Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-402.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402.1
§9–402.
Status: in_force

§9–402.1.

(a) In this section, “knowingly” means having actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard for the truth.

(b) An employer may not fail to properly classify an individual as an employee.

(c) If the Commission determines that an employer failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall order the employer to secure compensation for the covered employee in accordance with § 9–407 of this subtitle.

(d) If the Commission determines that an employer knowingly failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall, in conformance with § 9–310 of this title, assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.

(e) (1) A person may not knowingly advise an employer to take action for the purpose of violating this section.

(2) A person found in violation of this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $20,000.

(f) An employer found to have knowingly violated this section who has also been found previously to have knowingly violated this section by a final order of a court or administrative unit may be assessed double the administrative penalties set forth in subsection (d) of this section for the new violation.

(g) (1) An employer may be assessed civil penalties by only one order of a court or administrative unit for the same actions constituting a knowing failure to properly classify an individual as an employee.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an employer may be ordered to make restitution, pay any interest due, and otherwise comply with all applicable laws and regulations by orders of a court, the Commission, and all other relevant administrative units, including the Comptroller, the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Insurance Administration, and the Division of Labor and Industry.

(h) If the Commission determines that an employer has failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall promptly notify the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Division of Labor and Industry, the insurer, if any, the Insurance Administration, and the Comptroller.

(i) As authorized by State and federal law, units within the Maryland Department of Labor and the Department of Budget and Management, the Secretary of State, the Comptroller, the Insurance Administration, and other State agencies shall cooperate and share information concerning any suspected violation of this title.

(j) The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly promise a gift or reward to secure a vote or a ballot at an election under the Constitution and laws of the State.

(2) A person may not keep or allow to be kept a house or other accommodation in the State on an election day where, before the close of the election, the person, at the person’s expense, gratuitously provides alcoholic beverages to voters.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and

(2) any other penalties applicable under the Constitution.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement or report that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part to an official or unit of the State or of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State that a crime has been committed or that a condition imminently dangerous to public safety or health exists, with the intent that the official or unit investigate, consider, or take action in connection with that statement or report.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2403 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2403
§9–2403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall be responsible for promoting the general welfare of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State.

(b) The responsibilities of the Office shall include:

(1) providing, advocating, and coordinating the adoption of public policies, regulations, and programs that will benefit deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(2) improving access to communication and to existing services and programs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(3) providing direct services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as appropriate;

(4) increasing public awareness of the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(5) working with State and local agencies to ensure access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to safety and emergency services;

(6) developing a referral service for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(7) serving as an information clearinghouse on the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(8) working to increase access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to educational, health, and social opportunities;

(9) working with private organizations, the federal government, and other units of State government to promote economic development for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(10) working to eliminate the underemployment and unemployment of deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(11) providing a network through which services provided by State and federal programs serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals can be channeled;

(12) promoting compliance with State, local, and federal laws and policies protecting and serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(13) providing appropriate staff to assist the Board in carrying out its duties; and

(14) providing a nomination process for Board appointments.

(c) The Office shall hold at least two public town hall meetings each year to receive public comments on:

(1) the quality of State services and programs affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(2) the functions and operations of the Office; and

(3) any other issues that affect deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including those specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The Office shall:

(1) help facilitate the appropriate delivery of State, local, and other public services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(2) advise other units of State government and the General Assembly on the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals;

(3) subject to appropriations in the State budget, provide any reasonable resources that any other unit of State government requests to serve or assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and

(4) to the greatest extent possible, in order to avoid any duplication of effort, coordinate with other units of the State and the federal government the services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-14 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-14
§9–1E–14.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1 each year, each sports wagering licensee shall report to the Commission on:

(1) the number of minority and women owners of the licensee;

(2) the ownership interest of any minority and women owners of the licensee;

(3) the number of minority and women employees of the licensee;

(4) the number of current contracts the licensee has with minority– and women–owned subcontractors; and

(5) any other information considered necessary by the Commission.

(b) On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on:

(1) the operation of sports wagering in the State; and

(2) sports wagering revenues from the immediately preceding fiscal year, including the handle, hold, hold percentage, and proceeds, broken down by categories defined by the Commission.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before December 1, 2025, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the racial, ethnic, gender, and geographic diversity of holders of Class B–1 and B–2 sports wagering facility licenses and mobile sports wagering licenses under this subtitle, the level of market saturation of sports wagering in the State, and whether the number of Class B–1 and B–2 sports wagering facility licenses and mobile sports wagering licenses that may be issued under this subtitle should be increased in order to address the demand for sports wagering in the State.

(2) Before the Commission submits the report described under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall provide the Legislative Policy Committee with at least 30 days to submit comments to the Commission.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

An authorized insurer aggrieved by an order of the Commissioner under this subtitle has the right to a hearing and the right to appeal from the action of the Commissioner in accordance with §§ 2-210 through 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-802 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-802
§9–802.
Status: in_force

(a) If a covered employee has a permanent impairment and suffers a subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia resulting in permanent partial or permanent total disability that is substantially greater due to the combined effects of the previous impairment and the subsequent compensable event than it would have been from the subsequent compensable event alone, the employer or its insurer is liable only for the compensation payable under this title for the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia.

(b) In addition to the compensation for which an employer or its insurer is liable, the covered employee is entitled to compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund if:

(1) the covered employee has a permanent impairment due to a previous accident, disease, or congenital condition that is or is likely to be a hindrance or obstacle to the employment of the covered employee;

(2) the covered employee suffers a subsequent compensable accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia resulting in permanent partial or permanent total disability that is substantially greater due to the combined effects of the previous impairment and the subsequent compensable event than it would have been from the subsequent compensable event alone;

(3) the combined effects of the previous impairment and the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia result in a permanent disability exceeding 50% of the body as a whole; and

(4) the previous impairment, as determined by the Commission at the time of the subsequent compensable event, and the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia are each compensable for at least 125 weeks.

(c) Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund shall be paid after the completion of payments of compensation by the employer or its insurer.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-605 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-605
§9–605.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may charge the following fees:

(1) Collection permit - $2 each;

(2) Dealer registration - $20 each.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-276 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-276
§9–276.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, all expenditures from the State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund made by the Department under § 9–275(b)(1) of this subtitle in response to the storage or disposal of used tires at a particular site shall be reimbursed to the Department for the State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund by the owner or operator of the site or any other person who caused the tires to be stored or disposed of at the site in violation of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to any other legal action authorized by this subtitle, the Attorney General may bring an action to recover costs and interest from any person who fails to make reimbursement as required under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Department may recover costs incurred by the Department under § 9–275(b)(1) of this subtitle whether or not the discarded tires were disposed of or stored at the site before July 1, 1989.

(d) This section does not apply to expenditures related to removal, restoration, or remedial action in response to the disposal or storage of scrap tires in violation of this subtitle if the owner of a site where scrap tires were stored, disposed, or processed only before July 1, 1989:

(1) Is not engaged in the business of storage, disposal, or processing of scrap tires, hazardous substances, or other waste;

(2) Did not cause or allow scrap tires to be stored, disposed, or processed on the site; and

(3) Obtained the site or an interest in the site by inheritance, bequest, or otherwise at the death of the transferor prior to January 1, 2000.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Every lot of severed turf grass sod, plugs, and sprigs, as defined under this subtitle, which is sold, exposed for sale, installed, transported, or advertised within the State for planting purposes by a dealer shall be accompanied by or have attached to the bill of lading, bill of sale, sales slip, or invoice a label containing the following information plainly written or printed in the English language:

(1) The recognized common names;

(2) The variety of each component;

(3) The texture, origin, and net measure;

(4) The presence of restricted noxious weeds;

(5) The name and address of the dealer who labeled the lot; and

(6) If the kind or mixture is not known, this fact shall be stated.

(b) The information on the label may not be falsely modified or represented in advertisements pertaining to the sod, plugs, or sprigs.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-222 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-222
§9–222.
Status: in_force

(a) In this Part IV of this subtitle, “police officer” means:

(1) any uniformed police officer; or

(2) any civilian employee of the Department of State Police or of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force assigned to enforce this Part IV of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this Part IV of this subtitle, but only while acting under written authorization of the Secretary of State Police.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, any police officer shall have the authority to enforce this Part IV of this subtitle and any rule or regulation adopted under it.

(2) A civilian employee of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force shall have the authority stated in paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the individual is:

(i) acting under the immediate direction and control of a uniformed police officer; and

(ii) certified by the Department of State Police to enforce this Part IV of this subtitle and any rule or regulation adopted under it.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-265 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-265
§9–265.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Disabled veteran” means an individual who:

(i) is honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active military, naval, or air service as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101; and

(ii) 1. has been declared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a permanent service–connected disability of at least 50% that results from blindness or any other disabling cause that:

A. is reasonably certain to continue for the life of the veteran; and

B. was not caused or incurred by misconduct of the veteran; or

2. has been declared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a nonpermanent service–connected disability of 100% that results from blindness or any other disabling cause that was not caused or incurred by misconduct of the veteran.

(3) “Dwelling house”:

(i) means real property that is:

1. the legal residence of a disabled veteran; and

2. occupied by not more than two families; and

(ii) includes the lot or curtilage and structures necessary to use the real property as a residence.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a dwelling house if:

(1) the dwelling house is owned by a disabled veteran;

(2) the disabled veteran’s federal adjusted gross income for the immediately preceding taxable year does not exceed $100,000; and

(3) the application requirements of subsection (d) of this section are met.

(c) The property tax credit granted under this section shall equal:

(1) 50% of the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on the dwelling house if the disabled veteran’s service–connected disability rating is at least 75% and the disabled veteran does not qualify for a property tax exemption under § 7–208 of this article; or

(2) 25% of the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on the dwelling house if the disabled veteran’s service–connected disability rating is at least 50% but not more than 74%.

(d) (1) A disabled veteran shall apply for the property tax credit under this section by providing to the county or municipal corporation:

(i) a copy of the disabled veteran’s discharge certificate from active military, naval, or air service; and

(ii) on the form provided by the county or municipal corporation, a certification of the disabled veteran’s disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) The disabled veteran’s certificate of disability may not be inspected by individuals other than:

(i) the disabled veteran; or

(ii) appropriate employees of the county or municipal corporation.

(e) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may, by law, continue to provide the property tax credit under this section to the surviving spouse of the disabled veteran.

(f) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the duration of the tax credit;

(2) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit;

(3) the definition of surviving spouse and the amount and duration of the tax credit for the surviving spouse;

(4) notwithstanding subsection (a)(2)(ii)2 of this section, eligibility criteria for the credit allowed under this section that limits the credit to individuals described under subsection (a)(2)(ii)1 of this section; and

(5) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3304 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 33 / Section 9-3304
§9–3304.
Status: in_force

On or before June 15, 2022, and each year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the members of the General Assembly a report describing the activities of the Office, including:

(1) summaries of calls and queries received through the hotline and website;

(2) information on ESOL programs provided by the Office;

(3) the estimated or exact number of immigrants assisted through opportunity centers;

(4) the status of any workforce development programs; and

(5) any other relevant information.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-802 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-802
§9–802.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall adopt regulations that provide for work schedules to allow an employee whose religious beliefs require absence from work to perform optional, compensatory work outside of the employee's regular work hours to offset the absence.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2504 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2504
§9–2504.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not affect the authority of the State or a local jurisdiction to regulate the sale or use of any packaging material.

(b) This subtitle may not be construed to:

(1) Prohibit a local government, a service provider, or any other entity from selling recycled materials or compost to end markets and retaining the revenues from those sales;

(2) Affect the authority of a publicly or privately owned materials recycling facility or composting facility to determine which entities may use the facility;

(3) Limit the ability of local governments, materials recycling facilities, or composting facilities to make decisions on recycling infrastructure purchases, including processing equipment; or

(4) Preclude the separate adoption of a beverage container deposit return program in the State to reduce beverage container pollution and plastic waste.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because:

(1) The debtor has the right or ability to:

(A) Use, commingle, or dispose of all or part of the collateral, including returned or repossessed goods;

(B) Collect, compromise, enforce, or otherwise deal with collateral;

(C) Accept the return of collateral or make repossessions; or

(D) Use, commingle, or dispose of proceeds; or

(2) The secured party fails to require the debtor to account for proceeds or replace collateral.

(b) This section does not relax the requirements of possession if attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest depends upon possession of the collateral by the secured party.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-07 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-07
§9–6A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may adopt any regulation to carry out this subtitle.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall establish reasonable fees for registration, registration renewal, and any other service performed by the Commission necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(2) (i) The fees established by the Commission shall be set in a manner that will produce funds sufficient to cover the actual direct and indirect costs of regulating the rehabilitation practitioner industry in this State in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(ii) The fee for registration may not exceed $165.

(3) The Commission shall pay all money collected under this subtitle into a special fund to be used only to fund the actual direct and indirect costs of regulating the rehabilitation practitioner industry in this State in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(4) Any surplus remaining in the special fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be used to reduce the registration fee for the following fiscal year.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-686 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-686
§9–686.
Status: in_force

(a) A dependent of a covered employee who is a nonresident alien may be officially represented by a consular officer of the nation of which the dependent is a citizen or subject.

(b) If a consular officer represents a nonresident alien dependent:

(1) the consular officer shall have the right to receive all death benefits awarded to the dependent for distribution to the dependent; and

(2) receipt of death benefits by the consular officer is a full discharge of the amounts paid to and received by the consular officer.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 9-201(b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (j), (k), (l), (m), and (n), 9-203, 9-207(a), 9-218, 9-219, 9-220, 9-226(f) and (g), and 9-227(a), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) of this subtitle are the “Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act”.

(b) (1) The Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states that enact it.

(2) To the extent that a provision of the Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act conflicts with other provisions of this subtitle, the provision of the Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act controls.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-409 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-409
§9–409.
Status: in_force

Within 1 month after the effective date of the change or occurrence, a permit holder shall notify the Board in writing if there has been a change in:

(1) the identity of the person in responsible charge of landscape architectural services performed or offered to be performed through the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company; or

(2) the name of the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1001 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1001
§9–1001.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to Frederick County.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1005 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1005
§9–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After consultation with the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a competent, qualified individual as State Archivist.

(2) The State Archivist shall:

(i) be knowledgeable in subjects relevant to archival activities; and

(ii) possess experience in archival or related fields.

(b) The State Archivist is entitled to a salary as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-612 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-612
§9–612.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), whether a notification is sent within a reasonable time is a question of fact.

