Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-408 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-408
§7–408.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:

(1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, a mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of any association representing morticians and funeral directors that:

(1) Is recognized by the Board; and

(2) Includes but is not limited to morticians and funeral directors.

(c) A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:

(1) Solely for the Board; or

(2) Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.

(d) For purposes of this section, a mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any mortician or funeral director, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(e) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the mortician and funeral director rehabilitation committee.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-507 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-507
§7–507.
Status: in_force

If the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation authorizes, by law, the stock in business consisting of foreign imports of a business engaged in importing is not subject to county or municipal corporation property tax if the foreign import is:

(1) in the possession of the business engaged in importing; and

(2) in its original package.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “State plan” means the plan established by the Secretary to provide services to individuals eligible for services under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-222 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-222
§7–222.
Status: in_force

(a) If any hazardous substance is released or there is a substantial threat of a release into the environment, unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly and in a timely manner by the owner or operator of the facility from which the release or threat of release emanates, or by any other responsible party, the Secretary may:

(1) Enter any site or facility to carry out the provisions of this section; and

(2) (i) Act consistent with the State Hazardous Substance Response Plan to remove or arrange for the removal of and provide for remedial action relating to the hazardous substance at any time, including its removal from any contaminated natural resources;

(ii) When the Secretary determines that there may be an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or the environment, take any other response measure consistent with the State Hazardous Substance Response Plan necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment; or

(iii) In addition to any other action authorized under this subtitle, when the Secretary determines that there may be an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or to the environment, issue orders to or seek injunctive relief against responsible persons as may be necessary to protect the public health and welfare or the environment.

(b) The Department in any removal or remedial action under this subtitle may not duplicate removal or remedial actions taken under the federal act.

(c) If entry to enable the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this section is denied, the Secretary may:

(1) Obtain a search warrant pursuant to § 7–256.1 of this subtitle; or

(2) Obtain an injunction to enter.

(d) (1) On or after October 1, 2009, a responsible person that possesses a sample result or other environmental assessment that indicates the release of a hazardous substance into the environment, at or above a threshold established in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall report the finding immediately to the Department.

(2) In determining a reportable threshold of a release of a hazardous substance, the Department shall consider:

(i) The quantity of a hazardous substance;

(ii) The associated risk factors of a hazardous substance; and

(iii) Any other factor determined necessary by the Department.

(3) On or before June 30, 2009, the Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Estate” means property that is subject to administration under the Estates and Trusts Article as the estate of a decedent.

(c) (1) “Less than absolute interest” means an interest less than an absolute interest in property, in trust or otherwise.

(2) “Less than absolute interest” includes:

(i) a life estate;

(ii) an interest for a term of years;

(iii) a contingent or vested remainder, or executory or reversionary interest that a person other than the decedent creates; or

(iv) any other interest that is less than absolute.

(d) (1) “Property that passes from a decedent” includes:

(i) property that passes, by will or under the intestate laws of the State, at or after the death of a decedent, in trust or otherwise, to or for the use of another person;

(ii) property in which, at death, a decedent had an interest as a joint tenant; or

(iii) except for a bona fide sale for an adequate and full consideration in money or money’s worth, property that passes by an inter vivos transfer by a decedent, in trust or otherwise, if:

1. the transfer is made in contemplation of death;

2. the transfer of a material part of the property of the decedent in the nature of a final disposition or distribution is made by the decedent within 2 years before death and is not shown to not have been made in contemplation of death;

3. the transfer is intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after the death of the decedent; or

4. under the transfer, the decedent retained any dominion over the transferred property during the life of the decedent, including the retention of:

A. a beneficial interest;

B. a power of revocation, absolute or conditional; or

C. a power of appointment by will or otherwise.

(2) Notwithstanding any parol agreement, the written form of the title is controlling for intangible personal property held in joint tenancy.

(e) (1) “Subsequent interest” means a vested or contingent remainder, executory or reversionary interest, or other future interest that is created by a decedent and will or may vest in possession after the death of the decedent.

(2) “Subsequent interest” includes a sole or concurrent subsequent interest.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-113 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-113
§7–113.
Status: in_force

(a) A fiduciary may not:

(1) fraudulently and willfully appropriate money or a thing of value that the fiduciary holds in a fiduciary capacity contrary to the requirements of the fiduciary’s trust responsibility; or

(2) secrete money or a thing of value that the fiduciary holds in a fiduciary capacity with a fraudulent intent to use the money or thing of value contrary to the requirements of the fiduciary’s trust responsibility.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of embezzlement and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not exceeding 5 years.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-408 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-408
§7–408.
Status: in_force

(a) All real and personal property used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through a violation of this subtitle shall be subject to forfeiture to the State.

(b) The Attorney General and the State’s Attorney are authorized to commence forfeiture proceedings under this subtitle.

(c) The forfeiture of property under this subtitle shall be subject to Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-508 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-508
§7–508.
Status: in_force

(a) After the Department approves an application in accordance with § 7–506 of this subtitle, the participant shall develop a response action plan that includes:

(1) A plan for all work necessary to perform the proposed response action plan, including long–term monitoring and maintenance of the site, if necessary;

(2) A demonstration to the satisfaction of the Department that the proposed response action plan:

(i) Will achieve the appropriate criteria under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Will protect public health and the environment;

(3) A certified written statement that the property meets all applicable county and municipal zoning requirements; and

(4) Any other information related to the proposed response action plan that the Department may reasonably require to determine that the plan meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) A participant shall select one or more of the following criteria that protects public health and the environment, as may be appropriate when proposing a response action plan:

(1) Uniform numeric risk–based standards;

(2) Measurable standards based on site–specific risk assessments;

(3) Background levels;

(4) Federal or State soil standards or water quality standards;

(5) Standards based on federal or State maximum contaminant levels (MCLs); or

(6) Any other federal or State standards.

(c) The response action plan shall:

(1) Enumerate the responsibilities and duties of the Department and the participant;

(2) Include a schedule for the implementation and completion of the response action plan;

(3) Include a written agreement that if the response action plan is approved, the participant agrees, subject to the withdrawal provisions set forth in § 7–512 of this subtitle, to comply with the provisions of the plan; and

(4) Include a proposal for the filing of a performance bond or other security in accordance with the requirements of subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) A participant shall file a performance bond or other security with the Department within 10 days after receiving the Department’s approval of a response action plan and before the participant may perform any work on the site.

(2) (i) The performance bond required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in an amount determined by the Department to be necessary to secure and stabilize the site if the response action plan is not completed.

(ii) The market value of other security deposited under this section may not be less than the amount specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(3) The obligation of the bond filed under this section shall be void upon the issuance of a certificate of completion to the participant or, if the participant withdraws from the Program, 16 months after the date of withdrawal.

(4) The obligation of the participant under the bond or other security shall become due and payable upon notification by the Department that actions must be taken to fulfill the requirements of § 7–512 of this subtitle to the extent the requirements of § 7–512 of this subtitle apply to the participant.

(e) (1) The Department may adopt uniform numeric risk–based standards by regulation based on residential and industrial uses under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The Department shall review uniform numeric risk–based standards every 4 years and may revise the standards.

(f) This section may not be construed to eliminate or otherwise affect any other provision of law requiring a person to report a release or a threat of a release of a controlled hazardous substance.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1803 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 18 / Section 7-1803
§7–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a P–TECH Planning Grant Program in the State.

(2) The purpose of the P–TECH Planning Grant Program is to provide grants to county boards to plan and develop P–TECH schools in the State.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, beginning in fiscal year 2018, no more than one P–TECH Planning Grant may be awarded in a local school system.

(c) Funds for the P–TECH Planning Grant Program shall be as provided in the State budget.

(d) Beginning in fiscal year 2020, no more than three new P–TECH Planning Grants may be awarded to establish a new P–TECH school until the 2016–2017 cohort of P–TECH students completes the 6–year pathway sequence.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-410 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-410
§7–410.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) 1. In consultation with the appropriate agencies of State and local government, the Service shall prepare by June 1, 1981, an initial inventory of potential hazardous waste facility sites and a program for utilizing these sites that appear suitable for and capable of meeting disposal demands.

2. In consultation with the appropriate agencies of State and local government, and as needed, the Service shall prepare an initial inventory of potential low–level nuclear waste sites and a program for using those sites which appear suitable for and capable of meeting disposal demands.

3. In consultation with appropriate State and local officials and governing bodies, the Service shall, as needed, update the inventories and programs prepared under subsubparagraphs 1 and 2 of this subparagraph.

4. The Service shall develop guidelines, consistent with the provisions of this subtitle, for evaluating types of sites for placement on the inventory, and shall apply said guidelines uniformly to all sites of a given type considered for placement on the inventory.

(ii) In preparing the inventory, the Service shall solicit and consider recommendations from the governing body of each subdivision who shall prepare a list of sites which are believed to meet or exceed the requirement for facilities of the types under consideration by the Board. If the governing body cannot agree upon specific sites within 6 months of the request, the Service may select the sites for inclusion on the inventory.

(iii) The Service shall consider any recommendation that is submitted under this subsection on or before September 1, 1980, and shall advise the governing body of a subdivision in writing of any rejection of a site that it recommended and of the reasons for the rejection.

(2) (i) The inventory and program shall be maintained and, as needed, updated in consultation with the appropriate State and local agencies and local governing bodies.

(ii) In preparing the inventory updates, the Service shall solicit and consider recommendations from the governing body of each subdivision.

(iii) The Service shall consider any recommendation that is submitted under this subsection and shall advise the governing body of a subdivision in writing of any rejection of a site that it recommended and of the reasons for the rejection.

(b) The Service shall file a copy of its inventories and all updates with the Board.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-318 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-318
§7–318.
Status: reserved

(a) Beginning July 1, 2025, a person may not engage in the business of an energy vendor in the State unless the person holds a license issued by the Commission.

(b) (1) An application for an energy vendor license shall:

(i) be made to the Commission in writing on a form adopted by the Commission;

(ii) be verified by oath or affirmation; and

(iii) contain information that the Commission requires, including payment of the applicable licensing fee.

(2) (i) The term of an energy vendor license is 3 years.

(ii) The terms of licenses may be staggered as determined by the Commission.

(iii) Unless a license is renewed for a 3–year term in accordance with this subsection, the license expires on the date that the Commission sets.

(iv) A licensee may renew a license for a 3–year term before the license expires if the licensee:

1. otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

2. submits to the Commission a renewal application on the form that the Commission provides; and

3. pays to the Commission the applicable renewal fee set by the Commission.

(c) The Commission shall, by regulation or order:

(1) require proof of financial integrity;

(2) require a licensee to post a bond or other similar instrument if, in the Commission’s judgment, the bond or similar instrument is necessary to ensure an energy vendor’s financial integrity; and

(3) adopt any other requirements the Commission finds to be in the public interest.

(d) A license issued under this section may not be transferred without prior Commission approval.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-509 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-509
§7–509.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before a qualified project is authorized to exceed the density in an area zoned for nonresidential use under § 7–502(b)(4), § 7–503(c)(4), or § 7–504(b)(4) of this subtitle, the entity responsible for the qualified project shall:

(i) conduct a public health impact assessment; and

(ii) receive approval of the public health impact assessment from the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(2) A public health impact assessment under this subsection shall evaluate potential public health impacts associated with the proximity of the qualified project to any health hazards within the area zoned for nonresidential use.

(b) The Department of Housing and Community Development may not approve a public health impact assessment submitted under this section if the assessment shows that residential use in the nonresidential zone would present a substantial risk to the health and safety of the residents.

(c) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-123 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-123
§7–123.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “eligible organization” means a nonprofit organization that:

(1) Provides youth with an out–of–school time experience that focuses on personal and workforce development; and

(2) Serves public school students as a majority of its participating youth.

(b) (1) There is a Robotics Grant Program in the State.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to public schools and eligible organizations in the State to support existing robotics programs and to increase the number of robotics programs in the State.

(c) (1) A school or an eligible organization is eligible to receive a grant under this section if the school or eligible organization is proposing a new robotics program or club or has an existing robotics program or club.

(2) An eligible organization is eligible to receive a grant under this section only if the eligible organization is associated with a public school.

