Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-207 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-207
§4A–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department may not accept for record or filing any document of a limited liability company that does not conform with law.

(2) Any document which purports to be acknowledged may be treated by the Department as properly acknowledged.

(b) The Department may not accept for record or filing any articles, certificate, qualification, registration, change of resident agent or principal office, report, service of process or notice, or other document until all required recording, filing, and other fees have been paid to the Department.

(c) When the Department accepts for record any articles, certificate, or other document, the Department shall:

(1) Endorse on the document its acceptance for record and the date and time of acceptance;

(2) Record promptly the document; and

(3) Send an acknowledgment to the limited liability company, its attorney, or its agent stating the date and time that the document was accepted for record.
Md. Code, Education § 4-116 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-116
§4–116.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If there is a commission or agency with legal responsibility for county planning for land use, the county board shall:

(i) Consult with the commission or agency; and

(ii) Ask its advice in choosing land for a school site.

(2) The site shall conform as far as practicable to development plans for land use in the county.

(b) (1) If a county board gives preliminary approval of a school site, the county board shall hold a public hearing if:

(i) It considers it desirable;

(ii) 100 or more adult residents of the county petition in writing for a hearing; or

(iii) The county commissioners or county council asks for a hearing.

(2) The hearing shall be held on at least 10 days’ notice, published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county and posted electronically on the local school system website, to give all interested persons an opportunity to present their views.

(3) Any petition by residents of the county shall be filed at the office of the county board within 15 days after the board gives preliminary approval of the site.

(4) If a hearing is held, minutes shall be kept and, after deliberation, the county board shall send the minutes of the hearing and its recommendation to the State Superintendent for use in making a decision on his approval of the site.

(5) A request for site approval may not be made to the State Superintendent by a county board until 15 days pass after its action recommending the site or, if a hearing is held, until after the hearing, whichever occurs last.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) units of the State government are under pressure to delay or eliminate needed physical facility maintenance and repair because of fiscal constraints;

(2) lack of regular maintenance and repair results in deterioration of public improvements and increased costs for repair or construction of entirely new replacement facilities; and

(3) a specific set of procedures is necessary to ensure that all units of the State government perform regular maintenance and repair.

(b) (1) The Department of General Services shall establish general policies and standards for maintenance and repair of public improvements.

(2) On or before December 31 of each year, the Department of General Services shall send any changes to these general policies and standards to:

(i) the Board of Public Works; and

(ii) the Department of Budget and Management.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) establish and supervise a comprehensive and continuing program of maintenance and repair of all public improvements; and

(2) review maintenance and operation of public improvements to the extent that any engineering question is involved.

(d) Each unit of the State government shall carry out a maintenance and repair program for each public improvement under the jurisdiction of the unit. In carrying out the program, the unit shall:

(1) conform to the policies and standards established by the Department; and

(2) allocate sufficient funds and personnel.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1601 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 16 / Section 4-1601
§4–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “Fund” means the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund.

(b) There is a Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to make grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith–based organizations, to provide security enhancements to protect against hate crimes.

(d) The Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall:

(1) administer the Fund;

(2) establish and publish procedures for the distribution of grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith–based organizations;

(3) set aside a minimum of $1,000,000 each year for grants to faith–based organizations to increase security measures against faith–based hate crimes, with priority given to applicants that can demonstrate a high prevalence of hate crimes against members of and institutions representing the applicant’s faith; and

(4) submit to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a report on the distribution of funding before September 1 each year.

(e) (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.

(f) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) any interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only to make grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith–based organizations, to provide security enhancements to protect against hate crimes.

(h) (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, including interest earnings under subsection (f) of this section, shall be credited to the Fund.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) Money expended from the Fund for grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith–based organizations, to provide security enhancements to protect against hate crimes is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for providing nonprofit organizations, including faith–based organizations, with security enhancements to protect against hate crimes.