(b) A notification of disposition sent after default and 10 days or more before the earliest time of disposition set forth in the notification is sent within a reasonable time before the disposition.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-733 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-733
§9–733.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section does not apply to a termination of temporary total disability benefits if:

(i) the covered employee has returned to the current employment of the covered employee;

(ii) a treating physician chosen by the covered employee has advised the covered employee that the covered employee has reached maximum improvement from the disability of the covered employee; or

(iii) the termination is made after the termination date contained in an order of the Commission.

(2) This section does not apply to a termination of medical benefits if:

(i) the treatment by a physician or health care provider was not authorized by an insurer or self-insurer; or

(ii) a treating physician or health care provider chosen by the covered employee has advised the covered employee that the covered employee has reached maximum medical improvement from the disability of the covered employee.

(b) (1) (i) Before terminating the payment of temporary total disability benefits, an insurer or self-insurer shall give the covered employee written notice of the date that the benefits are to be terminated.

(ii) Before terminating the payment of medical benefits, an insurer or self-insurer shall give the covered employee and the covered employee’s treating physician or health care provider written notice of the date that the benefits are to be terminated.

(2) In the case of temporary total benefits, the notice shall accompany the final payment of temporary total disability benefits to the covered employee.

(c) (1) The notice of termination under this section shall state:

(i) the reasons for the termination;

(ii) that the covered employee has a right to request a hearing before the Commission on the issue of the termination; and

(iii) the procedure and time for requesting a hearing.

(2) In the case of medical benefits, a copy of any medical record or report relied upon by the insurer or self-insurer in making the termination shall be attached to the notice.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-103 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 1 / Section 9A-103
§9A–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, relations among the partners and between the partners and the partnership are governed by the partnership agreement. To the extent the partnership agreement does not otherwise provide, this title governs relations among the partners and between the partners and the partnership.

(b) The partnership agreement may not:

(1) Vary the rights and duties under § 9A–105 of this subtitle except to eliminate the duty to provide copies of statements to all of the partners;

(2) Unreasonably restrict the right of access to books and records under § 9A–403(b) of this title;

(3) Eliminate the duty of loyalty under § 9A–404(b) or § 9A–603(b)(3) of this title, but:

(i) The partnership agreement may identify specific types or categories of activities that do not violate the duty of loyalty; however, the partnership agreement may not be amended to expand or add any specific types or categories of activities that do not violate the duty of loyalty without the consent of all partners after full disclosure of all material facts; or

(ii) All of the partners or a number or percentage of not less than a majority of disinterested partners specified in the partnership agreement may authorize or ratify, after full disclosure of all material facts, a specific act or transaction that otherwise would violate the duty of loyalty;

(4) Unreasonably reduce the duty of care under § 9A–404(c) or § 9A–603(b)(3) of this title;

(5) Eliminate the obligation of good faith and fair dealing under § 9A–404(d) of this title, but the partnership agreement may prescribe the standards by which the performance of the obligation is to be measured, if the standards are not manifestly unreasonable;

(6) Vary the power to dissociate as a partner under § 9A–602(a) of this title, except to require the notice under § 9A–601(1) of this title to be in writing;

(7) Vary the right of a court to expel a partner in the events specified in § 9A–601(5) of this title;

(8) Vary the requirement to wind up the partnership business in cases specified in § 9A–801(4), (5), or (6) of this title;

(9) Vary the law applicable to a limited liability partnership under § 9A–106 of this subtitle; or

(10) Restrict rights of third parties under this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-06 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-06
§9–1A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons shall be licensed under this subtitle:

(1) a video lottery operator;

(2) a manufacturer;

(3) a person not licensed under item (1) or (2) of this subsection who manages, operates, supplies, provides security for, or provides service, maintenance, or repairs for video lottery terminals or table games; and

(4) a video lottery employee.

(b) The Commission may by regulation require a person that contracts with a licensee and the person’s employees to obtain a license under this subtitle if the Commission determines that the licensing requirements are necessary in order to protect the public interest and accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless an individual holds a valid license issued under this subtitle, the individual may not be employed by a licensee as a video lottery employee.

(2) The Commission by regulation may exempt categories of video lottery employees who are not directly involved in the video lottery operations from the requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Commission determines that the requirement is not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established under this subtitle.

(d) For a period of 1 year after the individual’s service on the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission or the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission ends, a licensee may not employ, or enter into a financial relationship with, an individual who has been a member of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission or the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, five or more adult individuals, each of whom is a resident of this State and a citizen of the United States, may act as incorporators to form a savings and loan association under this title.

(b) The incorporators shall elect a chairman from among themselves.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-301 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-301
§9A–301.
Status: in_force

Subject to the effect of a statement of partnership authority under § 9A-303 of this subtitle:

(1) Each partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business. An act of a partner, including the execution of an instrument in the partnership name, for apparently carrying on in the ordinary course the partnership business or business of the kind carried on by the partnership binds the partnership, unless the partner had no authority to act for the partnership in the particular matter and the person with whom the partner was dealing knew or had received a notification that the partner lacked authority.

(2) An act of a partner which is not apparently for carrying on in the ordinary course the partnership business or business of the kind carried on by the partnership binds the partnership only if the act was authorized by the other partners.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-208 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

(a) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has not been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.

(b) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise of power.

(c) A disclaimer under this section is effective as to another fiduciary if the disclaimer so provides and the fiduciary disclaiming has the authority to bind the estate, trust, or other person for whom the fiduciary is acting.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2014 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2014
§9–2014.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Extended grid outage” means a planned or unplanned grid outage lasting more than 4 hours.

(3) “Low–income” means a household with an annual adjusted gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level.

(4) “Microgrid” means technology that:

(i) combines clean, distributed power generation with advanced control equipment; and

(ii) enables portions of the electric grid to remain online when the wider grid is down.

(5) “Moderate–income” means a household with an annual adjusted gross income at or below 80% of the local median income, as determined by the latest Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development “Income Limits” document.

(6) “Program” means the Resiliency Hub Grant Program.

(7) “Resiliency hub” means a location where solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage are designed to provide electricity to meet community needs during extended grid outages, including providing:

(i) emergency heating and cooling;

(ii) refrigeration of temperature–sensitive medications;

(iii) outlets or other plug power options for charging cell phone and computer batteries; and

(iv) ventilation and emergency lighting.

(b) There is a Resiliency Hub Grant Program in the Administration.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to develop resiliency hubs that serve low–income and moderate–income households at no cost to the households.

(d) (1) By regulation, the Administration shall set the terms and conditions for the issuance of grants under the Program consistent with this subtitle.

(2) The regulations shall include:

(i) a competitive application process for the Program; and

(ii) criteria and procedures for awarding grants to eligible recipients that give priority to awarding grants to projects for microgrids that:

1. use a community solar energy generating system, as defined in § 7–306.2 of the Public Utilities Article; and

2. provide more than 30% of the system’s kilowatt output to low–income and moderate–income subscribers.

(e) The following persons are eligible for a grant under the Program:

(1) businesses;

(2) nonprofit entities;

(3) units of State government; and

(4) local governments.

(f) A project is eligible for a grant under the Program if the project:

(1) proposes to develop a resiliency hub;

(2) will operate the resiliency hub for a period of at least 5 years; and

(3) will serve a community of majority low–income or moderate–income households.

(g) The Administration shall:

(1) coordinate administration of the Program with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management; and

(2) provide to grant applicants information on other sources of assistance that may benefit the project, including loans and grants awarded under § 9–20B–05(i)(3) of this title.

(h) A person who receives a grant under the Program shall:

(1) acquire a written attestation that all installation contractors and subcontractors working on the project:

(i) pay at least 150% of the State minimum wage;

(ii) afford employees the right to bargain collectively for wages and benefits;

(iii) provide paid leave;

(iv) are considered “covered employment” for purposes of unemployment insurance benefits in accordance with Title 8 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(v) entitle the employees to workers’ compensation benefits in accordance with Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(vi) have been in compliance with federal and State wage and hour laws for the longer of the immediately preceding 3 years or for the duration of the contractor’s or subcontractor’s business operation; and

(vii) offer employer–provided health insurance benefits with monthly premiums that do not exceed 8.5% of the employee’s net monthly earnings; and

(2) provide to the Administration a progress report on or before January 10, April 10, July 10, and October 10 each year.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-112 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-112
§9–112.
Status: in_force

This law is remedial and shall be so construed to give effect to its purpose. Any amendment shall be made in the proceedings, commencing with the claim or lien to be filed and extending to all subsequent proceedings, as may be necessary and proper. However, the amount of the claim or lien filed may not be enlarged by amendment.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-115 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-115
§9–115.
Status: in_force

If, from the examination before the judge or District Court commissioner, it appears that the person held is the person charged with having committed the crime alleged and, except in cases arising under § 9-106 of this title, that the person has fled from justice, the judge or District Court commissioner must, by a warrant reciting the accusation, commit the person to the local correctional facility for a term specified in the warrant but not exceeding 30 days, as will enable the arrest of the accused to be made under a warrant of the Governor on a requisition of the executive authority of the state having jurisdiction of the crime, unless the person gives bail as provided in § 9-116 of this title or until the person is legally discharged.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-408 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-408
§9–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit expires on the first June 30 that comes:

(1) after the effective date of the permit; and

(2) in an even–numbered year.

(b) (1) At least 1 month before a permit expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the permit holder:

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

1. the date on which the current permit expires; and

2. the amount of the permit fee.

(2) If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the permit holder, at the last known address of the permit holder, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.

(c) Before a permit expires, the permit holder periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the holder:

(1) otherwise is entitled to a permit;

(2) pays to the Board the permit fee set by the Board; and

(3) submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.

(d) The renewal application form shall require the same information required on the original application form under § 9–405(b) of this subtitle.

(e) The Board shall renew the permit of each permit holder that meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-515 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-515
§9–515.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

(b) The county council of each county shall at least once every 3 years:

(1) Prepare a county plan;

(2) Prepare, review, and revise, as the county council considers necessary, a separate statement of objectives and policies to be achieved and implemented by the county plan in the county; and

(3) Consider the following in the statements of objectives and policies of the county plans:

(i) Planning;

(ii) Zoning;

(iii) Population estimates;

(iv) Engineering;

(v) Economics; and

(vi) State, regional, municipal, local, and area plans.

(c) To achieve the objectives and policies set by the county council, the county executive of each county shall:

(1) Prepare a preliminary draft of the county plan;

(2) From time to time review and, as the county executive or county council considers necessary, prepare amendments to the county plan including revisions to service area category designations; and

(3) Submit to the county council for the county council’s consideration, revision, modification, comment, and approval:

(i) The draft; and

(ii) Any revision or amendment to the draft.

(d) The county executive of each county shall prepare and submit to the county council:

(1) A final draft of the county plan to conform to the action of the county council in approving the draft; and

(2) A final revision or amendment to the county plan that takes into consideration any significant change in the intervening planning or development in the county.

(e) At least 30 days before the date set for a public hearing under subsection (f) of this section, the county council of each county shall submit its final draft or the final draft of any revision or amendment of the county plan for recommendation to:

(1) The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; and

(2) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(f) The county council of each county shall:

(1) Hold a public hearing on:

(i) Its final draft of the county plan; and

(ii) The final draft of any revision or amendment to the county plan; and

(2) Publish a notice of the time and place of the public hearing at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(g) (1) After the public hearing in each county, the county council shall review, may amend as the county council considers necessary, and shall adopt the county plan or the revision or amendment to the county plan.

(2) The adoption of the county plan or a revision or amendment of the county plan by the county council of the county is not final until 10 days after the action adopting it.

(3) During the 10-day period provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county executive may:

(i) Review the county plan or any revision or amendment to the county plan; and

(ii) Recommend for the consideration of the county council whatever change to the county plan or any revision or amendment to the county plan that the county executive considers necessary or desirable.

(h) After the time periods required for adoption under this section, the county council of each county shall submit to the Department, as required by § 9-506(b) and (c) of this subtitle:

(1) The county plan; or

(2) Any revision or amendment to the county plan.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-322 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-322
§9–322.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, priority among conflicting security interests and agricultural liens in the same collateral is determined according to the following rules:

(1) Conflicting perfected security interests and agricultural liens rank according to priority in time of filing or perfection. Priority dates from the earlier of the time a filing covering the collateral is first made or the security interest or agricultural lien is first perfected, if there is no period thereafter when there is neither filing nor perfection.

(2) A perfected security interest or agricultural lien has priority over a conflicting unperfected security interest or agricultural lien.

(3) The first security interest or agricultural lien to attach or become effective has priority if conflicting security interests and agricultural liens are unperfected.

(b) For the purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this section:

(1) The time of filing or perfection as to a security interest in collateral is also the time of filing or perfection as to a security interest in proceeds; and

(2) The time of filing or perfection as to a security interest in collateral supported by a supporting obligation is also the time of filing or perfection as to a security interest in the supporting obligation.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f), a security interest in collateral which qualifies for priority over a conflicting security interest under § 9-327, § 9-328, § 9-329, § 9-330, or § 9-331 also has priority over a conflicting security interest in:

(1) Any supporting obligation for the collateral; and

(2) Proceeds of the collateral if:

(A) The security interest in proceeds is perfected;

(B) The proceeds are cash proceeds or of the same type as the collateral; and

(C) In the case of proceeds that are proceeds of proceeds, all intervening proceeds are cash proceeds, proceeds of the same type as the collateral, or an account relating to the collateral.

(d) Subject to subsection (e) and except as otherwise provided in subsection (f), if a security interest in chattel paper, deposit accounts, negotiable documents, instruments, investment property, or letter-of-credit rights is perfected by a method other than filing, conflicting perfected security interests in proceeds of the collateral rank according to priority in time of filing.

(e) Subsection (d) applies only if the proceeds of the collateral are not cash proceeds, chattel paper, negotiable documents, instruments, investment property, or letter-of-credit rights.

(f) Subsections (a) through (e) are subject to:

(1) Subsection (g) and the other provisions of this subtitle;

(2) § 4-210 of this article with respect to a security interest of a collecting bank;

(3) § 5-118 of this article with respect to a security interest of an issuer or nominated person; and

(4) § 9-110 with respect to a security interest arising under Title 2 or Title 2A of this article.

(g) A perfected agricultural lien on collateral has priority over a conflicting security interest in or agricultural lien on the same collateral if the statute creating the agricultural lien so provides.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A route or schedule of a motor vehicle for which a motor carrier permit is granted may not be changed or abandoned without written permission from the Commission.