(d) The Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation of at least $350,000 to the Program.

(e) (1) The Department shall implement and administer the Program in accordance with this section.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Department shall award grants to ensure geographic diversity among the grantees.

(f) The Department may adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-108 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-108
§7–108.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Affiliate” has the meaning stated in § 7–501 of this title.

(3) “Meeting” means any committee, user group, task force, or other part of the regional transmission organization in which votes are taken.

(4) “Recorded vote” means a vote that is tabulated, either individually or as part of a sector, for any purpose at a meeting, regardless of:

(i) whether the vote represents a final position of any person casting the vote; or

(ii) the decision–making authority of those voting.

(5) “Regional transmission organization” means an entity that qualifies as a regional transmission organization under 18 C.F.R. § 35.34.

(b) This section does not apply to a municipal electric utility.

(c) (1) On or before February 1 each year, each electric company shall submit to the Commission a report on each recorded vote cast by the electric company or, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a State affiliate of the electric company at a meeting of a regional transmission organization during the immediately preceding calendar year.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) all recorded votes cast by the electric company, regardless of whether the vote is otherwise disclosed; and

(ii) all votes cast by a State affiliate of the electric company if the electric company itself does not vote on the matter.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-306 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with a protected action, an owner:

(1) may not terminate or alter the terms and conditions of a lease entered into before the effective date of the protected action;

(2) may not interfere with the efforts of individual tenants to obtain housing subsidies or other public assistance;

(3) may not discriminate based on source of income or receipt of a housing subsidy;

(4) may not interfere with the rights of a tenant to occupy an assisted unit under an existing lease or applicable federal, State, or local law; and

(5) shall cooperate with a tenant to execute all necessary documents to enable the payment of housing subsidies to or for the tenant.

(b) If the owner has interfered with a tenant’s application for a housing subsidy or other public assistance, the nonpayment of any amount of rent for an assisted unit in excess of 30% of the tenant’s income is not grounds for the owner to terminate the lease or sue for possession of the leased property.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-511 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-511
§7–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 75 days after the Department has received a proposed response action plan, the Department, after considering any comments the Department has received under § 7-509 of this subtitle, shall notify the participant in writing that:

(1) The response action plan has been approved; or

(2) The response action plan has been rejected and shall state the modifications in the response action plan that are necessary to receive the Department’s approval.

(b) (1) (i) If the Department notifies a participant that modifications in a response action plan are necessary to receive the Department’s approval, the participant may resubmit the plan within 120 days after receipt of the Department’s notification.

(ii) If the participant does not resubmit the plan within 120 days under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the participant will be considered to have withdrawn the participant’s application in accordance with § 7-512 of this subtitle.

(2) Within 30 days after receipt of a resubmitted plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall notify the participant whether the plan has been approved.

(c) The response action plan approval letter shall state that, subject to the requirements of § 7-514 of this subtitle:

(1) No further action will be required to accomplish the objectives set forth in the approved response action plan other than those actions described in the approved response action plan; and

(2) The participant will receive a certificate of completion subject to the conditions and requirements of § 7-514(b) of this subtitle if:

(i) The approved response action plan is implemented to the satisfaction of the Department; and

(ii) The response action plan has achieved the cleanup criteria.

(d) A response action plan approval letter, if applicable, shall include a limitation on the permissible uses of the property that is consistent with the response action plan.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-705
§7–705.
Status: in_force

For day habilitation and vocational services, the Administration shall also use local funds. The local funds shall be limited to the amount paid by each jurisdiction in fiscal year 1984.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations that contain criteria for:

(1) Appropriate evaluations;

(2) Allocation of services; and

(3) Acceptance of individuals for services.

(b) The rules and regulations for individuals with developmental disability and for individuals without developmental disability, but who are eligible solely for individual support services, shall be separate.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-253 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-253
§7–253.
Status: in_force

If a person who generates a controlled hazardous substance desires to have it transported to a controlled hazardous substance facility, the person:

(1) Except as is otherwise required by federal or State law, shall label the controlled hazardous substance as required by the rules and regulations of the Department;

(2) Shall provide for each controlled hazardous substance vehicle a manifest that describes the controlled hazardous substance, including volume and chemical, physical, and biological characteristics;

(3) Shall require evidence of a hauler certificate and a vehicle certificate;

(4) May contract for treatment, storage, or disposal of a controlled hazardous substance only with:

(i) A facility permit holder; or

(ii) A controlled hazardous substance hauler who has a valid contract with a controlled hazardous substance facility for treatment, storage, or disposal of controlled hazardous substances; and

(5) Shall report, from time to time on the form the Department requires, the following information about shipments of controlled hazardous substances:

(i) Source;

(ii) Name of the controlled hazardous substance hauler;

(iii) Destination intended by the controlled hazardous substance hauler at the time of shipment;

(iv) Volume; and

(v) Nature.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-701 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-701
§7–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Blind” means:

(1) a visual acuity not exceeding 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses; or

(2) a visual field of which the widest diameter subtends an angle of not more than 20 degrees.

(c) “Deaf” means a permanent hearing loss:

(1) that necessitates the use of amplification devices to hear oral communication; or

(2) for which amplification devices are ineffective.

(d) “Disability” has the meaning stated in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12102.

(e) “Housing accommodations” means real property, or a portion of real property, that is:

(1) offered for compensation; and

(2) used or occupied, or intended to be used or occupied, as the residence or lodging of at least one individual.

(f) “Mobility impaired” means an inability to carry objects or to move or travel without the use of an assistive device or service animal.

(g) “Service animal” means a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including:

(1) guiding individuals with impaired vision;

(2) alerting individuals with impaired hearing to an intruder or sounds;

(3) providing minimal protection or rescue work;

(4) pulling a wheelchair;

(5) fetching dropped items; or

(6) detecting the onset of a seizure.

(h) “Service animal trainer” means a person who trains or raises service animals for individuals with disabilities, whether the person is a professional or volunteer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers and duties:

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

(2) To adopt a seal;

(3) To establish procedures for licensing apprentices;

(4) To keep a list of all individuals currently licensed by the Board;

(5) To investigate any alleged violation of this title;

(6) To enforce this title;

(7) To adopt rules and regulations regarding false and misleading advertising and misrepresentation;

(8) To inspect licensed funeral establishments;

(9) On receipt of a written and signed complaint, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, to conduct an unannounced inspection of the funeral establishment to determine compliance at that funeral establishment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions;

(10) To establish standards for the practice of mortuary science; and

(11) To establish standards for sanitation and waste disposal in connection with the practice of mortuary science.

(b) The Board may conduct an audit of a licensee that:

(1) Receives pre-need funds;

(2) Places pre-need funds in a trust; or

(3) Enters into a pre-need contract.

(c) In conjunction with the Office of Cemetery Oversight, the Board shall:

(1) Establish a process for regulating crematories and reduction facilities that provides for:

(i) Registration of crematory operators and reduction operators or issuance of permits for operating crematories and reduction facilities, and renewal;

(ii) Applications, including certification of ownership and identification of individuals who will perform cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction;

(iii) Registration or permit fees;

(iv) Inspections and oversight;

(v) Grounds for discipline and penalties; and

(vi) Complaints and hearings; and

(2) Adopt regulations that are identical to regulations adopted by the Director of the Office of Cemetery Oversight to:

(i) Implement item (1) of this subsection;

(ii) Ensure public health and safety; and

(iii) Meet the requirements of § 5–204(a)(3) of the Business Regulation Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4A / Section 7-4A-02
§7–4A–02.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not limit the authority of the Board to:

(1) Take any action against a licensee under the disciplinary provisions of §§ 7–316 through 7–320 of this title; or

(2) Take any other disciplinary or other action authorized under this title.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

Rolling stock of any person other than a person assessed under § 8-108 of this article is not subject to a county or municipal corporation property tax.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-306.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306.1
§7–306.
Status: in_force

§7–306.1.

(a) Each licensee shall conspicuously post, in 48 point or larger type, at each licensed location, the following information:

(1) the licensee’s unique identifier; and

(2) a statement advising consumers of the availability of the NMLS Consumer Access website to verify the licensing status of the licensee.

(b) Each licensee shall conspicuously display the following information on the licensee’s website, any software application accessible to the public and used to conduct business as a collection agency, and profile page within each social media platform the licensee uses:

(1) the licensee’s unique identifier; and

(2) a link to the NMLS Consumer Access website.

(c) A licensee is not required to post the information required under subsection (a) of this section at a licensed location if the licensee does not regularly grant access to that licensed location to members of the general public.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Code grabbing device” means a device that is capable of:

(i) receiving and recording the coded signal transmitted by an electronic security system; and

(ii) playing back the coded signal to disarm the electronic security system.

(3) “Electronic security system” includes:

(i) an electronic home security system;

(ii) a motor vehicle security alarm system;

(iii) an automatic garage door opener;

(iv) a home detention monitoring device; and

(v) an electronic or magnetic theft detection device used in a retail establishment.

(b) A person may not manufacture, sell, use, or possess a code grabbing device with the intent that the code grabbing device be used in the commission of a crime.

(c) A person may not knowingly possess a device intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic security system with the intent to commit theft.

(d) A person may not knowingly possess a tool or device designed to allow the deactivation or removal from any merchandise an electronic security system or a device used as part of an electronic security system with the intent to:

(1) use the tool or device to deactivate any electronic security system; or

(2) remove any electronic security system or device used as part of an electronic security system from any merchandise without the permission of the merchant or person owning or lawfully holding the merchandise.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-408 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-408
§7–408.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Energy Conservation Building Standards Act.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-701 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-701
§7–701.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to the operation of transit service, the Administration shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore County as to:

(1) Use of streets, highways, and other vehicular facilities;

(2) Traffic control and regulations;

(3) Zoning;

(4) Signs; and

(5) Buildings.

(b) The Administration may not locate, construct, maintain, or operate any of its transit or related facilities in, on, over, or under any highway, bridge, or other vehicular facility or any parkway or park land without the consent of and except on the terms and conditions required by the affected local government or its agency.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-306 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

The Black–Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is the State flower.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-105 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “owner” means a person who has a lawful interest in or is in lawful possession of a motor vehicle by consent or chain of consent of the title owner.

(b) A person may not knowingly and willfully take a motor vehicle out of the owner’s lawful custody, control, or use without the owner’s consent.

(c) A person who violates this section:

(1) is guilty of the felony of taking a motor vehicle and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both; and

(2) shall restore the motor vehicle or, if unable to restore the motor vehicle, pay to the owner the full value of the motor vehicle.

(d) (1) This section does not preclude prosecution for theft of a motor vehicle under § 7-104 of this part.

(2) If a person is convicted under § 7-104 of this part and this section for the same act or transaction, the conviction under this section shall merge for sentencing purposes into the conviction under § 7-104 of this part.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-418 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-418
§7–418.
Status: in_force

The Governor annually shall proclaim October 5 as Dashain Day, a festival originating in Nepal that celebrates and symbolizes victory of good over evil.

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 15 as Poetry Day in recognition of the cultural and human values of poetry and poetic expression.

(b) The proclamation shall urge cultural, educational, patriotic, and religious organizations to observe Poetry Day properly.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-505 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-505
§7–505.
Status: in_force

(a) As to all or any part of any railroad facility or transit facility, the Administration may:

(1) Fix, revise, charge, and collect rentals, rates, fees, fares, and other charges for its use or for its services; and

(2) Contract with any person who desires its use for any purpose and fix the terms, conditions, rentals, rates, fees, fares, and other charges for this use.

(b) To the extent practicable and consistent with providing adequate service at reasonable fares, the rentals, rates, fees, fares, and other charges imposed for and the services provided by the transit facilities and railroad facilities owned or controlled by the Administration shall be fixed and adjusted in respect of the aggregate of the charges so as to provide funds that, together with any other revenues, are sufficient to:

(1) Maintain, repair, and operate the transit facilities and railroad facilities;

(2) Provide for depreciation of the transit facilities and railroad facilities;

(3) Replace, enlarge, extend, reconstruct, renew, and improve the transit facilities and railroad facilities;

(4) Pay the costs of purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring and installing rolling stock and other equipment;

(5) Pay the principal of and interest on any outstanding obligations of the Administration, including obligations incurred for the acquisition of rolling stock;

(6) Pay the current expenses of the Administration; and

(7) Provide for any purpose that the Administration considers necessary and desirable to carry out the provisions of this title.

