establish minimum standards for qualified plans in addition to those required by the Affordable Care Act.

(e) Subject to subsections (f) and (g) of this section, beginning January 1, 2016, in addition to establishing minimum standards for qualified plans, the Exchange may employ alternative contracting options and active purchasing strategies, including:

(1) competitive bidding;

(2) negotiation with carriers to achieve optimal participation and plan offerings in the Exchange; and

(3) partnering with carriers to promote choice and affordability for individuals and small employers among qualified plans offering high value, patient–centered, team–based care, value–based insurance design, and other high quality and affordable options.

(f) During any year in which the Exchange employs alternative contracting options and active purchasing strategies, the participation requirements set forth in §§ 15–1204.1(b) and 15–1303(b) of this article for carriers in the individual and small group markets outside the Exchange shall be suspended.

(g) Before employing an alternative contracting option or active purchasing strategy, the Exchange:

(1) on or after December 1, but not later than the first day of the next regular session of the General Assembly, shall submit to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a plan for the use of the alternative contracting option or active purchasing strategy, including an analysis of:

(i) the objectives to be achieved through use of the alternative contracting option or active purchasing strategy; and

(ii) the impact on the insurance markets inside and outside the Exchange and on consumers; and

(2) shall allow the committees to have 90 days for review and comment.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-114 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-114
§31–114.
Status: in_force

The chief fiscal officer of each participating governmental unit shall:

(1) submit to the Board of Trustees the information that the Board of Trustees requires; and

(2) with respect to each employee of the participating governmental unit, cause to be performed the duties that would be performed by the head of a State unit employing members of an employees’ system.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2A-05 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2A / Section 31-2A-05
§31–2A–05.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies only to a local plan that is a qualified plan under § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit to its participants.

(b) If an eligible governmental unit approves participation in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, the operation of the local plan or State system with respect to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics terminates on the effective date.

(c) (1) On the effective date:

(i) the assets to the credit of the local plan or State system that relate to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics who elect to become members shall be transferred to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System; and

(ii) the trustee or other administrative head of the local plan or State system shall certify the proportion of the funds of the local plan or State system that represents the accumulated contributions of the members as of that date.

(2) The accumulated contributions shall be credited to the respective annuity savings accounts of the members in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(3) The balance of the funds transferred to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System shall be offset against the special accrued liability to be funded by the participating governmental unit as provided by § 21–306.1(d) of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-107
§31–107.
Status: reserved

§31–107. ** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 468 OF 2025 **

(a) There is a Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Fund.

(b) (1) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(i) provide funding for the operation and administration of the Exchange in carrying out the purposes of the Exchange under this subtitle;

(ii) provide funding for the establishment and operation of the State Reinsurance Program authorized under this subtitle;

(iii) provide funding for the Medical Assistance Program and the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program;

(iv) provide funding for the establishment and operation of Health Equity Resource Communities under Title 20, Subtitle 14 of the Health – General Article;

(v) provide funding for the establishment and operation of the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program authorized under this subtitle; and

(vi) provide funding for the establishment of State–based health insurance subsidies to mitigate the impact of a reduction in federal advance premium tax credits under 26 U.S.C. § 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii).

(2) The operation and administration of the Exchange, the State Reinsurance Program, the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program, and the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program may include functions delegated by the Exchange to a third party under law or by contract.

(c) The Exchange shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) any user fees or other assessments collected by the Exchange;

(2) all revenue deposited into the Fund that is received from the distribution of the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article;

(3) income from investments made on behalf of the Fund;

(4) interest on deposits or investments of money in the Fund;

(5) money collected by the Board as a result of legal or other actions taken by the Board on behalf of the Exchange or the Fund;

(6) money donated to the Fund;

(7) money awarded to the Fund through grants;

(8) any pass–through funds received from the federal government under a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act;

(9) any funds designated by the federal government to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(10) any funds designated by the State to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(11) any funds designated by the State to provide State–based health insurance subsidies to young adults in the State;

(12) any funds designated by the State to provide State–based health insurance subsidies to individuals in the State to mitigate the impact of a reduction in federal advance premium tax credits under 26 U.S.C. § 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii);

(13) any federal funds received in accordance with § 31–121 of this subtitle for the administration of small business tax credits; and

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

(f) (1) The Fund may be used only:

(i) 1. for the operation and administration of the Exchange in carrying out the purposes authorized under this subtitle;

2. for the establishment and operation of the State Reinsurance Program; and

3. for appropriations to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund under § 20–1407 of the Health – General Article;

(ii) in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, for the Medical Assistance Program within the Medical Care Programs Administration of the Maryland Department of Health;

(iii) in fiscal year 2022, for the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program established under Title 15, Subtitle 10 of the Health – General Article;

(iv) for the establishment and operation of the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program; and

(v) in fiscal years 2026 through 2028, for the establishment of State–based health insurance subsidies to mitigate the impact of a reduction in federal advance premium tax credits under 26 U.S.C. § 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii).

(2) In each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Governor shall:

(i) transfer $15,000,000 to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund; and

(ii) include the funds transferred in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph in the annual budget bill as an appropriation to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund under § 20–1407 of the Health – General Article.

(g) (1) The Board shall maintain separate accounts within the Fund for Exchange operations, for the State Reinsurance Program, and for the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program.

(2) Accounts within the Fund shall contain the money that is intended to support the purpose for which each account is designated.

(3) Funds received from the distribution of the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article shall be placed in the account for Exchange operations and may be used only for the purpose of funding the operation and administration of the Exchange.

(4) The following funds may be used only for the purposes of funding the State Reinsurance Program:

(i) any pass–through funds received from the federal government under a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(ii) any funds designated by the federal government to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State; and

(iii) any funds designated by the State to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, funds received from the distribution of the assessment under § 6–102.1 of this article may be used only for purposes of funding the State Reinsurance Program and the State–Based Health Insurance Subsidies Program.

(h) (1) Expenditures from the Fund for the purposes authorized by this subtitle may be made only:

(i) with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the State budget; or

(ii) by the budget amendment procedure provided for in Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) Notwithstanding § 7–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if the amount of the distribution from the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article exceeds in any State fiscal year the actual expenditures incurred for the operation and administration of the Exchange, funds in the Exchange operations account from the premium tax that remain unspent at the end of the State fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund of the State.

(3) If operating expenses of the Exchange may be charged to either State or non–State fund sources, the non–State funds shall be charged before State funds are charged.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (h)(2) of this section, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.

(j) A debt or an obligation of the Fund is not a debt of the State or a pledge of credit of the State.

§31–107. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 468 OF 2025**

(a) There is a Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Fund.

(b) (1) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(i) provide funding for the operation and administration of the Exchange in carrying out the purposes of the Exchange under this subtitle;

(ii) provide funding for the establishment and operation of the State Reinsurance Program authorized under this subtitle;

(iii) provide funding for the Medical Assistance Program and the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program;

(iv) provide funding for the establishment and operation of Health Equity Resource Communities under Title 20, Subtitle 14 of the Health – General Article; and

(v) provide funding for the establishment and operation of the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program authorized under this subtitle.

(2) The operation and administration of the Exchange, the State Reinsurance Program, the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program, and the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program may include functions delegated by the Exchange to a third party under law or by contract.

(c) The Exchange shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) any user fees or other assessments collected by the Exchange;

(2) all revenue deposited into the Fund that is received from the distribution of the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article;

(3) income from investments made on behalf of the Fund;

(4) interest on deposits or investments of money in the Fund;

(5) money collected by the Board as a result of legal or other actions taken by the Board on behalf of the Exchange or the Fund;

(6) money donated to the Fund;

(7) money awarded to the Fund through grants;

(8) any pass–through funds received from the federal government under a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act;

(9) any funds designated by the federal government to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(10) any funds designated by the State to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(11) any funds designated by the State to provide State–based health insurance subsidies to young adults in the State;

(12) any federal funds received in accordance with § 31–121 of this subtitle for the administration of small business tax credits; and

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

(f) (1) The Fund may be used only:

(i) 1. for the operation and administration of the Exchange in carrying out the purposes authorized under this subtitle;

2. for the establishment and operation of the State Reinsurance Program; and

3. for appropriations to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund under § 20–1407 of the Health – General Article;

(ii) in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, for the Medical Assistance Program within the Medical Care Programs Administration of the Maryland Department of Health;

(iii) in fiscal year 2022, for the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program established under Title 15, Subtitle 10 of the Health – General Article; and

(iv) for the establishment and operation of the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program.

