Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-711 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-711
§8–711.
Status: in_force

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

(b) An owner of private property may request the assignment of a community service worker to clean up and dispose of rubbish on the owner’s property as a work project under this subtitle if:

(1) the rubbish was dumped on the property without the knowledge and consent of the owner; and

(2) the owner provides a signed release of all the owner’s personal and property claims that may arise from the performance of the work project.

(c) Prince George’s County shall insure a community service worker assigned to a work project under this section to the same extent as a worker assigned to a work project provided by a participating local agency under this subtitle.

(d) (1) If an owner has received a notice of violation from the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources because of rubbish dumped without the owner’s knowledge and consent, and the owner appeals to the Board of Administrative Appeals for the County, the Board shall allow the owner to defend against the notice by asserting the liability of a third party, whose identity may be known or unknown to the owner.

(2) If the Board decides in favor of the owner, the Board shall grant the owner a reasonable amount of time to request the assignment of a community service worker under this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-109 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-109
§8–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this title.

(b) The regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) ensure that each designated community action agency receives at least as much federal money as the community action agency received in federal fiscal year 1994, unless the federal funding is reduced; and

(2) allocate remaining federal money to those community action agencies that received a lesser share of program federal money in federal fiscal year 1994 than they would have received based on the number of persons in the local jurisdiction with household income below the poverty line set by the federal Office of Management and Budget as a percentage of the number of persons in the State with household income below that line.

(c) (1) By regulation, the Secretary shall adopt standards for distributing financial assistance under § 8–108 of this title.

(2) The distribution standards shall include the percentage of persons in poverty, based on the most current census population information.

(3) The distribution standards may address specific problems in rural communities, minimum financing necessary to maintain program operations, and the potential for additional local and private financing.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The drawer or representative drawer is presumed to know that there are insufficient funds whenever the drawer of a check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks when issuing the check.

(b) The drawer or representative drawer of a dishonored check is presumed to have intended or believed that the check would be dishonored on presentment if:

(1) the drawer had no account with the drawee when issuing the check; or

(2) (i) when issuing the check, the drawer had insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;

(ii) the check was presented to the drawee for payment not more than 30 days after the date of issuing the check; and

(iii) the drawer had insufficient funds with the drawee at the time of presentment.

(c) A notice of protest of a check, or a certificate under oath of an authorized representative of the drawee declaring the dishonor of a check, the drawer’s lack of an account, or that the drawer had insufficient funds introduced in evidence is presumptive evidence, that:

(1) the check was dishonored by the drawee; and

(2) the drawer had:

(i) no account with the drawee when the check was issued; or

(ii) insufficient funds with the drawee at the time of presentment and issuing of the check.

(d) The fact that a drawer or representative drawer, without the consent of the payee, stopped or countermanded the payment of the check, or otherwise caused the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check without returning or tendering the return of the property obtained, is presumptive evidence that the drawer or representative drawer had the intent when issuing the check to stop or countermand payment or otherwise cause the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-408 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-408
§8–408.
Status: in_force

Notice of the annual assessment of personal property shall be given as soon as practicable after the April 15 that follows the date of finality.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

Article II

(a) As used in this Agreement the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Receiving state” means the state in which trial is to be had on an indictment, information, or complaint pursuant to § 8-405 or § 8-406 of this subtitle (Article III or IV of the Agreement).

(c) “Sending state” means a state in which a prisoner is incarcerated at the time that the prisoner initiates a request for final disposition pursuant to § 8-405 of this subtitle (Article III of the Agreement) or at the time that a request for custody or availability is initiated pursuant to § 8-406 of this subtitle (Article IV of the Agreement).

(d) “State” means a state of the United States, the United States of America, a territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-410 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

(a) The termination of a governmental activity or unit or repeal of its statute in accordance with this subtitle is not a reason for dismissal of any claim or right of:

(1) the unit that is terminated or is responsible for the governmental activity that is terminated; or

(2) any person against that unit.

(b) The State shall assume these claims and rights.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-204.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204.1
§8–204.
Status: in_force

§8–204.1.

At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Architects, the chairman of the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, the chairman of the State Board for Professional Engineers, and the chairman of the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors shall meet to discuss issues of mutual importance to the design professions.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-106 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the Standard Pay Plan.

(b) The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall provide for automatic increases, from minimum to maximum steps in a pay grade, of the pay rates set by the Standard Pay Plan for an employee whose overall performance is rated satisfactory or above on the employee’s annual performance appraisal.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully misrepresent a material fact on a juror qualification form for the purpose of avoiding or obtaining service as a juror under this title.

(b) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-602 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602
§8–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission does not have jurisdiction over the regulation of VoIP service, including the imposition of regulatory fees, certification requirements, and the filing or approval of tariffs.

(b) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to:

(1) require or prohibit the assessment of 9–1–1 fees in accordance with § 1–310 of the Public Safety Article on VoIP;

(2) require or prohibit the assessment of fees for telecommunications relay service under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(3) require or prohibit the payment of any switched network access rates or other intercarrier compensation rates that may be determined to apply;

(4) relieve a company that is otherwise subject to § 8–201 of this title of its obligation to provide telephone lifeline service over local exchange access lines that are subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction;

(5) exempt VoIP service from generally applicable State and federal laws relating to public safety, consumer protection, and unfair and deceptive trade practices, or to exempt VoIP service from the authority of the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General; or

(6) remove the Commission’s jurisdiction over circuit switched local exchange access service.

(c) A company that moves a customer from a Commission–approved tariff service to VoIP service shall notify the customer that the Commission does not have jurisdiction over the regulation of VoIP service and that complaints about VoIP service may be filed with the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration and any political subdivision may agree to transfer title to, jurisdiction over, or responsibility for maintenance of:

(1) A county road to this State; or

(2) A State highway to the political subdivision.

(b) If the Administration acquires title to a county road, it shall pay necessary relocation assistance to any public service company that, because of the exercise of its franchise, has occupied the road or acquired any interest in it and is required to relocate its facilities.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-215 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-215
§8–215.
Status: in_force

The jury plan for a county may enable its jury commissioner, subject to criteria set forth in the jury plan and under the overall supervision of the county’s jury judge, to:

(1) Disqualify prospective or qualified jurors for specific reasons stated in this title;

(2) Excuse prospective or qualified jurors for specific reasons stated in this title;

(3) Exempt prospective or qualified jurors for specific reasons stated in this title; or

(4) Reschedule jury service by prospective or qualified jurors for specific reasons stated in this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-707 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-707
§8–707.
Status: in_force

(a) If a ground lease is not registered in accordance with this subtitle:

(1) The ground lease holder may not:

(i) Collect or attempt to collect any ground rent payments, late fees, interest, collection costs, or other expenses related to the ground lease;

(ii) Bring a civil action against the leasehold tenant to enforce any rights the ground lease holder may have under the ground lease; or

(iii) Bring an action against the leasehold tenant under Subtitle 8 of this title; and

(2) The leasehold tenant of the unregistered ground lease may not be required to hold more than 3 years of ground rent in escrow for the unregistered ground lease.

(b) (1) A leasehold tenant who believes that a ground lease holder has collected or attempted to collect ground rent payment, late fees, interest, collection costs, or other expenses related to the ground lease in violation of subsection (a)(1) of this section may submit to the Department an affidavit stating the factual basis for the leasehold tenant’s belief and any documents in support of the affidavit.

(2) On receipt of an affidavit and any supporting documents submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall send notice to the ground lease holder that is the subject of the submission stating that:

(i) The Department has received a submission alleging that the ground lease holder has violated subsection (a)(1) of this section; and

(ii) The relevant ground lease registration or amendment submitted to the Department by the ground lease holder for the property in question may be voided in the Department’s records unless, within 45 days after the notice, the ground lease holder submits to the Department a counter–affidavit and any documents in support of the counter–affidavit that sets forth the ground lease holder’s belief that any collection or attempted collection described in the affidavit did not violate subsection (a)(1) of this section and the factual basis for that belief.

(3) Notice sent to the ground lease holder under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail to the address provided in the ground lease holder’s ground lease registration or amendment, or to any other address used by the ground lease holder known to the Department; and

(ii) Include a copy of the affidavit and any supporting documents submitted by the leasehold tenant to the Department.

(c) (1) If, after reviewing any affidavits, timely submitted counter–affidavits, and any supporting documents, the Department reasonably believes that the ground lease holder violated subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Department may make a final decision.

(2) Following a decision made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall promptly send to all persons who submitted affidavits and counter–affidavits notice of the decision.

(3) Notice required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail; and

(ii) State that the Department:

1. Reasonably believes that the ground lease holder has violated subsection (a)(1) of this section; and

2. May void a relevant ground lease registration or amendment in the Department’s records unless, within 45 days after the date of the notice, the ground lease holder files an action in the circuit court under subsection (e) of this section.

(d) (1) If, after reviewing any affidavits, timely submitted counter–affidavits, and supporting documents, the Department reasonably believes that the ground lease holder did not violate subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Department shall promptly send to all persons who submitted affidavits or timely filed counter–affidavits notice of the decision.

(2) Notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail; and

(ii) State that:

1. The Department reasonably believes that the ground lease holder did not violate subsection (a)(1) of this section; and

2. The Department will take no further action unless, within 45 days after the date of the notice, the leasehold tenant files an action in the circuit court under subsection (e) of this section.

(e) (1) Following notice of a final decision by the Department made under this section, a ground lease holder or a leasehold tenant may file an action in the circuit court.

(2) An action filed under this subsection shall be filed:

(i) Within 45 days after the date of notice by the Department; and

(ii) 1. In the circuit court for the county in which the petitioner resides; or

2. If the person does not reside in the State, in the circuit court for the county in which the property subject to the ground lease is located.

(3) An action filed under this subsection shall be heard de novo by the circuit court.

(4) Each person who was sent a notice under subsection (c) or (d) of this section shall be a party to an action filed under this subsection.

(5) The Department may not be joined as a party in an action under this subsection.

(f) (1) If a court determines that a ground lease holder has violated subsection (a)(1) of this section:

(i) The court shall enter an order requiring the Department to void the appropriate ground lease registration or amendment in the Department’s records;

(ii) The prevailing party shall provide a copy of the order to the Department; and

(iii) The Department shall promptly void the registration or amendment and enter a notation in the Department’s records that the relevant ground lease registration or amendment is void under a court order.

(2) If a court determines that the ground lease holder has not violated subsection (a)(1) of this section:

(i) The court shall enter an order finding that the collection or attempted collection that was the subject of the complaint was not unlawful; and

(ii) The prevailing party shall provide a copy of the order to the Department.

(g) (1) A ground lease holder or leasehold tenant who files an action under subsection (e) of this section shall mail a copy of the complaint to the Department within 45 days after the date of notice of decision issued by the Department.

(2) If the Department does not receive a copy of a complaint filed under subsection (e) of this section within 45 days after the date of the notice of decision issued by the Department, the Department shall take action in accordance with its final decision.

(h) A ground lease registration or amendment that has been voided by the Department under this section may not be considered registered.

(i) The Department shall include notice on all ground rent forms and on its website in substantially the following form:

“Notice required by law: A ground rent lease holder may not collect or attempt to collect ground rent, late fees, interest, collection costs, or any other expenses related to a ground lease that is not registered and posted on the Department’s online ground rent registry.”.

(j) (1) The Department shall develop a form affidavit and a form counter–affidavit that shall be used by a leasehold tenant and ground lease holder, respectively, for submissions made to the Department under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The form affidavit and form counter–affidavit developed by the Department shall include an acknowledgment that the form is being signed under penalty of perjury.

(k) The Department may not charge a fee to carry out this section.

(l) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1501 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 15 / Section 8A-1501
§8A–1501.
Status: in_force

(a) This title and each rental agreement made under it impose an obligation of good faith in performance and enforcement.

(b) (1) A resident or a park owner may enforce by civil action any right or duty under this title.

(2) If either the park owner or the resident fails to comply with the rental agreement or with this title, the aggrieved party may recover the damages caused by the noncompliance.

(3) In an action by or against a resident, if the resident prevails and if the rental agreement contains a provision that allows attorney’s fees to the park owner, the court also may allow reasonable attorney’s fees to the resident.

(4) In an action by a resident, the court may award equitable relief that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations. The losing party may be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the prevailing party.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-215 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-215
§8–215.
Status: in_force

(a) A State unit may not issue bond anticipation notes under this Part III of this subtitle in a total principal amount that exceeds the authorized amount of the bonds in anticipation of the sale of which the notes are issued and sold.

(b) A State unit may not issue grant anticipation notes under this Part III of this subtitle in a total amount, including interest, that exceeds the amount of the grant in anticipation of the receipt of which the notes are issued and sold.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-402.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402.1
§8–402.
Status: reserved

§8–402.1.

(a) (1) (i) Subject to § 8–406 of this subtitle and where an unexpired lease for a stated term provides that the landlord may repossess the premises prior to the expiration of the stated term if the tenant breaches the lease, the landlord may make complaint in writing to the District Court of the county where the premises is located if:

1. The tenant breaches the lease;

2. A. The landlord has given the tenant 30 days’ written notice that the tenant is in violation of the lease and the landlord desires to repossess the leased premises; or

B. The breach of the lease involves behavior by a tenant or a person who is on the property with the tenant’s consent, which demonstrates a clear and imminent danger of the tenant or person doing serious harm to themselves, other tenants, the landlord, the landlord’s property or representatives, or any other person on the property and the landlord has given the tenant or person in possession 14 days’ written notice that the tenant or person in possession is in violation of the lease and the landlord desires to repossess the leased premises; and

3. The tenant or person in actual possession of the premises refuses to comply.

(ii) The court shall summons immediately the tenant or person in possession to appear before the court on a day stated in the summons to show cause, if any, why restitution of the possession of the leased premises should not be made to the landlord.

(2) (i) If, for any reason, the tenant or person in actual possession cannot be found, the constable or sheriff shall affix an attested copy of the summons conspicuously on the property.

(ii) After notice is sent to the tenant or person in possession by first–class mail, the affixing of the summons on the property shall be conclusively presumed to be a sufficient service to support restitution.

(3) If either of the parties fails to appear before the court on the day stated in the summons, the court may continue the case for not less than 6 days or more than 10 days and notify the parties of the continuance.

(b) (1) If the court determines that the tenant breached the terms of the lease and that the breach was substantial and warrants an eviction, the court shall give judgment for the restitution of the possession of the premises and issue its warrant to the sheriff or a constable commanding the tenant to deliver possession to the landlord in as full and ample manner as the landlord was possessed of the same at the time when the lease was entered into. The court shall give judgment for costs against the tenant or person in possession.

(2) Either party may appeal to the circuit court for the county, within 10 days from entry of the judgment. If the tenant (i) files with the District Court an affidavit that the appeal is not taken for delay; (ii) files sufficient bond with one or more securities conditioned on diligent prosecution of the appeal; (iii) pays all rent in arrears, all court costs in the case; and (iv) pays all losses or damages which the landlord may suffer by reason of the tenant’s holding over, the tenant or person in possession of the premises may retain possession until the determination of the appeal. On application of either party, the court shall set a day for the hearing of the appeal not less than 5 days or more than 15 days after the application, and notice of the order for a hearing shall be served on the other party or that party’s counsel at least 5 days before the hearing. If the judgment of the District Court is in favor of the landlord, a warrant shall be issued by the court which hears the appeal to the sheriff, who shall execute the warrant.