(2) The Commission may only grant permission under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Commission finds that the public welfare and convenience are not prejudiced by the change.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the holder of a motor carrier permit may temporarily operate substitute or reserve vehicles, when necessary in an emergency, to maintain the required schedules over the holder’s route.

(b) This subtitle does not limit the power of a municipal corporation to adopt reasonable traffic regulations, including the power to:

(1) designate streets; and

(2) prohibit the use of certain streets or the parking of vehicles on those streets if the use or parking may threaten public safety or unduly congest traffic.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1701 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1701
§9–1701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Anaerobic digestion” means the controlled anaerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material to produce biogas and digestate.

(b–1) (1) “Architectural paint” means interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

(2) “Architectural paint” does not include industrial coatings, original equipment coatings, or specialty coatings.

(c) “Compost” means the product of composting in accordance with the standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture under § 6–221 of the Agriculture Article.

(d) “Composting” means the controlled aerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material in accordance with the standards established by the Secretary under this title.

(e) (1) “Composting facility” means a facility where composting takes place.

(2) “Composting facility” does not include a facility that is required to obtain:

(i) A natural wood waste recycling facility permit in accordance with this title;

(ii) A sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with this title; or

(iii) A refuse disposal permit in accordance with this title.

(f) (1) “Computer” means a desktop personal computer or laptop computer, including the computer monitor.

(2) “Computer” does not include:

(i) A personal digital assistant device; or

(ii) A computer peripheral device, including:

1. A mouse or other similar pointing device;

2. A printer; or

3. A detachable keyboard.

(g) (1) “Covered electronic device” means a computer or video display device with a screen that is greater than 4 inches measured diagonally.

(2) “Covered electronic device” does not include a video display device that is part of a motor vehicle or that is contained within a household appliance or commercial, industrial, or medical equipment.

(h) “Covered electronic device takeback program” means a program, established by a covered electronic device manufacturer or a group of covered electronic device manufacturers, for the collection and recycling, refurbishing, or reuse of a covered electronic device labeled with the name of the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s brand label, including:

(1) Providing, at no cost to the returner, a method of returning a covered electronic device to the manufacturer, including postage paid mailing packages or designated collection points throughout the State;

(2) Contracting with a recycler, local government, other manufacturer, or any other person; or

(3) Any other program approved by the Department.

(i) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Recycling.

(i–1) “Distributor” means a company that has a contractual relationship with one or more producers to market and sell architectural paint to retailers in the State.

(i–2) “Food residuals” means material derived from the processing or discarding of food, including pre– and post–consumer vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy products, and meats.

(j) “Manufacturer” means a person that is the brand owner of a covered electronic device sold or offered for sale in the State, by any means, including transactions conducted through sales outlets, catalogs, or the Internet.

(k) (1) “Natural wood waste” means tree and other natural vegetative refuse.

(2) “Natural wood waste” includes tree stumps, brush and limbs, root mats, logs, and other natural vegetative material.

(l) (1) “Natural wood waste recycling facility” means a facility where recycling services for natural wood waste are provided.

(2) “Natural wood waste recycling facility” does not include a collection or processing facility operated by:

(i) A nonprofit or governmental organization located in the State; or

(ii) A single individual or business that provides recycling services for its own employees or for its own recyclable materials generated on its own premises.

(m) “Office” means the Office of Recycling within the Department.

(n) (1) “Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials or compostable packaging materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.

(2) “Organics recycling” includes anaerobic digestion and composting.

(o) “Organics recycling facility” means a facility where organics recycling takes place.

(o–1) “Paint stewardship assessment” means the amount added to the purchase price of architectural paint sold in the State that is necessary to cover the Paint Stewardship Program’s cost of collecting, transporting, and processing postconsumer paint statewide.

(o–2) “Postconsumer paint” means architectural paint not used and no longer wanted by a purchaser.

(o–3) “Producer” means a manufacturer of architectural paint that sells, offers for sale, or distributes the paint in the State under the producer’s own name or brand.

(p) (1) “Recyclable materials” means those materials that:

(i) Would otherwise become solid waste for disposal in a refuse disposal system; and

(ii) May be collected, separated, composted, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.

(2) “Recyclable materials” does not include incinerator ash.

(q) “Recycling” means any process in which recyclable materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.

(r) “Recycling services” means the services provided by persons engaged in the business of recycling, including the collection, processing, storage, purchase, sale, or disposition of recyclable materials.

(r–1) “Refuse disposal system” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this title.

(r–2) “Representative organization” means a nonprofit organization created by producers to implement a Paint Stewardship Program.

(r–3) “Retailer” means any person that offers architectural paint for sale at retail in the State.

(r–4) “Sale” or “sell” means any transfer of title for consideration, including remote sales conducted through sales outlets, catalogues, the Internet, or any other similar electronic means.

(s) (1) “Solid waste stream” means garbage or refuse that would, unless recycled, be disposed of in a refuse disposal system.

(2) “Solid waste stream” includes organic material capable of being composted that is not composted in accordance with regulations adopted under § 9–1725(b) of this subtitle.

(3) “Solid waste stream” does not include:

(i) Hospital waste;

(ii) Rubble;

(iii) Scrap material;

(iv) Land clearing debris;

(v) Sewage sludge; or

(vi) Waste generated by a single individual or business and disposed of in a facility dedicated solely for that entity’s waste.

(t) (1) “Video display device” means an electronic device with an output surface that displays or is capable of displaying moving graphical images or visual representations of image sequences or pictures that show a number of quickly changing images on a screen to create the illusion of motion.

(2) “Video display device” includes a device that is an integral part of the display and cannot easily be removed from the display by the consumer and that produces the moving image on the screen.

(3) A video display device may use a cathode–ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), gas plasma, digital light processing, or other image–projection technology.

(u) “White goods” includes:

(1) Refrigerators;

(2) Stoves;

(3) Washing machines;

(4) Dryers;

(5) Water heaters; and

(6) Air conditioners.

(v) (1) “Yard waste” means organic plant waste derived from gardening, landscaping, and tree trimming activities.

(2) “Yard waste” includes leaves, garden waste, lawn cuttings, weeds, and prunings.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Only a corporation that complies with this title and § 1-201 of this article may conduct the business of a savings and loan association or do business under any name or make any representation that implies that it is a savings and loan association.

(b) On application by the Division Director, a court of competent jurisdiction may issue an injunction to restrain any person from violating this section.

(c) Any person who is convicted of knowingly or willfully violating subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years for each offense, or a fine of not more than $100,000 for each offense, or both.

(d) This section does not apply to the use of a similar name by any corporation or association formed only to promote the interests of savings and loan associations, the membership of which is made up of savings and loan associations, their officers, or other representatives.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-712 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-712
§9–712.
Status: in_force

(a) While any bonds issued under Part II of this subtitle are outstanding, the municipal authority annually shall levy a tax against all of the assessable property served within the municipality to pay the principal and interest on the bonds.

(b) The tax shall be:

(1) Sufficient to pay:

(i) When due, the principal and interest on the bonds; or

(ii) The part of the principal or interest on the bonds that is not paid for by the levy of the annual front-foot assessment under § 9-713 of this subtitle or by the service charges collected under § 9-714 of this subtitle; and

(2) Treated the same as any other municipal tax in every respect, including as to:

(i) Priority rights;

(ii) Interest;

(iii) Penalties; and

(iv) Manner of determination, levy, and collection.

(c) (1) Each person involved in the levy or collection of the taxes shall perform the duties promptly and properly.

(2) A person may not use any funds collected under this section for any purpose other than the payment of principal and interest on the bonds.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2602 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2602
§9–2602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland African American Museum Corporation.

(b) (1) The purpose of the Corporation is to plan, develop, and manage a Maryland museum of African American history and culture in Baltimore City, in cooperation with and with the active support of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, affected State units, and other public and private institutions.

(2) The Corporation may carry out its corporate purposes without the consent of any unit of State government.

(c) (1) The Corporation is:

(i) a body politic and corporate;

(ii) a public instrumentality of the State; and

(iii) an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.

(2) The exercise by the Corporation of the powers conferred by this subtitle is an essential public function.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-123 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-123
§9–123.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the return to this State of a person charged with a crime in this State is required, the State’s Attorney shall present to the Governor a written application for a requisition for the return of the person charged.

(2) The application shall state:

(i) the name of the person charged;

(ii) the crime charged against the person;

(iii) the approximate time, place, and circumstances of its commission; and

(iv) the state in which the person is believed to be, including the location of the accused therein, when the application is made.

(3) The application shall certify that in the opinion of the State’s Attorney, the ends of justice require the arrest and return of the accused to this State for trial, and the proceeding is not instituted to enforce a private claim.

(b) (1) When the return to this State is required of a person who has been convicted of a crime in this State and has escaped from confinement or broken the terms of bail, probation, or parole, the State’s Attorney of the county in which the crime was committed, the parole commission, or the managing official of the correctional facility or sheriff of the county from which escape was made shall present to the Governor a written application for a requisition for the return of the person.

(2) The application shall state:

(i) the name of the person;

(ii) the crime of which the person was convicted;

(iii) the circumstances of the escape from confinement or of the breach of the terms of bail, probation, or parole; and

(iv) the state in which the person is believed to be, including the location of the person therein when application is made.

(c) (1) The application shall be verified by affidavit, be executed in duplicate, and be accompanied by two certified copies of:

(i) the indictment returned;

(ii) the information and affidavit filed;

(iii) the complaint made to the judge or District Court commissioner, stating the crime with which the accused is charged;

(iv) the citation, stating the incarcerable crime with which the accused is charged; or

(v) the judgment of conviction or the sentence.

(2) The applicant may also attach further affidavits and other documents in duplicate.

(3) One copy of the application with the action of the Governor indicated by endorsement thereon, and one of the certified copies of the indictment, complaint, information, affidavits, citation, judgment of conviction, or sentence shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, to remain of record in that office.

(4) The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the Governor’s requisition.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1403 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1403
§9–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Program is to make State grants to political subdivisions of this State who, in turn, will make grants to owners of improved properties with failed systems and owners of previously recorded land that has failed a soil percolation test to install and experiment with innovative and alternative septic systems on the land in order to develop additional types of on-site systems that can be utilized.

(b) The Office of Environmental Programs in the Department shall manage and supervise the Program.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2418 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2418
§9–2418.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may:

(1) provide sign language interpretation services in the State; or

(2) represent to the public, by description of services or use of a title or designation, that the individual is authorized to provide sign language interpretation services in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to an individual who:

(1) provides sign language interpretation services as part of a supervised internship or practicum for an accredited institution of higher education and does not provide sign language interpretation services in the following settings:

(i) a behavioral health setting, unless the individual is accompanied by a licensed sign language interpreter;

(ii) an emergency medical setting, unless the individual is accompanied by a licensed sign language interpreter;

(iii) a legal setting; or

(iv) a school setting, unless the individual is accompanied by a licensed sign language interpreter;

(2) provides sign language interpretation services as part of a Video Relay Service;

(3) holds a nationally or regionally recognized certification in sign language interpreting and does not provide sign language interpretation services in the State for more than 80 hours each calendar year, if the individual:

(i) self–certifies eligibility for this exemption;

(ii) notifies the Board of each sign language interpreting assignment within 10 days after completing the assignment; and

(iii) satisfies any other criteria established by the Board;

(4) provides sign language interpretation services as an uncompensated volunteer and in a setting in which a sign language interpreter is not otherwise required by law;

(5) provides sign language interpretation services to prevent undue harm in the event of an emergency until a licensed sign language interpreter becomes available; or

(6) interprets between a pair of sign languages for which there is no nationally or regionally recognized certification.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 1 / Section 9A-101
§9A–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.

(c) “Contractor” means a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.

(d) (1) “Cooling system” means a system in which heat is removed from air, surrounding surfaces, or both.

(2) “Cooling system” includes an air-conditioning system.

(e) “Forced air system” means a heating system that uses air being moved by mechanical means to transmit heat.

(f) (1) “Heating system” means a system in which heat is transmitted by radiation, conduction, or convection, or a combination of any of these methods, to the air, surrounding surfaces, or both.

(2) “Heating system” does not include a fireplace or woodburning stove not incorporated into or used as a primary heating system.

(g) “Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor” means an individual who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.

(h) “Hydronic system” means a heating and cooling system using liquids or steam to transmit or remove heat.

(i) “Independent agency” means an office, commission, board, department, or agency established as an independent unit of government that may receive budgetary or administrative support from the federal, State, or local government.

(j) “Journeyman license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor.

(k) “Journeyman restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor, in only one of the following areas:

(1) heating - forced air systems;

(2) heating - hydronic systems;

(3) ventilation;

(4) air-conditioning; or

(5) refrigeration.

(l) (1) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to provide or to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.

(2) “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:

(i) a master license;

(ii) a master restricted license;

(iii) a limited license;

(iv) a journeyman license;

(v) a journeyman restricted license; and

(vi) an apprentice license.

(m) “Licensed apprentice” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services while:

(1) under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and

(2) in training to become a journeyman.

(n) “Licensed contractor” means a contractor who is licensed by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, but does not include a licensed apprentice or licensed journeyman.

(o) “Limited license” means a license issued by the Board exclusively to maintain or repair one or more of the following: heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.

(p) “Master license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.

(q) “Master restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide services in only one of the following areas:

(1) heating - forced air systems;

(2) heating - hydronic systems;

(3) ventilation;

(4) air-conditioning; or

(5) refrigeration.

(r) “Provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services” means to install, maintain, alter, remodel, or repair heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.

(s) “Refrigeration system” means a system used to cool a surface or area below 55 degrees Fahrenheit or 12.9 degrees Celsius.

(t) “Self-contained appliance” means a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration device that is designed and manufactured:

(1) with its component parts contained within a single chassis;

(2) with a standard factory-installed electrical line cord that requires a plug-in device;

(3) with no additional external fuel source; and

(4) independent of an air distribution system.

(u) “Subdivision of the State” means any of the 23 counties in Maryland, the City of Baltimore, and any municipal corporation.

(v) “Ventilation system” means the natural or mechanical process of supplying air to, or removing air from, any space:

(1) whether the air is conditioned or is not conditioned; and

(2) at a rate of airflow of more than 250 cubic feet per minute.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license shall:

(1) submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and

(2) pay to the Board or the Board’s designee:

(i) a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) an examination fee set by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the required examination.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is employed as a domestic worker in a private home is a covered employee with respect to a household if the individual earns at least $1,000 in cash in a calendar quarter from that household.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an individual and the employer of the individual may elect to make the individual a covered employee by filing a joint election with the Commission, if the individual:

(i) is employed as a domestic worker in a private home; and

(ii) would not be a covered employee with respect to a household under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section because the individual earns less than $1,000 in cash in a calendar quarter from that household.