(2) In each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Governor shall:

(i) transfer $15,000,000 to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund; and

(ii) include the funds transferred in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph in the annual budget bill as an appropriation to the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund under § 20–1407 of the Health – General Article.

(g) (1) The Board shall maintain separate accounts within the Fund for Exchange operations, for the State Reinsurance Program, and for the State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Program.

(2) Accounts within the Fund shall contain the money that is intended to support the purpose for which each account is designated.

(3) Funds received from the distribution of the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article shall be placed in the account for Exchange operations and may be used only for the purpose of funding the operation and administration of the Exchange.

(4) The following funds may be used only for the purposes of funding the State Reinsurance Program:

(i) any pass–through funds received from the federal government under a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(ii) any funds designated by the federal government to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(iii) any funds designated by the State to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State; and

(iv) except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, funds received from the distribution of the assessment under § 6–102.1 of this article.

(h) (1) Expenditures from the Fund for the purposes authorized by this subtitle may be made only:

(i) with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the State budget; or

(ii) by the budget amendment procedure provided for in Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) Notwithstanding § 7–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if the amount of the distribution from the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article exceeds in any State fiscal year the actual expenditures incurred for the operation and administration of the Exchange, funds in the Exchange operations account from the premium tax that remain unspent at the end of the State fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund of the State.

(3) If operating expenses of the Exchange may be charged to either State or non–State fund sources, the non–State funds shall be charged before State funds are charged.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (h)(2) of this section, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.

(j) A debt or an obligation of the Fund is not a debt of the State or a pledge of credit of the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1407
§31–1407.
Status: in_force

The hearing for a new applicant and the issuance of a license may not be delayed due to the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide the requested criminal history records check by the date of the scheduled hearing.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-01 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-01
§31–2B–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Effective date” means the date that an eligible governmental unit commenced or commences participation in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.

(c) “Eligible governmental unit” means a governmental unit that is eligible to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System under § 31-2B-02 of this subtitle.

(d) “Local detention center officer” means an individual who works as a detention center officer for an eligible governmental unit.

(e) (1) “Local plan” means a plan or any other arrangement of an eligible governmental unit that is described in § 219(g)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Local plan” does not include a plan established under § 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(f) “State system” has the meaning stated in § 20–101(pp) of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 17 / Section 31-1704
§31–1704.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 27 / Section 31-2703
§31–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 15 / Section 31-1502
§31–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 11 / Section 31-1101
§31–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and

(2) § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit –– Wine”), subject to § 31–1102.1 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102.2 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 19 / Section 31-1902
§31–1902.
Status: in_force

A license holder may employ an individual who is:

(1) at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; or

(2) at least 16 years old to perform any task other than to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-101
§31–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Aggregate” means to correlate, link, or associate personally identifiable information from one provider with personally identifiable information from any other provider inside the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.

(c) “Authorized purpose” means an evidence–based, testable inquiry that is intended to yield results that further the purpose of the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.

(d) “Baltimore City Youth Data Hub” means an integrated, electronic data management system that links data about youth from any provider.

(e) (1) “Data” means any information about a youth.

(2) “Data” includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, information on gender, ethnicity, and English language proficiency, family or personal incomes, other family data, Social Security numbers, student or employee identification numbers, enrollment and attendance dates, performance information in any jobs, internships, schools, or other programs, current and past health information, including birth weights, maternal health at birth, and exposure to lead, and information on the receipt individually or by family of welfare benefits.

(f) (1) “Data recipient” means any individual, agency, or entity that receives de–identified data from the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub for analysis, research, or evaluation purposes.

(2) “Data recipient” includes the manager or a provider.

(g) “De–identified data” means any personally identifiable information that is permanently removed in a manner that leaves no reasonable basis to believe that the remaining information can be used to successfully link the de–identified data to a particular individual.

(h) “Executive committee” means the body that provides vision, oversight, and leadership for the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.

(i) “Manager” means the nongovernmental custodian of the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub responsible for its operation, upkeep, and security.

(j) “Personally identifiable information” includes:

(1) an individual’s name;

(2) the name of an individual’s parent or other family members;

(3) the address of an individual or an individual’s family members;

(4) a personal identifier, including an individual’s Social Security number, student identification number, or biometric record;

(5) an indirect identifier, including an individual’s date of birth, place of birth, or mother’s maiden name; and

(6) any data that, either alone or in combination, would tend to associate or link a piece of information with a particular individual in a manner that would allow a reasonable person in the community to identify the particular individual.

(k) “Provider” means:

(1) the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City;

(2) Baltimore’s Promise; and

(3) the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(l) “Secure” means to implement a comprehensive data security program to maintain data in strict confidence and protect personally identifiable information and de–identified data aggregated through the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure.

(m) “Youth” means any person under the age of 21 years who:

(1) resides in Baltimore City;

(2) attends or graduated from an elementary or secondary school in Baltimore City; or

(3) participates in or graduated from any youth program in Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 18 / Section 31-1804
§31–1804.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 31–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-04 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-04
§31–2B–04.
Status: in_force

If a local detention center officer joins the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System on the effective date, the member is entitled to credit for employment with the participating governmental unit before the effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 4 / Section 31-402
§31–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday or an election day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1102.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 11 / Section 31-1102.2
§31–1102.
Status: in_force

§31–1102.2.

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:

(i) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and

(ii) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.

(2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 19 / Section 31-1903
§31–1903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:

(i) be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.

(2) The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.

(3) The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.

(b) A license holder who violates this section is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a $100 fine; and

(2) for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1007 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 10 / Section 31-1007
§31–1007.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Hospitality and tourism management degree program” means a degree program at an institution of higher education that offers classes that provide a comprehensive study of alcoholic beverages with an emphasis on the origin, production, classification, and service of beer, wine, and liquor.

(ii) “Hospitality and tourism management degree program” includes classes that study bartending, alcohol awareness, liability, and the responsible serving of alcoholic beverages.

(3) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(b) There is a university and college hospitality beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license to an institution of higher education that offers a hospitality and tourism management degree program.

(2) As part of the license application, an applicant shall provide to the Board:

(i) a drawing and description of the designated area where the preparing, serving, or consuming of alcoholic beverages during the hospitality and tourism management class will take place; and

(ii) the location of the locked storage facility where the alcoholic beverages will be stored when not in use.

(3) A license shall expire on the June 30 immediately following the issuance of the license.

(d) A license holder must submit to the Board a form documenting the dates and hours of a hospitality and tourism management class at least 14 days before the hospitality and tourism management class begins.

(e) The license authorizes the license holder to allow the preparation, serving, and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor by individuals who are:

(1) at least 21 years old; and

(2) registered in a hospitality and tourism management class offered by the license holder.

(f) A license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsection (e) of this section only:

(1) on the licensed premises; and

(2) during the hospitality and tourism management class dates and hours specified in subsection (d) of this section.

(g) A license holder shall ensure that at least one instructor of a hospitality and tourism management class is:

(1) certified by an alcohol awareness program; and

(2) present during the dates and hours of the hospitality and tourism management class.

(h) A license holder shall allow the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee, the Board or the Board’s designee, or a peace officer of the county, to inspect and search the licensed premises at any time.

(i) A license holder shall comply with:

(1) municipal ordinances; and

(2) fire and health department regulations.

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

(k) (1) The annual license fee is $750.

(2) The annual fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 9 / Section 31-902
§31–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) restaurant license.

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

(1) is located in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;

(2) commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;

(3) excluding seats at bars or counters, has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that can accommodate at least 50 customers;

(4) has sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;

(5) maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;

(6) serves food at all times whenever alcoholic beverages are being served or consumed; and

(7) has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.

(c) The license:

(1) authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and

(2) is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.

(d) The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.

(e) (1) (i) Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.

(ii) To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:

1. request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;

2. fine a license holder; or

3. suspend a license.

(2) The applicant or the applicant’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.

(3) When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the applicant shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.

(f) As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.

(g) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale only) license under § 31–2004(c) of this title.

(h) (1) The annual license fee is $750.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-110 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-110
§31–110.
Status: in_force

An employee who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System may:

(1) remain a member of the Employees’ Retirement System; or

(2) transfer to the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 24 / Section 31-2401
§31–2401.
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, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 18 / Section 31-1801
§31–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);

(2) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);

(3) § 4–406 (“Protests”);

(4) § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);

(5) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and

(6) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).