(c) Except for the authority of the Secretary and, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority, the rentals, rates, fares, fees, and other charges imposed by the Administration are not subject to supervision or regulation by any instrumentality, agency, or unit of this State or any of its political subdivisions.

(d) (1) The Administration may contract with the federal government, this State, or any of their agencies or political subdivisions for payments to the Administration for free or reduced fare transportation of employees or other persons.

(2) With respect to the operation of transit service, the Administration shall allow individuals with disabilities who are employed by sheltered workshops and who earn less than the current minimum wage, as determined by the Federal Wage and Hours Board, to travel free to and from those workshops.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-115 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-115
§7–115.
Status: in_force

This Part II of this subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Uniform Act on Interstate Arbitration of Death Taxes”.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-547 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-547
§7–547.
Status: in_force

This part applies to an investor-owned electric company that has an obligation to provide standard offer service under § 7-510(c) of this subtitle to residential electric customers for whom rate cap or price freeze service established under a settlement agreement approved in accordance with § 7-505(d) of this subtitle expires at the end of June 30, 2006.
Md. Code, Education § 7-4B-03 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4B / Section 7-4B-03
§7–4B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) A county board shall:

(1) Develop policies and procedures to promote and protect the inclusion of students with disabilities into mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs; and

(2) Provide the opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in extracurricular or interscholastic competition, as demonstrated by:

(i) Equivalent opportunities for participation in extracurricular or interscholastic athletic programs; or

(ii) Evidence indicating that the interests and abilities of students with disabilities have been fully and effectively accommodated by the county board’s implemented programs.

(b) The State Board shall adopt a model policy to assist a county board with the implementation of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1904 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 19 / Section 7-1904
§7–1904.
Status: in_force

The LYNX High School may apply for and accept donations, grants, or other financial assistance from a government entity or any nonprofit or other private organization.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-603 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-603
§7–603.
Status: in_force

A responsible person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1A-05 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1A / Section 7-1A-05
§7–1A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department, each eligible private provider participating in publicly funded prekindergarten in the county, and other applicable government agencies.

(2) Before executing a memorandum of understanding under this section, each county board shall submit an implementation plan of the proposed memorandum of understanding to the Accountability and Implementation Board in accordance with § 5–404 of this article.

(b) The Department shall develop a model memorandum of understanding for use by county boards of education in fulfilling the requirements under this section.

(c) Each memorandum of understanding shall, at a minimum, provide for:

(1) The adoption of an early childhood educator career ladder by eligible private providers in accordance with § 7–1A–08 of this subtitle;

(2) Services for children with disabilities;

(3) A process by which a parent is able to indicate a preference for eligible prekindergarten providers;

(4) The manner for processing the payment of the State share, local share, and family share for each child who is enrolled with an eligible prekindergarten provider;

(5) Any agreed upon administrative costs to be retained by an agency that is party to the agreement;

(6) The manner in which the parties will meet the requirements of this subtitle;

(7) A plan to address racial and socioeconomic integration in prekindergarten classrooms;

(8) A method for the county board to distribute a list of eligible public and private providers in the same area with a parent interested in enrolling the parent’s child in a prekindergarten program;

(9) Facilitation of peer–to–peer eligible prekindergarten provider meetings, through a prekindergarten provider hub if one is established in the area, in which eligible prekindergarten providers are able to share best practices in the field; and

(10) Any other provisions necessary to carry out this subtitle.

(d) A memorandum of understanding under this section shall seek to avoid, to the extent practicable, a disproportionate concentration of students of the same race, ethnicity, disability status, and income within an eligible provider.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-805 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-805
§7–805.
Status: in_force

(a) If the victim made a written request to the Department for notification and maintains a current address on file with the Department or the victim or the victim’s representative filed a notification request form under § 11–104 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Department shall notify the victim or the victim’s representative in writing that an incarcerated individual sentenced to the Division of Correction is being considered for a:

(1) commutation of sentence;

(2) pardon; or

(3) remission of sentence.

(b) (1) The victim may submit to the Commission a victim impact statement and recommendation.

(2) The Commission shall make the victim impact statement and recommendation available for review by the incarcerated individual or the incarcerated individual’s representative subject to § 7–303(b) of this title.

(c) If a victim impact statement or recommendation is submitted under this section, the Commission shall consider the victim impact statement or recommendation.

(d) A victim may request a meeting with a commissioner.

(e) The Department shall notify promptly the victim or the victim’s designated representative of the Commission’s decision.

(f) The victim may designate in writing to the Department the name and address of a representative to receive notice for the victim.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Control is presumed to exist if a person directly or indirectly owns, directs the voting of, holds with the power to vote, or holds proxies representing 10% or more of the voting securities of another person.

(2) However, control is not presumed to exist if proxies have been obtained by an official of the person solely in connection with voting at a meeting of the owners of the person.

(b) The presumption of control may be rebutted by showing by a preponderance of the evidence that control does not exist in fact.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding the presumption of control, the Commissioner, on application of an insurer, may find that a person presumed to control an insurer or person does not have control of the insurer or person.

(2) In addition, the Commissioner, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, may find that a person not presumed to have control of an insurer or person does have control of the insurer or person.
Md. Code, Education § 7-2103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 21 / Section 7-2103
§7–2103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology and county boards, shall develop and update best practices for professional development on data governance policies and procedures.

(b) A county board may implement the best practices for professional development on data governance policies and procedures developed under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the warehouse receipt provides otherwise, a warehouse shall keep separate the goods covered by each receipt so as to permit at all times identification and delivery of those goods. However, different lots of fungible goods may be commingled.

(b) If different lots of fungible goods are commingled, the goods are owned in common by the persons entitled thereto and the warehouse is severally liable to each owner for that owner’s share. If, because of overissue, a mass of fungible goods is insufficient to meet all the receipts the warehouse has issued against it, the persons entitled include all holders to which overissued receipts have been duly negotiated.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-234 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-234
§7–234.
Status: in_force

Property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by:

(i) a national organization of veterans of the United States armed services; or

(ii) any department, State or local unit, chapter, branch, or post of a national organization of veterans of the United States armed services, including:

1. the 29th Division Association of World War I; or

2. the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland; and

(2) is necessary for and actually used exclusively for the purposes of any of these organizations.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-112 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-112
§7–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless specifically authorized by law, the Governor may not submit a budget bill that changes a State statute.

(b) Subject to the limitations in the Maryland Constitution, a statute that sets a salary is superseded by passage of a budget bill that alters the salary.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4A / Section 7-4A-01
§7–4A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Committee” means the Family Security Trust Fund Advisory Committee.

(c) “Fund” means the Family Security Trust Fund.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-302.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302.1
§7–302.
Status: in_force

§7–302.1.

(a) The Board shall set by regulation the fees provided for in this subtitle.

(b) The fees established by the Board under this section and any annual assessments imposed by the Commissioner under § 2–120 of the Financial Institutions Article shall be reasonable and set in a manner that will collectively produce funds sufficient to cover the actual direct and indirect costs of regulating collection agencies in accordance with this title.

(c) The Board shall publish the fee schedule set by the Board.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-236 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-236
§7–236.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “clean-burning fuel” has the meaning stated in § 9-101 of the Tax - General Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, refueling equipment or machinery used only to dispense clean-burning fuels into motor vehicles is not subject to property tax.

(c) The property tax for refueling equipment or machinery used only to dispense clean-burning fuels into motor vehicles is the applicable tax rate applied to:

(1) 20% of the assessed value in taxable year 1998;

(2) 40% of the assessed value in taxable year 1999;

(3) 60% of the assessed value in taxable year 2000;

(4) 80% of the assessed value in taxable year 2001; and

(5) 100% of the assessed value in taxable year 2002 and each taxable year thereafter.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-712 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-712
§7–712.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish and implement a Quality Assurance Program for the Community Supported Living Arrangements Services Program.

(b) The Quality Assurance Program shall include:

(1) A system of external monitoring of providers of community supported living arrangements services by recipients, family members, and other interested parties that focuses on the recipient’s quality of life;

(2) Reporting procedures to make information available to the public as required by federal regulations; and

(3) Provisions for the ongoing monitoring of the health and well-being of each recipient.

(c) Any State plan amendment affecting the State Medical Assistance Program regarding community supported living arrangements services, including the Quality Assurance Program, shall be reviewed by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and the Maryland Disability Law Center.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-606 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-606
§7–606.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer, a member of an insurance holding company system, or any other person may file with the Commissioner a disclaimer of affiliation with an authorized insurer that fully discloses:

(1) all material relationships and bases for affiliation between the person filing the disclaimer and the authorized insurer; and

(2) the basis for disclaiming the affiliation.

(b) (1) Within 30 days after receipt of a filing under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall give all parties in interest notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(2) Within 30 days after the close of the notice period under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner may disallow a disclaimer based on specific findings of fact.

(3) If within 30 days after the close of the notice period the Commissioner has not disallowed the disclaimer, the disclaiming party is relieved of its duty to register or report under this subtitle, and the insurer is relieved of any duty to register or report under this subtitle that arises out of the insurer’s relationship with the person filing the disclaimer.

(4) In the event of disallowance, the disclaiming party may request an administrative hearing, which shall be granted.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1001 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1001
§7–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Centers for Independent Living” means community–based organizations that are designed and operated by people with disabilities.

(c) “Council” means the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council.

(d) “Designated State Entity” means the State entity identified in the State Plan for Independent Living as having responsibility for providing administrative support and disbursement of funds to the Council to carry out the State Plan.

(e) “State Plan” means the State Plan for Independent Living that is required to receive funds under the federal Rehabilitation Act.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A consignee of a nonnegotiable bill of lading which has given value in good faith, or a holder to which a negotiable bill has been duly negotiated, relying upon the description of the goods in the bill or upon the date shown in the bill, may recover from the issuer damages caused by the misdating of the bill or the nonreceipt or misdescription of the goods, except to the extent that the bill indicates that the issuer does not know whether any part or all of the goods in fact were received or conform to the description, such as in a case in which the description is in terms of marks or labels or kind, quantity, or condition or the receipt or description is qualified by “contents or condition of contents of packages unknown”, “said to contain”, “shipper’s weight, load, and count”, or words of similar import, if that indication is true.

(b) If goods are loaded by the issuer of a bill of lading:

(1) The issuer shall count the packages of goods if shipped in packages and ascertain the kind and quantity if shipped in bulk; and

(2) Words such as “shipper’s weight, load, and count”, or words of similar import indicating that the description was made by the shipper are ineffective except as to goods concealed in packages.

(c) If bulk goods are loaded by a shipper that makes available to the issuer of a bill of lading adequate facilities for weighing those goods, the issuer shall ascertain the kind and quantity within a reasonable time after receiving the shipper’s request in a record to do so. In that case, “shipper’s weight” or words of similar import are ineffective.

(d) The issuer of a bill of lading, by including in the bill the words “shipper’s weight, load, and count”, or words of similar import, may indicate that the goods were loaded by the shipper, and, if that statement is true, the issuer is not liable for damages caused by the improper loading. However, omission of such words does not imply liability for damages caused by improper loading.

(e) A shipper guarantees to an issuer the accuracy at the time of shipment of the description, marks, labels, number, kind, quantity, condition, and weight, as furnished by the shipper, and the shipper shall indemnify the issuer against damage caused by inaccuracies in those particulars. This right of indemnity does not limit the issuer’s responsibility or liability under the contract of carriage to any person other than the shipper.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-527 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-527
§7–527.
Status: in_force

(a) The qualified rate order shall set forth the rate stabilization costs to be recovered and the period over which the nonbypassable qualified rate stabilization charges shall be recovered.

(b) The recovery period may not exceed 12 years.
Md. Code, Education § 7-441 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-441
§7–441.
Status: in_force

(a) Each public school is encouraged to post the appropriate telephone number for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect conspicuously in a high–traffic, widely used area of the school.