(k) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-226 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-226
§4–226.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In connection with property on which it holds a mortgage, the Administration may:

(i) foreclose on the property;

(ii) begin an action to protect or enforce a right conferred on the Administration by law or any agreement;

(iii) bid for and purchase the property at a foreclosure or other sale; and

(iv) acquire and take possession of the property.

(2) In an action under this subsection, the Administration may:

(i) complete, administer, and pay the principal of and interest on an obligation incurred in connection with the property; and

(ii) dispose of and otherwise deal with the property, so as to protect the interests of the Administration.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a lien held in connection with a public purpose project.

(2) The Administration may not lend money on the security of property unless the lien on the property is superior to all other liens, except for:

(i) a lien for taxes owed to the State or a political subdivision; or

(ii) an earlier mortgage lien.

(c) (1) At public or private sale and with or without public bidding, the Administration may sell a mortgage or other obligation that the Administration holds.

(2) The Administration may retain the servicing rights and charge servicing fees for any mortgage or other obligation the Administration sells.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a contrary intent clearly appears and before the time that a settlement given by a collecting bank for an item is or becomes final, the bank, with respect to the item, is an agent or subagent of the owner of the item and any settlement given for the item is provisional. This provision applies regardless of the form of indorsement or lack of indorsement and even though credit given for the item is subject to immediate withdrawal as of right or is in fact withdrawn; but the continuance of ownership of an item by its owner and any rights of the owner to proceeds of the item are subject to rights of a collecting bank, such as those resulting from outstanding advances on the item and rights of recoupment or setoff. If an item is handled by banks for purposes of presentment, payment, collection, or return, the relevant provisions of this title apply even though action of the parties clearly establishes that a particular bank has purchased the item and is the owner of it.

(b) After an item has been indorsed with the words “pay any bank” or the like, only a bank may acquire the rights of a holder until the item has been:

(1) Returned to the customer initiating collection; or

(2) Specially indorsed by a bank to a person who is not a bank.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-106 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-106
§4–106.
Status: in_force

(a) To the same extent as a court of the State in a civil case, the Mediation Service or a board may:

(1) conduct an investigation;

(2) hold hearings;

(3) administer oaths; and

(4) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of books, papers, and other documents.

(b) (1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Mediation Service or board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(2) A board shall petition the circuit court for the county where the board is meeting.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-503 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-503
§4–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A law enforcement officer who responds to a request for help under § 4–502 of this Part I of this subtitle shall give the victim a written notice that:

(1) includes the telephone number of a local domestic violence program that receives funding from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy; and

(2) states that:

(i) the victim may request that a District Court commissioner file a criminal charging document against the alleged abuser;

(ii) if the commissioner declines to charge the alleged abuser, the victim may request that the State’s Attorney file a criminal charging document against the alleged abuser;

(iii) the victim may file in the District Court or a circuit court or, when neither the office of the clerk of the circuit court nor the Office of the District Court Clerk is open, with a commissioner, a petition under this subtitle; and

(iv) the victim may obtain a copy of the incident report, as provided under § 4–503.1 of this Part I of this subtitle.

(b) A law enforcement officer may not be held liable in a civil action that arises from the officer’s failure to provide the notice required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2805 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 28 / Section 4-2805
§4–2805.
Status: reserved

(a) There is an Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Fund.

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

(2) The money in the Fund shall be invested and reinvested by the State Treasurer, and interest and earnings shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(c) (1) (i) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, for any fiscal year, the Department may not provide financial assistance under this subtitle in the aggregate totaling more than the amount appropriated for the Fund for that fiscal year in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

(ii) If the aggregate financial assistance amounts provided in a fiscal year total less than the amount appropriated for the Fund for that fiscal year, any excess amount shall remain in the Fund and may be allocated for the next fiscal year.

(iii) For any fiscal year, if funds are transferred from the Fund under the authority of any provision of law other than subsection (d) of this section, the maximum financial assistance amounts in the aggregate that the Department may provide shall be reduced by the amount transferred.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7–213 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Governor may not reduce an appropriation for the Fund in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

(d) Money in the Fund may be used only for the purpose of providing financial assistance in accordance with this subtitle.