(c) A warrant of restitution issued under this section shall be executed in compliance with the provisions of § 8–407 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) Acceptance of any payment after notice but before eviction shall not operate as a waiver of any notice of breach of lease or any judgment for possession unless the parties specifically otherwise agree in writing.

(2) Any payment accepted shall be first applied to the rent or the equivalent of rent apportioned to the date that the landlord actually recovers possession of the premises, then to court costs, including court awarded damages and legal fees and then to any loss of rent caused by the breach of lease.

(3) Any payment which is accepted in excess of the rent referred to in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not bear interest but will be returned to the tenant in the same manner as security deposits as defined under § 8–203 of this title but shall not be subject to the penalties of that section.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Branch of the State government shall have not more than 22 principal departments, each of which shall embrace a broad, functional area of that Branch.

(b) The principal departments of the Executive Branch of the State government are:

(1) Aging;

(2) Agriculture;

(3) Budget and Management;

(4) Commerce;

(5) Disabilities;

(6) Emergency Management;

(7) the Environment;

(8) General Services;

(9) Health;

(10) Housing and Community Development;

(11) Human Services;

(12) Information Technology;

(13) Juvenile Services;

(14) Labor;

(15) Natural Resources;

(16) Planning;

(17) Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(18) Service and Civic Innovation;

(19) Social and Economic Mobility;

(20) State Police;

(21) Transportation; and

(22) Veterans and Military Families.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-6D-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-01
§8–6D–01.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to support addiction treatment services to persons with substance–related disorders.

(c) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) Revenue distributed to the Fund under § 9–804 of the Criminal Law Article;

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

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

(f) The Fund may be used only to support the actions of the Secretary to provide treatment for substance–related disorders.

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

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-141 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-141
§8–141.
Status: in_force

The Board shall determine the interest rates on loans under this Part V of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-810 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-810
§8–810.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after any transfer of a ground lease, the transferee shall notify the leasehold tenant and the Department of the transfer.

(b) (1) The notification shall include the name and address of the new ground lease holder and the date of the transfer.

(2) If the property is subject to a redeemable ground rent, the notification shall also include the following notice:

“As the owner of the property subject to this ground lease, you are entitled to redeem, or purchase, the ground lease from the ground lease holder and obtain absolute ownership of the property. The redemption amount is fixed by law but may also be negotiated with the ground lease holder for a different amount. For information on redeeming the ground lease, contact the ground lease holder.”

(c) (1) A ground lease holder shall send notice under this section to the last known address of the leasehold tenant and the premises address listed in the records of the Department by first–class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested.

(2) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and premises address listed in the records of the Department are different, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the notice by first–class mail and one copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each address, respectively.

(3) A ground lease holder may not require a leasehold tenant to reimburse the ground lease holder for costs incurred in providing notice required under this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Certificate of qualification” means a certificate of qualification issued by the Commissioner to act as a managing general agent.

(c) (1) “Managing general agent” means a person:

(i) that:

1. manages all or part of the insurance business of an insurer, including the management of a separate division, department, office, or subsidiary of the insurer; and

2. with or without authority, separately or with affiliates, directly or indirectly produces or underwrites gross direct written premiums at least equal to 5% of the insurer’s policyholder surplus for any quarter or year, as reported in the insurer’s most recently filed quarterly report or annual statement; and

(ii) that:

1. negotiates or binds ceding reinsurance contracts for the insurer;

2. adjusts or pays claims of more than $500; or

3. maintains loss reserves from which claims may be paid.

(2) “Managing general agent” does not include:

(i) an employee of the insurer;

(ii) a United States manager of the United States branch of an alien insurer;

(iii) an attorney in fact authorized by and acting for the subscribers of a reciprocal insurer under a power of attorney;

(iv) an authorized insurance producer acting for a surety insurer that engages exclusively in the business of issuing bail bonds; or

(v) an underwriting manager that, by contract:

1. manages all the insurance operations of the insurer;

2. is under common control with the insurer and is subject to Title 7, Subtitle 6 of this article; and

3. is not compensated based on the volume of premiums written.

(d) “Underwrite” means to accept or reject risks for an insurer.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-208 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or after October 1, 1999, any landlord who offers 5 or more dwelling units for rent in the State may not rent a residential dwelling unit without using a written lease.

(2) If a landlord fails to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the term of the tenancy is presumed to be 1 year from the date of the tenant’s first occupancy unless the tenant elects to end the tenancy at an earlier date by giving 1 month’s written notice.

(b) A landlord who rents using a written lease shall provide, upon written request from any prospective applicant for a lease, a copy of the proposed form of lease in writing, complete in every material detail, except for the date, the name and address of the tenant, the designation of the premises, and the rental rate without requiring execution of the lease or any prior deposit.

(c) A lease shall include:

(1) A statement that the premises will be made available in a condition permitting habitation, with reasonable safety, if that is the agreement, or if that is not the agreement, a statement of the agreement concerning the condition of the premises;

(2) The landlord’s and the tenant’s specific obligations as to heat, gas, electricity, water, and repair of the premises;

(3) A receipt for the security deposit as specified in § 8–203.1 of this subtitle; and

(4) A copy of the most current version of the Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights published by the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(d) A landlord may not use a lease or form of lease containing any provision that:

(1) Has the tenant authorize any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of the lease;

(2) Has the tenant agree to waive or to forego any right or remedy provided by applicable law;

(3) (i) Provides for a penalty for the late payment of rent in excess of 5% of the amount of unpaid rent due for the rental period for which the payment was delinquent; or

(ii) In the case of leases under which the rent is paid in weekly rental installments, provides for a late penalty of more than $3 per week or a total of no more than $12 per month;

(4) Has the tenant waive the right to a jury trial;

(5) Has the tenant agree to a period required for landlord’s notice to quit which is less than that provided by applicable law, except that the parties may agree to a longer notice period than that required by applicable law;

(6) Authorizes the landlord to take possession of the leased premises, or the tenant’s personal property unless the lease has been terminated by action of the parties or by operation of law, and the personal property has been abandoned by the tenant without the benefit of formal legal process;

(7) Is against public policy and void under § 8–105 of this title;

(8) Permits a landlord to commence an eviction proceeding or issue a notice to quit solely as retaliation against any tenant for planning, organizing, or joining a tenant organization with the purpose of negotiating collectively with the landlord;

(9) Requires the tenant to accept notice of rent increases under § 8–209 of this subtitle or § 8–401 of this title by electronic delivery;

(10) (i) Limits the ability of a tenant to summon the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services or penalizes a tenant solely for summoning the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services; or

(ii) Penalizes a tenant for the actions of another individual solely because the individual summoned the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services;

(11) Requires a tenant to pay more than the sum of the security deposit under § 8–203(b) of this subtitle and the first month’s rent in order to commence the lease and occupy the premises;

(12) Waives or places conditions on a tenant’s right of first refusal under § 8–119 of this title; or

(13) Except as authorized under § 7–301(c)(5)(ii) of the Courts Article, provides that a tenant is responsible for, or requires a tenant to agree to be responsible for, payment of a filing surcharge assessed against the landlord by the District Court under § 7–301(c)(2)(i)1 of the Courts Article.

(e) (1) Except for a lease containing an automatic renewal period of 1 month or less, a lease that contains a provision calling for an automatic renewal of the lease term unless prior notice is given by the party or parties seeking to terminate the lease, shall have the provision distinctly set apart from any other provision of the lease and provide a space for the written acknowledgment of the tenant’s agreement to the automatic renewal provision.

(2) An automatic renewal provision that is not specifically accompanied by either the tenant’s initials, signature, or witnessed mark is unenforceable by the landlord.

(f) No provision of this section shall be deemed to be a bar to the applicability of supplementary rights afforded by any public local law enacted by the General Assembly or any ordinance or local law enacted by any municipality or political subdivision of this State; provided, however, that no such law can diminish or limit any right or remedy granted under the provisions of this section.

(g) (1) Any lease provision which is prohibited by terms of this section shall be unenforceable by the landlord.

(2) If the landlord includes in any lease a provision prohibited by this section or made unenforceable by § 8–105 of this title or § 8–203 of this subtitle, at any time subsequent to July 1, 1975, and tenders a lease containing such a provision or attempts to enforce or makes known to the tenant an intent to enforce any such provision, the tenant may recover any actual damages incurred as a reason thereof, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

(h) If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, or any part or parts of this section shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1902 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 19 / Section 8A-1902
§8A–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that a violation of any provision of this title affects a resident or prospective resident, that violation shall be within the scope of the enforcement duties and powers of the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General, as described in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.

(b) The provisions of this title shall otherwise be enforced by each agency of the State within the scope of its authority.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-311 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311
§8–311.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Governor an annual report on the administration and operation of this title during the previous fiscal year.

(b) The annual report shall include:

(1) a balance sheet for the Unemployment Insurance Fund;

(2) a table that shows the amount of any benefit that was ineffectively charged or not charged to the experience rating record of an employer;

(3) the reason for not charging the amount of any benefit to the experience rating record of an employer;

(4) by category of disqualification, the amount of any benefit that was paid after a disqualification under Subtitle 10 of this title; and

(5) any recommendation for an amendment to this title that the Secretary considers proper.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-203 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding for an annulment or an absolute divorce, if there is a dispute as to whether certain property is marital property, the court shall determine which property is marital property:

(1) when the court grants an annulment or an absolute divorce;

(2) within 90 days after the court grants an annulment or divorce, if the court expressly reserves in the annulment or divorce decree the power to make the determination; or

(3) after the 90–day period if:

(i) the court expressly reserves in the annulment or divorce decree the power to make the determination;

(ii) during the 90–day period, the court extends the time for making the determination; and

(iii) the parties consent to the extension.

(b) In this subtitle a military pension shall be considered in the same manner as any other pension or retirement benefit.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-701 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “other entity” means:

(1) A Maryland corporation incorporated under Title 2 of this article;

(2) A foreign corporation, as defined in § 1–101 of this article;

(3) A domestic limited liability company, as defined in § 4A–101 of this article;

(4) A foreign limited liability company, as defined in § 4A–101 of this article;

(5) A partnership, as defined in § 9A–101 of this article;

(6) A limited partnership, as defined in § 10–101 of this article, including a limited partnership registered as a limited liability limited partnership under § 10–805 of this article;

(7) A foreign limited partnership, as defined in § 10–101 of this article;

(8) A business trust, as defined in § 1–101 of this article, excluding a real estate investment trust; or

(9) Another form of unincorporated business formed under the laws of this State or the laws of the United States, another state of the United States, a territory, possession or district of the United States, or a foreign country.

(b) Unless the declaration of trust provides otherwise, a real estate investment trust may convert to an other entity by:

(1) Approving the conversion in accordance with § 8–702 of this subtitle; and

(2) Filing for record with the Department articles of conversion executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article.

(c) An other entity may convert to a real estate investment trust by complying with §�8–702 of this subtitle and filing for record with the Department:

(1) Articles of conversion executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article; and

(2) A declaration of trust, which shall include the name of the converting other entity, executed in the manner required by § 8–202 of this title and otherwise complying with this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In computing taxable net earnings, a financial institution with net earnings derived outside the State shall allocate its net earnings, in the manner that the Department requires, based on the gross volume of the transactions of the financial institution inside and outside the State.

(b) In computing taxable net earnings, a financial institution shall include only that part of interest derived from the trade or business, in this State, of the subsidiaries of the financial institution, if the financial institution is a holding company because its only activities are to:

(1) maintain and manage intangible investments; and

(2) collect and distribute income from intangible investments.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1802 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 18 / Section 8A-1802
§8A–1802.
Status: in_force

(a) The requirements of this subtitle apply separately to each substantially different offer to sell or to purchase a manufactured housing community.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to the potential sale of a manufactured housing community if:

(1) A mortgagee, grantee, or other secured party has foreclosed on the manufactured housing community and the mortgagee, grantee, or secured party is selling the manufactured housing community:

(i) At a foreclosure sale; or

(ii) After purchasing the manufactured housing community at a foreclosure sale;

(2) The community owner is selling the manufactured housing community to:

(i) A family member of the community owner; or

(ii) A trust whose beneficiaries are family members of the community owner;

(3) The community owner is a partnership, limited liability company, or similar business entity and the sale is to one or more of the partners or members of the business entity;

(4) The conveyance of an interest in the manufactured housing community is incidental to the financing of the manufactured housing community;

(5) The sale of the manufactured housing community is between joint tenants or tenants in common;

(6) The sale of the manufactured housing community is a result of the exercise of the power of eminent domain;

(7) The sale of the manufactured housing community involves a merger, recapitalization, or similar transaction where:

(i) At least one community owner prior to the transaction remains a community owner after the transaction; and

(ii) The community owner files an affidavit, recorded in the land records in the county in which the property is located, affirming that the community owner will allow continued use of the land as a manufactured housing community for at least 6 months after the date the transaction is finalized; or

(8) The sale of the manufactured housing community involves:

(i) A like–kind exchange; or

(ii) A sale of more than one home in the community to a single purchaser.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-462 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-462
§8–462.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner or a person appointed by the Commissioner may examine any foreign or alien society that transacts or applies for admission to transact business in the State.

(b) In conducting an examination under this section, the Commissioner or person appointed by the Commissioner shall have free access to all books, documents, and records that relate to the business of the society.

(c) Instead of conducting an examination, the Commissioner may accept the examination of the insurance department of the state or jurisdiction where the society is organized.

(d) The compensation and expenses of the examiners making an examination or valuation shall be paid by the society examined or the society whose certificate obligations are valued, on statements provided by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-417 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-417
§8–417.
Status: in_force

An individual delivered to the custody of another party state under this subtitle shall be allowed or shall forfeit any diminution of the individual’s term of confinement under Title 3, Subtitle 7 of this article as may be determined by the Commissioner of Correction in each case.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-903 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-903
§8–903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, to be eligible for benefits an individual shall be:

(i) able to work;

(ii) available for work; and

(iii) actively seeking work.

(2) In determining whether an individual actively is seeking work, the Secretary shall consider:

(i) whether the individual has made an effort that is reasonable and that would be expected of an unemployed individual who honestly is looking for work; and

(ii) the extent of the effort in relation to the labor market conditions in the area in which the individual is seeking work.

(3) A part–time worker may not be determined to be ineligible for the receipt of benefits for a week in which the part–time worker is available for and seeking only part–time work if the part–time worker:

(i) is actively seeking part–time work; and

(ii) is in a labor market in which a reasonable demand exists for part–time work.

(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3) of this subsection, an individual is seeking only part–time work if the individual is able to work:

(i) hours that are comparable to the individual’s work at the time of the most recent separation from part–time employment; and

(ii) at least 20 hours per week.