(b) Each county board shall ensure that the appropriate telephone number for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is published:

(1) In each public school’s student handbook; and

(2) On the website of the county board or local school system.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-614 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-614
§7–614.
Status: in_force

(a) The Fund consists of:

(1) premiums and fees charged for the guarantees of loans or the subsidies of loan interest;

(2) income from investment earnings;

(3) proceeds from the sale, disposition, lease, or rental of collateral relating to the guarantees of loans or subsidies of loan interest;

(4) money appropriated by the State to the Fund; and

(5) any other money made available to the Fund.

(b) The Fund shall be used to pay:

(1) guaranty payments required by loan defaults;

(2) subsidies of loan interest;

(3) expenses for administrative, legal, actuarial, technical assistance, and other services; and

(4) any other expenses and disbursements that the Board authorizes for administering the Fund and financing the guarantees of loans and the subsidies of loan interest for the purchase of assistive technology.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-209 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-209
§7–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, an appointing authority shall make an appointment from among the candidates in a rating category on a list of eligible candidates as follows:

(1) if there are at least five candidates rated best qualified, from that rating category;

(2) if there are fewer than five candidates rated best qualified, from the candidates in the best qualified and better qualified categories; and

(3) if there are fewer than five candidates rated best qualified and better qualified, from candidates in best qualified, better qualified, and qualified categories.

(b) A candidate who is an eligible veteran under § 7-207(c) of this subtitle shall be identified as an eligible veteran on the list of eligible candidates.

(c) (1) In making a selection, the appointing authority may interview any of the candidates in the rating category from which the selection will be made.

(2) When interviews are conducted under this section, the appointing authority must interview at least three candidates.

(d) The appointing authority must certify to the Secretary that the hiring process was conducted in accordance with the selection plan and this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-521 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-521
§7–521.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “moderate income” and “moderate income housing unit” have the meanings stated in Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the Howard County Code.

(b) In Howard County, real property may be exempt from county property tax if:

(1) the owner of the real property and the governing body of Howard County agree that the owner shall pay a negotiated amount in lieu of the county property tax; and

(2) the owner of the real property enters into an agreement with the governing body of Howard County to maintain a number of residential units located at the real property as housing for moderate income households that exceeds the minimum number of moderate income housing units required by local zoning laws in effect on the date of the agreement.

(c) Real property described in subsection (b) of this section is exempt when the requirements of subsection (b) of this section are met.

(d) (1) The County Executive of Howard County:

(i) shall publish on the county’s website the methodology to be used for calculating the negotiated payment amount for an agreement authorized under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, may revise at any time the methodology published under this paragraph.

(2) At least once every 5 years, the County Executive of Howard County shall reevaluate the methodology to be used for calculating a negotiated payment amount for a potential agreement authorized under subsection (b) of this section.

(3) If any revisions are made under paragraph (1)(ii) or (2) of this subsection to the most recently published methodology, the County Executive of Howard County shall publish the revised methodology on the county’s website.

(e) The governing body of Howard County may not enter an agreement authorized under subsection (b) of this section unless the negotiated payment amount for the agreement was determined in accordance with the methodology most recently published on the county’s website.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-301 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

This title is the Uniform Postconviction Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1204
§7–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Fund may be used by the Department to provide financial assistance to local jurisdictions for:

(i) Design plans for a transit–oriented development, provided that the transit–oriented development will be designed to meet equity goals established by the Department;

(ii) Public infrastructure improvements within a transit–oriented development; or

(iii) Gap funding for public or private development within a transit–oriented development.

(2) A private entity, including a nonprofit entity, participating in the development of a transit–oriented development may partner with a local jurisdiction to submit an application for financial assistance under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection.

(b) (1) The Sustainable Growth Subcabinet established under § 9–1406 of the State Government Article shall establish eligibility requirements and objective scoring standards for the review of applications for financial assistance.

(2) The Sustainable Growth Subcabinet established under § 9–1406 of the State Government Article may establish:

(i) Different eligibility requirements and objective scoring standards for different types of financial assistance; and

(ii) Scoring preferences for applications that demonstrate that the proposed project will:

1. Enhance access to transit for low–income and minority residents of the local jurisdiction;

2. Enhance access to transit in areas with affordable housing and a diversity of job and educational opportunities; or

3. Encourage development around underdeveloped and underutilized transit stations in transit–oriented developments.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) Publish the eligibility requirements and scoring standards on the Department’s website; and

(2) In collaboration with the Department of Housing and Community Development, support recipients of awards from the Fund by supporting any studies, plans, and code changes with technical services.

(d) An application for financial assistance shall include:

(1) Commitments from the local jurisdiction to:

(i) Establish transit–supportive land use designations for real property within a transit–oriented development; and

(ii) Implement, where practicable, improvements to the transit–oriented development that promote the complete streets policy adopted in accordance with § 2–112 of this article;

(2) If a private entity partners with a local jurisdiction to submit an application for financial assistance, commitments from key stakeholders to develop the transit–oriented development; and

(3) If the application is for a grant to support the design or construction of a proposed enhancement to a transit–oriented development, credible funding strategies that demonstrate full funding of the design or construction costs for the proposed enhancement on award of the grant.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-502 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) The Public Service Commission may not grant or renew any operating permit or license unless, after notice and opportunity for hearing, it finds that the route to be served and the service to be performed under the permit or license will conform to the legislative policy stated in § 7-102 of this title.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on application, complaint, or its own motion, the Public Service Commission shall:

(1) Direct private carriers to coordinate their service schedules with those of the transit facilities owned or controlled by the Administration;

(2) Direct private carriers to improve or extend any existing service or to provide additional service over additional routes; and

(3) If, after notice and opportunity for hearing, it finds that through service and joint fares are required by the public interest:

(i) Authorize a private carrier, under an agreement between the carrier and the Administration, to establish and maintain through routes and joint fares for transportation to be rendered with transit facilities owned or controlled by the Administration and otherwise to integrate its service with the service performed by the transit facilities owned or controlled by the Administration; or

(ii) In the absence of agreement, direct a private carrier to establish and maintain with the Administration through routes and joint fares.

(c) (1) Unless the private carrier is earning a reasonable return on its operation as a whole in rendering transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, the Public Service Commission may not authorize or direct a private carrier to perform any service, including the establishment or continuation of a joint fare for a through route with the Administration, if the service is based on a division between the Administration and private carrier that does not provide a reasonable return to the private carrier.

(2) In determining the issue of reasonable return, the Public Service Commission shall consider any income that is derived from the Administration, whether as payment for services or otherwise, and is attributable to the private carrier or to any corporation, firm, association, or other entity owned in whole or in part by the carrier.

(d) The Public Service Commission may not require the Administration to establish and maintain any through service or joint fare.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-528 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-528
§7–528.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified rate order shall become effective in accordance with its terms.

(b) After a qualified rate order becomes effective, the qualified rate order and the qualified rate stabilization charges authorized in the qualified rate order are irrevocable and are not subject to reduction, impairment, or adjustment by further action of the Commission except in accordance with §§ 7–531, 7–533, and 7–534 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) A qualified rate order is not subject to rehearing by the Commission.

(2) A qualified rate order may be reviewed by appeal only to the Circuit Court of Baltimore City by a party to the proceeding filed within 15 days after the qualified rate order is signed by the Commission.

(3) The judgment of the circuit court may be reviewed only by direct appeal to the Supreme Court of Maryland filed within 15 days after entry of judgment.

(4) All appeals shall be heard and determined by the circuit court and by the Supreme Court of Maryland as expeditiously as possible with lawful precedence over other matters.

(5) Review on appeal shall be based solely on the record before the Commission and briefs to the courts and shall be limited to whether the qualified rate order conforms to the Constitution and laws of this State and the United States and is within the authority of the Commission under this subtitle.

(6) The review process in this subsection shall be the exclusive remedy to challenge or review a qualified rate order.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-307.2 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307.2
§7–307.
Status: in_force

§7–307.2.

(a) This section applies only to property subject to a condominium regime established under Title 11 of the Real Property Article.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, if a public service company bills the governing body of a condominium or a person designated by the governing body of a condominium for electric, gas, or water service for all or a portion of the units in a condominium property, and the charge for service is in arrears for at least 60 days, the public service company shall post notice conspicuously at or near the entry to the common area of the condominium.

(c) The public service company may enter onto the common area of a condominium property at a reasonable time to post the notice required under this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-405 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-405
§7–405.
Status: in_force

The District Court or a circuit court in a criminal case may not waive any court costs imposed under § 7-409 of this subtitle unless the defendant establishes indigency as provided in the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall include in the State budget each year at least $55,000:

(1) for the purposes set forth in §§ 7-202 and 7-203 of this subtitle; and

(2) for scholarships for children of members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer rescue squads who are killed or disabled in the line of duty, as provided in § 18-602 of the Education Article.

(b) The Board:

(1) shall administer the money provided under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) may not use it for administrative costs.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-403 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-403
§7–403.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of venue under this subtitle, a violation of this subtitle shall be considered to have been committed:

(1) In the county in which the residential real property is located for which a mortgage loan is being sought;

(2) In the county in which an act was performed in furtherance of the violation;

(3) In the county in which a person alleged to have violated this subtitle had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation;

(4) If a closing occurred, in the county in which the closing occurred; and

(5) In the county in which a document containing a deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission is filed in the land records.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-407 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-407
§7–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails or causes another to fail to submit a certification or statement of waiver to an electric company as required by this subtitle and a person who knowingly submits or knowingly causes to be submitted a false certification or statement of waiver, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(b) An electric company that knowingly provides service in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-130 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-130
§7–130.
Status: in_force

The Department shall provide staff to the Board as necessary.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual shall obtain an apprentice license from the Board before beginning an apprenticeship in this State.

(b) (1) A mortician apprentice shall have an apprentice sponsor who:

(i) Is a licensed mortician whose license is in good standing with the Board; and

(ii) Is employed by the same funeral establishment that employs the apprentice.

(2) A funeral director apprentice shall have an apprentice sponsor who:

(i) Is a licensed mortician or funeral director whose license is in good standing with the Board; and

(ii) Is employed by the same funeral establishment that employs the apprentice.

(3) An apprentice may have more than one apprentice sponsor.

(c) (1) An applicant for an apprentice license shall:

(i) Pay to the Board a fee set by the Board; and

(ii) Submit a letter from the director of the mortuary science program in which the applicant is enrolled that:

1. Includes the seal of the school; and

2. Verifies that the applicant is actively enrolled in the program.

(2) When applying for license renewal, a licensed apprentice shall submit to the Board a letter from the director of the mortuary science program in which the licensed apprentice is enrolled that:

(i) Includes the seal of the school; and

(ii) Verifies that the licensed apprentice is actively enrolled in the program.

(d) (1) (i) Before an individual appears before the Board for approval of an apprentice license, the individual shall be enrolled in or have graduated from a mortuary science program at a school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service or approved by the Board, with a 2.0 grade point average or higher that is verified with a certified copy of the college transcript, if the individual has a grade point average.

(ii) A licensed apprentice who was enrolled in a mortuary science program at the time the license was granted shall remain enrolled in the program for the duration of the apprenticeship unless the licensed apprentice graduates.

(2) The applicant and a licensed mortician or licensed funeral director shall appear before the Board to seek the Board’s approval for an apprentice license for the applicant.

(3) On termination of the sponsor–apprentice relationship, both the sponsor and the apprentice shall independently notify the Board in writing of:

(i) The date of termination;

(ii) The name, date of death, date of service, and evidence of the service for each decedent for whom a funeral service was conducted under subsection (e)(1)(i) of this section in which the apprentice participated; and

(iii) The name, date of death, date of the preparation for disposition, and a copy of the decedent’s filed death certificate for each decedent for whom the apprentice assisted in accordance with subsection (e)(1)(ii) of this section.

(4) Prior approval must be granted by the Board before a change of sponsorship occurs.

(e) (1) The practical experience of an apprentice shall include:

(i) Participation in at least 20 funerals;

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, assistance in the preparation and embalming of at least 20 dead human bodies for final disposition; and

(iii) Completion of at least 1,000 working hours in a licensed funeral establishment under the direct supervision of the apprentice sponsor.

(2) For an apprentice funeral director, the practical experience under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may not include embalming.