(2) The right to make an election under paragraph (1) of this subsection for an individual may be exercised by:

(i) an individual who is at least 16 years old; or

(ii) a parent or guardian of an individual who is less than 16 years old.

(3) For an individual who is not a covered employee due to § 9–223(c) of this subtitle, an employer may not make an election under this subsection if prohibited by federal law.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2705 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2705
§9–2705.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a community water system or community sewerage system in the State that serves over 3,300 customers.

(b) Each community water system and community sewerage system provider shall:

(1) Adopt and implement cybersecurity standards that are equal to or exceed the standards adopted by the Department under § 9–2702(3)(ii) of this subtitle;

(2) Commit to adopting a zero–trust cybersecurity approach and begin planning and implementing the zero–trust approach, as appropriate for each system, modeled after the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s zero–trust maturity model, for on–premises services and cloud–based services; and

(3) On or before July 1, 2026, and every 2 years thereafter, conduct a maturity assessment of its cybersecurity program for operational technology and information technology, based on the minimum cybersecurity standards established under § 9–2702(3)(ii) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-119 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-119
§9–119.
Status: in_force

If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person under the laws of this State and is still pending, the Governor may:

(1) surrender the person on demand of the executive authority of another state; or

(2) hold the person until the person has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this State.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-205 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 2 / Section 9A-205
§9A–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere, the Board shall:

(1) adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;

(2) adopt and enforce a code that sets minimum standards for installing, altering, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hydronic, and refrigeration systems;

(3) administer examinations;

(4) issue licenses;

(5) keep a list of all licensees;

(6) keep a record of its proceedings; and

(7) adopt an official seal.

(b) The Board shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce the code adopted under this section.

(c) If a county has adopted a code prior to January 1, 1988 the county code shall apply within that county.

(d) The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-669 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-669
§9–669.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who owns any structure or obstruction that is on, over, or under a way shall promptly move that structure or obstruction, if:

(1) The structure or obstruction impedes the building or operation of a project; and

(2) The sanitary commission gives reasonable notice of the need to move the object or obstruction.

(b) The person shall move the object as necessary to allow the orderly building or operation of the project.

(c) The district shall pay the cost of moving the structure or obstruction.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-405 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Before any State funds are paid for an approved project, the Department shall cause a notice of the State’s right of recovery to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(b) The recording of the notice:

(1) does not create a lien against the property; but

(2) constitutes notice to any potential transferee, potential creditor, or other interested person that the State may obtain a lien under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1006 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1006
§9–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) An interstate association or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company that controls a Maryland association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, an interstate association, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company having a Maryland association subsidiary shall be subject to and be entitled to the benefits of those laws of this State and to the rules of its units relating to the acquisition, ownership, and operation of deposit–taking offices in Maryland, Maryland associations, and Maryland savings and loan holding companies.

(b) An interstate association or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company that controls a Maryland association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, an interstate association, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company having a Maryland association subsidiary shall:

(1) File with the Division Director copies of all regular and periodic reports that the savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company is required to file under § 13 or § 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, excluding any portions not required to be made available to the public;

(2) Within 30 days of adoption, file with the Division Director a copy of its most recently adopted federal Community Reinvestment Act statement; and

(3) File with the Division Director any other information the Division Director shall require by regulation, including the items required under the minimum reporting standards specified under § 9–1008(d) of this subtitle.

(c) Within 30 days of receipt, the association or holding company shall submit to the Division Director a copy of the public portion of its most recent Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation prepared by the federal regulatory agency that examines the association or holding company, together with a copy of any written response to the evaluation prepared by the association or holding company for its public Community Reinvestment Act file.

(d) The Division Director shall promptly notify the General Assembly as provided under § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, and the Department of Legislative Services of any interstate association or out–of–state savings and loan holding company that controls a Maryland association, an interstate association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company wishing to acquire or having acquired a Maryland association subsidiary that fails to, or refuses to, submit information as required in this section.

(e) (1) Upon request, the Division Director shall make available to the public a copy of the documents submitted under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(2) The Division Director may charge a reasonable fee to a person requesting a copy to help defray the costs of providing copies of the documents to the public.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-506 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-506
§9–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title as a result of:

(1) an intentional, self-inflicted accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease; or

(2) an attempt to injure or kill another.

(b) A covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title as a result of an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease if:

(1) the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease was caused solely by the effect on the covered employee of:

(i) a depressant, hallucinogenic, hypnotic, narcotic, or stimulant drug; or

(ii) another drug that makes the covered employee incapable of satisfactory job performance; and

(2) the drug was not administered or taken in accordance with the prescription of a physician.

(c) A covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title as a result of an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease if the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease was caused solely by the intoxication of the covered employee while on duty.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “primary cause” means the cause that is first in importance.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a covered employee or dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title, except for medical benefits under §§ 9-660 and 9-661 of this title, as a result of an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease, if the primary cause of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease was the effect on the covered employee of a controlled dangerous substance defined in § 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article or listed in Title 5, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article.

(ii) Compensation or benefits shall not be denied under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph if the controlled dangerous substance was administered, taken, or used in accordance with the prescription of a physician and the administering, taking, or use of the controlled dangerous substance was not excessive or abusive.

(3) Except for medical benefits under §§ 9-660 and 9-661 of this title, a covered employee or dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title as a result of an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease, if the primary cause of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease was the intoxication of the covered employee while on duty.

(e) A covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee is not entitled to compensation or benefits under this title as a result of an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease if the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease was caused by the willful misconduct of the covered employee.

(f) In a proceeding on a claim for compensation, there is, absent substantial evidence to the contrary, a presumption that an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease:

(1) was not caused by the intent of the covered employee to injure or kill the covered employee or another individual;

(2) was not caused solely by the effect on the covered employee of:

(i) a depressant, hallucinogenic, hypnotic, narcotic, or stimulant drug; or

(ii) another drug that makes the covered employee incapable of satisfactory job performance; and

(3) was not caused solely by the intoxication of the covered employee while on duty.

(g) In a proceeding on a claim for compensation under subsection (d) of this section, there is, absent substantial evidence to the contrary, a presumption that:

(1) the effect on the covered employee of a controlled dangerous substance was not the primary cause of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease; and

(2) the intoxication of the covered employee was not the primary cause of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-320 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-320
§9–320.
Status: in_force

A capital stock association:

(1) Shall obtain the prior written approval of the Division Director for each prospectus, offering circular, or advertisement offering capital stock for sale or subscription;

(2) Shall include in each prospectus offering capital stock a statement that shares of capital stock are not insured by the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation;

(3) Except for stock issued under a plan of consolidation, merger, or reorganization approved under § 9-627 of this title, shall require that the consideration for its capital stock be paid in cash and in an amount not less than the par value of the stock;

(4) May issue stock options under a stock option plan approved by the Division Director;

(5) May not grant any loan which is secured in whole or in part by shares of its capital stock; and

(6) Unless the Division Director has given prior written approval, may not repurchase shares of capital stock for its own account.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-508 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-508
§9–508.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an employee may voluntarily donate the employee's unused sick leave to the State Employees' Leave Bank or to another State employee under the Employee-to-Employee Leave Donation Program under Subtitle 6 of this title.

(b) An employee may donate sick leave under this section only to the extent that the employee has a sick leave balance of at least 240 hours after the donation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “County roads authority” means the governmental entity that has control of the public roads of a county.

(2) “County roads authority” includes, in a county in which the board of county commissioners has control of the public roads of the county, the board of county commissioners.

(c) “Public roads” includes highways, roads, bridges, and streets under the jurisdiction of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-314 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314
§9–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Only a deposit association may issue savings deposit accounts.

(b) A savings and loan association may become a deposit association if:

(1) Its charter or bylaws provide; and

(2) The Division Director approves.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

A subpoena issued by a clerk of court under § 9–402 of this subtitle shall be served in compliance with Maryland Rule 2–510.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3406 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 34 / Section 9-3406
§9–3406.
Status: in_force

§9–3406. IN EFFECT

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(a) The Commission shall meet at least twice each year at times and places to be determined by the Chair.

(b) The Commission:

(1) shall adopt procedures for the transaction of business; and

(2) may establish a nonprofit organization to receive funds for the Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-814 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-814
§9–814.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as “The Sewerage Facilities Bond Act”.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-709 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-709
§9–709.
Status: in_force

(a) If any structure in, over, or under a public street, road, or alley in any county or municipality obstructs any work on a system, the municipal authority shall:

(1) Give the person in control of the structure notice of the obstruction; and

(2) Order the person in control of the structure to take any action necessary, within a time specified in the order, to enable the work to continue.

(b) After the time specified in the order for abating the violation, a person who is served with an order under this section may not violate that order.

(c) If any pipe or conduit laid under a public highway by a person in accordance with the terms of any permit issued or any plan approved under § 9-710 of this subtitle obstructs construction of any water main, sewer, or drain, the municipal authority shall remove or readjust the obstructing structure.

(d) The municipality shall pay the cost of any necessary changes made under this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-324 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-324
§9–324.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For the purposes of this section, “net worth” includes:

(i) Capital stock;

(ii) Paid-in capital or paid-in surplus;

(iii) Retained income, retained earnings, earned surplus, and undivided profits;

(iv) Subordinated debt as defined by the Division Director;

(v) Preferred stock as defined by the Division Director; and

(vi) Other items or amounts as defined and deemed appropriate by the Director to achieve regulatory objectives.

(2) In this section, qualifying amounts shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or accounting practices determined by the Division Director to be appropriate to achieve regulatory objectives and to assure that the interests of depositors, members, stockholders, and the public are protected.

(b) (1) The minimum net worth requirement shall be:

(i) An amount equal to at least 5 percent of liabilities as defined under generally accepted accounting principles, or accounting practices determined by the Division Director to be appropriate to achieve regulatory objectives, excluding that portion of subordinated debt included in net worth under subsection (a) of this section, plus

(ii) Any additional amounts deemed necessary by the Division Director to assure that the interests of depositors, members, stockholders, and the public are protected.

(2) Beginning on June 1, 1986, for those associations that do not meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection and, on May 31, 1986, were otherwise in compliance with the applicable general reserve requirement of 3 percent of savings and loan liabilities, as defined under laws and regulations in effect on May 31, 1986, regulatory net worth must be increased so that the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are satisfied by July 1, 1989.

(c) Dividends on capital stock may not be declared or paid if the association, after the payment of the dividends, would not be in compliance with subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(d) In the event that an association is not in compliance with the requirements of this section, the Division Director may take any action necessary, as authorized under this title and Title 8 of this article to assure that the interests of depositors, members, stockholders, and the public are protected.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement, report, or complaint that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part, to a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police with intent to deceive and to cause an investigation or other action to be taken as a result of the statement, report, or complaint.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1606
§9–1606.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a club, hotel, or motel, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that does not front on a public street.

(b) A blind or an obstruction may not prevent an individual passing along the street from having a full view of the licensed premises.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-679 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-679
§9–679.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the rules and regulations that the Dorchester County Commissioners approve:

(1) The Sanitary Commission shall make benefit assessments on the property in a shared facility area in an amount that is enough to:

(i) Pay the principal and interest on each bond issued and any other obligation incurred by the Sanitary Commission in constructing the shared facility; and

(ii) Pay any other costs incurred in building the shared facility; and

(2) The Sanitary Commission may establish reasonable charges on each parcel in the shared facility area.

(b) (1) The Sanitary Commission shall give to the owner of each parcel in the shared facility area written notice of:

(i) The class and subclass of the parcel;

(ii) The benefit assessment for the parcel; and

(iii) The time and place of the hearing to which the owner is entitled under this section.

(2) The Sanitary Commission shall mail the notice to the owner at the last known address of the owner on the Dorchester County tax assessment records.

(c) The Sanitary Commission shall give each property owner an opportunity for a hearing before the Sanitary Commission.

(d) After the hearing, the Sanitary Commission may adjust the classification or benefit assessment as appropriate.

(e) The Sanitary Commission shall make the levy of each benefit assessment the Sanitary Commission determines under this section so that the levy is effective for the July 1 that follows the first March 31 that occurs on or after the date:

(1) Construction is completed on the shared facility; or

(2) The shared facility is acquired.

(f) While unpaid, benefit assessments and other charges are a lien on the parcel for which made.

(g) The lien granted by this subsection is subordinate only to State taxes and municipal taxes.

(h) (1) As to each lien that arises against a parcel in the shared facility area, the Sanitary Commission shall keep a public record that:

(i) Identifies the owners of the parcel;

(ii) Describes the parcel and gives any lot number of record that applies to the parcel; and

(iii) Shows the amount of the lien.

(2) The Sanitary Commission shall file the record of liens with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Dorchester County, for filing among the land records for Dorchester County.

(3) The record of liens shall be legal notice of all existing liens in the shared facility area.

(i) (1) To enforce the collection of unpaid benefit assessments or other charges that are at least 60 days overdue, the Sanitary Commission, at any time, may:

(i) Sue any person who was an owner of record of the parcel at any time since the benefit assessment was last paid; or

(ii) File a bill in equity to enforce a lien through a decree of sale of property against any person who was an owner of record of the parcel at any time since the benefit assessment was last paid.

(2) When recorded, the lien shall be legal notice to any person who has any interest in a parcel.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the Board members:

(i) 1 shall be appointed from a list of at least 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Governor by the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland;

(ii) 1 shall be appointed from a list of at least 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Governor by the President of The Johns Hopkins University; and

(iii) 7 shall be representatives of institutions of higher learning, private industry, or agencies of government or other public bodies that normally are not associated with water pollution control activities.

(b) Each member shall be an individual who has scientific or technical expertise.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1982. The terms of those members end as follows:

(i) 2 in 1983;

(ii) 1 in 1984;

(iii) 2 in 1985;

(iv) 2 in 1986; and

(v) 2 in 1987.

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

(4) If a member who was appointed from a list required by subsection (a) of this section dies, resigns, or otherwise ceases to be a member, a successor shall be appointed from a list submitted to the Governor in the manner required by subsection (a) of this section.

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

(6) A member may be appointed to successive terms.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20C-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20C / Section 9-20C-01
§9–20C–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.

(c) “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee established under § 9–20C–02 of this subtitle.

(d) “Director” means the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration.

(e) “Emerging business” means a business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by an individual or individuals who are certified to have a personal net worth, as defined in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, that does not exceed $6,500,000 as adjusted each year for inflation according to the Consumer Price Index.