(b) Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 31–1802 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to §§ 31–1803 and 31–1803.1 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), subject to § 31–1803.2 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-109
§31–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, whether acting on behalf of the manager or a provider, who obtains, discloses, or uses, or attempts to obtain, disclose, or use identifiable data for a purpose other than aggregation in the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(b) A person, whether acting on behalf of the manager or a provider, is civilly liable to an individual for actual damages, including attorney’s fees and litigation costs, that the court considers appropriate if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person committed a violation of any provision of this title that caused any damage to the individual.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-201 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-201
§31–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Workgroup” means the Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program Advisory Workgroup established under § 31–203 of this subtitle.

(c) “Cost–sharing reduction” means a reduction described in § 1402(c) of the Affordable Care Act.

(d) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.

(e) “Insurance affordability program” means:

(1) the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;

(2) the Maryland Children’s Health Program;

(3) premium tax credits; or

(4) cost–sharing reductions.

(f) “Modified adjusted gross income” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 1395r(i)(4)(A).

(g) “Poverty line” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 1397jj(c)(5).

(h) “Premium tax credits” means the tax credits described in § 36B of the Internal Revenue Code.

(i) “Proactively contact” means an attempt by the Exchange or the Department to reach an uninsured individual by:

(1) making multiple attempts to contact the uninsured individual as requested on a State income tax return in accordance with § 2–115(b)(2) of the Tax – General Article;

(2) if the attempts described in item (1) of this subsection do not successfully reach the uninsured individual or if no specific methods for contacting the uninsured individual were requested, making multiple attempts to contact the uninsured individual through telephonic and electronic means; and

(3) if the attempts described in items (1) and (2) of this subsection do not successfully reach the uninsured individual to obtain the requested information, sending paper forms or notices to the uninsured individual by mail.

(j) “Program” means the Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program established under § 31–202 of this subtitle.

(k) “Uninsured individual” means an individual under the age of 65 years who is identified through a State income tax return under § 2–115 of the Tax – General Article as not having minimum essential coverage.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-102
§31–102.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 22–202(b) of this article and § 31–109 of this subtitle, the governmental units that are eligible to participate in the employees’ systems are:

(1) a political subdivision of the State, including:

(i) a county;

(ii) a municipal corporation; and

(iii) a special taxing area; and

(2) the following governmental units:

(i) an agency on aging, as designated by the legislative body of the agency on aging;

(ii) the Allegany County Transit Authority;

(iii) subject to § 31–104 of this subtitle, the Baltimore Metropolitan Council;

(iv) a board or commission created by an Act of the General Assembly for public purpose and not for the profit of a private person;

(v) subject to § 31–105 of this subtitle, the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority;

(vi) the Chesapeake Bay Commission;

(vii) a cooperative library commission;

(viii) subject to § 31–103 of this subtitle, a community action agency, as designated by the legislative body of the community action agency;

(ix) a fire department that receives any of its funds from or through a county, municipal corporation, special taxing area, or other political subdivision of the State;

(x) the Health Planning Council of Appalachia;

(xi) the Howard County Economic Development Authority;

(xii) the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin;

(xiii) the Lower Shore Private Industry Council, Inc.;

(xiv) the Maryland Environmental Service;

(xv) subject to § 31–106 of this subtitle, the Maryland Stadium Authority;

(xvi) a public library association or organization;

(xvii) subject to § 31–106.2 of this subtitle, the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Inc.;

(xviii) the Tri–County Council for Western Maryland, Inc.;

(xix) the Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland;

(xx) subject to § 31–107 of this subtitle, the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation;

(xxi) the Upper Potomac River Commission;

(xxii) subject to § 31–106.1 of this subtitle, the Maryland African American Museum Corporation;

(xxiii) the Garrett County Office for Children, Youth and Families;

(xxiv) the Somerset County Economic Development Commission; and

(xxv) the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 16 / Section 31-1601
§31–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “population ratio quota” means one license for every 3,000 individuals residing in the election district where the license will be issued:

(1) as determined by the last federal population census; but

(2) excluding individuals detained or confined in a correctional facility as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license in an election district if the number of licenses exceeds the population ratio quota.

(c) The Board may:

(1) issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license if the Board:

(i) determines that there is a public need and desire, including government–sanctioned economic revitalization; and

(ii) states in the order issuing the license the reasons for its decision to exceed the population ratio quota; or

(2) renew the license or approve the transfer of a license for the same premises.

(d) The Board may issue an on–sale license to a restaurant that:

(1) is located in a permanent building;

(2) regularly sells and serves food to the public;

(3) has a seating capacity of at least 50 persons; and

(4) has annual gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its annual gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 6 / Section 31-602
§31–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

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

(c) (1) The annual license fee is $350.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2A-03.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2A / Section 31-2A-03.1
§31–2A–03.
Status: in_force

§31–2A–03.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the effective date of participation for an eligible governmental unit is July 1 of the year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(b) If an eligible governmental unit does not provide the Board of Trustees with the necessary documentation to join the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on or before the effective date for the eligible governmental unit, the effective date shall be postponed until July 1 of the second year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1306
§31–1306.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit club, society, association, or organization.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license at an entertainment event that is:

(i) held in the Arts and Entertainment District in Hagerstown; and

(ii) approved by the Mayor of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown City Council.

(2) During the event for which the license is issued, an individual, within the approved event area and with a designated container unique to the event, may:

(i) purchase beer or wine from the license holder, or purchase beer or wine from, and consume on the premises of, any other license holder with on–sale privileges within the Arts and Entertainment District;

(ii) transport the beer or wine in the designated container to the premises of another license holder with on–sale privileges in the Arts and Entertainment District and within the approved event area; and

(iii) consume the beer or wine within the Arts and Entertainment District event area as approved by the Mayor and City Council, including the premises of any license holder with on–sale privileges.

(d) (1) An applicant for the license shall submit an application under oath on the form that the Board provides.

(2) Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.

(e) (1) The license holder:

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

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

(2) A person who violates this subsection is subject to:

(i) for a first offense, a fine of $250; and

(ii) for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 and denial of further requests for a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.

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

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

(h) The license fee is $30 per day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 4 / Section 31-403
§31–403.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.

(b) Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 11 / Section 31-1102
§31–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) The annual permit fees are:

(1) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and

(2) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-08 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-08
§31–2B–08.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an individual who is a local detention center officer of Talbot County before the effective date and who remains a local detention center officer of Talbot County through the effective date.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if Talbot County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System is mandatory for an individual described under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If Talbot County commences participation in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section is entitled to eligibility service and creditable service in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System for employment with Talbot County before the effective date.

(d) On joining the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and receiving service credit as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) no longer be a member of the Employees’ Pension System; and

(2) have no further rights to any benefit in the Employees’ Pension System.

(e) The transfer of creditable service for an individual described in subsection (a) of this section who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System through the effective date, and who transfers to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System under this section, is not governed by Title 37 of this article.

(f) If Talbot County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, § 31–2B–05(c) of this subtitle shall govern the transfer and crediting of assets on the effective date.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-111.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-111.1
§31–111.
Status: in_force

§31–111.1.

(a) A supportive service employee of the Board of Education of Kent County shall receive service credit for service prior to the effective date in the amount of the employee’s credit, as certified by the Board of Education of Kent County as of the effective date.

(b) If a supportive service employee or former supportive service employee of the Board of Education of Kent County becomes a member of the Employees’ Pension System at any time after the effective date, the employee may not receive service credit for employment with the Board of Education for Kent County before the effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1402
§31–1402.
Status: in_force

With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition of support that:

(1) is signed by at least three residents who are owners of real property and registered voters in the county; and

(2) declares that the applicant:

(i) is personally known to them; and

(ii) is a resident of the county at the time the applicant presents them with the application.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-106 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-106
§31–106.
Status: in_force

The only employees of the Maryland Stadium Authority who are eligible to participate in the Employees’ Pension System under this subtitle are the Executive Director of the Stadium Authority and the regular full–time employees employed by the Maryland Stadium Authority under § 10–610 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 9 / Section 31-901
§31–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) A license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(c) A license under this section may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:

(1) has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

(2) is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

(3) has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

(d) (1) The annual license fee is $600.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-106
§31–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Baltimore City Youth Data Hub and manager may use only aggregated, de–identified data for conducting any analysis, research, and reporting to the executive committee, the public, or otherwise.

(b) Direct access to personally identifiable information in the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub shall be restricted to the manager and the manager’s authorized staff or contractors only for authorized purposes and lawful quality control.

(c) On the receipt of data, the manager or its designated technology vendor shall work with providers to promptly extract and upload the data into the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub’s data management system for aggregation and de–identification.