(3) For purposes of paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, direct supervision may include instruction by a licensed mortician or funeral director employed or supervised by the apprentice sponsor that is observed in person by the apprentice sponsor.

(f) While the license is effective, an apprentice license authorizes the licensee to assist a licensed mortician or funeral director in the practice of mortuary science or funeral direction only as part of a training program to become a licensed mortician or funeral director.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1006 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1006
§7–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may approve or require an investor–owned electric company to offer upfront incentives or rebates to customers to acquire and install renewable on–site generating systems if the customer:

(i) enrolls in a pilot program or temporary tariff established under § 7–1005 of this subtitle; and

(ii) allows the system to be used for electric distribution system support services for a period of not less than 5 years.

(2) The Commission may:

(i) authorize or require an investor–owned electric company to provide an additional incentive or rebate for low– or moderate–income customers who apply for an incentive or rebate under this section; and

(ii) require an investor–owned electric company to prioritize the offer of incentives or rebates under this section to low– or moderate–income customers.

(b) In determining whether to require an investor–owned electric company to offer an incentive or rebate under this section, the Commission shall consider:

(1) the benefit of reducing the operation of peak generating facilities in overburdened and underserved communities;

(2) the benefit of resiliency and service outage avoidance for customers with on–site generating systems; and

(3) the potential for investor–owned electric companies to reduce expenses relating to electric distribution system infrastructure by leveraging customers’ on–site generating systems.

(c) The Commission shall consider establishing a limit on the amount of incentives or rebates issued in a manner that achieves deployment goals while mitigating potential customer impacts.

(d) The Commission shall consult with the Maryland Energy Administration, when approving or requiring an incentive or rebate under this section, to ensure that the incentive or rebate is designed to supplement, to the greatest extent possible, other available State and federal incentives for customer adoption of renewable on–site generating systems.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-505
§7–505.
Status: in_force

The indorsement of a tangible document of title issued by a bailee does not make the indorser liable for any default by the bailee or previous indorsers.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Affiliate” means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another person.

(c) “Control”, “controlling”, “controlled by”, or “under common control with” means the direct or indirect possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, through ownership of voting securities or of securities convertible into voting securities, by contract other than a commercial contract for goods or nonmanagement services, or otherwise, whether or not the power is exercised or sought to be exercised unless the power is the result of an official position with or corporate office held by the person.

(d) (1) “Enterprise risk” means any activity, circumstance, event, or series of events involving one or more affiliates of an insurer that, if not remedied promptly, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or liquidity of the insurer or its insurance holding company system as a whole.

(2) “Enterprise risk” includes anything that would:

(i) cause the insurer’s risk based capital to fall to or below a company action level under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article; or

(ii) cause the insurer to be in a hazardous financial condition under § 9–102 of this article.

(e) “Group capital calculation instructions” means the group capital calculation instructions adopted by the NAIC, as amended from time to time.

(f) “Insurance holding company” means a person that directly or indirectly controls an insurer or controls a person that controls an insurer.

(g) “Insurance holding company system” means two or more affiliates, at least one of which is an insurer.

(h) “Lead state commissioner” means the lead state insurance commissioner of the insurance holding company system as determined by the procedures in the NAIC Financial Analysis Handbook.

(i) “NAIC” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

(j) “NAIC liquidity stress test framework” means a separate NAIC publication that includes, as adopted by the NAIC and as amended:

(1) a history of the NAIC’s development of regulatory liquidity stress testing;

(2) the scope criteria applicable for a specific data year; and

(3) the liquidity stress test instructions and reporting templates for a specific data year.

(k) “Scope criteria” means the designated exposure bases along with minimum magnitudes of exposure for the specified data year, as detailed in the NAIC liquidity stress test framework, used to establish a preliminary list of insurers considered included in the scope of the NAIC liquidity stress test framework for that data year.

(l) “Subsidiary” means an affiliate of a person that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by that person.

(m) “Ultimate controlling person” means the person within a holding company system that is not controlled by any other person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) To recruit candidates for a position, an appointing authority shall prepare a job announcement for the position and conduct recruitment in accordance with the position selection plan.

(b) A job announcement shall contain:

(1) a summary of the position description;

(2) the minimum qualifications for the class and any selective qualifications necessary for consideration;

(3) the type of selection test that will be administered to those meeting the position’s minimum qualifications;

(4) the location and deadline for submitting applications; and

(5) the duration of the list of eligibles derived from the announcement.

(c) For a vacant position under this subtitle, the appointing authority shall:

(1) if current employees or contractual employees in the unit may be eligible for the position:

(i) post the job announcement for at least 2 weeks before the deadline for submitting applications, in at least one centralized location in that unit that is accessible to all employees; and

(ii) use any other method reasonably calculated to give eligible employees notice of the vacancy; and

(2) advertise the position vacancy at least 2 weeks before the deadline for submitting applications by:

(i) making available a job announcement to all appropriate State agencies, based on selection limitations; and

(ii) using any other method that is reasonably calculated to ensure a sufficient pool of applicants, including printed advertisements in newspapers and journals, paper and electronic bulletin board postings, and special notices.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-517 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-517
§7–517.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be referred to as the “Electric Customer Choice and Competition Act of 1999”.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not prohibit the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit from enforcing the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or local law.

(b) A local or State unit may not bring an action against a licensed collection agency for a specific violation or complaint for which an action against the licensed collection agency has been brought by:

(1) the Board under this title; or

(2) the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or under local law.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-322 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-322
§7–322.
Status: in_force

The Astrodon johnstoni is the State dinosaur.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-402 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-402
§7–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:

(1) the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;

(2) the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and

(3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee’s appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.

(b) An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee’s separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.

(c) To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subtitle does not apply to a special appointment position in the skilled service or professional service.

(2) (i) This subtitle does not apply to the recruitment for or the appointment to a position in the skilled service or professional service if the appointing authority:

1. decides to recruit for the position under § 7–203(2) of this subtitle;

2. demonstrates that the position, based on the position description, is difficult to fill;

3. demonstrates that the recruitment must occur in a timely manner; and

4. notifies the Department of the recruitment.

(ii) A recruitment and appointment under this paragraph shall occur in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(iii) 1. The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this paragraph.

2. The regulations adopted under this subparagraph shall provide, at a minimum, that for positions designated as special appointments on January 1, 2009, an appointing authority shall retain the same recruitment authority that the appointing authority possessed on January 1, 2009.

(b) Each unit shall fill vacant skilled service and professional service positions in accordance with a position selection plan.

(c) To ensure compliance with State and federal employment laws and to ensure consistency in recruitment and hiring practices in the State Personnel Management System, the Department shall:

(1) assist units in developing application forms, position selection plans, selection tests, and announcement forms; and

(2) review and audit recruitment and hiring practices of all appointing authorities at least once every 3 years.

(d) On request of a unit that is not able to conduct all or part of its own recruitment or selection testing for a position because it lacks the appropriate resources, the Department, consistent with its resources, shall assist the unit in conducting the requested recruitment and selection testing.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-323 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-323
§7–323.
Status: in_force

The Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (Wilson) is the State fossil shell.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-328 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-328
§7–328.
Status: in_force

Walking is the State exercise.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-236 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-236
§7–236.
Status: in_force

(a) A unit of the Executive Branch of the State government may not create a permanent staff position that is in addition to the positions for which the State budget and its supporting documents specifically provide unless:

(1) the Board of Public Works gives its approval; and

(2) money for the position is available:

(i) from the General Emergency Fund; or

(ii) by budget amendment, from other special or federal funds.

(b) On the 1st day of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall submit, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly a report that:

(1) states the total number of additional staff positions for which the Board of Public Works has given approval since the last regular session; and

(2) for each position, states:

(i) the type;

(ii) the salary or wages; and

(iii) the reasons for the approval.

(c) The approval of a new position under this section is temporary. However, unless the General Assembly deletes the position from the budget bill, the position continues with the compensation provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this title applies to all employees in the State Personnel Management System.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to a temporary employee.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and § 7 of the federal Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 apply to persons covered by those acts and displaced from real property by action of the Administration, whether or not financial assistance is sought by or extended to the Administration under those acts.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a relocation payment made by the Administration may not be less than that required by the law of the place where the acquired property is located.

(c) If real property is acquired for the Administration by a federal, State, or local agency or instrumentality, the Administration may reimburse the acquiring agency or instrumentality for any relocation payments that it makes.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Collection Agency Licensing Board in the Office of Financial Regulation in the Department.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-201 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of § 7–205 of this subtitle, and within 3 months after the appointment of a personal representative, the personal representative shall prepare and file an inventory of property owned by the decedent at the time of the death of the decedent, listing each item in reasonably descriptive detail, and indicating its fair market value as of the date of the death of the decedent, and the type and amount of any encumbrance that may exist with reference to the item.

(b) The inventory shall include:

(1) Real property;

(2) Tangible personal property, excluding:

(i) Wearing apparel, other than furs and jewelry; and

(ii) Provisions for consumption by the family;

(3) Corporate stocks;

(4) Debts owed to the decedent, including bonds and notes;

(5) Bank accounts, building, savings and loan association shares, and money;

(6) Debts owed to the decedent by the personal representative; and

(7) Any other interest in tangible or intangible property owned by the decedent which passes by testate or intestate succession.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-604.1 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604.1
§7–604.
Status: in_force

§7–604.1.

(a) The Commission shall establish a customer choice shopping website that allows a customer to sort natural gas suppliers that have open offers to supply natural gas to residential customers in the customer’s service area.

(b) The website shall include:

(1) a list of all natural gas suppliers that have open offers to supply natural gas to residential customers in a customer’s service area, sortable by:

(i) cost of service;

(ii) cost of natural gas per therm;

(iii) rate structure;

(iv) duration of the contract;

(v) cancellation fee; and

(vi) any other aspect of service that the Commission considers necessary;

(2) a way to compare natural gas suppliers based on the sortable items specified under item (1) of this subsection;

(3) a link to the website of each natural gas supplier with an open offer to supply natural gas to residential customers;

(4) a link to a complaint process that provides access for the customer to protect the customer’s rights and make use of consumer protections through the Commission; and

(5) fact sheets on the process for comparing offers from natural gas suppliers on the website, including relevant contract terms, requirements, limitations, and fees.

(c) (1) To ensure the currency and accuracy of information required under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall maintain a secure portal on its website to receive information about offers to supply natural gas from natural gas suppliers.

(2) At least once a month, each natural gas supplier with an open offer to supply natural gas shall submit detailed information about the offer to the Commission through a secure portal maintained by the Commission on the Commission’s website for this purpose.

(d) The Commission shall recover the cost of complying with this section in accordance with § 2–110 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before November 30, 2024, and on or before November 30 each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article on efforts to increase transit–oriented development throughout the State.

(b) The report shall include an analysis of the following issues for each transit–oriented development in the State:

(1) The demographic and socioeconomic indicators present in the transit–oriented development and the surrounding areas;

(2) Development activity occurring in the transit–oriented development during the period that the report covers; and

(3) Transit station utilization rates for the transit–oriented development.

(c) The Department shall consider the findings of the report required under this section for purposes of updating the scoring standards for applications for financial assistance from the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund established under Subtitle 12 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 7-410 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-410
§7–410.
Status: in_force

Each public school shall have a program of safety education that is organized and administered under the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 7-304 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may forfeit the right of any foreign corporation to do intrastate business in this State if the corporation fails to file with the Department any report or fails to pay any late filing penalties required by law:

(1) Within the time required by law; and

(2) Thereafter, within 30 days after the Department makes a written demand for the delinquent report or late filing penalties.

(b) Unless the Department excuses a reasonable delay for good cause shown, the forfeiture is effective 15 days after written notice of forfeiture from the Department, without proceedings of any kind either at law or in equity.

(c) The demand for a delinquent report or late filing penalties and the notice of forfeiture shall be addressed to the corporation:

(1) At its address on file with the Department; or

(2) If it has no address on file with the Department, in care of the Secretary of State or corresponding official of the place where it was organized or is existing, if known to the Department.