(f) “Fund” means the Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund established under § 9–20C–03 of this subtitle.

(g) “Minority” means an individual who is a member of any of the groups listed in § 14–301(k)(1)(i) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-602 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners may appoint one of the members of the board of county commissioners to the planning commission.

(b) (1) The county commissioners shall designate one alternate member of the planning commission who may sit on the planning commission in the absence of a member of the planning commission.

(2) When the alternate is absent, the county commissioners may designate a temporary alternate.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-506 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-506
§9–506.
Status: in_force

A public agency meeting may be adjourned and reconvened at another time without additional public notice if:

(1) notice of the time and place of the reconvened meeting is provided before adjournment;

(2) the agenda for the reconvened meeting is published in advance; and

(3) the agenda for the original meeting is available to observers at the beginning of the original meeting.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-605 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-605
§9–605.
Status: in_force

An employee may not:

(1) receive more than a total of 2,080 hours of leave from the Leave Bank and the Leave Donation Program; or

(2) use leave from the Leave Bank, the Leave Donation Program, or both for any continuous period that, when combined with all other forms of paid leave, exceeds 16 months.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1404 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1404
§9–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may make grants to political subdivisions of this State under the Program from funds provided in the State budget.

(b) Each political subdivision of this State shall make grants from the money received from the Department to eligible persons who apply under this subtitle.

(c) The State grants awarded by each political subdivision may not exceed 87.5 percent of the anticipated cost of the innovative and alternative septic system, except that grants for systems allowing the development of unimproved properties may not exceed 50 percent.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-802 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-802
§9–802.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a foreign association or a savings and loan association that maintains its principal office outside this State may not:

(1) Have an office for business in this State except for an office that was open for business in this State before June 1, 1955;

(2) Have an electronic terminal in this State; or

(3) Be admitted to do business in this State.

(b) The prohibitions under subsection (a) of this section may not apply to any foreign association that:

(1) (i) In furtherance of an agreement with the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation entered into on or before January 1, 1987, becomes a successor in interest to an association that:

1. Was not federally insured on or before May 18, 1985;

2. Was a “major association”, as defined under Title 10 of this article, on or before May 19, 1985; and

3. Is not federally insured on or before April 1, 1986; and

(ii) Operates the association as a federal association in this State;

(2) Makes an acquisition in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle 10 of this title; or

(3) Was operating an office for business in this State on July 1, 1987, in accordance with applicable State or federal law.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1105 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1105
§9A–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign limited liability partnership may cancel its registration by filing with the Department a certificate of cancellation executed by an authorized person.

(b) The filing of a certificate of cancellation does not terminate the authority of the Department to accept service of process on the foreign limited liability partnership with respect to causes of action arising out of doing business in this State.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-622 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-622
§9–622.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The sanitary commission of each single county district consists of the following numbers of sanitary commissioners, each appointed by the governing body of the member county:

(i) Allegany County – 7;

(ii) Dorchester County – 6;

(iii) Somerset County, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection – 5;

(iv) Worcester County – 5; and

(v) Other counties – 3.

(2) In a single county district in Somerset County, if there are more than 5 service areas in the single county district, the sanitary commission consists of:

(i) One sanitary commissioner from each service area; and

(ii) If there is an even number of service areas, one additional sanitary commissioner.

(b) (1) In a single county district in Somerset County, the sanitary commission consists of:

(i) A sanitary commissioner from each service area who is a resident of that service area; and

(ii) If there is an even number of service areas, one additional sanitary commissioner who is a resident of the county at large.

(2) In other counties, each sanitary commissioner shall be a resident of the county.

(c) (1) The term of a sanitary commissioner in a single county district is as follows:

(i) In Dorchester County, 6 years expiring on July 1 of the appropriate year.

(ii) In Allegany County, 6 years expiring on June 1 of the appropriate year.

(iii) In Somerset County, 6 years expiring, as required by the terms of the sanitary commissioners on July 1, 1982, on June 1 or January 1 of the appropriate year.

(iv) In any other county, 6 years expiring on January 1 of the appropriate year.

(2) The terms of sanitary commissioners in a single county district are staggered as required by the terms provided for sanitary commissioners on July 1, 1989.

(3) The terms of the first sanitary commissioners appointed in a single county district created after June 30, 1982 are as follows:

(i) For one sanitary commissioner, 2 years expiring on the second January 1 after the single county district is created.

(ii) For one sanitary commissioner, 4 years expiring on the fourth January 1 after the single county district is created.

(iii) For one sanitary commissioner, 6 years expiring on the sixth January 1 after the single county district is created.

(d) (1) At the end of a term, a sanitary commissioner in a single county district continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(2) A sanitary commissioner in a single county district who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e) At least 1 month before the term of a sanitary commissioner in a single county district expires, the governing body of the member county shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-405 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under § 9–402 of this subtitle shall comply with the rules and statutes of this State and be submitted to the circuit court for the county in which discovery is to be conducted.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2434 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2434
§9–2434.
Status: in_force

An individual who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both; and

(2) for each subsequent violation, a fine not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-506 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-506
§9–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A financing statement substantially satisfying the requirements of this subtitle is effective, even if it has minor errors or omissions, unless the errors or omissions make the financing statement seriously misleading.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a financing statement that fails sufficiently to provide the name of the debtor in accordance with § 9-503(a) is seriously misleading.

(c) If a search of the records of the filing office under the debtor’s correct name, using the filing office’s standard search logic, if any, would disclose a financing statement that fails sufficiently to provide the name of the debtor in accordance with § 9-503(a), the name provided does not make the financing statement seriously misleading.

(d) For purposes of § 9-508(b), the “debtor’s correct name” in subsection (c) means the correct name of the new debtor.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-246 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-246
§9–246.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “fund” means a youth welfare fund.

(b) (1) There is a youth welfare fund in each facility of the Department of Juvenile Services.

(2) A fund shall be used for goods and services that benefit the general youth population in the facility.

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

(2) Each fund consists of:

(i) profits derived from the sale of goods through the commissary operation and telephone and vending machine commissions for the facility; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, money received from other sources.

(3) Money from the General Fund of the State may not be transferred by budget amendment or other manner to a fund.

(d) (1) The Treasurer shall hold each fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for each fund.

(2) Each fund is subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(3) (i) Each fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(ii) Any investment earnings are not a part of the fund.

(e) The Comptroller shall pay out money from each fund as appropriated in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-935 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-935
§9–935.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Commission may elect:

(1) a chairman;

(2) a vice chairman; and

(3) a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary-treasurer.

(b) The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-702 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-702
§9–702.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee may use work-related accident leave:

(1) beginning on the first day of disability; and

(2) continuing until the earlier of:

(i) the day that the employee is able to return to work, as certified by a physician; or

(ii) 6 months from the day of disability.

(b) After an employee returns to work, work-related accident leave may be granted for continuing treatment as certified by a physician selected by the appointing authority up to 6 months from the day of the original disability.

(c) Work-related accident leave may be granted for up to an additional 6 months if:

(1) the employee is certified by a physician selected or accepted by the appointing authority; and

(2) no decision has been reached by the Workers' Compensation Commission on the employee's claim.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2420 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2420
§9–2420.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any requirement of this part for an applicant who is licensed to provide sign language interpretation services in another state.

(b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) pays to the Board:

(i) the nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) the license fee set by the Board; and

(2) provides satisfactory evidence that, at the time the applicant was licensed in the other state, the applicant was required to meet the qualifications for licensure that were substantially equivalent to the qualifications in the State.

(c) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the state in which the applicant is licensed waives the qualifications of licensees of the State to a similar extent as the State waives the qualification requirements for individuals licensed in that state.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-682 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-682
§9–682.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.

(b) The employer or its insurer shall pay a death benefit in accordance with this section if:

(1) there are no individuals who were wholly dependent on the deceased covered employee at the time of death, but there are individuals who were partly dependent; or

(2) a surviving spouse who was wholly dependent on the deceased covered employee at the time of death becomes partly self–supporting.

(c) (1) The maximum weekly death benefit payable under this section shall equal two–thirds of the average weekly wage of the deceased covered employee, but may not exceed two–thirds of the State average weekly wage.

(2) The weekly death benefit payable under this section shall be the percentage of the maximum weekly death benefit under paragraph (1) of this subsection that:

(i) the weekly earnings of the deceased covered employee bears to the combined weekly earnings of the deceased covered employee and the partly dependent individuals; and

(ii) does not exceed the maximum weekly death benefit.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the employer or its insurer shall pay the weekly death benefit:

(1) for the period of partial dependency; or

(2) until $75,000 has been paid, including any payments made during a period of total dependency under § 9–681 of this subtitle.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a surviving spouse who is partly dependent remarries and does not have dependent children at the time of the remarriage, the employer or its insurer shall make payments to the surviving spouse for 2 years after the date of the remarriage.

(2) The total of the payments made before the remarriage may not exceed $75,000.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the employer or its insurer shall continue to make payments to, or for the benefit of, a surviving child until the child reaches 18 years of age.

(2) If a child who is 18 years old or older remains partly dependent on the deceased covered employee, the employer or its insurer shall continue to make payments in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section.

(3) The employer or its insurer shall continue to make payments to, or for the benefit of, a child who is 18 years old or older for up to 5 years after reaching the age of 18 if:

(i) the child is attending school on a full–time basis; and

(ii) the school offers an educational program or a vocational training program and the program is accredited or approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-686 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-686
§9–686.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subtitle shall:

(1) Be dated;

(2) Bear interest at the rate or rates that the sanitary commission determines;

(3) Bear the seal of the district;

(4) Be signed for the district;

(5) Bear maturity dates that:

(i) Are determined by the sanitary commission; and

(ii) Are not more than 40 years from the date of issue; and

(6) Subject to the limitation on liability of each member county of a multiple county district under § 9-696 of this subtitle, be endorsed by each member county as follows: “The payment of interest when due and the principal at maturity is guaranteed by .......... (name of member county), Maryland”.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-227 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-227
§9–227.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless an election is made in accordance with this section, a sole proprietor is not a covered employee.

(b) A sole proprietor may elect to be a covered employee if the proprietor devotes full time to the business of the proprietorship.

(c) An election under this section is not effective until the proprietor submits to the Commission and to the insurer of the proprietor a written notice that names the individual who is to be a covered employee.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1109 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1109
§9–1109.
Status: in_force

In addition to membership authorized in § 6-302 of this article, a credit union resulting from a conversion under this subtitle may permit individuals who, at the time of conversion, are members, savings account holders, directors, officers, employees, or borrowers of a mutual association, to become members of the resulting credit union.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-951 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-951
§9–951.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of the following members:

(1) the designee of the Secretary;

(2) the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee;

(3) the President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President’s designee;

(4) the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee; and

(5) one representative of any institution of higher education in the State that elects to participate, appointed by the President of the institution.

(b) (1) The term of a member is 2 years.

(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-666.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-666.1
§9–666.
Status: in_force

§9–666.1.

(a) The provisions of this section are applicable in Dorchester County.

(b) On the request of property owners whose property is not in a service area and is not in an area that is contiguous to a service area, the sanitary commission may:

(1) Extend a project to include the properties that are the subject of the request; or

(2) Provide other services to the properties.

(c) The sanitary commission may require that the property owners agree to the terms and conditions authorized under § 9-666(b) of this subtitle.

(d) Property covered under this section and owners of property covered under this section shall be subject to the provisions of § 9-658(d) through (g), inclusive.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-407 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-407
§9–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; and

(2) A fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

(b) The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “sentenced incarcerated individuals” means those incarcerated individuals confined in a local correctional facility after being sentenced to the custody of the local correctional facility for more than 12 months and not more than 18 months.

(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, for each fiscal year the State shall provide each county a grant equal to at least $45 for each day from the end of the 12th month through the end of the 18th month that a sentenced incarcerated individual was confined in a local correctional facility during the second preceding fiscal year.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, for each fiscal year the State shall provide each county a grant equal to at least $45 for each day:

(1) after the first day through the day of release that an incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction was confined in a local correctional facility during the second preceding fiscal year; or

(2) that an incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction received reentry or other prerelease programming and services from a local correctional facility during the second preceding fiscal year.

(d) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, each county shall submit to the Department incarcerated individual days reports for the previous fiscal year.

(2) If a county fails to submit the information required under paragraph (1) of this subsection when due, the Department shall deduct an amount equal to 20% of the grant under subsection (b) of this section for each 30 days or part of 30 days after the due date that the information has not been submitted.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A Maryland railroad company may:

(i) cross or divert a highway whenever necessary for the construction of a railroad;

(ii) at its own cost and expense, carry a highway over its track by an overgrade crossing, or under its track by an undergrade crossing if the Maryland railroad company considers that the highway crossing is dangerous; and

(iii) exercise the powers of condemnation, under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of this article and Title 12 of the Real Property Article, to acquire additional property and rights necessary to construct an overgrade or undergrade crossing.

(2) Whenever a Maryland railroad company crosses or diverts a highway, it shall, without necessary delay, return the highway to its former usefulness.

(b) (1) Overgrade and undergrade crossings shall be at least 20 feet wide, and the grades approaching the crossings may not be greater than a rise of 6 feet in one hundred.

(2) The height of an undergrade crossing from the surface of the roadway shall be at least 14 feet.

(3) When constructing the approaches to an overgrade or undergrade crossing, the Maryland railroad company may change the grade of the road or highway to be carried on the new crossing.

(4) If the grade is changed under paragraph (3) of this subsection:

(i) the grade change of the road shall be at the expense of the Maryland railroad company; and

(ii) the Maryland railroad company has the same rights and liabilities that county officials have in changing the grades of public highways.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, whenever a Maryland railroad company constructs an overgrade or undergrade crossing, all grade crossings within 600 yards of the new crossing may be closed by the Maryland railroad company and another crossing may not be opened within 600 yards of the new crossing.

(2) The prohibition against the maintenance and opening of a grade crossing within 600 yards of a newly constructed overgrade or undergrade crossing does not apply:

(i) in a municipal corporation, without the consent of the mayor and council; and

(ii) in an unincorporated area of a county with a population of 2,000 or more people, without the consent of the local governing body.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2017 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2017
§9–2017.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1, 2025, to assist the State in meeting its solar energy commitments under Title 7, Subtitle 7 of the Public Utilities Article, the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Maryland Energy Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Planning, shall update the publicly available SmartDG+ tool to include State–owned land suitable for solar energy development.