(b) The Secretary may not use the disability of a qualified individual with a disability as a factor in finding that an individual is not able to work, available for work, or actively seeking work under subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or § 8–904 or § 8–907(a) of this subtitle, an individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits and who is in training with the approval of the Secretary may not be denied benefits:

(1) for failure to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section to be available for work and actively seeking work; or

(2) for failure to apply for or refusal to accept suitable work under § 8–1005 of this title.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Secretary may exempt an individual from the work search requirement under subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section if the individual:

(1) is temporarily laid off from work as a direct result of the event or occurrence that led to the Governor declaring a state of emergency via Executive Order 01.01.2024.09; and

(2) remains able to work and available for work in accordance with this section and work–attached.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Secretary may exempt a civilian employee of the federal government from the work search requirement under subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section during a period in which the civilian employee is furloughed due to a full or partial federal government shutdown caused by a lapse in federal appropriations if, during the furlough, the civilian employee remains able to work and available for work in accordance with this section and work–attached.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, a civilian employee of the federal government is furloughed if, during a full or partial federal government shutdown caused by a lapse in federal appropriations, the employee is:

(i) temporarily barred from working; and

(ii) placed in a temporary nonpay status.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-221 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-221
§8–221.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a landlord may enter a leased premises for the purpose of:

(1) Completing repairs, maintenance, modifications, renovations, or improvements to the leased premises;

(2) Inspecting the leased premises;

(3) Showing the leased premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, or contractors;

(4) Ensuring the protection and safety of the property and occupants;

(5) Completing work ordered by a governmental entity; or

(6) If appropriate, responding to any other written request of the tenant.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before entering a leased premises, a landlord shall:

(i) Provide written notice to the tenant of the landlord’s intent to enter in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(ii) Enter only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or another time agreed on, in writing, by the tenant.

(2) A landlord may enter the leased premises without providing notice under this subsection in the event of an emergency to ensure the imminent protection or preservation of the property, the imminent protection and safety of any occupants, or the health, safety, and welfare of other tenants and staff.

(c) (1) A landlord shall provide written notice to the tenant at least 24 hours in advance of the time that the landlord intends to enter the leased premises.

(2) The notice shall include:

(i) The date and approximate time that the landlord intends to enter; and

(ii) The specific purpose of entry.

(3) The notice shall be delivered by:

(i) If the notice is delivered at least 24 hours before the specified time, first–class mail, with a certificate of mailing;

(ii) Paper notice affixed to the door of the leased premises; or

(iii) If elected by the tenant, electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms:

1. An e–mail message;

2. A text message; or

3. Through an electronic tenant portal that is accessible to the tenant at the time the notice is delivered and the specified entry time.

(4) Electronic delivery shall provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice.

(5) A tenant may agree in writing to allow a landlord to enter the leased premises less than 24 hours from receipt of notice.

(d) (1) To seek relief under this section, a tenant shall demonstrate that:

(i) A landlord has entered the leased premises in violation of this section; or

(ii) A landlord has made repeated demands for entry that are not in compliance with the requirements of this section.

(2) In response to an action brought under this section, the court may issue an injunction to the landlord, assess appropriate damages against the landlord for breach of the tenant’s covenant to quiet enjoyment of the leased premises, or both.

(e) A landlord is liable for any violation of this section committed by the landlord or an agent acting at the direction of the landlord.

(f) If a tenant alleges a housing code violation, the tenant shall provide the landlord access to the leased premises within 24 hours after notifying the landlord of the alleged violation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-410 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

A road or street may not be constructed or reconstructed by a county or municipality under § 8-408 of this subtitle unless the Administration first has approved the proposed location, plans, and specifications for the construction or reconstruction. Approval shall be granted if, in the Administration’s judgment, the road or street, when constructed or reconstructed, will be reasonably adequate and appropriate to an existing or potential integrated secondary highway system.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-622 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-622
§8–622.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a nonprofit organization fails to file a bond or make a deposit of money or securities in accordance with § 8–618 of this subtitle, the Secretary may terminate the election.

(2) A termination under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue for at least 1 year beginning with the first day of the calendar quarter in which the termination becomes effective.

(3) For good cause, the Secretary may extend the period for submitting collateral for not more than 120 days.

(b) (1) If a nonprofit organization is delinquent in making reimbursement payments, the Secretary may terminate the election as of the next January 1.

(2) A termination under this subsection shall be effective for 2 calendar years.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-328 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-328
§8–328.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tenant under a lease dies, or, if the tenant is a corporation and ceases to exist, distress may be brought against the tenant named in the lease regardless of death or nonexistence. The plaintiff shall give notice of an action of distress to the personal representative of a deceased defendant or to any person who was an officer at the time the corporation ceased to exist and the plaintiff shall certify to the court that the plaintiff has given notice. Then the plaintiff may proceed with levy and sale as provided in this subtitle.

(b) If a tenant dies and no personal representative is appointed by a court having jurisdiction, or if an officer of the nonexistent corporation cannot be found and, therefore, service of process is returned non est, then, on application of the plaintiff, an order may be passed requiring a copy of the petition for distress to be posted at the courthouse door at least one week before the date of sale. Failure of the plaintiff to apply for the order subjects the plaintiff to suit by the personal representative of the deceased tenant, or by the officer or surviving directors of the nonexistent corporation for any loss or damage sustained. If the plaintiff makes application for the order, the plaintiff is under no liability either to the estate of the deceased tenant, or to the surviving trustees or officers of the nonexistent corporation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

A county may establish a community service program.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-806 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-806
§8–806.
Status: in_force

A corporation shall adopt written bylaws that require the corporation’s board of directors to be responsible for:

(1) overseeing the management and operation of the residential child care program operated by the corporation;

(2) ensuring that the residential child care program operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;

(3) approving the residential child care program’s mission statement, long-term goals, policies, procedures, and annual budget;

(4) defining and prohibiting circumstances that would create a financial or personal conflict of interest for members of the board of directors, corporate officers, employees, agents, assigns, and volunteers;

(5) ensuring that the residential child care program responds to all requests from the licensing agency in a timely manner;

(6) approving the residential child care program’s service plan and ensuring that services are provided in accordance with the plan;

(7) if the corporation is a nonprofit corporation, reviewing annually whether the corporation is satisfying its charitable mission;

(8) ensuring that the corporation has liability insurance;

(9) requiring that members of the board of directors have training in their responsibilities regarding the governance of the residential child care program; and

(10) establishing committees or member assignments to periodically review as warranted, but not less than annually:

(i) compensation of officers and staff of the corporation and the residential child care program;

(ii) quality of services provided to clients, including all incidents harming or potentially harming clients;

(iii) financial problems and concerns relating to the residential child care program;

(iv) performance of key staff;

(v) nominations of new members of the board of directors; and

(vi) potential conflicts of interest.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-203 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

From among the Board members, the Secretary shall appoint a chairman of the Board.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-111 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-111
§8–111.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Payment of a secured claim shall be on the basis of the full amount if the creditor shall surrender the creditor’s security.

(2) If payment is not made on the basis described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, it shall be made as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section.

(b) If during administration, the creditor exhausts the security before receiving payment, the creditor is entitled to the full amount of the creditor’s allowed claim less the amount realized on exhausting the security.

(c) If the creditor has not then exhausted, or does not have the right to exhaust the creditor’s security, the creditor is entitled to the full amount of the creditor’s allowed claim less the value of the security determined by agreement, or as the court determines.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-210 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The landlord of any residential rental property shall include in a written lease or post a sign in a conspicuous place on that property listing the name, address, and telephone number of:

(i) The landlord; or

(ii) The person, if any, authorized to accept notice or service of process on behalf of the landlord.

(2) If a landlord fails to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection, notice or service of process shall be deemed to be proper if the tenant sends notice or service of process by any of the following means:

(i) To the person to whom the rent is paid;

(ii) To the address where the rent is paid; or

(iii) To the address where the tax bill is sent.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only in Montgomery County.

(2) In this subsection, “development” has the meaning provided in § 11B–101 of this article.

(3) (i) Before execution by a tenant of a lease for an initial term of 125 days or more, the owner of any residential rental property within any condominium or development shall provide to the prospective tenant, to the extent applicable, a copy of the rules, declaration, and recorded covenants and restrictions that limit or affect the use and occupancy of the property or common areas and to which the owner is obligated.

(ii) The written lease shall include a statement, if applicable, that the obligations of the owner that limit or affect the use and occupancy of the property are enforceable against the owner’s tenant.

(c) (1) The landlord of any residential rental property shall:

(i) Provide a link to the property’s pet policy on the property’s website, if applicable; and

(ii) Provide a written copy or summary of the property’s pet policy in any rental application form for a unit in the property.

(2) A pet policy provided in accordance with this section shall state:

(i) Any breed and weight restrictions;

(ii) Any required fees, including:

1. Up–front, nonrefundable pet fees;

2. Refundable pet deposits; and

3. Monthly pet fees;

(iii) Any limit on the number of pets allowed in a unit;

(iv) Any vaccination requirements;

(v) Any liability insurance requirements; and

(vi) Any additional requirements for pet owners imposed by the landlord.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1803 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1803
§8–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays in the Department.

(b) The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article:

(1) To approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the Commission;

(2) To transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to or from the Commission; or

(3) To adopt, approve, or revise regulations of the Commission.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-603 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-603
§8–603.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) “Agricultural drainage project” means the construction, reconstruction, or repair, or the straightening, widening, or deepening, of any ditch, drain, canal, or other watercourse, natural or man–made, financed or managed by a public drainage association for the purpose of lowering the water level in the soil of adjacent lands for agricultural purposes.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture or the Environment or Natural Resources or any combination of them.

(3) “Person” includes an individual, receiver, fiduciary or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, trust, or any other entity.

(4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture unless the context requires otherwise.

(b) The General Assembly determines and finds that the lands and waters comprising the watersheds of the State are great natural assets and resources. It continues to find that the drainage of surface waters from lands for agricultural purposes by public drainage associations represents a public benefit. The General Assembly further finds that agricultural drainage projects, if not properly designed, operated, and maintained, have the potential to contribute nonpoint source pollutants to the waters of the State.

(c) To protect the natural resources of the State, the Secretary and the Secretaries of Natural Resources and the Environment, shall jointly promulgate by regulation on or before January 1, 1985, criteria for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of agricultural drainage projects which will assure, to the maximum extent practicable, the prevention of pollution of the waters of the State. These rules and regulations shall contain standards of review by the three Secretaries that recognize the regulatory issues to be considered by each and minimize duplication. The rules and regulations shall also establish procedures for administrative hearings and provide for consolidation where different departments have initiated administrative proceedings arising from the same or related activities.

(d) (1) Effective January 1, 1985, before initiating an agricultural drainage project, a public drainage association shall obtain from the Secretary approval of construction, operation, and maintenance plans for the project.

(2) The Secretary shall not approve any construction, operation, or maintenance plan for an agricultural drainage project unless the plan has been reviewed by the Secretaries of Natural Resources and the Environment or their designees. The Secretary shall forward copies of any plan submitted simultaneously to the Secretaries of Natural Resources and the Environment, who shall have 60 calendar days to review the plan.

(e) (1) An agricultural drainage project shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the approved plans.

(2) The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, or Natural Resources may pursue any sanction or remedy provided in this subtitle for a violation of this subtitle. However, the Secretaries of the Environment and Natural Resources may not pursue any sanction or remedy under this subtitle until they have first consulted with the Secretary of Agriculture and given the Secretary of Agriculture a reasonable period of time to alleviate the problem.

(f) (1) The secretary of a department may issue orders for corrective measures to any person believed to be violating any provision of this section, any rule or regulation adopted under this section, or any requirement of approved agricultural drainage project plans.

(2) The person to whom an order is issued may, on request, contest the order in a hearing governed by the Administrative Procedure Act. Whether or not an order for corrective measures has been issued or contested, the secretary of a department may, at any time, refer an alleged violation of this section, of any rule or regulation adopted under this section, or of any approved plan requirement, directly to the Attorney General for appropriate court action.

(g) (1) In addition to any other sanction under this section, a person who constructs, operates, or maintains an agricultural drainage project without approved plans or in violation of approved plan requirements shall be liable to the State in a civil action for damages in an amount equal to double the cost of that portion of constructing, operating, or maintaining the project that was not done in accordance with approved plans.

(2) Any civil action under this section shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General on behalf of a secretary of a department. Damages recovered shall be deposited in a special fund, to be used solely for first correcting the agricultural drainage project in question, and then for support of the Secretary of Agriculture’s program for review and approval of agricultural drainage projects.

(h) The secretary of a department may seek an injunction against any person who fails to obtain or comply with approved plans.
Md. Code, Education § 8-309 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-309
§8–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board shall pay the Maryland School for the Blind an amount equal to the local share of the basic cost, as defined in § 8–415(d)(1) of this title, for each blind child who is sent to the school from the county each year to support the cost of instructional programming.

(2) Each county governing body shall include a child sent to the Maryland School for the Blind under paragraph (1) of this subsection in the full–time equivalent enrollment used for calculating the required local funds appropriated under § 5–202(d) of this article.

(b) The Board of Directors of the Maryland School for the Blind shall give each county board on April 1 and October 1 of each year a statement that contains:

(1) The number of blind children who are attending from the county; and

(2) The name of each blind child from the county and charged to the county.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-415 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-415
§8–415.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General is designated as the officer to carry out the provisions of § 8-409 of this subtitle (Article VII of the Agreement) and to adopt regulations as stipulated in that section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-208 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “incomplete credit card” means a credit card that lacks any stamped, embossed, imprinted, or written matter, other than the signature of the cardholder, that an issuer requires to appear on a credit card before a cardholder can use the credit card.

(b) (1) Without the consent of the issuer, a person other than the cardholder may not possess an incomplete credit card with the intent to complete it.

(2) A person may not possess, with knowledge of its character, machinery, plates, or any other contrivance designed to reproduce an instrument purporting to be a credit card of an issuer that has not consented to the preparation of the credit card.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-09 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-09
§8–6C–09.
Status: in_force

(a) Before initiating care, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall obtain a signed copy of the Board–approved informed consent agreement in accordance with this section.

(b) (1) The Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall review and update as necessary the informed consent agreement at least every 4 years.

(2) The agreement reviewed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include acknowledgment by the patient of receipt, at a minimum, of the following:

(i) The licensed direct–entry midwife’s training and experience;

(ii) Instructions for obtaining a copy of the regulations adopted by the Board under this subtitle;

(iii) Instructions for obtaining a copy of the NARM certification requirements;

(iv) Instructions for filing a complaint with the Board;

(v) Notice of whether the licensed direct–entry midwife has professional liability insurance coverage;

(vi) A description of the procedures, benefits, and risks of home births, including those conditions that may arise during delivery; and

(vii) Any other information that the Board requires.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

The first four subtitles of this title may be cited as the Maryland Soil Conservation Districts Law.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-716.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-716.2
§8–716.
Status: in_force

§8–716.2.

(a) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subtitle, the Department or any duly authorized agent or representative:

(1) May conduct investigations and hold hearings concerning any matter covered by this subtitle at any time or place within the State of Maryland;

(2) In the conduct of any investigation or hearing, may require by subpoena or summons the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any books, accounts, records, papers, and correspondence, relating to any matter which the Department is authorized by this subtitle to determine; and

(3) May sign subpoenas, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence.

(b) In case of disobedience of any subpoena or the contumacy of any witness appearing before the Department or its duly authorized agent or representative, the Department may apply to the circuit court of any of the counties or Baltimore City for an order. The circuit court may issue an order requiring the person subpoenaed to obey the subpoena or to give evidence or produce books, accounts, records, papers, and correspondence touching the matter in question. Any failure to obey the order of court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.

(c) A person may not be excused from testifying or producing any books, papers, records, or data in any investigation or upon any hearing when ordered to do so by the Department or its duly authorized agent or representative, upon the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to criminal penalty, but the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may not be used in any subsequent prosecution against the individual supplying the testimony or evidence. An individual so testifying is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.