(d) On forfeiture of its right to do intrastate business in this State, the foreign corporation is subject to the same rules, legal provisions, and sanctions as if it had never qualified or been licensed to do business in this State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1226 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1226
§7–1226.
Status: in_force

(a) In selecting a proposal for a front–of–the–meter transmission energy storage device project, the Commission:

(1) shall specify:

(i) a 15–year pricing schedule that uses a monthly fixed price for each megawatt that represents the anticipated wholesale value of capacity for the front–of–the–meter transmission energy storage device and the benefits identified in § 7–1225(a)(2) of this subtitle;

(ii) that each electricity supplier shall be responsible for purchasing storage capacity credits at the monthly fixed price schedule proportional to the electricity supplier’s capacity obligation;

(iii) that all PJM capacity market revenue earned by the energy storage project be transmitted to the Commission to be held in escrow for distribution to electric companies to be refunded or credited to each distribution customer proportional to the electricity supplier’s monthly capacity purchase obligation;

(iv) that the energy storage project shall retain any energy and ancillary services revenue earned;

(v) that electric companies must jointly select an escrow administrator, in consultation with the Commission; and

(vi) for any cost recovery by an electric company, that the recovery shall be done through a nonbypassable surcharge established by the electric company that is added to the electric company’s base distribution rate or supply rate on customer bills;

(2) shall specify that for continued receipt of payment under item (1) of this subsection, an applicant shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Commission, that the applicant’s energy storage device is available;

(3) shall incorporate penalties for nonperformance and underperformance in the contract, including withholding of payment that reflects the degree of underperformance, for energy storage devices that fail to meet availability metrics;

(4) may terminate energy storage devices from the program if device performance does not improve after appropriate notice and opportunity to cure;

(5) shall consider other nonprice factors to ensure project deliverability within 24 months after the award date, such as:

(i) project maturity dates;

(ii) interconnection queue status;

(iii) site control;

(iv) developer experience, including procuring, constructing, and operating front–of–the–meter transmission energy storage devices;

(v) any evidence of key development milestones to substantiate project deliverability within 24 months after the award date;

(vi) safety plans; and

(vii) any other relevant nonprice factors as determined by the Commission; and

(6) shall require, at a minimum, all energy storage devices that utilize lithium–ion batteries to comply with the most up–to–date revision of the National Fire Protection Association 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems in effect at the project’s final permit application date.

(b) (1) Each energy storage project shall include a proposed decommissioning plan.

(2) The proposed decommissioning plan shall include a plan to maximize the recycling or reuse of all qualifying components of each energy storage device.

(3) The owner or operator of an energy storage device may submit a revised recycling and reuse plan that incorporates emerging recycling and reuse opportunities up to 1 year before executing the decommissioning plan.

(c) The Commission shall:

(1) after giving public notice, hold one or more public hearings to receive public comment and evaluate the proposals; and

(2) subject to subsection (d) of this section, issue one or more orders to select a proposal or proposals for development.

(d) The Commission may end the solicitation process without selecting a proposal if the Commission finds that none of the proposals adequately support the goals established under this subtitle, including the goal of securing affordable, reliable electrical service for Maryland residents.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-306 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not require the adoption of a local law by a local governing body or authorize a local governing body to require a party to enter into an agreement.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1401 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1401
§7–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Assistive technology device” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

(c) “Assistive technology service” means any service that assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

(d) “Fund” means the Assistive Technology Services Fund.

(e) “Program” means the Maryland Assistive Technology Program.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Division is the Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Governor.

(b) (1) The Administrator holds office during good behavior.

(2) Subject to the hearing requirements of this subsection, the Governor may remove the Administrator for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.

(3) Before the Governor removes the Administrator, the Governor shall:

(i) prepare written charges; and

(ii) give the Administrator a copy of the charges and an opportunity for public hearing.

(4) Notice of the hearing shall be given to the Administrator at least 10 days before the hearing.

(5) The Administrator may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(c) The Administrator exercises the powers and performs the duties under this subtitle and Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article subject to the general supervision of the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-501 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-501
§7–501.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform a farm labor contracting service in the State for consideration unless licensed by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-114 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-114
§7–114.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Cancer Program” means the Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 11 of the Health – General Article.

(3) “Tobacco Program” means the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 10 of the Health – General Article.

(b) Each budget bill shall contain a separate section that includes the appropriation for:

(1) each Component of the Tobacco Program;

(2) each Component of the Cancer Program;

(3) the Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland, in accordance with § 13–611 of the Economic Development Article; and

(4) any other program that is funded with money from the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-320 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-320
§7–320.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to residential rooftop solar energy generating systems.

(b) A seller or lessor of residential rooftop solar energy generating systems shall:

(1) provide to the buyer or lessee a 5–year full warranty on the installation and component parts of the system;

(2) include any manufacturer’s warranties for any of the products or components of the system;

(3) inform the buyer or lessee of the minimum level of weather–adjusted energy production the buyer or lessee may expect from the system; and

(4) certify, in writing, that installation of the system is compliant with all federal, State, and local laws regarding workmanship and that the solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and all other components meet the minimum standards for product design.

(c) The Maryland Department of Labor shall:

(1) develop a special solar contractor license for the installation and maintenance of residential rooftop solar energy generating systems; and

(2) establish minimum qualifications for individuals installing and maintaining residential rooftop solar energy generating systems.

(d) A seller or lessor who violates the requirements of this section shall pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this title, in determining whether an insurer’s assets and surplus as regards policyholders are reasonable in relation to the insurer’s outstanding liabilities and adequate to its financial needs, the following factors, among others, shall be considered:

(1) the size of the insurer as measured by its assets, capital and surplus, reserves, premium writings, insurance in force, and other appropriate criteria;

(2) the extent to which the insurer’s business is diversified among the several lines of insurance;

(3) the number and size of risks insured in each line of insurance;

(4) the geographical dispersion of the insurer’s insured risks;

(5) the nature and extent of reinsurance of the insurer’s risks;

(6) the quality, diversification, and liquidity of the insurer’s investment portfolio;

(7) the recent past and projected future trends in the size of the insurer’s surplus as regards policyholders;

(8) the surplus as regards policyholders maintained by comparable insurers;

(9) the quality and liquidity of investments in and other transactions with affiliates;

(10) the adequacy of the reserves of the insurer;

(11) the quality of the earnings of the insurer and the extent to which the reported earnings include extraordinary items; and

(12) the recent past and projected future trends in the size and quality of the insurer’s investment portfolio.

(b) The Commissioner may discount an investment or treat an investment under subsection (a)(9) of this section as a nonadmitted asset for purposes of determining the adequacy of surplus as regards policyholders whenever the investment so warrants.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-305 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

Article V. Eligibility, Entry into Effect, Congressional Consent, Withdrawal

a. Only the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland are eligible to become parties to this compact.

b. An eligible state may become a party state by legislative enactment of this compact or by executive order of the Governor adopting this compact; provided, however, a state becoming a party state by executive order shall cease to be a party state upon adjournment of the first general session of its legislature convened thereafter, unless the legislature shall have enacted this compact before such adjournment.

c. This compact shall take effect when it has been enacted by the legislatures of Pennsylvania and one or more eligible states. However, Article IV b and c shall not take effect until Congress has consented to this compact. Every fifth year after such consent has been given, Congress may withdraw consent.

d. A party state may withdraw from the compact by repealing the enactment of this compact, but no such withdrawal shall become effective until two years after enactment of the repealing legislation. If the withdrawing state is a host state, any regional facility in that state shall remain available to receive low-level waste generated within the region until five years after the effective date of the withdrawal.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-129 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-129
§7–129.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is the chair of the Board.

(b) The chair shall direct the work of the Board.

(c) The chair may establish subcommittees of the Board to carry out the duties established under this part.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-202 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the value of each item listed in the inventory shall be fairly appraised as of the date of death and stated in the inventory.

(2) The personal representative may appraise the corporate stocks listed on a national or regional exchange or over the counter securities and items in § 7–201(b)(4) and (5) of this subtitle.

(3) The personal representative shall secure an independent appraisal of the items in all of the other categories.

(4) The personal representative may select one of the methods specified in this section.

(b) The personal representative may apply for appraisal by appraisers designated by the register under § 2–301(a) or § 2–302 of this article.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, instead of an appraisal of the fair market value, real and leasehold property may be valued at:

(i) The full cash value for property tax assessment purposes as of the most recent date of finality; or

(ii) The contract sales price for the property if:

1. The contract sales price is set forth on a settlement statement for an arm’s length contract of sale of the property; and

2. The settlement on the contract occurs within 1 year after the decedent’s death.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to property assessed for property tax purposes on the basis of its use value.

(d) Instead of an appraisal of the fair market value, a motor vehicle may be valued by a personal representative on the basis of the average value of the motor vehicle set forth in:

(1) The National Automobile Dealers’ Association official used car guide; or

(2) Any substantially similar price guide designated by the register.

(e) (1) The personal representative may employ a qualified and disinterested appraiser to assist the personal representative in ascertaining the fair market value, as of the date of the death of the decedent, of an asset the value of which may be fairly debatable.

(2) Different persons may be employed to appraise different kinds of assets included in the estate.

(3) The name and address of each appraiser shall be indicated on the inventory with the item or items the appraiser appraised.

(f) Reasonable appraisal fees shall be allowed as an administration expense.
Md. Code, Education § 7-423 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-423
§7–423.
Status: in_force

(a) This section only applies to vending machines in public schools that sell food items of minimal nutritional value, as defined by the Department.

(b) By August 1, 2006, vending machines in public schools shall have and use a timing device to automatically prohibit or allow access to vending machines in accordance with the nutrition policies established by the county board.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-208 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-208
§7–208.
Status: in_force

(a) If an application for a certificate of authority is denied, the notification of the denial shall:

(1) Be in writing; and

(2) State the applicant’s right to a hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) An applicant who seeks a hearing on an application denial shall file a written request for a hearing within 30 days following receipt of the notice of the applicant’s right to a hearing.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-230 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-230
§7–230.
Status: in_force

A vehicle is not subject to valuation or property tax if the vehicle is:

(1) registered in Maryland or another jurisdiction; and

(2) of a vehicle classification described in Title 13, Subtitle 9, Part II of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1304 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1304
§7–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office shall:

(i) develop and maintain the tools and resources necessary to complete the analyses required under this subtitle;

(ii) coordinate with PJM Interconnection, LLC to develop and maintain the tools necessary to complete the analyses required under this subtitle;

(iii) have the ability to conduct cost–benefit analyses of energy generation resources in wholesale energy markets; and

(iv) provide an opportunity for stakeholder feedback on any reports developed by the Office.

(2) (i) For the Risk Report required under § 7–1303 of this subtitle, the Office shall conduct a stakeholder process to solicit feedback regarding the development of data inputs that will inform the forecasts and scenarios for developing the Risk Report.

(ii) The Office is not required to utilize the feedback received from the stakeholder process conducted under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, but shall provide documentation of the stakeholder process in the Risk Report.

(3) (i) In addition to the public hearing required in § 7–1306 of this subtitle, after the publication of the Risk Report or any update to the report, the Office shall conduct a stakeholder process to develop a report that assesses strategies to address the identified risks and recommendations in the Risk Report.

(ii) When assessing strategies under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, there shall be consideration of:

1. new or existing programs;

2. leveraging technology enhancements;

3. revised regulatory structures;

4. State coordination of federal solutions;

5. utilizing market mechanisms; and

6. any other factors considered appropriate.

(b) The Office, in consultation with the Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration, shall complete energy modeling for the Risk Report.

(c) (1) On or before November 1 each year, the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment and the House Economic Matters Committee may jointly request the Office to assess up to five policy scenarios.

(2) Not later than 1 year after the date the Office receives a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Office shall submit a report of the results of the requested policy scenarios to the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment and the House Economic Matters Committee in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(b) (1) An appointing authority may request a State and national criminal history records check from the Central Repository for:

(i) a person who is selected for a position in the State Personnel Management System; or

(ii) a current employee who is eligible and is being recommended for transfer, promotion, or reassignment to a position in the State Personnel Management System.

(2) The appointing authority shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each prospective or current employee for whom a records check is sought under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the appointing authority shall submit to the Central Repository:

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

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

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

(4) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the prospective or current employee and the appointing authority the prospective or current employee’s criminal history record information.