(b) On or before December 1, 2026, the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Maryland Energy Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Planning, shall analyze land owned by the State to identify land suitable for solar energy development to assist the State in meeting its solar energy commitments under Title 7, Subtitle 7 of the Public Utilities Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3703 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 37 / Section 9-3703
§9–3703.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of 21 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The members shall:

(1) represent the entire community of the State;

(2) know about African American culture and history;

(3) be sensitive to the problems of minority communities; and

(4) be connected with agencies working to integrate minority history and culture into the history of the State and American culture.

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011.

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

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed.

(2) A member who has served two consecutive four–year terms may not be reappointed until at least one year has elapsed after the end of the previous term.

(e) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

No person may sell, pack, offer, or expose for sale, or ship into the State for these purposes, any Irish potatoes or parts of them intended for propagation purposes, which do not conform to the standards of certified Irish potatoes and U.S. No. 1 Irish potatoes as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a report regarding a missing child by a law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall immediately determine if:

(1) the missing child has not been the subject of a prior missing persons report;

(2) the missing child suffers from a mental or physical handicap or illness;

(3) the disappearance of the missing child is of a suspicious or dangerous nature;

(4) the person filing the report of a missing child has reason to believe that the missing child may have been abducted;

(5) the missing child has ever previously been the subject of a child abuse report filed with the State or local law enforcement agency; or

(6) the missing child is under 17 years of age.

(b) Upon conclusion by the law enforcement agency that any one of the conditions specified in subsection (a) of this section exists, the law enforcement agency shall immediately:

(1) enter all necessary and available information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer networks within 2 hours after receipt of the minimum information necessary to make the entry;

(2) institute appropriate intensive search procedures, including the coordination of volunteer search teams;

(3) notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children;

(4) notify the appropriate local department and, to the extent possible, obtain any information that may assist in the locating of the missing child; and

(5) enlist the aid of the Department of State Police, when appropriate, in locating the missing child.

(c) If the conditions specified in subsection (a) of this section do not exist, the law enforcement agency shall:

(1) immediately seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the missing child; and

(2) implement the procedures set forth in subsection (b) of this section within 12 hours of the filing of a report regarding a missing child, if the missing child has not been located.

(d) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a missing child has not been located within 24 hours of the filing of a missing persons report and either the local law enforcement agency or the Department of State Police have reason to believe that the missing child may be located in a jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction where the missing persons report was filed, the Department of State Police shall enter the investigation and, in cooperation with the appropriate local law enforcement agencies, assist State and national efforts to locate the missing child.

(e) (1) A law enforcement agency may not establish a mandatory waiting period before beginning an investigation to locate a missing child.

(2) A law enforcement agency may not adopt rules, regulations, or policies that prohibit or discourage the filing of a report or the taking of any action on a report that a child is a missing child or that a child is believed to be a missing child.

(f) Every person filing a report of a missing child shall be required to notify the local law enforcement agency and the Department of State Police immediately upon the locating of the missing child if it is unlikely that the local law enforcement agency or the Department of State Police have knowledge that the missing child has been located.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-701 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-701
§9–701.
Status: in_force

(a) This title takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2001.

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

(1) “Original Code” means Chapter 538 of the Acts of 1963, as the provisions of that chapter were amended prior to 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1981.

(2) “Prior Code” means Chapter 824 of the Acts of 1980, as the provisions of that chapter were amended prior to the effective date of this title.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

(a) In a claim involving a minor who is employed illegally under State law, the Commission may double the amount of compensation and death benefits authorized by this title.

(b) When the Commission awards double compensation or death benefits under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) the employer of the minor is solely liable for the increased amount of compensation or death benefits; and

(2) an insurance policy may not provide for payment or indemnification of the employer of the minor for payment of the increased amount of compensation or death benefits.

(c) For purposes of this title, a certificate of the Commissioner of Labor and Industry is conclusive evidence of the legality of any employment of a minor.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1714 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1714
§9–1714.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “office building” means a building that has 150,000 square feet or greater of office space.

(2) This section does not affect the authority of a county or municipality to:

(i) Enact and enforce recycling requirements, including establishing civil penalties, for an office building; or

(ii) Alter or exempt a person from recycling requirements:

1. Due to special circumstances that are identified by the office building owner in an application to the county or municipality for an alteration or exemption; or

2. In response to changing market conditions that affect the county or municipality.

(3) This section does not require a county to manage or enforce the recycling activities of an office building that is located within the boundaries of a municipality.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before October 1, 2021, each owner of an office building shall provide:

(i) Recycling receptacles for the collection of recyclable materials; and

(ii) For the removal for further recycling of the following materials, as determined by the county or municipality in which the building is located, deposited into the recycling receptacles:

1. Paper and cardboard;

2. Metal; and

3. Plastic materials.

(2) On agreement between an office building owner and the tenant of the office building, a tenant may carry out the recycling required under this subsection.

(3) A county may require an office building owner or a tenant of an office building that provides for recycling in accordance with this subsection to report to the county on recycling activities in a manner determined by the county.

(c) The recycling required under subsection (b) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with the recycling plan required under § 9–1703 of this subtitle for the county in which the office building is located.

(d) An enforcement unit, officer, or official of a county or municipality may conduct inspections to enforce this section.
Md. Code, Education § 9-104.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104.1
§9–104.
Status: reserved

§9–104.1.

(a) In this section, “eligible public charter school” means a public charter school that has been in existence for at least 5 years and demonstrates to the public chartering authority a history of:

(1) Sound fiscal management; and

(2) Student achievement that exceeds the average in the local school system in which the public charter school is located on:

(i) Statewide assessments; and

(ii) Other measures developed by the State Board.

(b) The State Board shall develop standards and criteria by which an eligible public charter school shall be assessed by a public chartering authority.

(c) (1) An eligible public charter school may submit to a public chartering authority:

(i) An application for renewal of an existing charter contract that incorporates the provisions of subsection (e) of this section; or

(ii) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an application for an addendum to an existing charter contract that incorporates the provisions of subsection (e) of this section.

(2) An eligible public charter school may not submit an application under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection more than one time during the duration of an existing charter contract.

(d) If the public chartering authority determines that a public charter school is not an eligible public charter school, the public charter school may appeal the decision to the State Board in accordance with § 4–205(c) of this article.

(e) If an eligible public charter school and a public chartering authority mutually agree to an alternative means by which the eligible public charter school will satisfy the intent of the policies of the public chartering authority, an eligible public charter school is exempt from:

(1) Textbook, instructional program, curriculum, professional development, and scheduling requirements;

(2) A requirement to establish a school community council;

(3) Except for Title I schools, a requirement to establish a school improvement plan;

(4) Except for schools with a school activity fund, a requirement to provide school activity fund disclosure statements; and

(5) Except for prekindergarten classes, class size or staffing ratios.

(f) A public chartering authority and an eligible public charter school may jointly develop and mutually agree to a communication process and supervision methodology that flows among the county board, the operator, and the administration of the eligible public charter school.

(g) (1) An eligible public charter school may not be assigned a principal without the written consent of the operator of the eligible public charter school.

(2) (i) Staff members shall be assigned or transferred to an eligible public charter school if the staff member expresses in writing that the staff member wants to work in that eligible public charter school and the eligible public charter school requests in writing that the staff member be assigned or transferred to the eligible public charter school, provided there is an existing vacancy.

(ii) A transfer authorized under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall take place as designated by the agreement of the local bargaining unit in the local school system.

(h) Nothing in this section may be construed to take precedence over an agreement of a local bargaining unit in a local school system.

(i) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an eligible public charter school is subject to the provisions of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-09 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-09
§9–1E–09.
Status: in_force

(a) A sports wagering facility licensee may accept wagers on sporting events that are made:

(1) by an individual physically present:

(i) at a video lottery facility, if the sports wagering licensee is a video lottery operator;

(ii) at Pimlico Race Course or a race track located at Laurel Park, if the sports wagering licensee is a horse racing licensee;

(iii) subject to subsection (d) of this section, at a stadium primarily used for professional football (NFL), professional major league baseball, professional hockey (NHL), professional basketball (NBA), or professional soccer (MLS), if the sports wagering licensee is the owner or a lessee or the designee of the owner or lessee of the stadium;

(iv) at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, if the sports wagering licensee is the holder of a license issued by the State Racing Commission under § 11–524 of the Business Regulation Article, or a subsidiary of the license holder;

(v) at a satellite simulcast facility, if the sports wagering licensee is the owner or lessee of a satellite simulcast facility described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2) of this subtitle;

(vi) at a commercial bingo facility with at least 200 electronic bingo machines or electronic tip jar machines, if the sports wagering licensee is a commercial bingo operator described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2) of this subtitle; or

(vii) subject to subsection (e) of this section, at the facility identified in the application approved by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, if the sports wagering licensee is a holder of a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license; or

(2) on a self–service kiosk, device, or machine, approved by the Commission, located in a facility or at a location identified under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) A mobile sports wagering licensee may accept wagers on sporting events that are made through online sports wagering by an individual physically located in the State.

(c) To participate in online sports wagering under this section, an individual shall register:

(1) in person at a facility or location identified under subsection (a)(1) of this section; or

(2) online using a website or mobile application approved by the Commission.

(d) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a sports wagering facility licensee may contract with any other sports wagering facility licensee to provide sports wagering services on behalf of the licensee at a location where the licensee is authorized to accept wagers on sporting events.

(ii) A Class A sports wagering facility licensee that provides sports wagering services on behalf of a Class B sports wagering facility licensee:

1. may utilize the Class A sports wagering facility’s branding and loyalty rewards programs at the Class B sports wagering facility on behalf of which it is providing sports wagering services; but

2. may not allow an individual to utilize the account wallet that the individual maintains with the Class A sports wagering facility when placing wagers with the Class B sports wagering licensee.

(iii) Subject to the approval of a Class A sports wagering facility licensee, a Class B sports wagering facility licensee that receives sports wagering services from a Class A sports wagering facility licensee may utilize and market the Class A sports wagering facility licensee’s branding and loyalty rewards programs in the same manner as the Class A sports wagering facility licensee.

(2) If a sports wagering licensee authorized to accept wagers at a stadium under subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section contracts with a video lottery operator, or an affiliate or a subsidiary of that video lottery operator, to provide sports wagering services at the stadium, the licensee may contract only with a video lottery operator, or an affiliate or a subsidiary of that video lottery operator, that operates a video lottery facility located in the same county as the stadium.

(e) A sports wagering facility licensee authorized to accept in–person wagers at the racing location described under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Business Regulation Article located on lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources may only accept wagers in the special event zone.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-344 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-344
§9–344.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State every case arising under the provisions of this subtitle, including the recovery of penalties.

(b) The provisions of this section may not limit or affect the power or authority of State’s Attorneys under § 15–102 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-940 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-940
§9–940.
Status: in_force

(a) In this part, “Program” means the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program.

(b) There is a Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to ensure that:

(1) veterans, service members, and their families are informed of the services, benefits, and assistance available to them from the State and federal government and community organizations; and

(2) general issues relating to veterans’, service members’, and their families’ needs are brought to the attention of the Governor and the General Assembly in order for them to be addressed.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-703 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-703
§9–703.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of county commissioners shall appoint a director of planning and zoning for the county.

(2) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the county commissioners.

(b) The planning commission may not appoint a director of planning and zoning.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1107 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1107
§9–1107.
Status: in_force

(a) On approval of the application for conversion, the applicant shall file an endorsed copy of the application with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) The mutual association becomes a credit union when the application and endorsed amended articles and bylaws by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the application for record.

(c) The credit union shall certify the acceptance of the application and endorsed amended articles and bylaws by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation within 10 days of receiving the acceptance to the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

There is a Water Science Advisory Board.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-407 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-407
§9–407.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a default described in § 9-406(a) of this subtitle is alleged, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works may file a civil action under this subtitle in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located against the owner of the property and any other interested parties, including any transferor.

(2) The initial filing shall include affidavits stating facts on which the allegations of default are based and a detailed justification of the amount claimed.

(b) (1) If the court determines from the State’s initial filing that there is probable cause to believe that a default described in § 9–406(a) of this subtitle has occurred, the court shall authorize a temporary lien on the property pending full determination of the State’s claim.

(2) The temporary lien shall be in the amount of the State’s claim, plus any additional amount estimated to be necessary to cover the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the State, or another amount that the court determines is reasonable.

(c) (1) The temporary lien takes effect:

(i) on the date of the court order authorizing the lien if, within 10 days, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works records a notice of temporary lien in the land records of the county in which the property is located; or

(ii) if the Secretary fails to record the notice within 10 days, on the date the notice of temporary lien is recorded.

(2) While the temporary lien is in effect, the owner or any person who acquired an interest in the property after the State first made funds available under this subtitle may not take an action that would affect the title to the property or institute proceedings to enforce a security interest or other similar rights in the property, without the prior written consent of the State.

(d) (1) The owner or any other interested party may obtain release of the temporary lien at any time by filing with the court a bond securing the payment in full of the amount described in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) The owner or other interested party may cause the release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

If a child is under the age of 16 years, a relative who knows that another person is the lawful custodian of the child may not, with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of the child:

(1) abduct, take, or carry away the child from the lawful custodian to a place within this State;

(2) having acquired lawful possession of the child, detain the child within this State for more than 48 hours after the lawful custodian demands that the child be returned;

(3) harbor or hide the child within this State, knowing that possession of the child was obtained by another relative in violation of this section; or

(4) act as an accessory to an act prohibited by this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall hold a permit issued by the Board before the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may operate a business through which landscape architecture is practiced.

(b) A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may provide landscape architectural services for itself or for an affiliated corporation, partnership, or limited liability company without a permit issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 18 / Section 9-1801
§9–1801.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-611 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-611
§9–611.
Status: in_force

By ordinance or resolution, the governing body of a county or the governing bodies of 2 or more counties may create a district under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-804 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

(a) In an award against the Subsequent Injury Fund, the Commission shall find specifically:

(1) the amount of the weekly payments to the covered employee;

(2) the number of weeks of compensation to be paid;

(3) the date when the Subsequent Injury Fund shall begin payments; and

(4) if possible, the period for which payments are to continue.

(b) (1) When the Commission makes an award against the Subsequent Injury Fund, if the prior permanent disability contributes to the covered employee’s current permanent disability, the Commission shall deduct from the award the amount of all prior permanent disability payments received by the covered employee under:

(i) each prior award for permanent disability made by the Commission or a similar unit in another state; or

(ii) any prior final compromise and settlement agreement approved by the Commission or a similar unit in another state.