(d) Any notice authorized or required under the provisions of this subtitle may be given by mailing the notice to the person for whom the notice is intended in a postpaid envelope addressed to the person at the address given in any application made by the person pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle. If no application has been made, notice may be given by mailing the notice to the address of the person for whom the notice is intended as may be obtainable. The mailing of the notice shall be presumptive evidence of the receipt of the notice by the person to whom the notice is addressed. Any period of time which is determined according to the provisions of this subtitle by the giving of notice shall commence to run from the date of mailing of the notice.

(e) (1) Any person held liable for the tax imposed by this subtitle may apply for a revision of the tax and any penalty and interest assessed against the person by the Department. An application shall be made in writing to the Department within 30 days of the date that the person was notified of the assessment by the Department. Within 30 days of the receipt of the application, the Department shall hold a hearing on the matter in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act in Title 10 of the State Government Article. Within 30 days after the hearing, the Department shall render a decision on the application for revision of the assessment of tax, penalty, and interest and so notify the applicant in writing by mail.

(2) Any person dissatisfied with the final decision of the Department upon application for revision of any assessment may obtain immediate judicial review of the decision under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1805 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1805
§8–1805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall have the staff provided for in the State budget.

(2) The staff assigned to the Coastal Zone Management Program in the Department shall assist the Commission in the development of regulations and the review of programs.

(3) The State departments represented on the Commission may lend staff or other assistance to the Commission.

(b) (1) The chair with the approval of the Commission shall appoint an Executive Director for the Commission.

(2) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the chair and is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(3) The Executive Director shall direct the staff of the Commission.

(c) The Attorney General shall designate an assistant Attorney General to advise and represent the chair and the Commission.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-231 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-231
§8–231.
Status: in_force

If the assessment of real property used for purposes other than commercial purposes is not reduced or abated because of damage or destruction from flood, fire, storm, or any natural occurrence, the replacement or restoration of the real property by real property of comparable size, quality, construction, and utility may not be assessed at an amount greater than the assessment of the real property before the damage or destruction until the next assessment under § 8-104(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-08 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-08
§8–6C–08.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed direct–entry midwife shall develop a general written plan for their practice for:

(1) Emergency transfer of a patient, newborn, or both;

(2) Transport of a newborn to a newborn nursery or neonatal intensive care nursery; and

(3) Transport of a patient to an appropriate hospital with a labor and delivery unit.

(b) The Committee shall review and recommend approval to the Board of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) In addition to the general written plan required under subsection (a) of this section, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall prepare a plan that is specific to each patient and share the plan with the patient.

(2) The plan required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Include procedures and processes to be undertaken in the event of an emergency for the mother, the newborn, or both;

(ii) Identify the hospital closest to the address of the planned home birth that has a labor and delivery unit;

(iii) Include a care plan for the newborn; and

(iv) Identify the pediatric health care practitioner who will be notified after delivery in accordance with § 8–6C–02(b)(15) of this subtitle to receive the transfer of care of the newborn.

(d) (1) The Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall develop a standard form for use in all cases in which a transfer occurs during prenatal care, labor, or postpartum.

(2) The form shall include the medical information needed by the health care practitioner receiving the patient.

(e) After a decision to transport a patient has been made, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:

(1) Call the receiving health care provider;

(2) Inform the health care provider of the incoming patient;

(3) Accompany the patient to the hospital if determined to be appropriate by the licensed direct–entry midwife and the receiving health care provider; and

(4) Provide:

(i) To the staff of the hospital:

1. The standard form developed under subsection (d) of this section; and

2. The medical records of the patient or newborn, as determined by the Board in regulations and as requested by the receiving health care provider; and

(ii) To the accepting health care practitioner, a verbal summary of the care provided to the patient by the licensed direct–entry midwife.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-620 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-620
§8–620.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this title, including § 8–607(4) of this subtitle, a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation, whether or not the person is licensed under this title.

(2) The Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

(b) In setting the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator;

(3) any previous violations;

(4) the harmful effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the business of home improvement;

(5) the assets of the violator; and

(6) any other relevant factors.

(c) (1) The Commission may establish by regulation a schedule of violations and fines to be used for civil citations issued under this title.

(2) A citation issued by the Commission shall include:

(i) the name and address of the person charged;

(ii) the nature of the violation;

(iii) the location and time of the violation;

(iv) the amount of the fine;

(v) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid;

(vi) the cited person’s right to a hearing for the violation; and

(vii) a warning that failure to pay the fine or to contest liability in a timely manner in accordance with the citation:

1. is an admission of liability; and

2. may result in an entry of a default judgment that may include the fine, court costs, and administrative expenses.

(3) The Commission shall retain a copy of the citation.

(4) All money collected under this subsection shall be paid in accordance with § 8–403(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1903 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 19 / Section 8A-1903
§8A–1903.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Mobile Home Parks Act of 1980.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

(a) If a security certificate contains the signatures necessary to its issue or transfer but is incomplete in any other respect:

(1) Any person may complete it by filling in the blanks as authorized; and

(2) Even if the blanks are incorrectly filled in, the security certificate as completed is enforceable by a purchaser who took it for value and without notice of the incorrectness.

(b) A complete security certificate that has been improperly altered, even if fraudulently, remains enforceable, but only according to its original terms.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The first congressional district consists of the following counties:

(1) Caroline County;

(2) Cecil County;

(3) Dorchester County;

(4) Harford County;

(5) Kent County;

(6) Queen Anne’s County;

(7) Somerset County;

(8) Talbot County;

(9) Wicomico County; and

(10) Worcester County.

(b) The district also includes the following parts of Baltimore County:

(1) election district 7, precinct 2;

(2) election district 10, precincts 1 and 3 through 6;

(3) election district 11, precincts 1 through 3, 5, 20, 22 through 24, and 26;

(4) election district 15, precincts 6 and 25;

(5) that part of election district 7, precinct 1 that consists of census tract 4070.02, blocks 1000 through 1022, 2000 through 2045, 2049 through 2051, 2053, 3000 through 3013, and 3019;

(6) that part of election district 7, precinct 3 that consists of census tract 4070.02, block 2055;

(7) that part of election district 11, precinct 4 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 4111.02, blocks 2009, 2015, 2016, 2020 through 2026, and 2030; and

(ii) census tract 4113.02, blocks 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1009 through 1035, 1041, 1049, 1050, 1052, 1053, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2017 through 2021, 2024 through 2026, and 2028;

(8) that part of election district 11, precinct 6 that consists of census tract 4114.06, blocks 1000 through 1009, 2000 through 2003, and 2008 through 2011; and

(9) that part of election district 11, precinct 14 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 4113.08, blocks 1003 through 1005, 2000, 2001, 2003 through 2005, and 3000 through 3010; and

(ii) census tract 4113.09, blocks 3007 through 3009.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall appoint an executive director of the Commission.

(2) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(b) The executive director shall devote full time to the duties of office.

(c) The executive director is entitled to:

(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) While employed as executive director, the executive director shall be covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the State Treasurer under § 5–108 of the State Government Article.

(e) The executive director shall:

(1) administer and operate the office of the Commission;

(2) be responsible to the Secretary;

(3) keep the official records of the Commission; and

(4) keep the seal of the Commission.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-710.3 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710.3
§8–710.
Status: in_force

§8–710.3.

(a) A licensed boat dealer shall collect the excise tax on all sales of vessels to be titled and numbered and on all sales of vessels to be federally documented to be used in the State as required under §§ 8-712 and 8-716 of this subtitle.

(b) A licensed boat dealer who operates a bare-boat charter shall insure that any owner of a vessel in the fleet of the dealer to be used in the State has:

(1) Complied with §§ 8-712 and 8-716 of this subtitle; and

(2) Numbered the vessel to be chartered in the State as the state of principal use.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-601 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-601
§8–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not act or offer to act as a contractor in the State unless the person has a contractor license.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not sell or offer to sell a home improvement in the State unless the person has a contractor license or salesperson license.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on first conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both and, on a second or subsequent conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-209.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209.1
§8–209.
Status: in_force

§8–209.1.

(a) In this section, “local jurisdiction” means a county or municipality.

(b) (1) This section applies to a local jurisdiction that adopts a local law to limit the rent increase that a landlord may charge a current tenant for a subsequent term without a gap in tenancy.

(2) This section does not apply to a local jurisdiction that adopts a local law for the purpose identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the limitation on rent increases applies only:

(i) During:

1. A designated state of emergency or catastrophic health emergency issued by the Governor; or

2. An emergency order issued by the head of the executive branch of the local jurisdiction;

(ii) To housing owned by the local jurisdiction and operated by the local jurisdiction or a third party; or

(iii) To housing funded, in whole or in part, by the local jurisdiction.

(c) On adoption of a local law described in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the local jurisdiction shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article:

(1) That the local jurisdiction has adopted a local law to limit the rent increase that a landlord may charge;

(2) The text of the bill, as adopted by the local jurisdiction; and

(3) The date the local law will go into effect.

(d) (1) On or before January 31 of the second calendar year after a local jurisdiction adopts a local law for the purpose identified in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the local jurisdiction shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the number of new building permits issued by the local jurisdiction, by year, for multifamily dwellings intended to be used as rental properties:

(i) For the 2 years prior to enacting the local law; and

(ii) Since enactment of the local law.

(2) On or before January 31 of each year after the initial report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the local jurisdiction shall submit an updated report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the number of new building permits issued by the local jurisdiction, by year, for multifamily dwellings intended to be used as rental properties since the date the local law was enacted.

(e) This section may not be construed to authorize a local jurisdiction to adopt a local law to limit rent increases that may be charged to a current tenant.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-740.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-740.1
§8–740.
Status: in_force

§8–740.1.

(a) In this section, “ship-to-shore communication device” means a:

(1) Ship-to-shore telephone; or

(2) Another mechanical device that enables the crew and employees on a vessel to establish contact with a person on shore as may be necessary to seek assistance under all reasonable conditions and in an emergency.

(b) This section does not apply to a vessel in interstate or foreign commerce.

(c) A person in command or an owner of a vessel may not operate the vessel on the waters of the State while carrying 25 or more paying or guest passengers in addition to the crew and employees unless the vessel is equipped with a ship-to-shore communication device.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-639 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-639
§8–639.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless approved by the Secretary on application to him, and notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary:

(1) Except for an industrial track spur or siding, a railroad may not:

(i) Construct, reconstruct, improve, widen, relocate, or otherwise alter a railroad grade crossing over a State, county, or municipal highway, except in Baltimore City, or over a private road; or

(ii) Change the crossing protection equipment at such a crossing; and

(2) A person may not:

(i) Construct, reconstruct, improve, widen, relocate, or otherwise alter either a railroad grade crossing over a public highway or a private road over a railroad; or

(ii) Change the crossing protection equipment at such a crossing.

(b) (1) The Secretary has authority, subject to the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, to approve the construction or modification of a railroad grade crossing or a change of crossing protection equipment and to impose conditions necessary to insure public safety at the crossing.

(2) No other approval, safety condition, or protective measure may be required by any public authority.

(c) When an application is made to the Secretary for approval of the construction or modification of a railroad grade crossing or a change of crossing protection equipment, the Secretary, after notice to all parties in interest, including adjacent property owners, shall hold a hearing on the matter if:

(1) The Secretary considers a hearing to be necessary;

(2) A hearing is requested by any party in interest; or

(3) The proposed change would diminish or discontinue any crossing protection.

(d) With any technical advice from the Administration that the Secretary considers necessary, the Secretary may:

(1) Approve or disapprove the application; and

(2) Impose on the person initiating the crossing project, under uniform standards and regulations, any condition necessary to insure public safety at the crossing, including a requirement for the installation of, payment for, and maintenance of crossing protection equipment.

(e) For purposes of this section, the conversion of a private road grade crossing into a public highway grade crossing is a projection of a public highway over the railroad by the public authority taking jurisdiction of the private road.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Nursing in the Department.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “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.

(c) “Controlled insurer” means an insurer that is under the control of a controlling insurance producer.

(d) “Controlling insurance producer” means an insurance producer that has control of a controlled insurer.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon a preliminary determination by the Administration to undertake acquisition of any property for any project in advance of a public hearing on that project at which proposed right-of-way lines are identified, and prior to the obtainment of appraisals and property surveys, the Administration shall:

(1) Notify the local governing body of any county and any municipality within which the property is located of the intent to acquire the property and the purpose for which it is to be acquired; and

(2) Provide such local governing bodies at least 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed acquisition.

(b) Acquisitions for traffic signals, safety and resurfacing and spot improvement projects are exempt from these requirements.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-110 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-110
§8–110.
Status: in_force

§8–110. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2032 PER CHAPTER 288 OF 2025 //

For each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 to the Department to be used solely as an operating grant to eligible community action agencies.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-606 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-606
§8–606.
Status: in_force

(a) Each State highway constructed or maintained under this title shall have a right-of-way that is at least 40 feet wide.

(b) Each State highway that is constructed in a municipal corporation shall conform to the grade of each municipal street or highway that it crosses, as approved by the municipal authorities.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-751 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-751
§8–751.
Status: in_force

The Administration may, consistent with Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, enter into agreements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of bus passenger shelters displaying commercial advertising signs on the rights-of-way of State highways, subject to applicable federal requirements and to any terms and conditions prescribed by the Administration, including the payment of compensation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

(a) If a certificated security in registered form is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer or an instruction is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer of an uncertificated security, the issuer shall register the transfer as requested if:

(1) Under the terms of the security the person seeking registration of transfer is eligible to have the security registered in its name;

(2) The indorsement or instruction is made by the appropriate person or by an agent who has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person;

(3) Reasonable assurance is given that the indorsement or instruction is genuine and authorized (§ 8-402 of this subtitle);

(4) Any applicable law relating to the collection of taxes has been complied with;

(5) The transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer imposed by the issuer in accordance with § 8-204 of this title;

(6) A demand that the issuer not register transfer has not become effective under § 8-403 of this subtitle, or the issuer has complied with § 8-403(b) of this subtitle but no legal process or indemnity bond is obtained as provided in § 8-403(d) of this subtitle; and

(7) The transfer is in fact rightful or is to a protected purchaser.

(b) If an issuer is under a duty to register a transfer of a security, the issuer is liable to a person presenting a certificated security or an instruction for registration or to the person's principal for loss resulting from unreasonable delay in registration or failure or refusal to register the transfer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

The Board shall evaluate continuously master planning by other agencies that may affect nursing practice in this State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-423 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-423
§8–423.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of authority of a society expires on the first June 30 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a certificate of authority expires, the Commissioner shall mail to the holder of the certificate of authority, at the last known address of the holder, or send by electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this article:

(1) a renewal application form; and

(2) a notice that states:

(i) the date on which the current certificate of authority expires;

(ii) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate of authority expires; and

(iii) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a certificate of authority expires, the holder of the certificate of authority may renew it for an additional 1-year term, if the holder:

(1) otherwise is entitled to a certificate of authority;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner provides; and

(3) pays to the Commissioner the fee for renewal of certificates of authority of insurers required by § 2-112 of this article.

(d) (1) The Commissioner shall renew the certificate of authority of each holder who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) If a certificate holder pays the applicable renewal fee before the certificate of authority expires, the certificate of authority remains in effect until the Commissioner renews or refuses to renew the certificate of authority.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the supervision of the State Board, and in accordance with regulations and procedures adopted by the State Board, a local board shall conduct all elections held under this article in the county in which the board is located.