(5) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this subsection:

(i) is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(ii) may be used only for employment purposes authorized under Division I of this article.

(c) A person who is the subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(d) The Secretary may adopt regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1513 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1513
§7–1513.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Emergency event” means an emergency situation that requires an immediate response by first responders.

(3) “First responder” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(4) “Program” means the Secure Schools Emergency Response Grant Program.

(5) “Public safety agency” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(6) “Public safety answering point” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) (1) There is a Secure Schools Emergency Response Grant Program administered by the Center.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to local school systems to improve emergency notification systems and communication between public elementary and secondary school personnel, a public safety answering point, and a public safety agency during emergency events.

(3) A local school system awarded a grant by the Center under the Program shall use the funds to:

(i) Improve emergency notification systems; or

(ii) Enhance communications within the school and with public safety agencies.

(4) Each county board, in consultation with local law enforcement and a local public safety answering point, may apply to the Center for a grant under the Program.

(c) An emergency notification system and the communications under subsection (b)(3) of this section may include the following:

(1) A cellular phone application–based emergency event system that:

(i) Can be integrated with a local public safety answering point; and

(ii) Is able to:

1. Place a standard telephone call to 9–1–1;

2. Text communications between authorized users and a public safety answering point and public safety agency;

3. Provide text messages, e–mails, and push notifications to authorized users, including school personnel, first responders, and other public safety agency personnel; and

4. Automatically transmit school floor plans, school emergency plans, and relevant contact information to first responders or public safety agency personnel responding to a panic button event at a school without further action needed by the user reporting the emergency;

(2) The capability to generate an automated emergency alert notification to all public and nonpublic schools located in reasonable proximity to an emergency situation that is determined to be an imminent threat to school campuses or school personnel by the public safety answering point receiving the report; and

(3) Intercoms, school public address systems, bidirectional antennas or boosters, and other technology that will improve emergency notification and communication, as identified by the Center.

(d) On or before September 1, 2026, the Center shall ensure that the Program is operating and available to each county board.

(e) The Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation for the Program.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-708 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-708
§7–708.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The Commission shall establish and maintain a market-based renewable electricity trading system to facilitate the creation and transfer of renewable energy credits.

(2) To the extent practicable, the trading system shall be consistent with and operate in conjunction with the trading system developed by PJM Interconnection, Inc., if available.

(3) The Commission may contract with a for-profit or a nonprofit entity to assist in the administration of the electricity trading system required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) (1) The system shall include a registry of pertinent information regarding all:

(i) available renewable energy credits; and

(ii) renewable energy credit transactions among electricity suppliers in the State, including:

1. the creation and application of renewable energy credits;

2. the number of renewable energy credits sold or transferred; and

3. the price paid for the sale or transfer of renewable energy credits.

(2) (i) The registry shall provide current information to electricity suppliers and the public on the status of renewable energy credits created, sold, or transferred in the State.

(ii) Registry information shall be available by computer network access through the Internet.
Md. Code, Education § 7-407 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-407
§7–407.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “industrial quality eye protective device” means a device that meets the standards of the American Standard Safety Code for Head, Eye, and Respiratory Protection, Z 2.1–1959, adopted by the American Standards Association, Incorporated.

(b) Each student and teacher in a school or other educational institution shall be required to wear an industrial quality eye protective device at all times while working in:

(1) A career and technology classroom or laboratory that involves the use of or exposure to:

(i) Hot molten metal;

(ii) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, or stamping of any solid material;

(iii) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other material;

(iv) Gas or electric arc welding;

(v) Repair or servicing of any vehicle; or

(vi) Any caustic or explosive material; or

(2) A chemical or combined chemical–physical laboratory that involves any caustic or explosive chemical or hot liquid or solid.

(c) (1) The school may furnish industrial quality eye protective devices to its students and teachers and to any visitor to its classrooms or laboratories specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The school may buy these protective eye devices in large quantities and sell them at cost to its students and teachers.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-518 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-518
§7–518.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “affordable housing land trust” and “affordable housing land trust agreement” have the meanings stated in § 14–501 of the Real Property Article.

(b) The governing body of Frederick County may exempt real property from the Frederick County property tax if the real property is:

(1) owned by an affordable housing land trust; and

(2) not subject to an affordable housing land trust agreement.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-601 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

(a) If this State acquires a public or private entity to operate it for a public purpose, this State may retain, as a State employee, any individual who is an officer or employee of that entity at the time of the acquisition.

(b) (1) An employee who is retained under this section:

(i) shall be employed in a position that corresponds or is similar to the position held at the time of the acquisition; and

(ii) keeps seniority.

(2) Beginning as of the date of the acquisition, each retained employee shall be on probation for the period required by Subtitle 4 of this title.

(c) Within 1 year after an acquisition, the Department shall classify each position in the acquired entity.

(d) After positions in the acquired entity are classified, each retained employee:

(1) may continue without an examination to hold the position in which the employee is then employed; and

(2) has all the rights of the class to which that position is allocated.

(e) If a new position is created in an acquired entity or an established position in an acquired entity becomes vacant, the position shall be filled in accordance with this title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-205 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations governing respite care services, including:

(1) mandatory standards; and

(2) sliding fee schedules.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-249 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-249
§7–249.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not transport any controlled hazardous substance from any source in this State or to any controlled hazardous substance facility in this State unless:

(1) The person holds a hauler certificate; and

(2) A vehicle certificate has been issued for the transporting vehicle.

(b) This section does not apply to the transportation of any controlled hazardous substance that is:

(1) Used for residential purposes; or

(2) Regulated by the State Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-101 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agricultural operation” means:

(1) a person:

(i) who performs a farm labor contracting service; and

(ii) who:

1. owns or operates a farm;

2. owns or operates a cannery, packing shed, or other processing establishment; or

3. produces or conditions seed; or

(2) a nonprofit or cooperative association that:

(i) performs a farm labor contracting service;

(ii) consists of owners or operators of farms; and

(iii) is incorporated or qualified under the laws of the State.

(c) “Agricultural work” means employment:

(1) on a farm, in any activity that relates to the maintenance, management, or operation of the farm or its tools or other equipment, including cultivation of soil, raising of bees, or the growing, harvesting, or producing of an agricultural or horticultural commodity; or

(2) by the owner or operator of a farm, to dry, to freeze, to grade, to pack, to package, to plant, to process, or otherwise to handle an agricultural or horticultural commodity in its unmanufactured state before delivery for storage.

(d) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

(e) (1) “Farm” means an area that is used primarily to raise an agricultural or horticultural commodity.

(2) “Farm” includes:

(i) a dairy farm;

(ii) a fruit farm;

(iii) a furbearing animal farm;

(iv) a greenhouse;

(v) a nursery;

(vi) an orchard;

(vii) a poultry farm;

(viii) a ranch;

(ix) a stock farm; and

(x) a truck farm.

(f) “Farm labor contractor” means a person, other than an agricultural operation or an employee of an agricultural operation, who performs a farm labor contracting service for consideration.

(g) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to perform farm labor contracting services for consideration.

(h) “Licensed farm labor contractor” means an individual who is licensed by the Commissioner to perform farm labor contracting services for consideration.

(i) (1) “Migrant agricultural worker” means, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual who:

(i) is employed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or other temporary nature; and

(ii) in the course of employment:

1. is absent overnight from the permanent place of residence of the individual; or

2. as part of a day-haul operation, is transported or caused to be transported by a farm labor contractor or an agent of a farm labor contractor to or from the place of employment.

(2) “Migrant agricultural worker” does not include:

(i) an immediate family member of the owner or operator of a farm or a cannery, packing shed, or other processing establishment;

(ii) an immediate family member of an individual who produces or conditions seeds;

(iii) an immediate family member of a farm labor contractor; or

(iv) a nonimmigrant alien, as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a), who is authorized under federal law to work in agricultural employment in the United States.

(j) “Perform a farm labor contracting service” means to recruit, to employ, to hire, to provide, to solicit, to transport, or to provide housing for a migrant agricultural worker.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302
§7–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent practicable, the transit plans prepared by the Administration shall:

(1) Implement the general development plan of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council; and

(2) In order to provide for a balanced transportation system and for the coordination of transit planning and general planning, be prepared in consultation with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

(b) The Administration shall cooperate with the planning agencies of the Department of Planning and any other State or federal agency concerned with transit plans.

(c) To provide a framework for regional participation in the planning process, the Administration may create technical committees concerned with planning and the collection and analyses of information to aid in the transportation planning process. On request of the Administration, the Department of Planning may make appointments to these committees.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union share guaranty corporation shall insure and guarantee the share and deposit accounts of each participating credit union to at least the same extent and amount as provided by the National Credit Union Administration Share Insurance Program.

(b) A credit union share guaranty corporation may make contracts for reinsurance.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not conduct business as a credit union share guaranty corporation unless the person has a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(b) A certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner under this subtitle is not transferrable.
Md. Code, Education § 7-413 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-413
§7–413.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By the fall of 1978, the State Board shall develop and implement a program of health education that deals specifically with the abuse of alcohol.

(2) This program may be included in the drug education program under § 7-411 of this subtitle.

(b) This program shall be coordinated with other State agencies that are responsible for alcohol abuse education and control.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-606 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-606
§7–606.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Board of Public Works approves the site that has been chosen by the Secretary, on a default by a county or counties, the State may:

(i) Acquire the site by lease or purchase, condemnation, or otherwise; and

(ii) Renovate a building or build a public group home that meets the requirements of:

1. The State plan;

2. The regulations issued under § 7–904 of this title relating to community–based residential services; and

3. The program accessibility requirements of the federal regulations (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).

(2) Before acquiring the site, the Secretary shall give the governing body for the county where the site is located and the community around the site notice of the intention of the State to acquire and improve the site.

(b) Each public group home that is acquired under this section shall be operated by:

(1) A private, nonprofit person, on terms and conditions as the Secretary approves; or

(2) The State as a provider of last resort on an interim basis until a suitable private operator can be found.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-609 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-609
§7–609.
Status: in_force

To qualify for a certificate of approval, an applicant shall satisfy the Secretary that:

(1) The proposed private group home is consistent with the State plan;

(2) The applicant is a proper person to receive a certificate of approval;

(3) The proposed private group home is appropriate for the stated purpose;

(4) The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet the licensing requirements of Subtitle 9 of this title;

(5) The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet all of the general zoning requirements that apply to the site and that relate to:

(i) The height and size of any buildings that are involved;

(ii) The land that may be covered or occupied;

(iii) The open space requirements;

(iv) The density requirements; and

(v) The use of any land or buildings; and

(6) The applicant’s facilities meet the federal regulation requirements on program accessibility (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-514 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-514
§7–514.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On complaint or on its own motion, for good cause shown, the Commission may conduct an investigation of the retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets and determine whether the function of one of these markets is being adversely affected by market power or any other anticompetitive conduct.

(2) The Commission shall monitor the retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets to ensure that the markets are not being adversely affected by market power or any other anticompetitive conduct.

(b) If, as a result of an investigation conducted under this section, the Commission determines that market power or any other anticompetitive conduct in the relevant market under the Commission’s jurisdiction is preventing the electric customers in the State from obtaining the benefits of properly functioning retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets, the Commission may take remedial actions within its authority to address the impact of the market power or any other anticompetitive conduct activities.

(c) The Commission shall include antitrust principles in performing its analysis under this section.

(d) The Commission shall cooperate with and share information with the Antitrust Division of the Office of the Attorney General.

(e) The rights and remedies provided in this section supplement any other rights or remedies that may exist under State or federal law or common law.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-601 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Assistive technology” means any item, equipment, or device that is designed to enable an individual with a disability to become more independent or a more productive member of the community with an improved quality of life.

(2) “Assistive technology” includes wheelchairs, motorized scooters, Braille equipment, voice simulation systems, scanners, assistive listening devices, telecommunications devices for the deaf, augmentative communication systems, environmental control systems, computers and adaptive peripherals, building modifications for accessibility, motor vehicles, and vehicle modifications.

(c) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Program.

(d) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.

(e) “Fund” means the Assistive Technology Loan Fund.

(f) “Program” means the Assistive Technology Loan Program.