(d) Immediately after aggregating personally identifiable information in the data management system, the manager shall destroy any copies of the personally identifiable information existing outside the data management system in a manner such that, after aggregation, the manager does not possess or retain any personally identifiable information outside the data management system.

(e) The Baltimore City Youth Data Hub may not use its data management system for queries to produce any personally identifiable information or reports that contain any personally identifiable information.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 20 / Section 31-2004
§31–2004.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor (off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale only) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(d) (1) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight.

(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(e) (1) A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may exercise the privileges conferred by the license on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 17 / Section 31-1703
§31–1703.
Status: reserved

On the transfer of a license, the Board shall impose a fee of:

(1) $400 each time the license is transferred; and

(2) $100 each time the transfer is advertised.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 22 / Section 31-2201
§31–2201.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-114 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-114
§31–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subtitle requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Maryland Children’s Health Program to provide any specific financial support to the Individual Exchange for the services provided by an Individual Exchange navigator or an Individual Exchange connector entity.

(b) The financing arrangements between the Individual Exchange, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, and the Maryland Children’s Health Program shall be governed by a memorandum of agreement between the Exchange and the Maryland Department of Health.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-201
§31–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Washington County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 15 / Section 31-1503
§31–1503.
Status: in_force

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:

(1) the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and

(2) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-205 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-205
§31–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Exchange or the Department, as applicable, shall make a determination of eligibility, in accordance with § 31–204 of this subtitle, for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and, if applicable, the Maryland Children’s Health Program under this section, before determining eligibility for any other insurance affordability program.

(b) (1) If an uninsured individual is determined to be eligible for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Maryland Children’s Health Program, the procedures described in this subsection and guidelines established by the Exchange, in consultation with the Department, to implement this subsection shall apply.

(2) If an uninsured individual fails to select a managed care organization plan within a period of time established by the Exchange, the Department shall assign the uninsured individual to and promptly enroll the uninsured individual in a managed care organization plan.

(3) Before the Department assigns an uninsured individual to a managed care organization plan, the uninsured individual shall receive:

(i) advance notice;

(ii) an opportunity to select another managed care organization plan within the period of time established by the Exchange; and

(iii) an opportunity to opt out of coverage.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 12 / Section 31-1201
§31–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a local caterer’s license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.

(c) The license authorizes a holder to:

(1) provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and

(2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(d) The license holder shall:

(1) prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;

(2) provide the service employees to serve the beer, wine, and liquor at the catered event; and

(3) ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the catered event.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.

(f) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-202
§31–202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program.

(b) The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) establish a State–based reporting system to provide information about the health insurance status of State residents through the use of State income tax returns to identify uninsured individuals and determine whether an uninsured individual is interested in obtaining minimum essential coverage;

(2) determine whether an uninsured individual who is interested in obtaining minimum essential coverage qualifies for an insurance affordability program;

(3) proactively contact an uninsured individual who is interested in obtaining minimum essential coverage to assist in enrolling the uninsured individual in an insurance affordability program and minimum essential coverage; and

(4) maximize enrollment of eligible uninsured individuals in insurance affordability programs and minimum essential coverage to improve access to care and reduce insurance costs for all residents of the State.

(c) (1) The Exchange, the Department, and the Comptroller shall develop and implement systems, policies, and practices that encourage, facilitate, and streamline determination of eligibility for insurance affordability programs and enrollment in minimum essential coverage to achieve the purposes of the Program.

(2) Except as provided in § 2–115(d) of the Tax – General Article, the systems, policies, and practices shall be:

(i) operational on or before January 1, 2020; and

(ii) available for use by residents of the State when filing a State income tax return for taxable years that begin after December 31, 2018.

(d) To facilitate the most efficient implementation of the Program, the Exchange, the Comptroller, and the Department may:

(1) enter into agreements;

(2) adopt regulations;

(3) adopt guidelines;

(4) establish accounts;

(5) conduct trainings;

(6) provide public information;

(7) educate tax preparers; and

(8) take any other steps as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of the Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1401
§31–1401.
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) § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);

(8) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);

(9) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);

(10) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(11) § 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 §§ 31–1403 through 31–1408 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–110 (“Required information on application –– Petition of support”), subject to § 31–1402 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 7 / Section 31-701
§31–701.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A wine license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.

(2) Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(d) The annual license fee is $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1308
§31–1308.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a wine tasting (WTL) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow:

(1) the on–premises consumption of wine for tasting; and

(2) a wholesaler or supplier to present various wines from a single brand owner.

(d) The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.

(e) A license holder may not serve more than 2 ounces of a single wine to a single customer.

(f) A license holder may not charge for the wine tasting.

(g) The license may be used for a maximum of:

(1) 12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and

(2) 24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.

(h) A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.

(i) (1) A maximum of four bottles may be open at any time at a wine tasting event.

(2) After a bottle of wine is opened for a tasting event:

(i) the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and

(ii) the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.

(j) The annual license fees are:

(1) $200 for a 12–tasting license; and

(2) $400 for a 24–tasting license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 19 / Section 31-1901
§31–1901.
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) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);

(4) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); 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 § 31–1902 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 31–1903 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-105 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-105
§31–105.
Status: in_force

The only employees of the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority who are eligible to participate in the Employees’ Pension System under this subtitle are the Executive Director and the regular full-time employees that are employed by the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority under § 13-1008(6) of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-116.2 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-116.2
§31–116.
Status: in_force

§31–116.2.

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies to an individual who becomes an employee of a participating governmental unit on or after July 1, 2011.

(2) This section does not apply to an individual who becomes an employee of:

(i) a participating governmental unit that on July 1, 2011, is participating in the Employees’ Pension System and has not elected to participate in the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under § 31–116.1 of this subtitle; or

(ii) a former participating governmental unit, other than Frederick County, that has withdrawn from the Employees’ Pension System on or before June 30, 2011.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) of this section is subject to the reformed contributory pension benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part IV of this article.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who:

(i) was an employee of the Somerset County Economic Development Commission on June 30, 2011, and who remains an employee through the effective date of participation for the Somerset County Economic Development Commission as a participating governmental unit; or

(ii) 1. was an employee of the Dorchester County Council working for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission on June 30, 2011;

2. continues working for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission without incurring a break in employment of more than 30 days; and

3. becomes an employee of the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission before the effective date of participation for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission as a participating governmental unit and remains an employee through the effective date of participation.

(2) An individual described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be considered subject to the alternate contributory pension benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article in the same manner as an individual who was a member of the Employees’ Pension System on June 30, 2011.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 27 / Section 31-2701
§31–2701.
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) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(17) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(18) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(19) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(20) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(21) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) 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 § 31–2702 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 31–2703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-107 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-107
§31–107.
Status: in_force

The only employees of the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation who are eligible to participate in the employees’ systems under this subtitle are employees who were:

(1) members of an employees’ system; and

(2) (i) employees of the University of Maryland on June 30, 1988, who became Medical System Corporation employees on or before July 1, 1988;

(ii) employees of the University of Maryland System on June 30, 1990, who voluntarily became Medical System Corporation employees on or before July 1, 1991; or

(iii) Montebello University employees as defined in § 13-401(g) of the Education Article who were employees of the University of Maryland on June 30, 1992, and who became employees of the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in accordance with § 13-404 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-106.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-106.1
§31–106.
Status: in_force

§31–106.1.

The only employees of the Maryland African American Museum Corporation who are eligible to participate in the Employees’ Pension System under this subtitle are the Executive Director and the regular full-time employees employed by the Maryland African American Museum Corporation under § 9-2604 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-118 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-118
§31–118.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning January 1, 2014, subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Exchange may:

(1) impose user fees, licensing or other regulatory fees, or other assessments that do not exceed reasonable projections regarding the amount necessary to support the operations of the Exchange under this subtitle; or

(2) otherwise generate funding necessary to support its operations under this subtitle.

(b) Any fees, assessments, or other funding mechanisms shall be imposed or implemented, to the maximum extent possible, in a manner that is transparent and broad–based.

(c) Before imposing or altering any fee or assessment established by law, the Exchange shall adopt regulations that specify:

(1) the persons subject to the fee or assessment;

(2) the amount of the fee or assessment; and

(3) the manner in which the fee or assessment will be collected.

(d) Funds collected through any fees, assessments, or other funding mechanisms:

(1) shall be deposited in the Fund;

(2) shall be used only for the purposes authorized under this subtitle; and

(3) may not be used for staff retreats, promotional giveaways, excessive executive compensation, or promotion of federal or State legislative and regulatory actions.