(2) In the case of a permanent total disability under Subtitle 6, Part V of this title, the deduction shall be made by reducing the weekly rate of compensation in accordance with § 9-729 of this title until the amount of the prior permanent disability payments awarded would have been paid if they had been paid in weekly payments.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-425 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-425
§9–425.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings and loan association may:

(1) Act as a depository of funds of:

(i) The federal government and its agencies; and

(ii) This State and any of its political subdivisions;

(2) Pledge collateral to secure deposits; and

(3) Comply with the terms required by the depositor.

(b) Depositors under this section are general creditors under § 9-329 of this title (“Priority of claims”).
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for legal holidays, the Commission shall be in session continuously and open for business during business hours Monday through Friday.

(b) Each session shall be open to the public.

(c) The Commission may adjourn without recording notice of the adjournment in the record of proceedings.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-245 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-245
§9–245.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 9–305 of this title, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is owned by and used as the principal residence of an individual who is at least 65 years old and of limited income.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section;

(3) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-308 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-308
§9–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Any member of the Commission may conduct a hearing or other investigation for the Commission.

(b) A decision or order of a member of the Commission shall be considered a decision or order of the Commission.

(c) A copy of each decision or order shall be sent to each party’s attorney of record and to each unrepresented party:

(1) by first–class mail; or

(2) by electronic means, if the party’s attorney of record consents or, if the party is unrepresented, the party consents.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may:

(1) Investigate, study, and make a determination on:

(i) The extent of growth and infestation of a noxious weed or other weed species in the State; and

(ii) The effect of the noxious weed or other weed species on agricultural production;

(2) By regulation, designate as a noxious weed any plant that adversely affects or threatens agricultural production;

(3) Institute programs or carry out practices necessary for the control and eradication of a noxious weed;

(4) Enter into agreements with a county or other political subdivision of the State, an adjoining state, or an agency of the federal government to implement a program for the control and eradication of a noxious weed;

(5) Accept, use, or expend any aid, gift, grant, or loan made available from any private or public source to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; and

(6) Following a public hearing declare a quarantine to control or eradicate any exotic plant, which means a plant species not previously known to occur in the State or known to be of only limited distribution in the State, as determined by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-213 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-213
§9–213.
Status: in_force

(a) When the Secretary finds that any person has violated any of the provisions of this subtitle, he may institute judicial proceedings in the county in which the violation occurred. He may file information with the Attorney General with the view of prosecution.

(b) No prosecution under this subtitle may be instituted without first affording the defendant an opportunity for a private hearing before the Secretary to introduce evidence either in person or by attorney. A private hearing may consist of a discussion of facts between the person charged and enforcement officers. After the hearing, or if the defendant or his attorney fails or refuses to appear, the Secretary shall proceed as provided, if he believes the evidence warrants prosecution.

(c) The State’s Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred or the Attorney General of this State shall institute proceedings at once against the person charged with the violation, if, in his judgment, the information warrants such action.

(d) After judgment by the court in any case arising under this subtitle, the Secretary shall publish any information pertinent to the issuance of the judgment by the court in the media he designates.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-112 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-112
§9–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the personal representative cannot obtain agreement from all interested persons entitled to share in the distribution of the property, the personal representative may apply to the court to make distribution.

(2) The court shall designate a day and direct the giving of notice to all interested persons concerned.

(3) The court may appoint two disinterested individuals, not related to the interested persons to make an appropriate division for distribution, or recommend to the court a sale of part or all of the property, and the court shall direct the distribution it considers appropriate.

(b) If a majority in relation to value fails to appear on the appointed day, or appear and object to the distribution suggested, or if the court considers a sale of part or all of the property more appropriate and advantageous, the personal representative shall make the sale or sales and divide the proceeds, together with unsold property, as the court directs.

(c) If the personal representative has reason to believe that there may be one or more interested persons whose names or addresses are not known to the personal representative, or if it is not known to the personal representative if an interested person is still surviving, the personal representative may appoint a meeting of all interested persons to be held on a day the court designates.

(d) (1) The personal representative shall give notice to all interested persons known to the personal representative, and shall publish a notice of the meeting once a week in 3 successive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the personal representative’s appointment, stating the time, date, place, and purpose of the meeting which shall be held no sooner than 20 days after the first publication.

(2) The personal representative shall also take other steps and make other efforts to learn the names and addresses of additional interested persons as the court considers appropriate under the circumstances.

(e) (1) On the date of the meeting, distribution of the net estate shall be made under the direction and control of the court.

(2) Distribution by the personal representative in accordance with the direction of the court at the meeting protects and indemnifies the personal representative acting in obedience to it.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1D-02 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1D / Section 9-1D-02
§9–1D–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 12 of the Criminal Law Article or any other title, and except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the prohibitions against betting, wagering, and gambling do not apply to participation in a fantasy competition.

(b) A person may not operate a kiosk or machine that offers fantasy competition to the public in a place of business physically located in the State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1003 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1003
§9A–1003.
Status: in_force

The name of each limited liability partnership as set forth in the certificate of limited liability partnership shall comply with the provisions of Title 1, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-601 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-601
§9–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” has the meaning stated in § 9–501 of this title.

(c) “Facility” means a building or buildings and related physical infrastructure at a geographically distinct location at which the Department operates a program.

(d) “Memorandum of understanding” means the memorandum of understanding between the Board and the Department required under § 9–502 of this title.

(e) “Residential facility” has the meaning stated in § 9–501 of this title.

(f) “Superintendent” means the Juvenile Services Education Program Superintendent.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-270 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-270
§9–270.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “qualifying tourism enterprise” and “tourism zone” have the meanings stated in § 18–401 of the Local Government Article.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on personal property of a qualifying tourism enterprise that is located within a tourism zone.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section;

(3) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Archives in the office of the Governor.

(b) There is a Hall of Records Commission.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-326 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-326
§9–326.
Status: reserved

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of Baltimore County shall grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on owner-occupied, residential real property that:

(1) (i) is purchased from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 2002 in a geographic area of Baltimore City, that contains between 800 and 1,500 single-family dwellings; or

(ii) is purchased from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 2005 in either of two geographic areas of Baltimore County, that contain between:

1. 800 and 1,400 single-family dwellings in one geographic area; and

2. 2,000 and 2,400 single-family dwellings in another geographic area; and

(2) is designated by the Mayor of Baltimore City or the County Executive of Baltimore County, respectively, for participation in a demonstration project for neighborhood preservation and stabilization.

(b) In order to qualify for the credit under this section:

(1) for the 12-month period immediately prior to purchasing the property, the individual’s principal residence may not have been located in the geographic areas designated under this section, unless the individual was not an owner of the property that was the individual’s principal residence; and

(2) the residential real property must have been purchased in conformance with the guidelines regarding government housing assistance programs established by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of Baltimore County.

(c) The property tax credit shall equal:

(1) 40% of the county property tax for each of the first 5 taxable years after the purchase of the real property;

(2) 35% of the county property tax for the 6th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(3) 30% of the county property tax for the 7th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(4) 25% of the county property tax for the 8th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(5) 20% of the county property tax for the 9th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(6) 15% of the county property tax for the 10th taxable year after the purchase of the real property; and

(7) 0% of the county property tax for each taxable year thereafter.

(d) The property tax credit shall first apply to the taxable year beginning after the date of the purchase of the eligible real property.

(e) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of Baltimore County may provide, by law, for any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this section.

(f) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of Baltimore County shall hold a public hearing prior to the final designation of the geographic area under subsection (a) of this section.

(g) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of Baltimore County shall provide, on an annual basis to those individuals qualifying for the property tax credit under this section, a statement certifying qualification for the property tax credit and the amount of the property tax credit being granted. The statement may be provided on or with the annual property tax bill or in another manner as chosen by the local government.

(h) In order to be eligible for a property tax credit under this section, an individual shall apply for the credit within 6 months after the title to the residential property has been transferred to the individual.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

A license authorizes the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-930 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-930
§9–930.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond issued under this subtitle:

(1) Is not a pledge of the faith and credit of this State or any of its political subdivisions; and

(2) Shall say on its face that neither the faith and credit of this State nor the faith and credit of any of its political subdivisions is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on the bond.

(b) The issuance of a bond under this subtitle does not obligate this State or any of its political subdivisions directly, indirectly, or contingently:

(1) To levy any tax; or

(2) To make any appropriation for payment of the bonds, except from funds pledged in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 15 / Section 9-1505
§9–1505.
Status: in_force

In a hearing on an application or protest, the general reputation of the following is admissible:

(1) the applicant or license holder;

(2) the location described in the application; and

(3) the persons who congregate at the location described in the application.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-526 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-526
§9–526.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt and publish rules to implement this subtitle. The filing-office rules must be:

(1) Consistent with this subtitle; and

(2) Adopted and published in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.

(b) To keep the filing-office rules and practices of the filing office in harmony with the rules and practices of filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subtitle, and to keep the technology used by the filing office compatible with the technology used by filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subtitle, the Department, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this title, in adopting, amending, and repealing filing-office rules, shall:

(1) Consult with filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subtitle;

(2) Consult the most recent version of the Model Rules promulgated by the International Association of Corporate Administrators or any successor organization; and

(3) Take into consideration the rules and practices of, and the technology used by, filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) An award is payable out of the Fund in accordance with this section.

(b) Unless an application for review has been timely filed under subsection (g) of this section or a notice of appeal timely served, an employer is in default on a claim by a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee if the employer fails to:

(1) secure payment of compensation in accordance with § 9-402 of this title;

(2) except for a governmental self-insurance group authorized by § 9-404 of this title, deposit security in accordance with § 9-405 of this title that is:

(i) sufficient to cover a claim by a covered employee; and

(ii) at least $100,000; and

(3) pay compensation in accordance with an award within 30 days after the date of the award.

(c) If an employer is in default under subsection (b) of this section, promptly after the expiration of 30 days after the date of the award, the Commission shall notify the employer that:

(1) the employer is in default; and

(2) the license or permit of the employer to do business in the State may be suspended.

(d) (1) On receipt of a notice of default, an employer promptly shall pay the award.

(2) To object to an award, the employer, within 30 days after receipt of the notice of default, shall notify the Commission of the reasons why the employer objects to the award.

(3) The notice of objection by the employer to the Commission serves as an application for review under subsection (g) of this section.

(e) If the employer does not pay the award and does not notify the Commission of its objection to the award in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, the covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee may apply to the Director for payment from the Fund.

(f) On receipt of an application for payment, the Fund may:

(1) pay the award; or

(2) apply for review under subsection (g) of this section.

(g) (1) The provisions of Subtitle 7 of this title about procedure and the right to appeal apply to:

(i) a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee who file a claim;

(ii) the uninsured employer; and

(iii) the Fund.

(2) The right of review of the Fund includes:

(i) raising issues;

(ii) discovery; and

(iii) a hearing before the Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-425 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-425
§9–425.
Status: in_force

The eligible cost of a project for State financial assistance under this subtitle may include the costs of reports, plans, specifications, legal and administrative services, equipment, construction, rehabilitation, or improvement, and may include land, easements, and rights-of-way.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

(a) If the State Fire Marshal or other designated authority with jurisdiction finds the absence of operating, required smoke detectors, the State Fire Marshal or other authority shall issue a smoke alarm installation order to the responsible landlord, owner, or occupant.

(b) The responsible person shall comply with a smoke alarm installation order within 5 calendar days.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) A member of the Board:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Official action” means a phase of the process in which a public agency in St. Mary’s County makes a decision or recommendation, including receipt of information and deliberation.

(c) (1) “Public agency” means:

(i) a governmental unit of St. Mary’s County, including an advisory or quasi–judicial agency, that is:

1. supported in any part by public money; or

2. authorized to spend public money;

(ii) the St. Mary’s County Board of Education;

(iii) the St. Mary’s County Board of Library Trustees;

(iv) the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission; and

(v) the St. Mary’s County Housing Authority.

(2) “Public agency” includes a subcommittee or other subordinate unit of a governmental unit listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) “Public agency” does not include:

(i) a grand jury;

(ii) a petit jury;

(iii) a law enforcement agency; or

(iv) the judicial branch.

(d) “Public agency meeting” means the convening of a quorum of the constituent membership of a public agency to deliberate or act on a matter under the supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power of the public agency.

(e) “Quorum”, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, means a simple majority of the constituent membership of a public agency.

(f) “Staff meeting” means a meeting of three or more staff members of one or more public agencies.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-118 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-118
§9–118.
Status: in_force

(a) If the accused is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender according to the conditions of the bond, the judge or District Court commissioner by proper order shall declare the bond forfeited and order the immediate arrest of the accused without warrant if the accused is within this State.

(b) Recovery may be had on the bond in the name of the State as in the case of other bonds given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this State.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3702 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 37 / Section 9-3702
§9–3702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commission on African American History and Culture.

(b) The Commission is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-308
§9–308.
Status: in_force

Each code county shall proceed in accordance with this subtitle to exercise the powers to enact public local laws.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-652 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-652
§9–652.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding for compensation on the claim of a covered employee, an employer who is liable for the full extent of the occupational deafness of the covered employee may implead any other employer in whose employment the covered employee was exposed to harmful noise.

(b) To implead another employer, the employer shall give to the impleaded employer and to the Commission notice on the form that the Commission requires.

(c) (1) If the Commission finds that the impleaded employer would have been liable to the employee had the employee proceeded against the impleaded employer under the claim being adjudicated, the employer liable to the employee is entitled to an award that:

(i) is against the impleaded employer; and

(ii) may be enforced in the same manner as an award in favor of a covered employee.

(2) Unless the evidence warrants a different apportionment, the impleaded employer and the employer liable to the covered employee shall have equal liability to the employee.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-10 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-10
§9–6A–10.
Status: in_force

An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commission on the form required by the Commission and pay the registration fee as established by the Commission.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, an individual is a covered employee while working for the employer of the individual:

(1) in this State;

(2) outside of this State on a casual, incidental, or occasional basis if the employer regularly employs the individual within this State; or

(3) wholly outside the United States under a contract of employment made in this State for the work to be done wholly outside of the United States.

(b) (1) An individual is not a covered employee while working in this State for an employer only intermittently or temporarily if:

(i) the individual and employer make a contract of hire in another state;

(ii) neither the individual nor the employer is a resident of this State;

(iii) the employer has provided workers’ compensation insurance coverage under a workers’ compensation or similar law of another state to cover the individual while working in this State;

(iv) the other state recognizes the extraterritorial provisions of this title; and

(v) the other state similarly exempts covered employees and their employers from its law.

(2) If an individual is exempted from coverage under this subsection and injured in this State while working for the employer of the individual, the sole remedy of the individual is the workers’ compensation or similar law of the state on which the exemption is based.