(b) Except where it would be inappropriate, or as otherwise provided in this article, the electoral process for primary elections, general elections, and special elections shall be uniform.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person convicted of a crime by a circuit court and sentenced to serve a sentence that exceeds 2 years in a correctional facility is entitled to a single sentence review by a review panel.

(b) A person is not entitled:

(1) to a sentence review if the sentence was imposed by more than one circuit court judge; or

(2) to a review of an order requiring a suspended part of a sentence to be served if:

(i) the sentence originally was wholly or partly suspended;

(ii) the sentence was reviewed; and

(iii) the suspended sentence or suspended part of that sentence later was required to be served.

(c) For purposes of this subtitle, a sentence that exceeds 2 years is a sentence in which the total period of the sentence and any unserved time of a prior or simultaneous sentence exceeds 2 years, including:

(1) a sentence imposed by a circuit court;

(2) a requirement by a circuit court that all or part of a suspended sentence be served; and

(3) a prior or simultaneous sentence, suspended or not suspended, that has been imposed by a court or other authority of the State or of another jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.6 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1808.6
§8–1808.
Status: in_force

§8–1808.6.

(a) (1) This section applies notwithstanding:

(i) Any other provisions of this subtitle;

(ii) Any criteria or guidelines adopted by the Commission under this subtitle; or

(iii) Any provision of a local program or program amendments as approved before October 1, 1995.

(2) This section applies to applicants seeking project approval of a new or expanded marina.

(b) (1) A local jurisdiction shall provide credit to an applicant if an applicant takes quantifiable actions, before the initiation of the development of a new or expanded marina, to minimize adverse impacts on water quality that may result from the completion of the development of the marina.

(2) Any credits provided to an applicant under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be applied during the project approval process in assessing the degree to which:

(i) Adverse impacts to water quality of a new or expanded marina project will be minimized or avoided; and

(ii) Water quality will be improved as a result of the development of the marina project.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1317 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1317
§8–1317.
Status: in_force

The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency shall prepare an annual program for acquisition of land or other property within the area affected by the Watershed plan, showing total acreage proposed for purchase during the coming fiscal year, for the purposes of this subtitle, together with estimated costs of the annual program.
Md. Code, Education § 8-605 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-605
§8–605.
Status: in_force

The State Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations that:

(1) For the purpose of implementing § 8–604(a) of this subtitle, identify the types of documents that the Program may require a parent or legal guardian to submit to prove that an individual is an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid; and

(2) For the purpose of implementing § 8–604(b)(2) of this subtitle, establish factors that the Program shall consider when evaluating whether a parent or legal guardian:

(i) Has the financial means to obtain immediate access to another hearing aid; or

(ii) Is making reasonable efforts to obtain immediate access to another hearing aid.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-111 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-111
§8–111.
Status: in_force

If a tenant named in a lease or an assignee of a lease applies to the tenant’s landlord for a renewal under a covenant in the lease giving the tenant the right to renewal, and if the tenant cannot produce vouchers or satisfactory evidence showing payment of rent accrued for three years next preceding the tenant’s demand and application, the landlord, before executing the renewal of the lease or causing it to be executed, is entitled to demand and recover not more than three years’ back rent, in addition to any renewal fine that may be provided for in the lease. The tenant may plead this section in bar of the recovery of any larger amount of rent.
Md. Code, Education § 8-701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “At-risk youth” means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include:

(1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;

(2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;

(3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;

(4) Having a disability;

(5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;

(6) The head of household is a single parent;

(7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;

(8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;

(9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or

(10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.

(c) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.

(d) “Operator” means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.

(e) “Program” means a residential boarding education program that includes:

(1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;

(2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;

(3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;

(4) College admissions counseling;

(5) Health and mental health services;

(6) Tutoring;

(7) Community service opportunities; and

(8) A residential student life program.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-214 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-214
§8–214.
Status: in_force

The Commission exercises its powers and performs its duties subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1907 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1907
§8–1907.
Status: in_force

(a) In developing the criteria for citizen involvement projects or corporate sponsorship projects, the Trust may consider activities that:

(1) Preserve water quality and habitat;

(2) Restore aquatic and land resources;

(3) Publish or produce educational materials on the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State;

(4) Provide educational scholarships or training; or

(5) Promote conservation programs for the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State through the media or other means.

(b) The Trust may not consider activities which advocate a political candidate or political solution.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-106 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Children’s Cabinet administered by the Governor’s Office for Children.

(b) The purpose of the Children’s Cabinet is to promote the vision of the State for a stable, safe, and healthy environment for children and families.

(c) The head of the Governor’s Office for Children shall serve as the Chair and be responsible for the administration and operations of the Children’s Cabinet.

(d) The Governor may provide for the structure, duties, and responsibilities of the Children’s Cabinet by executive order.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

The franchise taxes under this title are imposed for the privilege of doing business in the State.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1002 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1002
§8–1002.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly to create a voluntary program to recognize the environmental stewardship and contribution of Maryland farmers who implement and maintain best management practices consistent with the State’s goals to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment entering the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, and other waters of the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-468 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-468
§8–468.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not cause or allow to be made, issued, or circulated in any form:

(1) a misrepresentation or false or misleading statement about the terms, benefits, or advantages of a fraternal insurance contract issued or to be issued in the State;

(2) a misrepresentation or false or misleading statement about the financial condition of a society;

(3) a false or misleading estimate or statement about the dividends or shares of surplus paid or to be paid by a society on an insurance contract or policy; or

(4) an incomplete comparison of an insurance contract of one society with an insurance contract of another society or insurer for the purpose of inducing the lapse, forfeiture, or surrender of an insurance contract.

(b) A comparison of insurance contracts is incomplete if:

(1) the comparison does not compare in detail:

(i) the gross rates, and the gross rates less any dividend or other reduction allowed at the date of the comparison; and

(ii) any increase in cash values, and all the benefits provided by each contract for the possible duration of the contract as determined by the life expectancy of the insured; or

(2) the comparison omits from consideration:

(i) any benefit or value provided in the contract;

(ii) any differences as to amount or period of rates; or

(iii) any differences in limitations, conditions, or provisions that directly or indirectly affect the benefits under the contract.

(c) In making a determination of the incompleteness or misleading character of a comparison or statement, it is presumed that the insured did not know the contents of the contract involved.

(d) (1) A person that violates subsection (a) of this section or knowingly receives compensation or a commission as a result of a violation of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.

(2) (i) In addition to the penalties provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person that violates subsection (a) of this section is liable for a civil penalty of three times the sum received by the violator as compensation or commission from the violation.

(ii) A person or society aggrieved by the violation may file a civil action for the person’s or society’s own use and benefit to recover a civil penalty under this paragraph.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

Each circuit court shall have a written plan for jury selection and service in accordance with the requirements of this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-317 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-317
§8–317.
Status: in_force

If goods are levied on under distress and remain on the leased premises and the officer is unable to gain access to the goods without force, the court may issue an order authorizing the officer to enter the premises by force.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-712 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-712
§8–712.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Any vessel equipped with propulsion machinery of any type on the waters of the State shall be numbered for identification in accordance with this subtitle and any regulation pursuant to it. This provision does not apply to the following vessels:

(i) A vessel which has a valid document issued by the United States Coast Guard or its successor;

(ii) A vessel with a valid number awarded pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, if the number awarded is displayed in accordance with the requirements of that system, and the certificate of number is available for inspection whenever the vessel is in use;

(iii) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of the State for less than 90 days;

(iv) A vessel used for public service and owned by the United States government, another state, or any political subdivision;

(v) A ship’s lifeboat;

(vi) A vessel propelled only by sail;

(vii) A vessel numbered according to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971; or

(viii) A vessel manually propelled.

(2) The Department, by regulation, for the period the Department prescribes may exempt any vessel or class of vessels from the numbering provisions of this subtitle, if the vessel or class of vessels is exempted from the federal numbering requirements by statute, or rule or regulation.

(b) (1) The owner of any vessel to be numbered by this subtitle shall file an application for a certificate of number with the Department.

(2) The application is on forms the Department approves, accompanied by the requisite fee, and signed by every vessel owner.

(3) (i) The owner of the vessel shall include with the application contact information to be used:

1. In the event of an emergency; or

2. If the vessel is at risk of becoming an abandoned or sunken vessel as defined in § 8–721 of this subtitle.

(ii) The contact information required under this paragraph shall include the mailing address, telephone number, and e–mail address for each owner of the vessel.

(iii) The Department may require the owner of the vessel to provide alternate emergency contact information.

(c) (1) (i) Certificates of number issued under this section shall be valid for a period not to exceed 2 years.

(ii) The owner of the vessel may apply every other year for renewal of the certificate.

(iii) The renewed certificate shall expire on December 31 of the calendar year following the year the certificate is issued.

(iv) The Department shall record any transaction or transfer of numbered boats.

(v) The Department may record any amount of money owing on a vessel required to be numbered at the time of sale.

(vi) The Department may not effect a transfer of ownership until the amount of money owed as shown on the records of the Department is fully paid or recorded on the new title.

(vii) Any vessel that is required to be numbered under this section that is exempt before January 1, 1974, shall be exempt from payment of the excise tax imposed under § 8–716 of this subtitle.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the fee for:

(i) An application for a certificate of number is $70; and

(ii) A replacement or corrected certificate of number is $20.

(3) Emergency rescue boats and fire boats that belong to fire departments or rescue squads in Maryland:

(i) Shall be exempt from all registration fees, including a fee for a certificate of number; but

(ii) Shall apply for a registration renewal every 2 years.

(d) Upon receipt of the application in approved form, the Department shall issue to the applicant a certificate of boat number which shall contain the boat number issued to the vessel and additional information the Department prescribes by regulation. The certificate of boat number shall be available for inspection when the vessel is in use. The owner shall paint on or attach the boat number to each side of the forward half of the vessel’s hull or superstructure for which the boat number is issued, displaying the boat number in the manner required by Department regulations and maintaining the boat number in legible condition.

(e) If a vessel required to be numbered under this subtitle is sold, transferred, abandoned, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the vessel’s certificate expires at the time of the sale, transfer, abandonment, loss, theft, or destruction and then is invalid.

(f) There is a $5 service charge for every check returned unpaid.

(g) The Department shall inform each holder of a certificate of boat number of the manner in which the boat owner may obtain a current copy of the U. S. Coast Guard rules and regulations applicable to the type of boat registered under the owner’s boat number.

(h) If a person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of boat number for a vessel has an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court to answer a charging document alleging a violation under this subtitle, the Department shall refuse to issue or renew the certificate of boat number for the vessel until the person charged has complied with the provisions of § 1–205 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-611 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-611
§8–611.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall furnish members of the General Assembly and the Governor with:

(1) Current information on highway needs; and

(2) Information necessary for the development of the State Report on Transportation, as provided in § 2-103.1 of this article.

(b) (1) In calendar year 1979 and in each second year following, the Administration, following an assessment of the highway conditions and transportation needs of this State, shall prepare those proposed modifications to the highway needs inventory that it considers necessary.

(2) By July 1, 1997, the Administration, in cooperation with local governments, shall inventory State and local facilities near rail stops, light rail stops, and subway stations to determine what improvements are needed to accommodate in a safe and effective manner pedestrians and bicycles within a reasonable distance for walking and bicycling.

(3) In preparing the proposed modifications, the Administration shall provide a copy of the proposal to and consult with the local governing body, municipalities, and local legislative delegations with respect to the proposed modifications.

(4) The Administration shall provide a copy of the State Report on Transportation to each county and municipality prior to consultation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the pay plans established under this subtitle shall include:

(i) all positions in the State Personnel Management System; and

(ii) all other positions for which the Secretary has authority to administer pay.

(2) The pay plans established under this subtitle do not apply to:

(i) any position for which the pay is provided for by the Maryland Constitution;

(ii) any position for which the pay is based, by law, on judicial pay; and

(iii) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a position for which the pay is set by a unit with independent pay-setting authority.

(b) (1) The Executive Pay Plan shall include each permanent position in the Executive Branch of State government, including each permanent position in the Governor's office, that is not included in the Standard Pay Plan and has a pay rate equal to or exceeding the lowest pay rate in the Executive Pay Plan.

(2) In addition, and notwithstanding any other law, the Governor may include in the Executive Pay Plan any executive management position in a unit in the Executive Branch with independent pay-setting authority, except a position in the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-406 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-406
§8–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies only in a county, a municipality, or any other jurisdiction that requires a license for the lawful operation of residential rental property.

(2) This section does not apply to an action to repossess under § 8–402.1(a)(1)(i)2B of this subtitle.

(b) On the filing of a written complaint to repossess residential property under § 8–401, § 8–402, or § 8–402.1 of this subtitle or under Subtitle 9 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Baltimore City, the landlord shall plead with supporting facts in the form prescribed by the Judiciary that the property is:

(1) Licensed in compliance with applicable local rental licensing requirements;

(2) Exempt from applicable local rental licensing requirements; or

(3) Unlicensed for reasons described under subsection (c)(1)(iii), (iv), or (v) of this section.

(c) (1) At trial, the landlord must demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that the property listed in the written complaint is:

(i) Licensed in compliance with applicable local rental licensing requirements;

(ii) Exempt from applicable local rental licensing requirements;

(iii) Not licensed in compliance with applicable local rental licensing requirements because of a wrongful act of the tenant, regardless of intention, that caused the licensing authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew the rental license;

(iv) Not licensed in compliance with applicable local rental licensing requirements because an administrative error or omission by the licensing authority caused the licensing authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew the rental license; or

(v) Part of a multi–unit property not licensed in compliance with local rental licensing requirements because of a condition affecting another unit in the multi–unit property and where:

1. There is one license for multiple units;

2. The property listed in the written complaint and the surrounding common areas:

A. Satisfy the inspection requirements of the local licensing authority; and

B. Are free of defects that threaten the life, health, or safety of the tenant; and

3. The landlord has taken all necessary steps to obtain or renew the rental license for the property but is unable to obtain or renew the license due to a condition affecting another unit not subject to the eviction action on the multi–unit rental license.

(2) The court shall grant one postponement in the event that a party seeks additional evidence related to the assertion in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) To satisfy the requirements of this subsection, a landlord may provide electronic proof of licensure.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-5A-07 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 5A / Section 8-5A-07
§8–5A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A special examiner and the Board of Appeals shall conduct a hearing or appeal in a manner that ascertains the substantial rights of the parties.

(2) (i) A special examiner and the Board of Appeals are not bound by statutory or common law rules of evidence or technical rules of procedure.

(ii) A special examiner and the Board of Appeals shall consider evidence offered in accordance with § 10–213 of the State Government Article.

(b) (1) A person may not participate on behalf of the Board of Appeals in any proceeding in which the person has a direct or indirect interest.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, ex parte communications are subject to § 10–219 of the State Government Article.

(ii) Section 10–219(d) of the State Government Article does not apply to ex parte communications under this subtitle.

(c) (1) A special examiner or the Board of Appeals may consolidate claims by more than 1 individual or claims by a single individual for 2 or more weeks of unemployment if:

(i) the same or substantially similar evidence is relevant and material to the matters at issue; and

(ii) in the judgment of the special examiner or the Board of Appeals, the consolidation would not be prejudicial to a party.

(2) When claims are consolidated under this subsection, the special examiner or Board of Appeals may:

(i) set the same time and place for considering each claim;

(ii) conduct joint hearings;

(iii) make a single record of the proceedings; and

(iv) consider evidence that is introduced in a proceeding for 1 claim as having been introduced for another claim.