(e) The Exchange may not impose fees or assessments authorized under this section in a manner that would provide a competitive disadvantage to health benefit plans operating outside of the Exchange.

(f) The Exchange shall maintain a website on which it shall publish:

(1) the average amounts of any fees, assessments, or other payments required by the Exchange;

(2) the administrative costs of the Exchange; and

(3) the amount of funds known to be lost through waste, fraud, and abuse.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-116 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-116
§31–116.
Status: reserved

(a) On or before December 31, 2002, a participating governmental unit may elect to provide its employees with the contributory pension benefit under Title 23 of this article as provided in this section by submitting its election on a form provided by the State Retirement Agency.

(b) (1) If a participating governmental unit elects to provide its employees with the contributory pension benefit under Title 23 of this article, an employee of the participating governmental unit who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System shall be entitled to the benefits as provided in § 23-218 of this article, effective on the later of July 1, 1998, or the date the employee became a member of the Employees’ Pension System, unless the employee transferred to the Employees’ Pension System after April 1, 1998.

(2) If an employee of a participating governmental unit transferred to the Employees’ Pension System after April 1, 1998, the employee is not subject to Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part II of this article and is not entitled to the benefits as provided in § 23-218 of this article.

(c) An election by a participating governmental unit under this section is irrevocable.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-206
§31–206.
Status: in_force

(a) From the license fees collected, the Board shall pay the salaries of Board members and Board employees and the expenses of the Board.

(b) After payments made under subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall pay the fees collected from licensed premises:

(1) to the municipality where the licensed premises is located; or

(2) if the licensed premises is not in a municipality, to the County Commissioners for the use of the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-111.4 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-111.4
§31–111.
Status: in_force

§31–111.4.

(a) An individual who elects membership in the Employees’ Pension System under § 23–204(e) of this article and is an employee of the Town of Berwyn Heights on the effective date shall receive eligibility service and creditable service in the Employees’ Pension System equal to one–third of the individual’s period of employment with the Town of Berwyn Heights before the effective date, as certified by the Town of Berwyn Heights as of the effective date.

(b) If an employee or former employee of the Town of Berwyn Heights becomes a member of the Employees’ Pension System at any time after the effective date, the employee may not receive service credit for employment with the Town of Berwyn Heights before the effective date.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 3 / Section 31-305
§31–305.
Status: reserved

(a) As of the effective date of withdrawal of a participating governmental unit, the Board of Trustees shall transfer to the administrative board of the local pension system or new State system the portion of the assets that are allocable to the withdrawn employees as determined under § 21–305.5, § 21–305.6, § 21–306, § 21–306.1, or § 21–306.2 of this article.

(b) The administrative board of the local pension system or new State system shall hold the transferred assets in trust to provide retirement benefits for the withdrawn employees.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-120 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-120
§31–120.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(3) “Contractor” means an individual who:

(i) is not a State employee with a position in the State Personnel Management System; and

(ii) performs work functions for the Exchange in accordance with the terms of a written agreement.

(b) The purpose of this section is to authorize the Exchange to perform a criminal background check, including a State and national criminal history records check, to determine the suitability of a contractor to access confidential or sensitive federal tax information in accordance with federal laws and regulations.

(c) For any contractor who has or may obtain access to federal tax information that is considered confidential or sensitive under federal or State law or regulation, the Exchange may:

(1) require the contractor to provide information necessary to perform a criminal background check including, for at least the immediately preceding 5–year period, the contractor’s:

(i) address history; and

(ii) employment and education history, including the names and addresses of all previous employers and schools attended;

(2) request a State and national criminal history records check on the contractor from the Central Repository;

(3) as part of the application for a criminal history records check, collect from the contractor and submit to the Central Repository:

(i) two complete sets of the contractor’s legible fingerprints taken in a format approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records;

(iii) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check; and

(iv) any other documents or fees required by the Central Repository for completion of a criminal history records check; and

(4) conduct a reinvestigation within 10 years after the date of the previous background investigation for each contractor with access to federal tax information.

(d) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the contractor and the Exchange the contractor’s criminal history record information.

(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) is confidential;

(2) may not be redisseminated except as allowed by federal or State law or regulation; and

(3) may be used only for the purposes authorized under this section.

(f) A contractor who is the subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the criminal history record information issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(g) If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Exchange and the contractor revised criminal history record information on the contractor.

(h) A contractor who refuses to comply with or fails the criminal history records check under this section may not perform work functions for the Exchange that require access to federal tax information.

(i) The Board may adopt regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out this section.

(j) This section does not limit the authority of the Exchange to perform a background investigation or request a criminal history records check for personnel in accordance with §§ 7–103 and 7–104 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1304
§31–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival (C&SVWF) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit Williamsport club that is chartered by an international service organization headquartered in the United States.

(c) The license authorizes holders of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license to display and sell wine that is manufactured and processed in the State at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.

(d) The Board:

(1) may choose 1 weekend each year for the festival in June, July, or August that does not conflict with the dates of the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; and

(2) shall choose a location that is not already licensed.

(e) The Board shall set the license fee.

(f) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 8 / Section 31-801
§31–801.
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 fee is $150.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-104 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-104
§31–104.
Status: in_force

The only employees of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council who are eligible to participate in the employees’ systems under this subtitle are those employees who were members of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System as employees of the Baltimore Regional Council of Governments on June 30, 1992.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-205
§31–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board annually shall engage an independent certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit in accordance with government auditing standards to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements of the Board.

(b) By November 1 after the close of each fiscal year, the accounting firm shall provide copies of the audit report to the members of the Board and the senators and delegates who constitute the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-203
§31–203.
Status: in_force

In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-07 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-07
§31–2B–07.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an individual who is a local detention center officer of Kent County before the effective date, and who remains a local detention center officer of Kent County through the effective date.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if Kent County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System is mandatory for an individual described under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If Kent County commences participation in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section is entitled to eligibility service and creditable service in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System for employment with Kent County before the effective date.

(d) On joining the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and receiving service credit as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) no longer be a member of the Employees’ Pension System; and

(2) have no further rights to any benefit in the Employees’ Pension System.

(e) The transfer of creditable service for an individual described in subsection (a) of this section who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System through the effective date, and who transfers to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System under this section, is not governed by Title 37 of this article.

(f) If Kent County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, § 31–2B–05(c) of this subtitle shall govern the transfer and crediting of assets on the effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 20 / Section 31-2002
§31–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer:

(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) (1) A holder of a Class B beer (on–sale only) license may sell beer:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if issued a Sunday license.

(2) The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(d) A holder of a picnic license may sell beer on Sunday from noon to midnight.

(e) (1) A holder of a Class C beer (on–sale) license may sell beer:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:

(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or

(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.

(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

(f) (1) A holder of a Class D beer (on–sale) license may sell beer:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.

(2) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 3 / Section 31-303
§31–303.
Status: in_force

A withdrawal and transfer under § 31-302 of this subtitle takes effect at the end of the State’s fiscal year.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-107
§31–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The manager shall promptly review any query requested by a provider.

(2) The manager may run queries for individuals or entities that are not providers.

(b) Before approving a query, the manager, with assistance from technical experts identified by the executive committee, shall conduct an in–depth review of the proposed query for consistency with authorized purposes, alignment with evidence–based standards for equitable, ethical, and methodologically appropriate inquiries, and assessment of the benefits for and impact on the greater Baltimore City community.

(c) Before providing any data in response to a query, the manager shall obtain written approval from any provider of data to confirm that there is no reasonable basis to believe that de–identified data provided in response to a query could be used by a data recipient to successfully link de–identified data to a particular individual, based on the size or uniqueness of the population under consideration in the query, or otherwise.

(d) The manager shall ensure that the data management system and provided data are secure using security standards and protocols that address, at a minimum, data security and access, security incident and disaster recovery procedures, and recording and monitoring of system activity.

(e) The manager shall maintain appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that protect privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of any data in compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other relevant privacy laws and policies, including:

(1) the required use of de–identified data in data research and reporting;

(2) the required disposition of data that is no longer needed;

(3) providing data security, including the capacity for audit trails;

(4) providing for the performance of regular audits for compliance with data privacy and security standards; and

(5) implementing guidelines and policies that prevent the reporting of other potentially personally identifiable information.

(f) The manager shall ensure that a query of the data management system:

(1) results in disclosure of only aggregated de–identified data or aggregated de–identified data reports to a data recipient; and

(2) does not reveal personally identifiable information to a data recipient.