(e) On or before January 1 each year, each county shall submit a report to the Department that details the targeted areas for homeownership that would qualify for financial assistance provided under this subtitle.

(f) On or before March 1 each year, the Department shall submit a report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Committee on Ways and Means on the number of funds deployed to census tracts with a majority racial minority population.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-207 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

The State assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” approved August 9, 1950, Public Law 681, Eighty-First Congress, 64 Stat. 658. The Department shall perform every act necessary to conduct and establish cooperative fish restoration projects, as defined in this act of Congress, in compliance with act and rules and regulations the Secretary of the Interior promulgates pursuant to it.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State that:

(1) the orderly development and use of land and structures requires comprehensive regulation through the implementation of planning and zoning controls; and

(2) planning and zoning controls shall be implemented by local government.

(b) To achieve the public purposes of this regulatory scheme, it is the policy of the General Assembly and the State that local government action will displace or limit economic competition by owners and users of property through the planning and zoning controls set forth in this division and elsewhere in the public general and public local laws.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-714 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-714
§4–714.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a person may only fish with a rod, or hook and line, in the waters of Coxes’ Creek, Furnace Branch Creek, or Marley Creek above the B. and O. Bridge.

(b) (1) A person may not catch fish by any means in the headwaters of the Magothy River beginning at the base of Lake Waterford Dam and extending for a distance of 3300 feet downstream during February, March, and April.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a person may fish only with a rod, or hook and line, in the waters of the Little Magothy River and its tributaries and in the Magothy River and its tributaries lying westerly of the mouth of the Magothy River and inside a line drawn 214 degrees true from extreme end of Mountain Point to Persimmon Point, referring to the last edition of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 566.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a person may fish only with a rod, or hook and line, in the waters of Bodkin Creek and tributaries lying westerly and inside of a line drawn 340 degrees true from extreme end of Cedar Point to Old Landen Point, referring to the latest edition of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 549.

(4) In the waters of the Magothy, Little Magothy Rivers, and Bodkin Creek and their tributaries, a person may use an eel pot or minnow trap which does not exceed 30 inches in length, 11 inches in width and 11 inches in height. During February, March, and April, a person may use a “D” bow frame net with handle attached which does not exceed 36 inches in width or 36 inches in height in the waters of the Magothy and Little Magothy Rivers and Bodkin Creek. However, a person may not use a “D” bow frame net as a stationary or set net in the bodies of water named in this subsection.

(c) (1) During February, March, and April, a person may not catch fish by any means in the waters of the Severn River or Severn Run from the dividing line between tidal and nontidal waters to a point 2400 feet downstream.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a person may fish only with a rod, or hook and line, in the waters of the Severn River or any creek, cove, tributary, or inlet of the Severn River. A line drawn from the extreme projection of Greenberry Point into the Chesapeake Bay to the extreme point of Horn Point, marks the mouth of the Severn River for the purpose of this title.

(d) (1) A person may not set a pound net or other similar device at any time in the waters of South River, or any creek, cove, or inlet of the South River above Saunders Point on the south side and Marsh Point on the north.

(2) A person may not set any net at any time except a gill net or a haul seine in any creek, cove, tributary, or inlet of the South River.

(3) A person may not set any net or equipment during February, March, and April in the headwaters of South River from a line drawn from Howards Point on the west side of the river to Brier Bottom on the east side, and in the headwaters of Beards Creek and in the headwaters of any of the creeks of South River for a distance of 1200 feet from its headwaters.

(e) (1) A person may not set a haul seine exceeding 50 feet in length in the following waters:

(i) Herring Bay from a line drawn from the extreme projection of Parker’s Island Point into the Chesapeake Bay to the extreme point of Holland Point;

(ii) South River, Rhode River, and West River;

(iii) From a line drawn from the extreme projection from Thomas Point into the Chesapeake Bay to the extreme point of Curtis Point;

(iv) Within the headlands of Whitehall Creek; and

(v) Within the headlands of Meredith Creek and Lake Ogleton.