(d) (1) A record shall be kept, in accordance with § 10–218 of the State Government Article, of all testimony and proceedings before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals.

(2) Testimony need not be transcribed unless:

(i) judicial review is initiated; or

(ii) the Board of Appeals orders a transcription.

(e) (1) A witness who is subpoenaed under this subtitle is entitled to compensation at a rate that the Board of Appeals sets.

(2) The compensation of a witness who is subpoenaed on behalf of the Board of Appeals or a claimant shall be considered part of the expense of administering this title.

(f) The Board of Appeals or representative of the Board of Appeals may not charge a claimant a fee in any proceeding under this title.

(g) (1) The Board of Appeals promptly shall give each party to a proceeding before it written notice of its decision by mailing the notice to each party at the last known address of the party or business address of a licensee in accordance with § 10–209(a) of the State Government Article, or otherwise delivering the notice.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) include the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the decision;

(ii) be accompanied by any order necessary to give effect to the decision; and

(iii) conform to the requirements of § 10–221 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

§8–102. IN EFFECT

(a) There is a Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund.

(b) The purposes of the Fund are to promote:

(1) the delivery of effective and high quality fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services in the State;

(2) increased financial support for fire, rescue, and ambulance companies by counties; and

(3) the continued financial viability of volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance companies given the greatly increased costs of equipment.

(c) (1) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary may adopt procedures to carry out this subtitle, including additional auditing and reporting requirements.

(3) The Secretary may not impose training or operational requirements as a precondition to receipt of money, except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle.

(d) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 16–609 of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) (1) As authorized by the Secretary, the Treasurer shall make payments out of the Fund to each county on warrant of the Comptroller.

(2) The Treasurer shall make the payments required under this subsection to the appropriate county on or about November 15.

(f) (1) State money provided under this section may only be used to:

(i) acquire or rehabilitate fire or rescue equipment, including ambulances;

(ii) acquire or rehabilitate capital equipment used in connection with fire or rescue equipment;

(iii) rehabilitate facilities used primarily to house fire fighting equipment, ambulances, and rescue vehicles;

(iv) install life safety and fire protection systems at a fire, rescue, or ambulance facility;

(v) acquire land for the purpose of rehabilitation or construction of a fire, rescue, or ambulance facility;

(vi) acquire wireless telecommunications devices, computers, and related computer equipment if used exclusively for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services; and

(vii) acquire machinery and equipment if used exclusively for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services.

(2) State money provided under this section may not be used:

(i) for administrative costs;

(ii) for compensation or fringe benefits to employees or members of county governments, or fire, rescue, or ambulance companies;

(iii) for travel or meal expenses;

(iv) for fuel, utility, or routine maintenance costs of facilities or equipment;

(v) to acquire new or replacement fire hydrants or water mains;

(vi) for insurance;

(vii) for fund–raising activities;

(viii) to replace or repair eligible items to the extent that insurance proceeds are available;

(ix) for costs associated with the “9–1–1” emergency telephone system; or

(x) for land or interests in land, except as provided in paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection.

(g) Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Governor shall include an annual appropriation to the Fund of at least $16,500,000.

§8–102. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 **

(a) There is a Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund.

(b) The purposes of the Fund are to promote:

(1) the delivery of effective and high quality fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services in the State;

(2) increased financial support for fire, rescue, and ambulance companies by counties; and

(3) the continued financial viability of volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance companies given the greatly increased costs of equipment.

(c) (1) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary may adopt procedures to carry out this subtitle, including additional auditing and reporting requirements.

(3) The Secretary may not impose training or operational requirements as a precondition to receipt of money, except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle.

(d) The Fund consists of money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund.

(e) (1) As authorized by the Secretary, the Treasurer shall make payments out of the Fund to each county on warrant of the Comptroller.

(2) The Treasurer shall make the payments required under this subsection to the appropriate county on or about November 15.

(f) (1) State money provided under this section may only be used to:

(i) acquire or rehabilitate fire or rescue equipment, including ambulances;

(ii) acquire or rehabilitate capital equipment used in connection with fire or rescue equipment;

(iii) rehabilitate facilities used primarily to house fire fighting equipment, ambulances, and rescue vehicles;

(iv) install life safety and fire protection systems at a fire, rescue, or ambulance facility;

(v) acquire land for the purpose of rehabilitation or construction of a fire, rescue, or ambulance facility;

(vi) acquire wireless telecommunications devices, computers, and related computer equipment if used exclusively for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services; and

(vii) acquire machinery and equipment if used exclusively for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services.

(2) State money provided under this section may not be used:

(i) for administrative costs;

(ii) for compensation or fringe benefits to employees or members of county governments, or fire, rescue, or ambulance companies;

(iii) for travel or meal expenses;

(iv) for fuel, utility, or routine maintenance costs of facilities or equipment;

(v) to acquire new or replacement fire hydrants or water mains;

(vi) for insurance;

(vii) for fund–raising activities;

(viii) to replace or repair eligible items to the extent that insurance proceeds are available;

(ix) for costs associated with the “9–1–1” emergency telephone system; or

(x) for land or interests in land, except as provided in paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection.

(g) Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Governor shall include an annual appropriation to the Fund of at least $16,500,000.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-407 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-407
§8–407.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a written contract or written lease for a leased or rented good or thing of value whether or not the contract or lease contains an option to purchase the good or thing of value if the lease:

(1) does not exceed a period of 6 months; and

(2) is for a good or thing with a value of $1,500 or more.

(b) A person may not fraudulently convert to the person’s own use a good or thing of value received under a written contract or written lease entered into for the purpose of renting or leasing things for valuable consideration.

(c) The failure to return the good or thing of value to the possession of, or account for the good or thing of value with, the person who delivered the good or thing of value at the time or in the manner described in the written contract or written lease is prima facie evidence of intent to fraudulently convert the good or thing of value.

(d) (1) A person may not be prosecuted under this section if within 10 days after a written demand for the return of the good or thing of value is mailed by certified United States mail, return receipt requested, to the person who received the good or thing of value at the last address known to the person who delivered the good or thing of value, the person returns the good or thing of value to the possession of, or accounts for the good or thing of value with, the person who delivered the good or thing of value.

(2) A prosecution may not be started until 10 days after a written demand described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is mailed.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(f) A person who violates this section shall restore the good or thing of value converted to the person’s own use or pay the full value to the owner or the person who delivered the good or thing of value.

(g) (1) A prosecution under this section does not preclude prosecution for theft under § 7–104 of this article.

(2) If a person is convicted under § 7–104 of this article 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 article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-132 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-132
§8–132.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and includes regulations and rulings issued under that Code.

(b) There is an Annuity Bond Fund.

(c) The Comptroller shall:

(1) credit to the Annuity Bond Fund any money appropriated in the State budget to:

(i) meet the debt service requirements on State bonds; and

(ii) pay the costs of fiscal agents and other contracting parties appointed by the State Treasurer under §§ 8–121 and 8–136 of this subtitle; and

(2) as specified in the appropriation, use the money to meet the debt service on the State bonds and pay fiscal agents and other contracting parties’ costs.

(d) Any premium from the sale of State bonds transferred to the Annuity Bond Fund under § 8–125 of this subtitle may be used to pay for:

(1) debt service on State bonds;

(2) capital projects; or

(3) if necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the requirements of the Code, any other use authorized by the Code.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-736 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-736
§8–736.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests, and all other notices and forms necessary to carry out §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department may make necessary investigations to procure information required to carry out §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-705 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The fourth congressional district consists of the following parts of Montgomery County:

(1) election district 5, precincts 2, 19, 21, and 23;

(2) that part of election district 5, precinct 4 that consists of census tract 7014.25, block 1001;

(3) that part of election district 5, precinct 12 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7014.17, blocks 1004, 2002, and 2004 through 2006;

(ii) census tract 7014.18, blocks 1000 through 1004 and 2000 through 2005; and

(iii) census tract 7014.24, blocks 1000 through 1004, 2000 through 2005, 2007 through 2009, and 3000 through 3016;

(4) that part of election district 5, precinct 17 that consists of census tract 7014.09, block 2012;

(5) that part of election district 5, precinct 18 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7014.08, blocks 1000 through 1009 and 1012 through 1017;

(ii) census tract 7014.26, blocks 2000 through 2008 and 2010 through 2013; and

(iii) census tract 7014.27, blocks 1000 through 1007;

(6) that part of election district 8, precinct 6 that consists of census tract 7013.16, block 2010; and

(7) that part of election district 13, precinct 67 that consists of census tract 7017.04, blocks 2014 and 2015.

(b) The district also includes the following parts of Prince George’s County:

(1) election districts 1, 2, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, and 19;

(2) election district 5, precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11;

(3) election district 6, precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 98, and 99;

(4) election district 9, precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, and 13;

(5) election district 13, precincts 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, and 99;

(6) election district 14, precincts 2, 7, 8, 16, and 17;

(7) election district 20, precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 97, 98, and 99;

(8) election district 21, precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99;

(9) that part of election district 5, precinct 2 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8013.07, blocks 1000 through 1012, 1014 through 1023, and 1025 through 1029; and

(ii) census tract 8013.09, block 1009;

(10) that part of election district 5, precinct 7 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8013.07, blocks 1024 and 2000 through 2020;

(ii) census tract 8013.08, blocks 1000 through 1007 and 1010 through 1013; and

(iii) census tract 8013.09, blocks 1000 through 1008, 1010, 1012 through 1025, and 2011;

(11) that part of election district 5, precinct 8 that consists of census tract 8013.02, blocks 2000 and 2001;

(12) that part of election district 6, precinct 10 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8019.04, blocks 1002, 1003, 1005, and 1006;

(ii) census tract 8019.06, blocks 1000 through 1002, 1005, and 1006;

(iii) census tract 8021.04, blocks 1001 through 1003 and 2000 through 2002; and

(iv) census tract 8021.06, blocks 1002, 1003, 2000, 2001, 2005 through 2007, and 3000 through 3002;

(13) that part of election district 6, precinct 23 that consists of census tract 8022.03, blocks 2000 through 2010;

(14) that part of election district 7, precinct 22 that consists of census tract 8005.14, blocks 1001 through 1013, 2000 through 2018, and 3000 through 3004;

(15) that part of election district 9, precinct 3 that consists of census tract 8019.04, blocks 1015, 1016, 1034, and 1035;

(16) that part of election district 9, precinct 10 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8012.10, blocks 1011 and 1012;

(ii) census tract 8012.11, blocks 2000, 2006 through 2008, 2012, and 2021;

(iii) census tract 8012.16, blocks 2007 through 2016; and

(iv) census tract 8012.17, blocks 1000 through 1012;

(17) that part of election district 13, precinct 9 that consists of census tract 8022.04, blocks 4000 through 4002, 4004 through 4016, and 4021 through 4023;

(18) that part of election district 13, precinct 10 that consists of census tract 8035.14, blocks 2000 through 2009 and 3000 through 3018;

(19) that part of election district 13, precinct 14 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8035.20, block 3011;

(ii) census tract 8035.21, blocks 1000 through 1035, 1042 through 1049, and 1054 through 1062; and

(iii) census tract 8036.01, blocks 1026, 2000 through 2002, 2004 through 2006, and 2012 through 2014;

(20) that part of election district 13, precinct 15 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8035.16, blocks 1000 through 1004, 2000, and 3004 through 3008; and

(ii) census tract 8035.20, blocks 1000 and 2000;

(21) that part of election district 13, precinct 23 that consists of census tract 8035.14, block 1015;

(22) that part of election district 14, precinct 1 that consists of census tract 8004.09, block 1014;

(23) that part of election district 14, precinct 12 that consists of census tract 8004.11, blocks 1017, 1020, 1022 through 1025, 2000 through 2008, and 2010;

(24) that part of election district 14, precinct 15 that consists of census tract 8004.09, block 1018;

(25) that part of election district 15, precinct 2 that consists of census tract 8022.04, blocks 4017, 4018, and 4020;

(26) that part of election district 20, precinct 3 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8035.20, block 3008; and

(ii) census tract 8036.01, blocks 1002, 1012 through 1025, 1027, and 2003; and

(27) that part of election district 21, precinct 14 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 8073.01, blocks 1002, 1003, 2000, and 2001;

(ii) census tract 8073.04, blocks 1002 through 1010, 1014, 1015, and 1017 through 1020;

(iii) census tract 8073.05, blocks 1000 and 2000;

(iv) census tract 8074.05, blocks 3016 through 3018; and

(v) census tract 8074.09, blocks 1001 through 1006.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-602 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602
§8–602.
Status: in_force

The practice of nurse midwifery is governed by rules and regulations that are adopted under § 8-205 of this title and that concern additional acts in the practice of registered nursing.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Real property shall be valued separately for:

(1) the land; and

(2) the improvements on the land.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding a revaluation under subsection (c) of this section, the Department or supervisor shall value all real property once in every 3–year cycle based on a review of the real property under § 2–203 of this article.

(2) The date of finality for real property that is valued under this subsection is the January 1 immediately before the 1st taxable year to which the assessment based on the new value is applicable.

(c) (1) In any year of a 3–year cycle, real property shall be revalued if any of the factors listed below causes a change in the value of the real property:

(i) the zoning classification is changed at the initiative of the owner or anyone having an interest in the property;

(ii) a change in use or character occurs;

(iii) substantially completed improvements are made which add at least $100,000 in value to the property;

(iv) an error in calculation or measurement of the real property caused the value to be erroneous;

(v) a residential use assessment is terminated pursuant to § 8–226 of this title; or

(vi) a subdivision occurs. For purposes of this subsection, “subdivision” means the division of real property into 2 or more parcels by subdivision plat, condominium plat, time–share, metes and bounds, or other means.

(2) When real property is revalued under this subsection, the Department or supervisor shall:

(i) determine the value that would have resulted if the revaluation had occurred for the 1st year of the 3–year cycle;

(ii) determine the value that would have resulted if the revaluation had occurred for the 1st year of the preceding 3–year cycle; and

(iii) adjust the phased–in value for each of the years remaining in the 3–year cycle to reflect the change that results from the revaluation.

(3) The Department or supervisor shall revalue real property under paragraph (1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (vi) of this subsection on the semiannual date of finality. The revaluation shall be effective for the taxable year beginning on the semiannual date of finality, if the notice under this title is sent no later than 30 days after the semiannual date of finality.

(4) The Department or supervisor shall revalue real property under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection on the date of finality, semiannual date of finality, or quarterly date of finality following the substantial completion of the improvements to land.

(d) (1) The local agency responsible for zoning shall provide the supervisor of assessments a list of each zoning classification change within 30 days of the approval of the change.

(2) The list shall identify any zoning classification change initiated or requested by the owner of the property or anyone having an interest in the property.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-311 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311
§8–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–312 of this subtitle, the Commission may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee or the management personnel of the applicant or licensee:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) fails to give the Commission information required by this subtitle about an application for a license;

(4) fails to pass an examination required by this subtitle;

(5) under the laws of the United States or of any state, is convicted of a:

(i) felony; or

(ii) misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to engage in home improvement services;

(6) often fails to perform home improvement contracts;

(7) falsifies an account;

(8) engages in fraud;

(9) as a contractor fails to show financial solvency, based on the intended scope and size of the business in relation to total assets, liabilities, credit rating, and net worth;

(10) as a contractor lacks competence, as shown by the performance of an unworkmanlike, inadequate, or incomplete home improvement;

(11) violates this title;

(12) attempts to violate this title;

(13) violates a regulation adopted under this title; or

(14) in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, as defined under § 8–1802 of the Natural Resources Article, fails to comply with:

(i) the terms of a State or local permit, license, or approval issued for home improvement; or

(ii) any State or local law, an approved plan, or other legal requirement.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–312 of this subtitle, the Commission may reprimand a contractor or suspend or revoke the license of a contractor for a violation of this title by an agent, director, employee, manager, officer, partner, or salesperson of the contractor, unless the Commission finds that the contractor or management personnel of the contractor:

(1) had no knowledge of the wrongful conduct; or

(2) could not prevent the violation.