(g) On request, the manager may provide technical assistance to data recipients regarding data received from the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.

(h) (1) The manager and any data recipients may not:

(i) attempt to re–identify de–identified data; or

(ii) disclose, release, or report data in any form that may result in the re–identification of de–identified data.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to interfere with a data recipient’s continued use of or reliance on personally identifiable information provided to the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 21 / Section 31-2102
§31–2102.
Status: in_force

Section 4–605 of this article does not apply to:

(1) the Washington County Playhouse; and

(2) a theater holding a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-103
§31–103.
Status: in_force

A legislative body may not designate more than one community action agency as an eligible governmental unit.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 3 / Section 31-306
§31–306.
Status: in_force

A participating governmental unit shall pay all administrative costs involved in the withdrawal or reentry if the participating governmental unit:

(1) withdraws all or some of its employees from a State system; or

(2) elects to participate in a State system for employees who were previously withdrawn.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2A-01 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2A / Section 31-2A-01
§31–2A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Effective date” means the date that an eligible governmental unit commenced or commences participation in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(c) “Eligible governmental unit” means a governmental unit that is eligible to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System under § 31–2A–02 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) “Emergency medical technician” means a paid emergency medical technician, as determined by the eligible governmental unit.

(2) “Emergency medical technician” does not include a volunteer emergency medical technician.

(e) (1) “Firefighter” means:

(i) a paid firefighter, as determined by the eligible governmental unit; or

(ii) a paid paramedic, as determined by the eligible governmental unit.

(2) “Firefighter” does not include:

(i) a volunteer firefighter; or

(ii) a volunteer paramedic.

(f) “Law enforcement officer” means an individual certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer.

(g) (1) “Local plan” means a plan or any other arrangement of an eligible governmental unit that is described in § 219(g)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Local plan” does not include a plan established under § 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(h) “State system” has the meaning stated in § 20–101(pp) of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-119 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-119
§31–119.
Status: in_force

(a) The Exchange shall be administered in a manner designed to:

(1) prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation;

(2) streamline enrollment and other processes to minimize expenses and achieve maximum efficiency;

(3) prevent waste, fraud, and abuse; and

(4) promote financial integrity.

(b) (1) The Exchange shall establish a full–scale fraud, waste, and abuse detection and prevention program designed to:

(i) ensure the Exchange’s compliance with federal and State laws for the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse, including whistleblower and confidentiality protections and federal anti–kickback prohibitions; and

(ii) promote transparency, credibility, and trust on the part of the public in the integrity of its operations.

(2) The fraud, waste, and abuse detection and prevention program shall:

(i) establish a framework for internal controls;

(ii) identify control cycles;

(iii) conduct risk assessments;

(iv) document processes; and

(v) implement controls.

(3) The Exchange:

(i) shall, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, submit its plan for the fraud, waste, and abuse detection and prevention program to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee; and

(ii) shall allow the committees 60 days for review and comment before establishing the program.

(c) The Exchange shall keep an accurate accounting of all its activities, expenditures, and receipts.

(d) (1) On or before December 1 of each year, the Board shall forward to the Secretary, the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, a report on the activities, expenditures, and receipts of the Exchange.

(2) The report shall:

(i) be in the standardized format required by the Secretary;

(ii) include data regarding:

1. health plan participation, ratings, coverage, price, quality improvement measures, and benefits;

2. consumer choice, participation, and satisfaction information to the extent the information is available;

3. financial integrity, fee assessments, and status of the Fund; and

4. any other appropriate metrics related to the operation of the Exchange that may be used to evaluate Exchange performance, assure transparency, and facilitate research and analysis;

(iii) assess and, to the extent feasible and permitted by law, include data to identify disparities related to gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location, language, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other attributes of special populations; and

(iv) include information on its fraud, waste, and abuse detection and prevention program.

(e) (1) The Board shall cooperate fully with any investigation into the affairs of the Exchange, including making available for examination the records of the Exchange, conducted by:

(i) the Secretary under the Secretary’s authority under the Affordable Care Act; and

(ii) the Commissioner under the Commissioner’s authority under this article.

(2) The Commissioner may adopt regulations establishing the minimum length of time for which, and the manner in which, the Exchange is required to maintain records of insurance transactions conducted by the Exchange.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-03 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-03
§31–2B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the legislative body of an eligible governmental unit may approve participation by its local detention center officers in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System if:

(1) the legislative body adopts a resolution in the form prescribed by the Board of Trustees; and

(2) the eligible governmental unit participates in a State system or operates a local plan for its local detention center officers, only if:

(i) at least 60% of the local detention center officers of the eligible governmental unit petition to become members of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System;

(ii) the eligible governmental unit satisfies the requirements in subsection (b) of this section; and

(iii) the legislative body approves participation of its local detention center officers in lieu of participation in the State system or local plan.

(b) An eligible governmental unit that operates a local plan or participates in a State system may approve participation of its local detention center officers in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System only if:

(1) the State system or local plan of the eligible governmental unit requires member contributions at the same rate as the member contribution rate that would be applicable to the local detention center officers of the eligible governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; or

(2) the eligible governmental unit:

(i) does not provide for the employer pickup of member contributions to the State system or local plan within the meaning of § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) certifies that it will not become an approved employer under § 21–313 of this article on or after the effective date of participation.

(c) (1) If an eligible governmental unit does not satisfy the requirements under subsection (b) of this section, the eligible governmental unit may submit a request to the Board of Trustees to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall consider a request made under paragraph (1) of this subsection and determine whether any legislation is necessary to allow the eligible governmental unit to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.

(3) The Board of Trustees shall make recommendations to the Joint Committee on Pensions regarding any legislation that it determines is necessary to allow the eligible governmental unit to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2A-02 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2A / Section 31-2A-02
§31–2A–02.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 31-2A-03 of this subtitle, the governmental units that are eligible to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System are:

(1) counties; and

(2) municipal corporations.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1307 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1307
§31–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer tasting (BT) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of multiple varieties of beer from a single brand owner for tasting if the consumer is not charged.

(d) A license holder may serve not more than 2 ounces of a single offering to a single consumer.

(e) The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a beer tasting event.

(f) (1) A maximum of four bottles of beer may be open at any one time at a beer tasting event.

(2) After a bottle is opened:

(i) the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and

(ii) the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.

(g) (1) The license may be used for a maximum of:

(i) 12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and

(ii) 24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.

(2) A beer tasting may not last longer than 4 hours.

(h) The annual license fees are:

(1) $100 for a 12–tasting license; and

(2) $200 for a 24–tasting license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1803.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 18 / Section 31-1803.2
§31–1803.
Status: in_force

§31–1803.2.

(a) The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between June 15 and July 1, inclusive.

(b) All renewed licenses shall be dated July 1.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-126 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-126
§31–126.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange shall promote access to health insurance for child care professionals by:

(1) partnering with:

(i) the State Department of Education;

(ii) prekindergarten provider hubs, as defined in § 7–1A–01 of the Education Article;

(iii) child care associations; and

(iv) relevant nonprofit organizations;

(2) helping child care professionals obtain health insurance through the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange or Medicaid;

(3) assisting child care professionals who lose Medicaid coverage with finding alternative health insurance options;

(4) helping ensure health plan options meet the budgets and health insurance coverage needs of child care professionals and child care employers;

(5) providing informational resources, including flyers, webinars, in–person events, and other outreach materials targeted to the child care provider community; and

(6) assessing current levels of health care access across the child care community by conducting a survey:

(i) developed in consultation with the State Department of Education and relevant nonprofit organizations; and

(ii) with a particular emphasis on providers who accept child care scholarship vouchers.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-124 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-124
§31–124.
Status: in_force

(a) The Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, shall establish and implement a Qualified Resident Enrollment Program:

(1) to facilitate the enrollment of qualified residents in qualified plans;

(2) that, as necessary, meets the requirements of a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act; and

(3) that is consistent with federal and State law.

(b) The Qualified Resident Enrollment Program shall allow qualified residents to purchase qualified plans on the Individual Exchange.

(c) (1) The implementation of the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program shall be contingent on approval from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury of a State Innovation Waiver application amendment under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act.

(2) Within 6 months before a fiscal year in which the Exchange implements the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program, the Exchange shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on its plan to implement the Program, including:

(i) the amount and source of the funding for the Program;

(ii) the parameters of the Program;

(iii) the number of individuals anticipated to participate in the Program;

(iv) the amount of premiums anticipated to be paid by participants under the Program; and

(v) if the General Assembly authorizes funding to subsidize premiums under the Program, the parameters of the subsidies.