(3) A certificate from an authorized officer of the workers’ compensation commission or similar unit of another state certifying that the employer is insured in that state and has provided extraterritorial insurance coverage for the employees of the employer while working within this State is prima facie evidence that the employer carries that compensation insurance.

(c) Except as otherwise expressly provided, an individual who is employed wholly outside of this State is not a covered employee.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3705 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 37 / Section 9-3705
§9–3705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the chair, a majority of the members, or the Governor.

(b) A member of the Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

(2) is entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-935 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-935
§9–935.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before the preparation of definitive bonds, an authority may issue interim receipts or temporary bonds with or without coupons.

(2) Issuance of interim receipts or temporary bonds is subject to the restrictions that govern the issuance of definitive bonds.

(b) Interim receipts or temporary bonds are exchangeable for definitive bonds when the definitive bonds are executed and available for delivery.

(c) An authority may provide for the replacement of any bond that is lost, destroyed, or mutilated.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-602 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

There is a Government House Trust.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-242 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-242
§9–242.
Status: in_force

The Department shall require each holder of a sewage sludge utilization permit to:

(1) Keep records, including daily records of the source and amount of sewage sludge for each truckload delivered to the site;

(2) Make reports, including reports of sewage sludge analysis, as often as necessary to assure that the sewage sludge meets permit requirements;

(3) Have a copy of the report of sewage sludge analysis that is required under item (2) of this section available on the vehicle transporting the sewage sludge while the sewage sludge is being transported in the State;

(4) Install, calibrate, use, and maintain monitoring equipment or methods, including biological monitoring methods and well monitoring, if appropriate;

(5) Take samples in accordance with the methods, at the locations, at the intervals, and in the manner that the Department requires; and

(6) Give to a representative of the Department or the local health official any information that the Department reasonably requires.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-315 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-315
§9–315.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 4-405 of this article, the Department may adopt procedural rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4108
§9–4108.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Office of Social Equity within the Department.

(b) (1) The Governor shall appoint an Executive Director of the Office of Social Equity.

(2) The Executive Director of the Office of Social Equity shall have at least 5 years of experience in civil rights advocacy, civil rights litigation, or another area of social justice.

(c) The Office of Social Equity may employ staff and retain contractors as may be required to carry out the functions of the Office.

(d) The Office of Social Equity shall:

(1) promote and encourage full participation in the regulated cannabis industry by people from communities that have previously been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs in order to positively impact those communities;

(2) with the assistance of the Comptroller, oversee the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund under § 1–3A–03 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(3) consult with and assist the Department of Commerce in the administration of the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund under § 5–1901 of the Economic Development Article;

(4) identify and oppose regulations that unnecessarily burden or undermine the legislative intent of the Office, including regulations that impose undue restrictions or financial requirements;

(5) oversee the appropriation of funds and the training of recipients of funds from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund under § 1–3A–03 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(6) provide recommendations to the Maryland Cannabis Administration on regulations related to:

(i) diversity; and

(ii) social equity applications;

(7) work with the Maryland Cannabis Administration to implement free technical assistance for social equity and minority cannabis business applicants;

(8) produce reports and recommendations on diversity and equity in ownership, management, and employment in the legal cannabis economy; and

(9) assist businesses with obtaining financing through the Capital Access Program under Title 36, Subtitle 14 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Concealment” means hiding, secreting, or keeping out of sight.

(c) “Escape” retains its judicially determined meaning.

(d) “Fugitive” means an individual for whom a felony arrest warrant has been issued and is outstanding.

(e) (1) “Harbor” includes offering a fugitive or escaped incarcerated individual:

(i) concealment;

(ii) lodging;

(iii) care after concealment; or

(iv) obstruction of an effort of an authority to arrest the fugitive or escaped incarcerated individual.

(2) “Harbor” does not include failing to reveal the whereabouts of a fugitive or an escaped incarcerated individual by a person who did not participate in the effort of the fugitive or escaped incarcerated individual to elude arrest.

(f) “Hardware secure facility” means a facility that is securely locked or fenced to prevent escape.

(g) (1) “Place of confinement” means:

(i) a correctional facility;

(ii) a facility of the Maryland Department of Health; or

(iii) any other facility in which a person is confined under color of law.

(2) “Place of confinement” does not include:

(i) a detention center for juveniles;

(ii) a facility for juveniles listed in § 9–226(b) of the Human Services Article;

(iii) a place identified in a juvenile community detention order; or

(iv) a privately operated, hardware secure facility for juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-507 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-507
§9–507.
Status: in_force

Compensation may not be denied to a covered employee because of the degree of risk of the employment of the covered employee.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-326 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-326
§9–326.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b), a security interest that is created by a new debtor in collateral in which the new debtor has or acquires rights and is perfected solely by a filed financing statement that would be ineffective to perfect the security interest but for the application of § 9–316(i)(1) or § 9–508 is subordinate to a security interest in the same collateral which is perfected other than by such a filed financing statement.

(b) The other provisions of this subtitle determine the priority among conflicting security interests in the same collateral perfected by filed financing statements described in subsection (a). However, if the security agreements to which a new debtor became bound as debtor were not entered into by the same original debtor, the conflicting security interests rank according to priority in time of the new debtor’s having become bound.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Law enforcement agency” means a State, county, or municipal police department or agency, or a sheriff’s department.

(c) “Missing child” means a person who is:

(1) under the age of 18 years; and

(2) the subject of a missing persons report filed with a law enforcement agency in this State and whose whereabouts are unknown.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-648 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-648
§9–648.
Status: in_force

(a) Each sanitary commission may adopt a resolution that proposes to create a service area or to change the boundaries of an existing service area. The resolution shall refer to a plat of the member counties that clearly shows the boundary lines of the proposed service area.

(b) (1) The governing body of each member county shall hold a public hearing to consider the proposed service area or boundary change.

(2) At least 10 days before the hearing required under this subsection, notice of the hearing shall be published in each member county in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the member county.

(c) If the governing body of each member county approves the proposed creation of a service area or the proposed boundary change, a copy of the plat and the resolution required under subsection (a) of this section shall be recorded among the land records of each member county.

(d) The sanitary commission shall give each service area to be created under this section a distinctive name.

(e) A service area is created when the requirements of this section have been met.

(f) Each service area created under this section is a separate taxing district.

(g) A change in the boundaries of an existing service area does not affect any outstanding bond issued with respect to the existing service area.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2412 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2412
§9–2412.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall elect the chair from among its members.

(2) The term of the chair is 2 years.

(b) (1) The Board shall meet at least once each quarter at the times and places set by the Board.

(2) The Board may call special meetings at the request of:

(i) the chair;

(ii) the Director; or

(iii) a majority of the members of the Board.

(c) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(d) A member of the Board:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-13 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-13
§9–1E–13.
Status: in_force

(a) All wagers on sporting events authorized under this subtitle shall be initiated, received, and otherwise made within the State unless otherwise determined by the Commission in accordance with applicable federal and State laws.

(b) Consistent with the intent of the United States Congress as articulated in the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, the intermediate routing of electronic data relating to a lawful intrastate wager authorized under this subtitle may not determine the location in which the wager is initiated, received, or otherwise made.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subtitle, a wager on a sporting event may be accepted or pooled with a wager from an individual who is not physically present in the State if the Commission determines that accepting or pooling the wager is not inconsistent with federal law or the law of the jurisdiction, including any foreign nation, in which the individual is located, or that such wagering is conducted in accordance with a reciprocal agreement to which the State is a party that is not inconsistent with federal law.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) Take any action necessary to enable the State to meet applicable federal requirements.

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

(1) Report directly to the Secretary, as the Secretary requires;

(2) Adopt standards for:

(i) Licensure of applicants; and

(ii) Practice of licensees;

(3) Devise examinations and adopt investigative procedures to:

(i) Determine whether licensees meet the standards adopted by the Board; and

(ii) Assure that licensees continue to meet these standards; and

(4) Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and nursing home administrators to improve:

(i) Licensing standards; and

(ii) Procedures for enforcing these standards.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-321 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-321
§9–321.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Environment and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly shall:

(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive program to monitor the quality of the waters and living resources of the Chesapeake Bay;

(2) Cooperate with other states in the Chesapeake Bay region and with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other state and federal agencies, as appropriate; and

(3) Report every 2 years to the General Assembly on the results of this monitoring program and the status of the resources of the Chesapeake Bay.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-922 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-922
§9–922.
Status: in_force

(a) When the owner of any property connects the property with a project operated by an authority, the authority may charge a reasonable tapping fee.

(b) The tapping fee is in addition to any charges that the authority makes for rental or use of its projects.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a heading shall be printed at the top of the ballot and shall contain, in the following order:

(1) the words “Official Ballot”;

(2) the type of election, i.e., regular or special, primary or general, and any other information required to identify the election being held;

(3) the date of the election;

(4) the words “State of Maryland” and the name of the county;

(5) in a primary election, the name of the political party or the words “nonpartisan ballot”, as applicable, for which the ballot or a portion of the ballot is to be used; and

(6) if more than one ballot style will be used in the county in the election, the ballot style indicator.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply to a voting machine ballot if the State Board determines there is insufficient space.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-223 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-223
§9–223.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Falsify” includes alter, counterfeit, duplicate, manufacture, construct, or forge.

(3) “IFTA identification marker” means any license or decal required by law to be possessed by a motor carrier and displayed on a commercial motor vehicle under the interstate agreements authorized by § 9–205 of this subtitle.

(b) A person may not knowingly:

(1) falsify any IFTA identification marker or related document;

(2) use, hold, possess, give away, or sell a falsified IFTA identification marker or related document; or

(3) attempt to falsify or sell any IFTA identification marker or related document.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-610 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-610
§9–610.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except for benefits subject to an offset under § 29–118 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, if a statute, charter, ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy, regardless of whether part of a pension system, provides a benefit to a covered employee of a governmental unit or a quasi–public corporation that is subject to this title under § 9–201(2) of this title or, in case of death, to the dependents of the covered employee, payment of the benefit by the employer satisfies, to the extent of the payment, the liability of the employer and the Subsequent Injury Fund for payment of similar benefits under this title only if the payment of the benefit by the employer and the payment for benefits under this title are based, in whole or in part, on the same body part.

(2) If a benefit paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection is less than the benefits provided under this title, the employer, the Subsequent Injury Fund, or both shall provide an additional benefit that equals the difference between the benefit paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection and the benefits provided under this title.

(3) The computation of an additional benefit payable under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be done at the time of the initial award and may not include any cost of living adjustment after the initial award.

(b) (1) If federal law provides benefits for an individual who is a covered employee of the Military Department of the State under § 9–215 of this title that are equal to or greater than the benefits provided by this title, the covered employee is not entitled to benefits under this title.

(2) If federal law provides benefits for a covered employee of the Military Department of the State that are less than the benefits provided by this title, the State and its insurer shall provide an additional benefit that equals the difference between the benefit provided by federal law and the similar benefit provided by this title.

(c) (1) The Commission may:

(i) determine whether any benefit provided by the employer is equal to or greater than any benefit provided for in this title; and

(ii) make an award against the employer or the Subsequent Injury Fund or both to provide an additional benefit that equals the difference between the benefit provided by the employer and the benefits required by this title.

(2) A claim that comes under this section is subject to the continuing powers and jurisdiction of the Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4A / Section 9-4A-01
§9–4A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Maximum contaminant level” means a standard that is:

(1) Set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Department for drinking water quality; and

(2) The legal threshold limit on the amount of a substance that is allowed in a public water system under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

(c) “Private well” means a private or domestic water supply well that is a source of potable water.

(d) (1) “Water quality testing” means water quality sampling, testing, and analysis:

(i) Conducted by a State–approved water sampler and a State–approved laboratory for a private well; and

(ii) Of which the minimum sampling criteria include bacteria, nitrate, and turbidity.

(2) “Water quality testing” includes water quality sampling of any contaminant of concern, as determined by the Department.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-211 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-211
§9–211.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on residential real property that the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the appropriate governing body determines has suffered damage caused by a natural disaster.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is subject to the penalties and fines set forth in Title 12 of this article.

(b) (1) Instead of pursuing the penalties and fines set forth in Title 12 of this article, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this subtitle a penalty of:

(i) For a first violation, not more than $500;

(ii) For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or

(iii) For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000.

(2) Penalties collected under this subsection shall be distributed to a special fund, to be used only for the control and eradication of a noxious weed.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

If the right-of-way or location of any part of an unfinished railroad remains unused for railroad purposes for 10 years or longer, the right-of-way or location is deemed abandoned and may be purchased or condemned by a railroad company under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of this article and Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-636 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-636
§9–636.
Status: in_force

On the terms that the sanitary commission approves, a district may contract with any person, county, municipal corporation, adjoining state, or public authority or district of this State or an adjoining state, for the construction or operation of a water system, sewerage system, solid waste disposal system, or solid waste acceptance facility in this State or the adjoining state.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1001
§9–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–BT (buffet theater) beer, light wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for the use of an establishment that:

(1) is operated as a nonprofit professional theater;

(2) provides to the customers of the establishment live Broadway–style musicals, comedy, drama, live acoustic–style music, or feature films; and

(3) is open to the public by reservation.

(c) The Class B–BT license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer and light wine by the drink or by the bottle and liquor by the drink only for on–premises consumption and in conjunction with the buffet theater.

(d) (1) The license holder may sell beer and light wine for on–premises consumption beginning 2 hours before the performance, during the performance, and for 2 hours after the end of the performance on:

(i) Monday through Saturday; and

(ii) Sunday no earlier than 1 p.m.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:

(i) for off–premises consumption by the drink or by the bottle; or

(ii) at any time except in conjunction with the buffet theater.

(e) The annual fee for the license is $350.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-11 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-11
§9–3A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed assisted living manager may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the assisted living manager under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1012 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1012
§9–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) A certification expires on the first anniversary of its effective date unless the certification is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a certification expires, the Department shall send to the certified water quality laboratory, by first–class mail to the last known address of the water quality laboratory, a renewal notice that states:

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

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

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the certification expires, the certified water quality laboratory may renew its certification for an additional 1–year term if the water quality laboratory:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Pays to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; and

(3) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.

(d) The Department shall renew the certification of each water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3301 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 33 / Section 9-3301
§9–3301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office.

(c) “ESOL program” means an English For Speakers of Other Languages program.

(d) “Immigrant” means an individual who:

(1) is a resident of the State;

(2) is not a citizen of the United States; and

(3) whose country of origin is a country other than the United States.

(e) “Office” means the Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.