(c) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license, the Commission may impose a civil penalty under § 8-620 of this title.

(d) The Commission shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(5) of this section:

(1) the nature of the crime;

(2) the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;

(3) with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide home improvement services;

(4) the length of time since the conviction; and

(5) the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-212 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-212
§8–212.
Status: in_force

(a) A golf course that is open to the public is eligible to be assessed under §§ 8-213 through 8-218 of this subtitle if it is located on at least 50 acres of land on which is maintained a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes.

(b) A country club is eligible to be assessed under §§ 8-213 through 8-218 of this subtitle if it:

(1) has at least 100 members, who pay dues averaging $50 or more annually for each member;

(2) restricts use of its facilities primarily to members, families, and guests; and

(3) is located on at least 50 acres of land, on which is maintained:

(i) a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes; and

(ii) a clubhouse.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-421 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-421
§8–421.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A society may admit to membership an individual who:

(i) is older than 14 1/2 years old; and

(ii) gives the society evidence of insurability acceptable to the society.

(2) A minor who is admitted to the society is:

(i) bound by the terms of the application and certificate and by the laws and rules of the society; and

(ii) entitled to the rights and privileges of membership as though the individual were an adult at the time of application.

(b) A society also may admit general or social members who do not have a voice or vote in the management of the society’s insurance affairs.

(c) The members of a grand, supreme, or subordinate lodge or branch of a society are not personally liable for payment of a benefit provided by the society.

(d) A society shall specify in its laws or rules the rights and privileges of each membership class.

(e) Membership rights in a society are personal to the member and not assignable.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-236 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-236
§8–236.
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, “radiation fallout shelter” means a structure that is:

(1) constructed:

(i) outside of another building;

(ii) as an underground or partially underground addition to or an alteration of an existing building; or

(iii) as an underground part of a new building, but from materials more dense than the general materials used for the other parts of the building;

(2) constructed in accordance with specifications published by the United States Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization for a shelter type or design approved by that office to provide protection from radiation fallout; and

(3) located on land occupied for residential purposes by not more than 2 families.

(b) (1) A radiation fallout shelter that is not used for any other purpose may not be assessed to the owner of the property on which the shelter is located.

(2) Any other structure used to provide protection from radiation fallout shall be assessed on the basis of the difference in the value of the improvements to the real property as actually constructed and the value if constructed of materials similar to the residence on the property.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employee who works more than the normal workweek for that employee's unit is entitled to compensation for that overtime work in the form of:

(1) payment as provided in § 8-305 of this subtitle; or

(2) compensatory time as provided in § 8-307 of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to prevent:

(1) the granting of unnecessary overtime; and

(2) the failure to grant overtime compensation to an eligible employee.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

The contracting states solemnly agree that:
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-04 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-04
§8–6D–04.
Status: in_force

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;

(2) Submit to the Board:

(i) An application on the form that the Board requires, including a current address;

(ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this section is being or has been met; and

(iii) Written, verified evidence of satisfying the requirements in § 8–6D–03(b) of this subtitle; and

(3) Pay to the Board a fee set by the Board as required in § 8–6D–05 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-728 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-728
§8–728.
Status: in_force

A person may not use his property or allow his property to be used by any other person for the erection or maintenance of any outdoor sign along or near any federal-aid primary highway, unless:

(1) The sign is in a commercial or industrial area; or

(2) The sign is:

(i) In an urban area; and

(ii) More than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the highway.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-308 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration expires 2 years from the date of issuance unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) Before a registration expires, the registrant may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the registrant:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be registered;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires;

(3) pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $50; and

(4) except as provided in § 8–306(d) of this subtitle, files with the Commissioner evidence of a bond in compliance with § 8–306 of this subtitle.

(c) An application for renewal of a registration shall be considered made in a timely manner if it is postmarked on or before the date the registration expires.

(d) The Commissioner shall renew the registration of each registrant that meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-21
§8–6B–21.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board pursuant to § 8–6B–19 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) An order of the Board may not be stayed pending review.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to an obligation on or a defense to a security, an “issuer” includes a person that:

(1) Places or authorizes the placing of its name on a security certificate, other than as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, to evidence a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or to evidence its duty to perform an obligation represented by the certificate;

(2) Creates a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or undertakes an obligation, that is an uncertificated security;

(3) Directly or indirectly creates a fractional interest in its rights or property, if the fractional interest is represented by a security certificate; or

(4) Becomes responsible for, or in place of, another person described as an issuer in this section.

(b) With respect to an obligation on or defense to a security, a guarantor is an issuer to the extent of its guaranty, whether or not its obligation is noted on a security certificate.

(c) With respect to a registration of a transfer, issuer means a person on whose behalf transfer books are maintained.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

(a) “Protected purchaser” means a purchaser of a certificated or uncertificated security, or of an interest in a certificated or uncertificated security, who:

(1) Gives value;

(2) Does not have notice of any adverse claim to the security; and

(3) Obtains control of the certificated or uncertificated security.

(b) In addition to acquiring the rights of a purchaser, a protected purchaser also acquires its interest in the security free of any adverse claim.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-305 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

On or before October 1 of each year, the Maryland Association of Local Management Board Directors shall, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, submit to the Senate Finance Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, a report summarizing, with respect to the programs implemented under § 8-505(d) of this title:

(1) each local management board’s activities;

(2) the amount of money spent on the programs; and

(3) the effectiveness of the programs.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-734 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-734
§8–734.
Status: in_force

(a) If appropriate matching federal funds are available to this State under the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965 and the Federal-Aid Highway Amendment of 1974, the Administration shall acquire, by purchase, gift, or condemnation, and remove any outdoor sign that, on July 1, 1975, lawfully existed along or near any federal-aid primary highway and that does not comply with this part.

(b) In controlling outdoor signs adjacent to federal-aid primary highways under the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965, the Federal-Aid Highway Amendment of 1974, and any related agreement between the Administration and the federal government, the Administration is not required to remove any sign that advertises a natural wonder or a scenic or historical attraction, if the sign conforms to national standards for such signs under Title 23 of the United States Code.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-604 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-604
§8–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A local management board shall apply to the Office for funding for an at-risk youth prevention and diversion program.

(b) The application shall demonstrate that the local management board has convened a local planning group consisting of parents, youth, and representatives of public and private agencies that have knowledge of and experience working with at-risk youth and families.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1306 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1306
§8–1306.
Status: in_force

A prosecution under § 8-1301, § 8-1302, or § 8-1305(a) of this subtitle shall be instituted within 3 years after the date on which the offense was committed.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-107 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107
§8–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the owner of timber growing along a telegraph or telephone line is not subject to an action for damages if:

(1) the telegraph or telephone line prevents the owner of the timber from cutting and felling the timber; and

(2) in cutting or felling the timber, the owner damages the telegraph or telephone line.

(b) An owner of timber is subject to an action for damages if, in cutting and felling the timber, the owner willfully and intentionally injures the telegraph or telephone line.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-112 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-112
§8–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall:

(i) advise the Secretary regarding all minimum mandatory standards and approved standards for State and local correctional facilities;

(ii) consult and coordinate with national bodies promulgating correctional standards to provide reasonable compatibility between the State standards and nationally established standards; and

(iii) consult and cooperate with other units of the State and local jurisdictions concerning correctional standards.

(2) The Commission may provide technical assistance to the extent authorized in the State budget to aid the State and local jurisdictions in their efforts to comply with minimum mandatory standards and approved standards.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(c) The Commission shall employ a staff necessary to carry out this subtitle as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Health care” means care, services, or supplies related to the health of an individual that includes the following:

(i) preventative, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance care, palliative care and counseling, service assessment, or procedure:

1. with respect to the physical or mental condition or functional status of an individual; or

2. that affects the structure or function of the body; and

(ii) the sale or dispensing of a drug, device, equipment, or other item in accordance with a prescription.

(3) “Health information” means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that:

(i) is created or received by:

1. a health care provider;

2. a health care carrier;

3. a public health authority;

4. an employer;

5. a life insurer;

6. a school or university; or

7. a health care clearinghouse; and

(ii) relates to the:

1. past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual;

2. provision of health care to an individual; or

3. past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.

(4) “Interactive computer service” means an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including a system that provides access to the Internet and cellular phones.

(5) “Payment device number” has the meaning stated in § 8–213 of this title.

(6) (i) “Personal identifying information” includes a name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, Social Security number, place of employment, employee identification number, health insurance identification number, medical identification number, mother’s maiden name, bank or other financial institution account number, date of birth, personal identification number, unique biometric data, including fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image or other unique physical representation, digital signature, credit card number, or other payment device number.

(ii) “Personal identifying information” may be derived from any element in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, alone or in conjunction with any other information to identify a specific natural or fictitious individual.

(7) “Re–encoder” means an electronic device that places encoded personal identifying information or a payment device number from the magnetic strip or stripe of a credit card onto the magnetic strip or stripe of a different credit card or any electronic medium that allows such a transaction to occur.

(8) “Skimming device” means a scanner, skimmer, reader, or any other electronic device that is used to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, personal identifying information or a payment device number encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a credit card.

(b) A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess, obtain, or help another to possess or obtain any personal identifying information of an individual, without the consent of the individual, in order to use, sell, or transfer the information to get a benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value or to access health information or health care.

(b–1) A person may not maliciously use an interactive computer service to disclose or assist another person to disclose the driver’s license number, bank or other financial institution account number, credit card number, payment device number, Social Security number, or employee identification number of an individual, without the consent of the individual, in order to annoy, threaten, embarrass, or harass the individual.

(c) A person may not knowingly and willfully assume the identity of another, including a fictitious person:

(1) to avoid identification, apprehension, or prosecution for a crime; or

(2) with fraudulent intent to:

(i) get a benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value;

(ii) access health information or health care; or

(iii) avoid the payment of debt or other legal obligation.

(d) A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent to obtain a benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value or to access health information or health care, use:

(1) a re–encoder to place information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a credit card onto the magnetic strip or stripe of a different credit card or use any other electronic medium that allows such a transaction to occur without the consent of the individual authorized to use the credit card from which the personal identifying information or payment device number is being re–encoded; or

(2) a skimming device to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize, or store personal identifying information or a payment device number on the magnetic strip or stripe of a credit card without the consent of the individual authorized to use the credit card.

(e) A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess, obtain, or help another possess or obtain a re–encoder device or a skimming device for the unauthorized use, sale, or transfer of personal identifying information or a payment device number.

(f) A person may not knowingly and willfully claim to represent another person without the knowledge and consent of that person, with the intent to solicit, request, or take any other action to otherwise induce another person to provide personal identifying information or a payment device number.

(g) (1) (i) A person who violates this section where the benefit, credit, good, service, health information or health care, or other thing of value that is the subject of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section has a value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000 is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates this section where the benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value that is the subject of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section has a value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000 is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(iii) A person who violates this section where the benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value that is the subject of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section has a value of $100,000 or more is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.

(2) A person who violates this section where the benefit, credit, good, service, health information or health care, or other thing of value that is the subject of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section has a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500 is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(3) A person who violates this section under circumstances that reasonably indicate that the person’s intent was to manufacture, distribute, or dispense another individual’s personal identifying information without that individual’s consent is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.

(4) A person who violates subsection (b–1), (c)(1), (e), or (f) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(5) When the violation of this section is pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether from the same or several sources, the conduct may be considered as one violation and the value of the benefit, credit, good, service, or other thing of value may be aggregated in determining whether the violation is a felony or misdemeanor.

(h) A person described in subsection (g)(2) or (4) of this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.

(i) In addition to restitution under Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article, a court may order a person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere or who is found guilty under this section to make restitution to the victim for reasonable costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred:

(1) for clearing the victim’s credit history or credit rating;

(2) for clearing the victim’s record or history related to health information or health care; and

(3) in connection with a civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy a debt, lien, judgment, or other obligation of the victim that arose because of the violation.

(j) A sentence under this section may be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act or acts establishing the violation of this section.

(k) Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of State Police may initiate investigations and enforce this section throughout the State without regard to any limitation otherwise applicable to the Department’s activities in a municipal corporation or other political subdivision.

(l) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a law enforcement officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the Maryland Port Administration Police, the Park Police of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or a municipal corporation or county may investigate violations of this section throughout the State without any limitation as to jurisdiction and to the same extent as a law enforcement officer of the Department of State Police.

(2) The authority granted in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be exercised only in accordance with regulations that the Department of State Police adopts.

(3) The regulations are not subject to Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.

(4) The authority granted in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be exercised only if an act related to the crime was committed in the investigating law enforcement agency’s jurisdiction or if the complaining witness resides in the investigating law enforcement agency’s jurisdiction.

(m) If action is taken under the authority granted in subsection (l) of this section, notification of an investigation:

(1) in a municipal corporation, shall be made to the chief of police or designee of the chief of police;

(2) in a county that has a county police department, shall be made to the chief of police or designee of the chief of police;

(3) in a county without a police department, shall be made to the sheriff or designee of the sheriff;

(4) in Baltimore City, shall be made to the Police Commissioner or the Police Commissioner’s designee;

(5) on property owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Maryland Aviation Administration, or the Maryland Port Administration, shall be made to the respective chief of police or the chief’s designee; and

(6) on property owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, to the chief of police of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the county in which the property is located.

(n) When acting under the authority granted in subsection (k) or (l) of this section, a law enforcement officer:

(1) in addition to any other immunities and exemptions to which the officer may be entitled, has the immunities from liability and exemptions accorded to a law enforcement officer of the Department of State Police; but

(2) remains an employee of the officer’s employing agency.

(o) (1) A State’s Attorney or the Attorney General may investigate and prosecute a violation of this section or a violation of any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section.

(2) If the Attorney General exercises authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Attorney General has all the powers and duties of a State’s Attorney, including the use of a grand jury in any county or Baltimore City, to investigate and prosecute the violation.

(p) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of a violation of this section or for a violation of any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:

(1) an element of the crime occurred; or

(2) the victim resides.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person must have a contractor license whenever the person acts as a contractor in the State.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person must have a salesperson license or contractor license whenever the person sells a home improvement in the State.