(d) On or before January 1, 2026, the Exchange shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-111.5 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-111.5
§31–111.
Status: in_force

§31–111.5.

(a) (1) An individual who is an employee of the Town of Sykesville on the effective date shall receive eligibility service and creditable service in the Employees’ Pension System equal to 75% of the individual’s period of employment with the Town of Sykesville before the effective date as certified by the Town of Sykesville as of the effective date.

(2) (i) This paragraph applies only to a member of the Employees’ Pension System who received eligibility service and creditable service in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) The Town of Sykesville may purchase additional service credit for each member so that the member’s eligibility service and creditable service for employment with the Town of Sykesville before the effective date of participation is equal to 100% of the member’s period of employment with the Town of Sykesville before the effective date of participation.

(iii) Additional service credit purchased under this paragraph shall be credited to an employee on July 1 of the fiscal year in which the additional service credit is purchased.

(iv) The new entrant valuation that is used to determine the employer contribution for the Town of Sykesville shall be adjusted in the fiscal year in which the purchase of service credit is made to reflect any change in liabilities attributable to the Town of Sykesville resulting from a purchase of service credit under this paragraph.

(b) If an employee or former employee of the Town of Sykesville becomes a member of the Employees’ Pension System at any time after the effective date, the employee may not receive service credit for employment with the Town of Sykesville before the effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 8 / Section 31-805
§31–805.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(d) (1) The annual license fee is $150.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-402.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 4 / Section 31-402.1
§31–402.
Status: in_force

§31–402.1.

(a) There is a special event permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) The permit authorizes the holder to sell for on–premises consumption beer, wine produced by the holder, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, and liquor at an event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.

(d) The license holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed retailer.

(e) The license holder shall keep all receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.

(f) The license holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 1 week before the event is to occur.

(g) The license holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a year.

(h) The annual permit fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-107.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-107.2
§31–107.
Status: in_force

§31–107.2.

(a) (1) For State fiscal year 2015 and for each State fiscal year thereafter, from the funds received from the distribution of the premium tax under § 6–103.2 of this article, the Governor shall provide an appropriation in the State budget adequate to fully fund the operations of the Exchange.

(2) (i) For State fiscal year 2015, the appropriation shall be no less than $10,000,000.

(ii) For State fiscal year 2021, the appropriation shall be $31,500,000.

(iii) For State fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the appropriation shall be $32,000,000.

(b) Funds allocated from the premium tax under subsection (a) of this section to provide the appropriation to the Exchange may be used only for the purpose of funding the operation and administration of the Exchange.

(c) If, in any State fiscal year, the amount of the allocation from the premium tax is insufficient to meet the actual expenditures incurred for the operation and administration of the Exchange, the Governor may provide an additional appropriation by deficiency appropriation.

(d) Notwithstanding § 7–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, funds allocated to the Exchange under this section that remain unspent at the end of a fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1405
§31–1405.
Status: in_force

The Board shall keep all criminal history record information in a sealed envelope available only to members, inspectors, administrators, and designees of the Board.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-107.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-107.1
§31–107.
Status: in_force

§31–107.1.

(a) The Board shall establish a trust account to hold premium payments accepted from qualified plan enrollees and small employers by the Exchange on behalf of a carrier under contract or other agreement.

(b) The trust account may be used only to hold a premium payment until the Exchange transmits the premium payment to the carrier on whose behalf the Exchange accepted the premium payment.

(c) The Exchange shall maintain separate records of account for each carrier on whose behalf it accepts premium payments.

(d) The payment of a premium by an enrollee or a small employer to the Exchange is deemed to be a payment to the carrier on whose behalf the Exchange accepted the premium payment.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-110 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-110
§31–110.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in § 31–109 of this title, a provider may not be civilly or criminally liable for providing identifiable data to the manager for the sole purpose of inclusion in the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1403
§31–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 4 / Section 31-404
§31–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.

(b) Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to the holder of:

(1) a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; or

(2) a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the county.

(c) The Executive Director may not issue a license for premises on property that has been leased unless the landlord of the property presents to the Executive Director a receipt or certificate showing that there are no unpaid taxes due to the State, a county, or any local government from the landlord or any entity in which the landlord has a direct or indirect interest that:

(1) is proprietary; or

(2) has been obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.

(d) Notwithstanding § 2–209(g) of this article, for the holder of a Class D license in the county the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-02 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-02
§31–2B–02.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 31-2B-03 of this subtitle, the governmental units that are eligible to participate in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System are:

(1) counties; and

(2) municipal corporations.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-202
§31–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.

(2) The appointments shall be made:

(i) if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or

(ii) if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.

(b) (1) Each member of the Board shall be:

(i) a resident and voter of the county; and

(ii) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.

(2) Not more than two members of the Board may belong to the same political party.

(c) A member of the Board may not have a pecuniary or other interest in any phase of the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 6 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

(e) (1) The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(2) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(f) (1) The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.

(2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.

(3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 14 / Section 31-1404
§31–1404.
Status: in_force

The Board may set and charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 18 / Section 31-1802
§31–1802.
Status: in_force

(a) A renewal application shall be available at the beginning of March of the licensing cycle.

(b) An application and the required documents to renew an annual license shall be filed between April 1 and June 15, inclusive.

(c) A license holder that files a completed application for license renewal between June 16 and June 30, inclusive, is subject to a penalty of $50 for each day of violation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-116.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-116.1
§31–116.
Status: reserved

§31–116.1.

(a) On or before June 30, 2007, a participating governmental unit may elect to provide its employees with the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article by submitting its election on a form provided by the State Retirement Agency.

(b) An election by a participating governmental unit under this section is irrevocable.

(c) (1) If a participating governmental unit elects to provide its employees with the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article, an employee of the participating governmental unit who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System shall be entitled to the benefits as provided in § 23-222 of this article, effective on the later of July 1, 2006, or the date the employee became a member of the Employees’ Pension System, unless the employee transferred to the Employees’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System or Teachers’ Retirement System after April 1, 1998.

(2) If an employee of a participating governmental unit transferred to the Employees’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System or Teachers’ Retirement System after April 1, 1998, the employee is not subject to Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article and is not entitled to the benefits as provided in § 23-222 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 31-102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-102
§31–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Baltimore City Youth Data Hub in Baltimore City.

(b) The purpose of the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub is:

(1) to promote the health, safety, security, and well–being of youth; and

(2) to improve equitable access to and the overall cost–efficiency of programs serving youth.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 3 / Section 31-304
§31–304.
Status: reserved

If a participating governmental unit withdraws from a State system, the accumulated contributions of the withdrawn employees shall be transferred on the withdrawal date to the administrative board of the local pension system or new State system and credited to the account of those employees.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 9 / Section 31-904
§31–904.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) (1) The annual license fee is:

(i) $500 for a club with fewer than 600 members, including social members; and

(ii) $1,000 for a club with at least 600 members, including social members.

(2) The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 5 / Section 31-503
§31–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.

(b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 3 / Section 31-301
§31–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Employees’ system” has the meaning stated in § 31–101 of this title.

(c) “Legislative body” has the meaning stated in § 31–101 of this title.

(d) “Local pension system” means a retirement or pension system established by the legislative body of an eligible governmental unit that is a qualified plan under § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit to its participants.

(e) “State system” has the meaning stated in § 20–101(pp) of this article.

(f) “Withdrawal date” means the date that a withdrawal by a participating governmental unit from a State system takes effect.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2B-06 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2B / Section 31-2B-06
§31–2B–06.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an individual who is a local detention center officer of Queen Anne’s County before the effective date, and who remains a local detention center officer of Queen Anne’s County through the effective date.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if Queen Anne’s County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System is mandatory for an individual described under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If Queen Anne’s County commences participation in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section is entitled to eligibility service and creditable service in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System for employment with Queen Anne’s County before the effective date.

(d) On joining the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and receiving service credit as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) no longer be a member of the Employees’ Pension System; and

(2) have no further rights to any benefit in the Employees’ Pension System.

(e) The transfer of creditable service for an individual described in subsection (a) of this section who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System through the effective date, and who transfers to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System under this section, is not governed by Title 37 of this article.

(f) If Queen Anne’s County becomes a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, § 31–2B–05(c) of this subtitle shall govern the transfer and crediting of assets on the effective date.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-117 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-117
§31–117.
Status: in_force

(a) The Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, shall establish and implement a State Reinsurance Program:

(1) to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State;

(2) that meets the requirements of a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act; and

(3) that is consistent with State and federal law.