(g) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Disabilities.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-104 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

A household qualifies as an assisted household if its gross annual income does not exceed:

(1) upper income limits imposed by any federal, State, or local government program providing financial assistance to the assisted project; or

(2) upper income limits that the Secretary establishes, which may vary for a particular project or a particular area of the State to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of this title.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-504 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Controlled by” means a business structure in which a nonprofit organization is a managing member, general partner, or otherwise controlling entity with a for–profit member or partner as demonstrated by an attorney licensed in the State.

(3) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is qualified as tax–exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been designated as such for at least 3 years.

(4) “Qualified project” means a residential project that:

(i) consists of new construction or substantial renovation;

(ii) is on land, including land that is subject to a ground lease, that:

1. is wholly owned by a nonprofit organization; or

2. includes improvements owned by an entity that is controlled by a nonprofit organization;

(iii) contains at least 25% of units that are affordable dwelling units; and

(iv) is deed–restricted to include 25% of units that are affordable dwelling units for a period of at least 40 years.

(b) (1) In accordance with this subsection, a local jurisdiction shall allow the density of a qualified project to exceed the density otherwise authorized in a district or zone.

(2) In an area zoned for single–family residential use, a qualified project may include middle housing units.

(3) In an area zoned for multifamily residential use, a qualified project:

(i) shall have a density limit that exceeds by 30% the allowable density in that zone for uses that are not part of a qualified project; and

(ii) may consist of mixed–use.

(4) Subject to § 7–509 of this subtitle, in an area zoned for nonresidential use, a qualified project may consist of mixed–use development with density limits that do not exceed the highest allowable density in the local jurisdiction’s multifamily residential zones.

(5) In an area zoned for mixed–use, a qualified project may include 30% more housing units than are allowed in that zone for uses that are not part of a qualified project.

(6) If a qualified project is allowed to exceed the density otherwise authorized by a local jurisdiction in a district or zone under this section, the qualified project may not also exceed the authorized density under § 7–502 or § 7–503 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1510 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1510
§7–1510.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before June 15, 2019, and regularly thereafter, each local school system shall conduct a safety evaluation of each public school under the local school system’s jurisdiction to:

(1) Identify and, if necessary, develop solutions for physical safety concerns, including issues with building security; and

(2) Identify and evaluate any patterns of safety concerns on school property or at school–sponsored events.

(b) In performing the safety evaluations, each designated safety coordinator shall:

(1) Consult with the Center for guidance;

(2) Coordinate with the Interagency Commission on School Construction’s facility assessment process, established under § 5–310 of this article, in identifying issues with public school facilities that could impact school safety; and

(3) Submit a summary of the completed safety evaluations to the Center.

(c) On or before December 1, 2019, the Department, in consultation with the Center and local school systems, shall update the Emergency Planning Guidelines for Local School Systems and Schools to accommodate the findings made in the initial safety evaluations under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) On or before August 1, 2020, and regularly thereafter, each local school system shall update the school emergency plan for each public school in the school system’s jurisdiction to:

(1) Include detailed plans for the manner in which each public school will address:

(i) Behavioral threats;

(ii) Emergency events; and

(iii) Accommodations for students with disabilities in emergency events;

(2) Conform with the Emergency Planning Guidelines updated under subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) Incorporate any changes required under subsection (f) of this section.

(e) Each local school system shall submit the plans updated under subsection (d) of this section to the Center for review and comment.

(f) (1) On or before August 1, 2020, and each August 1 thereafter, each local school system shall submit a report to the Center that includes, for the immediately preceding school year:

(i) Aggregate data about threats made against any school or school system facility;

(ii) Information about any school lockdowns, evacuations, or other emergency responses that occurred;

(iii) Incidents in which a public school’s emergency plan failed in part or in whole to function as anticipated in an emergency or an emergency drill; and

(iv) School hours spent in an emergency or an emergency drill.

(2) Each local school system shall, in consultation with the Center, update each emergency plan to correct weaknesses identified under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g) (1) Each local school system shall promptly inform the Center of any critical, life–threatening incidents that occur on school grounds.

(2) (i) After informing the Center under this subsection, a local school system shall host an after–action review and evaluation of lessons learned from the event.

(ii) The local school system shall invite the Center, local law enforcement agencies, and emergency responders to participate in the after–action review and evaluation required under this paragraph.

(iii) A local school system shall file a report on the after–action review and evaluation with the Center.

(3) (i) The Center shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly within 45 days after a local school system has filed a report on the after–action review and evaluation under paragraph (2)(iii) of this subsection.

(ii) The Center shall include in the report filed under this paragraph:

1. Lessons learned from the life–threatening incident; and

2. Any recommendations for improving school safety.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-113 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-113
§7–113.
Status: in_force

This Part II of this subtitle applies only if each state that is involved in a controversy has a law that is identical or substantially similar to this Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Administration is the Deputy Secretary.

(b) The Deputy Secretary shall appoint the number of directors, assistant directors, and administrative heads provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-508 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-508
§7–508.
Status: in_force

A municipal corporation of this State may use the following language in concluding an indictment for violation of an ordinance: “against the peace, government, and dignity of the State”.
Md. Code, Education § 7-10A-07 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 10A / Section 7-10A-07
§7–10A–07.
Status: in_force

Funding for the State Superintendent to carry out the provisions of this subtitle shall be as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-404 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Department of Housing and Community Development may grant a waiver from the certification requirements specified in § 7-403 of this subtitle for any building:

(1) to which a significant commitment had been made to its design or construction prior to January 1, 1982; and

(2) for which imposition of energy conservation standards under this subtitle would pose a substantial financial hardship.

(b) For any waiver granted under this section, the Department shall issue a written statement that clearly identifies the building affected and that specifies that the Department has granted a waiver from the energy conservation requirements of this subtitle.

(c) To be effective, the builder shall file the statement of waiver issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with the electric company designated to provide electric service to the building.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-802 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-802
§7–802.
Status: in_force

(a) If an incarcerated individual is sentenced to the Division of Correction and, at the time of sentencing, the sentencing judge makes a written request for notification, the Commission shall:

(1) at least 90 days before the parole release hearing, notify the sentencing judge in writing that a parole release hearing is scheduled for the incarcerated individual; and

(2) promptly notify the sentencing judge of the Commission’s final decision regarding parole for the incarcerated individual.

(b) The Commission shall make any recommendation made by the sentencing judge at the time of sentencing available for review by the incarcerated individual or the incarcerated individual’s representative under § 7–303(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-709 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-709
§7–709.
Status: reserved

(a) An electricity supplier may use accumulated renewable energy credits to meet the renewable energy portfolio standard, including credits created by a renewable on–site generator.

(b) A renewable energy credit may be sold or otherwise transferred.

(c) (1) (i) If an electricity supplier purchases solar renewable energy credits directly from a renewable on–site generator with a capacity that exceeds 10 kilowatts to meet the solar component of the Tier 1 renewable energy portfolio standard, the duration of the contract term for the solar renewable energy credits may not be less than 15 years.

(ii) The minimum required term under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not affect the ability of the parties to negotiate a price for a solar renewable energy credit that varies over time in any manner.

(2) (i) An electricity supplier that purchases solar renewable energy credits from a renewable on–site generator with a capacity not exceeding 10 kilowatts shall purchase the credits with a single initial payment representing the full estimated production of the system for the life of the contract.

(ii) The Commission shall:

1. develop a method for estimating annual production from the type of system described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph and allocating the credits to the electricity supplier in a manner that is consistent with the duration of the contract; and

2. determine the rate for a payment made to a renewable on–site generator under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(d) (1) Except as authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a renewable energy credit shall exist for 5 years from the date created.

(2) A renewable energy credit may be diminished or extinguished before the expiration of 5 years by:

(i) the electricity supplier that received the credit;

(ii) a nonaffiliated entity of the electricity supplier:

1. that purchased the credit from the electricity supplier receiving the credit; or

2. to whom the electricity supplier otherwise transferred the credit; or

(iii) demonstrated noncompliance by the generating facility with the requirements of § 7–704(f) of this subtitle.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d)(2)(iii) of this section, and only if the demonstrated noncompliance does not result in environmental degradation, an electricity supplier that reasonably includes in its annual report under § 7–705 of this subtitle a renewable energy credit that is extinguished for noncompliance with § 7–704(f)(1) or (2) of this subtitle:

(1) may continue to rely on that credit for that year; but

(2) for later years must:

(i) demonstrate a return to compliance of the generating facility under § 7–704(f) of this subtitle; or

(ii) replace the credit with a renewable energy credit from another source.

(f) The Commission by regulation shall establish requirements for documentation and verification of renewable energy credits by licensed electricity suppliers and other generators that create and receive credits for compliance with the standards for Tier 1 renewable sources and Tier 2 renewable sources.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-803 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-803
§7–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall be composed of 14 individuals appointed by the Governor, who shall designate the chair, including:

(1) five representatives of the deaf or hard of hearing community;

(2) one representative of the mobility–impaired community who requires the use of specialized customer telephone equipment;

(3) one representative of the speech–impaired community who requires the use of specialized customer telephone equipment;

(4) one representative of the senior citizen community who requires the use of specialized customer telephone equipment;

(5) one representative of the deaf–blind community;

(6) three representatives of government, one of whom is a representative of the Public Service Commission;

(7) one representative from the Maryland Commission on Disabilities; and

(8) one representative from the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on June 30, 2008.

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

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

(5) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(c) The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(d) By January 1 of each year, the Board shall file an annual report on its activities to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(e) The Board shall advise the Department with regard to the program’s:

(1) level of access to program participants; and

(2) quality of service.
Md. Code, Education § 7-126 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-126
§7–126.
Status: in_force

All public schools in the State are encouraged to develop introductory career and technical education courses with the goal of making career and technical education a part of all elementary, middle school, and high school curricula.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-227 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-227
§7–227.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for personal property used in connection with a business, occupation, or profession, personal property owned by an individual and located at the individual’s place of residence is not subject to valuation or to property tax.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, personal property is not subject to valuation or to property tax if the personal property is:

(i) owned by an individual;

(ii) located at the individual’s place of residence; and

(iii) used in connection with a family child care home that is registered under Title 9.5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.

(2) In Anne Arundel County, notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, personal property is not subject to valuation or to property tax if the personal property is:

(i) owned by an individual;

(ii) located at the individual’s place of residence; and

(iii) used in connection with a large family child care home that is registered under Title 9.5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, personal property is not subject to valuation or to property tax if:

(i) the personal property is owned by an individual and is used in connection with a business, occupation, or profession that is located at the individual’s principal residence; and

(ii) the sum total of the personal property, excluding vehicles exempt under § 7–230 of this subtitle, had a total original cost of less than $20,000.

(2) If the individual attests to owning a sum total of personal property with an original cost of less than $20,000, the Department may not:

(i) collect personal property information from the individual; or

(ii) require the individual to submit a personal property tax return.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-206 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-206
§7–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:

(1) any bylaw for the conduct of the proceedings of the Board; and

(2) any regulation to carry out this title.

(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board:

(1) shall administer this title;

(2) shall adopt a seal; and

(3) shall keep a record of its proceedings.

(c) The Board shall keep a record that, for each application for a license, shows:

(1) the applicant’s:

(i) name;

(ii) age;

(iii) residence;

(iv) place of business; and

(v) educational and other qualifications;

(2) the date of the application;

(3) whether the applicant was required to take an examination;

(4) the action of the Board on the application;

(5) the reason for the action; and

(6) any other information the Board considers necessary.

(d) The Board shall:

(1) keep a list of all licensed foresters that shows the name and place of business of each licensee;

(2) provide a copy of the list:

(i) on request, to any member of the public; and

(ii) every 2 years, on or before March 31, to:

1. each licensee; and

2. the Secretary of State.

(e) (1) With the advice of the established forestry associations, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing forestry.

(2) The Board shall distribute a copy of the code of ethics:

(i) to each applicant for a license; and

(ii) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee.

(f) The Board shall adopt regulations that implement the continuing education requirement set forth in § 7-308(c)(2) of this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1004
§7–1004.
Status: in_force

An individual may not be deprived of the right to vote or to receive, hold, and dispose of property solely because the individual has developmental disability or receives services under this title.