(c) This section does not apply to:

(1) an individual who works for a contractor for a salary or wages but who is not a salesperson for the contractor;

(2) a clerical employee, retail clerk, or other employee of a licensed contractor who is not a salesperson, as to a transaction on the premises of the licensed contractor;

(3) a solicitor for a contractor who calls an owner by telephone only;

(4) an architect, electrician, plumber, heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration contractor, or other person who:

(i) is required by State or local law to meet standards of competency or experience before engaging in an occupation or profession;

(ii) currently is licensed in that occupation or profession under State or local law; and

(iii) is:

1. acting only within the scope of that occupation or profession; or

2. installing a central heating or air–conditioning system;

(5) a security systems technician licensed under Title 18 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;

(6) a marine contractor licensed under Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Environment Article; or

(7) a person who is selling a home improvement to be performed by a person described in item (4) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-320 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-320
§8–320.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this subtitle and any regulation adopted under it, the Commissioner may issue an order that requires the violator to:

(1) cease and desist from the violation and further similar violations; and

(2) take specific affirmative action to correct the violation, including:

(i) the restitution of money, property, or other assets to a person aggrieved by the violation;

(ii) the restoration to the plan or the life insurer of profits realized by the administrator that have been made through use of assets of the plan or the life insurer by the administrator; and

(iii) the removal of the administrator that committed the violation.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may file a petition in the circuit court of any county to enforce an order issued under this section.

(2) In an action brought by the Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner may recover for the use of the State reasonable attorney’s fees and the costs of the action.

(c) (1) In addition to any other enforcement action taken by the Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per day for each day that a person is in violation of § 8–303(a) of this subtitle.

(3) In determining the amount of the civil penalty imposed under this subsection, the Commissioner shall consider:

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the good faith of the violator;

(iii) the violator’s history of previous violations;

(iv) the deleterious effect of the violation on the plan and its participants and beneficiaries;

(v) the assets of the violator; and

(vi) any other factors that relate to the determination of a financial penalty.

(d) This section does not limit any regulatory power of the Commissioner under Title 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-105 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except for land that is actively devoted to farm or agricultural use, the supervisor:

(i) may value income producing real property by using the capitalization of income method or any other appropriate method of valuing the real property; and

(ii) shall consider an income method in valuing income producing commercial real property.

(2) For income producing single–family residential real property, the supervisor may value the property by using the same methods that are used for single–family residential real property that is owner–occupied.

(3) (i) In determining the value of commercial real property developed under § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, the supervisor:

1. shall consider the impact of applicable rent restrictions, affordability requirements, or any other related restrictions required by § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code and any other federal, State, or local programs;

2. may not consider income tax credits under § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code as income attributable to the real property; and

3. may consider the replacement cost approach only if the value produced by the replacement cost approach is less than the value produced by the income approach for the property and it is reflective of the value of the real property.

(ii) Within 30 days of closing and the execution and delivery of the regulatory agreement governing a low–income housing tax credit for commercial real property developed under § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Department of Housing and Community Development shall notify the Department that a property has been awarded the low–income housing tax credit.

(b) (1) The supervisor shall notify each owner of income producing real property to submit, under oath, on or before May 15 of each year, a current:

(i) income and expense statement for the real property, on the form that the Department requires; or

(ii) annual income and expense statement in another form that is acceptable to the Department.

(2) For income producing real property that has a value in excess of $5,000,000 as listed on the assessment roll, the supervisor shall designate properties for which the owner must provide income and expense information or be subject to a penalty under subsection (e) of this section for failure to provide the information.

(3) For income producing real property that is designated under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the supervisor shall:

(i) include in the notice a statement that a penalty may be assessed under subsection (e) of this section if the owner of real property valued at over $5,000,000 fails to file the income and expense information required under this subsection; and

(ii) send the notice to the owner as determined from the assessment rolls or the owner’s registered agent by:

1. first–class certified mail; or

2. e–mail, if within the past 3 years the recipient has provided to the Department an e–mail address and requested to receive the notices by e–mail.

(c) (1) For income producing real property that has a value in excess of $5,000,000 as listed on the assessment roll that is designated under subsection (b)(2) of this section, if the income and expense statement required under subsection (b) of this section is not received by May 15, the Department shall notify the owner that the statement has not been received and that if the statement is still not received by June 15, the penalty specified in subsection (e) of this section will be assessed.

(2) The Department shall send the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the owner by:

(i) first–class certified mail; or

(ii) e–mail, if within the past 3 years the recipient has provided to the Department an e–mail address and requested to receive the notices by e–mail.

(3) For property other than the property described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, upon request, an extension of up to 30 days may be granted by the supervisor for the filing required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The supervisor is not required to accept the expenses or depreciation claimed by the owner and may use other methods to determine these amounts.

(e) (1) This subsection applies only to income producing real property that has a value in excess of $5,000,000 as listed on the assessment roll that is designated under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) If an owner of income producing real property fails to submit income and expense information as required by subsection (b) of this section, by June 15, the supervisor shall assess on the owner of the real property a penalty of $100 per day up to a maximum equal to 0.1% of the value of the property listed on the assessment roll.

(3) The supervisor shall notify the collector of the county in which the property is located of assessment of a penalty.

(4) The collector shall collect the penalty imposed under this subsection and shall remit the penalty to the State Comptroller.

(5) The penalty imposed under this subsection may be waived by the supervisor for good cause.

(6) If the penalty imposed under this subsection is a direct “pass-through” to a lessee, the lessee shall have a right to recover that amount from the owner.

(f) When requested by the supervisor for valuation purposes, an officer or employee of any county or municipal corporation may provide to the supervisor the amount of income or any particulars disclosed in any tax return filed with the county or municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-703 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-703
§8–703.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, a court may order a juvenile who is charged with the commission of a delinquent act or a criminal defendant who has not been convicted of a crime of violence to perform community service and assign the juvenile or defendant to a particular work project:

(1) instead of payment of any fines and court costs imposed; or

(2) as a condition of:

(i) probation, whether granted under § 6-220 or § 6-225 of the Criminal Procedure Article or otherwise;

(ii) a suspended sentence;

(iii) a case being placed on a stet docket; or

(iv) a juvenile being subject to a diversionary program.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

(a) If, within a reasonable time after due notice, a telegraph or telephone company or a corporation authorized under § 5-410(a)(3) of this article fails or refuses to remove telegraph, telephone, or electric facilities causing damage, the owner or possessor of land or a political subdivision may sue for damages.

(b) (1) If the person filing suit for damages under this section prevails, the company may elect to pay damages for allowing the company to maintain the facilities permanently.

(2) If the damages paid include damages for allowing the company to maintain the facilities permanently, the right of the company to maintain the facilities permanently shall be confirmed as if the right were granted by the parties to the suit.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-218 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-218
§8–218.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “reusable tenant screening report” means a report prepared within the previous 30 days by a consumer reporting agency at the request and expense of a prospective tenant and made directly available to a prospective landlord at no charge for use in the rental application process.

(b) A reusable tenant screening report shall contain the following information regarding a prospective tenant:

(1) A credit report;

(2) For each jurisdiction indicated as a prior residence of the prospective tenant, regardless of whether the residence is reported by the prospective tenant or by a consumer reporting agency preparing a consumer report:

(i) A comprehensive criminal history records check for all federal, state, and local charges against and convictions of the prospective tenant over the previous 7 years; and

(ii) A comprehensive eviction history for all state and local jurisdictions for the previous 7 years;

(3) Verification of employment and income; and

(4) Current address and rental history.

(c) (1) A landlord shall notify prospective tenants regarding whether or not the landlord accepts reusable tenant screening reports.

(2) Notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be in writing or by posting notice in a conspicuous manner, including:

(i) A statement posted on a rental housing listing;

(ii) Notice posted on the homepage of a website;

(iii) Information provided in the rental application page for a rental property online; or

(iv) Any other manner reasonably calculated to provide potential tenants with notice.

(d) If a prospective tenant provides a reusable tenant screening report to a landlord that accepts reusable tenant screening reports, the landlord may not charge the prospective tenant:

(1) A fee for the landlord to access the report; or

(2) An application fee.

(e) A landlord that accepts a reusable tenant screening report under this section may require a prospective tenant to certify that there has not been a material change to the tenant’s name, address, bankruptcy status, criminal history, or eviction history since the date that the report was generated.

(f) Prior to the execution of a lease agreement, a landlord may reject an application for tenancy if a prospective tenant made a material change to a reusable tenant screening report.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-321.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-321.2
§8–321.
Status: in_force

§8–321.2.

A third–party administrator shall comply with Title 33 of this article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-8A-09 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8A / Section 8-8A-09
§8–8A–09.
Status: in_force

The Department may suspend, revoke, or modify a permit issued under this subtitle in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act if the Department finds that:

(1) The permit application contained false or inaccurate information;

(2) There has been a substantial deviation from:

(i) The plans, specifications, or other documents approved by the Department; or

(ii) Any requirement established by the Department;

(3) A representative of the Department seeking to inspect a site in accordance with § 8–8A–10 of this subtitle has been refused entry to any area covered by the permit;

(4) There is or has been a violation of this subtitle, any regulation adopted under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit; or

(5) There is any other good cause as determined by the Department.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this title, each local jurisdiction may designate boundaries for sites, structures, and districts that are considered to be of historic, archaeological, or architectural significance, by following the procedures of the local jurisdiction for establishing or changing zoning districts and classifications.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-620 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-620
§8–620.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Administration may designate any part of any existing State highway as an expressway.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to a State highway that the Administration:

(i) Proposes designating as an expressway; or

(ii) Designated as an expressway before October 1, 1999, but for which design and engineering funds have not been encumbered.

(2) Before designating any part of a State highway as an expressway, the Administration:

(i) Shall notify the governing body of each county and municipal corporation that may be affected by the designation and provide the officials representing governing bodies an opportunity to meet and confer with representatives of the Administration on the proposed designation; and

(ii) Within a reasonable proximity to the area affected by the proposed designation:

1. Shall hold a public informational meeting, to present to the community background information on the designation, the Administration’s plans in relation to the highway, and the expected impact of the designation on the community; and

2. Not less than 30 days after the public informational meeting, shall hold a public hearing on the proposed designation to afford interested parties an opportunity to submit oral testimony and written comments.

(3) The Administration shall publish notice of the proposed designation of a State highway as an expressway and the time and place of the public informational meeting and the public hearing in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the areas affected by the proposed designation at least 2 weeks before the:

(i) Public informational meeting required under paragraph (2)(ii)1 of this subsection; and

(ii) Public hearing required under paragraph (2)(ii)2 of this subsection.

(4) The requirements of this subsection may be satisfied through the public notice provided, and the public informational meetings and public hearings held, as part of the project planning phase as defined in § 8-610 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) If an existing highway is designated as an expressway and a property abutting the expressway is not served by any other reasonable access to another public road, the Administration may acquire the right of any owner of the property to access to or from the abutting land to or from the expressway by:

(i) Closing any existing access; or

(ii) Limiting the right of the owner to construct any new access or to enlarge or extend any existing access.

(2) If an existing highway is designated as an expressway and a property abutting the expressway has reasonable access to another public road, the Administration may:

(i) Acquire the right of any owner of that property abutting the expressway to continue to use an existing access to or from the abutting land to or from the expressway by closing any existing access; and

(ii) In its own discretion, prohibit new access to or from the abutting land to or from the expressway by limiting the right of the owner to construct any new access.

(3) An owner denied new access under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection is not entitled to any compensation for the denial of access if reasonable access to another public road is available at the time of the denial of access.

(4) The Administration, in its discretion, may designate points at which access will be permitted and may specify the terms and conditions of that access.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-1004 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1004
§8–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) The District Court may allow at least one representative from a designated organization to operate in a District Court courthouse on days on which cases filed for a failure to pay rent under § 8–401 of this title are heard.

(b) The operation of a designated organization in a District Court courthouse shall be governed by a memorandum of understanding signed by a representative of the designated organization and the administrative judge for the applicable District Court.

(c) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require the District Court to allow a representative from a designated organization to operate within a courtroom.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-909 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-909
§8–909.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding to fully implement access to legal representation in evictions and other related proceedings in the State.

(c) MLSC shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money received by the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General from any final settlement or agreement with or judgment against a party relating to an investigation or enforcement of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act for an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice for rental residential property, excluding any restitution and the costs of the action the Attorney General is entitled to recover;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Money distributed to the Fund under § 17–317 of the Commercial Law Article;

(4) Interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) Services provided by a designated organization or activity by a community group to implement the Program as provided in this subtitle, including all costs associated with required legal representation in any proceeding and any outreach and education activities;

(2) If a local jurisdiction enacts a program authorized under this subtitle, services provided by the local jurisdiction to implement access to counsel in eviction proceedings as provided for in this subtitle, including all costs associated with required legal representation in any proceeding and any outreach and education activities;

(3) Administrative expenses of MLSC; and

(4) Expenses related to the study and evaluation of:

(i) Services and activities provided under this subtitle; and

(ii) Funding amounts and sources necessary to fully effectuate access to counsel in eviction proceedings.

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

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

(h) (1) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(2) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $14,000,000 from the Fund to MLSC.

(i) Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for civil legal services from any other source.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may modify any provision of a deed, agreement, or settlement with respect to the care, custody, education, or support of any minor child of the spouses, if the modification would be in the best interests of the child.

(b) The court may modify any provision of a deed, agreement, or settlement with respect to spousal support executed on or after January 1, 1976, regardless of how the provision is stated, unless there is a provision that specifically states that the provisions with respect to spousal support are not subject to any court modification.

(c) The court may modify any provision of a deed, agreement, or settlement with respect to alimony or spousal support executed on or after April 13, 1976, regardless of how the provision is stated, unless there is:

(1) an express waiver of alimony or spousal support; or

(2) a provision that specifically states that the provisions with respect to alimony or spousal support are not subject to any court modification.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-502 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Court record” means an official record of a court proceeding kept by the clerk of the court or other court personnel.

(ii) “Court record” includes:

1. An index, a docket entry, a petition, a memorandum, a transcription of proceedings, an electronic recording, an order, and a judgment; and

2. Any electronic information about a proceeding on a website maintained by the Maryland Judiciary.

(3) “Shield” means to remove information from public inspection in accordance with this section.

(4) “Shielding” means:

(i) With respect to a record kept in a courthouse, removing the record to a separate secure area to which persons who do not have a legitimate reason for access are denied access; and

(ii) With respect to electronic information about a proceeding on a website maintained by the Maryland Judiciary, completely removing all information concerning the proceeding from the public website, including the names of the parties, case numbers, and any reference to the proceeding or any reference to the removal of the proceeding from the public website.

(b) (1) This section applies only to a court record relating to an action for repossession of residential property for a failure to pay rent filed on or after March 5, 2020, but before January 1, 2022.

(2) This section does not apply to any record relating to an action for repossession for failure to pay rent that resulted in a money judgment entered in favor of a landlord unless the petitioner provides evidence to the court that the judgment has been satisfied.

(c) (1) An individual may petition the court to shield court records relating to any action for repossession for failure to pay rent filed against the individual if the failure to pay rent was due to a loss of income arising out of the COVID–19 pandemic.

(2) A petition may not be filed under this section until the appeal period for the action to which a record relates has lapsed.

(d) The court shall grant a petition under this section for any record relating to an action for repossession in which there was not a judgment entered in favor of a landlord.

(e) (1) For any record relating to an action for repossession in which a judgment was entered in favor of a landlord, the petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition for shielding on the landlord.

(2) A landlord may file an objection to a petition no later than 15 days after receipt of service.

(3) If the landlord files a timely objection to the petition, the court shall hold a hearing.

(4) If the petitioner demonstrates at the hearing that the petitioner’s failure to pay rent that led to the judgment in favor of the landlord was due to a loss of income arising out of the COVID–19 pandemic, the court may grant the shielding of records relating to that judgment.

(5) If the landlord does not file a timely objection to the petition, the court:

(i) May grant the petition; or

(ii) If it denies the petition, shall provide the specific reasons for that denial in the order denying the petition.