(b) The State Reinsurance Program shall be designed to mitigate the impact of high–risk individuals on rates in the individual insurance market inside and outside the Exchange.

(c) (1) Based on available funds, the Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, shall establish reinsurance payment parameters for calendar year 2019 and each subsequent calendar year that include:

(i) an attachment point;

(ii) a coinsurance rate; and

(iii) a coinsurance cap.

(2) The Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, may alter the parameters established in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection as necessary to secure federal approval for a waiver submitted in accordance with § 31–117.1(a) of this subtitle.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2019, funding for reinsurance in the individual market through the State Reinsurance Program may be made by using:

(1) any pass–through funds received from the federal government under a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act;

(2) any funds designated by the federal government to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State; and

(3) any funds designated by the State to provide reinsurance to carriers that offer individual health benefit plans in the State.

(e) The implementation of a State Reinsurance Program for reinsurance in the individual market shall be contingent on approval from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury of a State Innovation Waiver application under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act.

(f) On or before January 1, 2019, the Exchange shall adopt regulations implementing the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-111.2 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-111.2
§31–111.
Status: in_force

§31–111.2.

(a) An employee of the Town of Oakland who was an employee on June 30, 2000, and who remains an employee on June 30, 2003, shall receive additional service credit to equal the total eligibility service and creditable service accrued prior to the effective date that the Town of Oakland began participating in the Employees’ Pension System, as certified by the Town of Oakland.

(b) If an employee or a former employee of the Town of Oakland becomes a member of the Employees’ Pension System at any time after the effective date that the Town of Oakland began participating in the Employees’ Pension System, the employee may not receive service credit for employment with the Town of Oakland before the effective date that the Town of Oakland began participating in the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 10 / Section 31-1004
§31–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) There is:

(1) a Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and

(2) a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.

(c) (1) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.

(2) A patron need not be seated to be served.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.

(2) The Board may reduce a license holder’s hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor for all or part of the licensed premises.

(e) The annual license fee is:

(1) $1,000 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and

(2) $250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code, Insurance § 31-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-102
§31–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.

(b) (1) The Exchange is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.

(2) The Exchange is a public corporation and a unit of State government.

(3) The exercise by the Exchange of its authority under this subtitle is an essential governmental function.

(c) The purposes of the Exchange are to:

(1) reduce the number of uninsured in the State;

(2) facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans in the individual market in the State by providing a transparent marketplace;

(3) assist qualified employers in the State in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in qualified health plans in the small group market in the State and in accessing small business tax credits;

(4) assist individuals in accessing public programs, premium tax credits, and cost–sharing reductions; and

(5) supplement the individual and small group insurance markets outside of the Exchange.

(d) Nothing in this subtitle, and no regulation adopted or other action taken by the Exchange under this subtitle, may be construed to:

(1) preempt or supersede:

(i) the authority of the Commissioner to regulate insurance business in the State; or

(ii) the requirements of the Affordable Care Act;

(2) authorize the Exchange to carry out any function not authorized by the Affordable Care Act; or

(3) authorize the Exchange to offer any products or services except qualified health plans, qualified dental plans, and qualified vision plans.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-108 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-108
§31–108.
Status: in_force

An employee of Worcester County is not eligible to participate in the employees’ systems under this subtitle if the employee:

(1) is employed by Worcester County on July 1, 1994;

(2) was an employee of the Worcester County Sanitary Commission on October 31, 1993; and

(3) is a member of the Worcester County Sanitary District Pension Plan or its successor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1312
§31–1312.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a club that has an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a place other than the license holder’s regular place of business; or

(2) a corporation, a society, an organization, an association, or any other entity that does not have an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license and has:

(i) nonprofit status; or

(ii) a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at the place described in the license during an event that requires an admission fee, a ticket, or a donation.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue multiple Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor licenses to a single applicant.

(2) A separate Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each day of a multiple day event.

(3) The Board may not issue the Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for more than 7 consecutive days.

(e) (1) An applicant for the license shall:

(i) submit an application on the form that the Board provides; and

(ii) provide proof that the applicant has:

1. nonprofit status; or

2. a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.

(2) (i) A license shall be applied for and issued to three individuals affiliated with the applicant, each of whom:

1. appears in person to present proper qualifications at the time the application is filed;

2. is at least 21 years old; and

3. is a registered voter in the county and a citizen of the United States.

(ii) At least one of the individuals shall be a resident of the county at the time the application is filed.

(f) The license holder:

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

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

(g) At all times during the event, the license holder shall ensure that:

(1) one certified crowd control manager who has obtained a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board is on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present; and

(2) one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program is on the licensed premises.

(h) (1) Alcoholic beverages sold under the license shall be purchased by the license holder from a licensed wholesaler or retail dealer.

(2) A licensed wholesaler may not donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.

(i) Within 30 days after an event, the license holder shall submit to the Board a signed and notarized financial statement showing:

(1) the total amount of proceeds from the event; and

(2) the disbursement of the proceeds.

(j) A license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:

(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or

(2) on Sunday, from noon to midnight.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-2A-06 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 2A / Section 31-2A-06
§31–2A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an individual who is a local law enforcement officer of the Crisfield Police Department:

(1) in a permanent full–time position before the effective date, and who remains a local law enforcement officer of the Crisfield Police Department in a permanent full–time position through the effective date; or

(2) in a permanent full–time position after the effective date.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Crisfield Police Department becomes a participating governmental unit in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, membership in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System is mandatory for an individual described under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the Crisfield Police Department commences participation in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a)(1) of this section is entitled to eligibility service and creditable service in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System for employment with the Crisfield Police Department before the effective date.

(d) On joining the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System and receiving service credit as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual described under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall:

(1) no longer be a member of the Employees’ Pension System; and

(2) have no further rights to any benefit in the Employees’ Pension System.

(e) The transfer of creditable service for an individual described in subsection (a)(1) of this section who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System through the effective date, and who transfers to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System under this section, is not governed by Title 37 of this article.

(f) If the Crisfield Police Department becomes a participating governmental unit in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, § 31–2A–05(c) of this subtitle shall govern the transfer and crediting of assets on the effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-1314 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 13 / Section 31-1314
§31–1314.
Status: in_force

The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $100 per day.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 31-109 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 31 / Subtitle 1 / Section 31-109
§31–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the legislative body of an eligible governmental unit may approve participation by its employees in the Employees’ Pension System if:

(1) the legislative body adopts a resolution in the form prescribed by the Board of Trustees; and

(2) the eligible governmental unit operates a local plan, only if:

(i) at least 60% of the members of the local plan petition to become members of the Employees’ Pension System;

(ii) the eligible governmental unit satisfies the requirements in subsection (b) of this section; and

(iii) the legislative body approves participation of the eligible governmental unit in the Employees’ Pension System as though the local plan were not in operation.

(b) An eligible governmental unit that operates a local plan may approve participation by its employees in the Employees’ Pension System only if:

(1) the local plan of the eligible governmental unit requires member contributions at the same rate as the member contribution rate that would be applicable to employees of the eligible governmental unit in the Employees’ Pension System; or

(2) the eligible governmental unit:

(i) does not provide for the employer pickup of member contributions to the local plan within the meaning of § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) certifies that it will not become an approved employer under § 21–313 of this article on or after the effective date of participation.

(c) (1) If an eligible governmental unit does not satisfy the requirements under subsection (b) of this section, the eligible governmental unit may submit a request to the Board of Trustees to participate in the Employees’ Pension System.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall consider a request made under paragraph (1) of this subsection and determine whether any legislation is necessary to allow the eligible governmental unit to participate in the Employees’ Pension System.

(3) The Board of Trustees shall make recommendations to the Joint Committee on Pensions regarding any legislation that it determines is necessary to allow the eligible governmental unit to participate in the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 2 / Section 31-207
§31–207.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 31 / Subtitle 27 / Section 31-2702
§31–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years.

(c) (1) A violation for which a penalty is imposed under paragraph (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor.

(2) (i) If an employee of a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the employee is subject to:

1. except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a first offense, a fine of $100;

2. except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a second offense, a fine of $250; and

3. for each subsequent offense, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(ii) If an employee does not pay within 30 days a fine imposed under subparagraph (i)1 or 2 of this paragraph, the employee is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(3) If a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, suspend or revoke the license, or impose both a fine and suspend or revoke the license.

(d) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.

(e) The Board may not proceed administratively against an employee of a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article until after the employee is granted probation before judgment or found guilty of the violation.