(2) Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(f) Subject to Department regulations, a person may use archery equipment to fish for northern snakehead, commonly known as Chesapeake Channa, in Anne Arundel County waters.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-913 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-913
§4A–913.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department is satisfied that a limited liability company named in the proclamation has not failed to pay the tax, unemployment insurance contributions, or reimbursement payments, or file the report within the period specified in § 4A–911 of this subtitle, or that it has been mistakenly reported to the Department by the State Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, the Department may correct the mistake by filing its proclamation to that effect in its records.

(b) The effect of a proclamation correcting a mistake is to restore the right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of the name of the limited liability company as if the right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of the name had at all times remained in full force and effect.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1037 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1037
§4–1037.
Status: reserved

A person may not catch or attempt to catch soft–shell clams with a hydraulic clam dredge or any other gear except hand–held tools, such as shovels and hoes, in the following areas:

(1) Within 150 feet of a natural oyster bar or area leased under Subtitle 11A of this title and marked as required by that subtitle;

(2) Within 1,000 feet of any occupied duck blind where decoys are set out during waterfowl hunting season;

(3) Except for the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge and its parallel span, the Governor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, and the area of the Choptank River Bridge that is within Talbot County, within 50 feet of any bulkhead, structure, wharf, pier, or piling that is erected in, over, or under the waters of the State under a permit granted by the State or federal government;

(4) Within 300 feet of any private bathing beach running not more than 300 feet along the shore which is marked as required by rule and regulation or within 1,000 feet of any public bathing beach from May 1 to September 30. However, the owner or lessee of a single property may not claim protection for more than one private bathing beach contiguous to this property;

(5) (i) Within 50 feet of the mean high watermark of any shoreline in Queen Anne’s, Talbot, or Somerset counties;

(ii) Within 300 feet in Dorchester County; or

(iii) Within 150 feet in Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, or Kent County downriver from Nichols Point at the eastern side of the mouth of Langford Creek and within 300 feet upriver from Nichols Point;

(6) The Dorchester County waters of the Choptank River and its tributaries, east of a line running from Horn Point to Martin Point and west of a line running from Sharp’s Island Light to Hill’s Point; Brannock Bay; the Little Choptank River; Tar Bay; the Honga River; all waters east of a line running from the most southerly point of Holland Island to Holland Island Bar Light; all waters east of a line running from Richland Point to Okahanikan Point; and any areas reserved by the Department for production of seed oysters; and

(7) In the Atlantic Coastal Bays, as defined in § 8–1802 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Antique firearm” means:

(1) a firearm, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar ignition system, manufactured before 1899; or

(2) a replica of a firearm described in item (1) of this subsection that:

(i) is not designed or redesigned to use rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or

(ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.

(c) (1) “Handgun” means a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.

(2) “Handgun” includes a short–barreled shotgun and a short–barreled rifle.

(3) “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, rifle, or antique firearm.

(d) “Law enforcement official” means:

(1) a full–time member of a police force or other unit of the United States, a state, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of a state who is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the laws of the United States, a state, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of a state;

(2) a part–time member of a police force of a county or municipal corporation who is certified by the county or municipal corporation as being trained and qualified in the use of handguns;

(3) a fire and explosive investigator of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department as defined in § 2–208.3 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(4) a Montgomery County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2–208.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(5) an Anne Arundel County or City of Annapolis fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2–208.2 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(6) a Worcester County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2–208.4 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(7) a City of Hagerstown fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2–208.5 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or

(8) a Howard County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2–208.6 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(e) “Rifle” means a weapon that is:

(1) designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder; and

(2) designed or redesigned, and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger.

(f) “Short–barreled rifle” means:

(1) a rifle that has one or more barrels less than 16 inches long; or

(2) a weapon that has an overall length of less than 26 inches and that was made from a rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise.

(g) “Short–barreled shotgun” means:

(1) a shotgun that has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long; or

(2) a weapon that has an overall length of less than 26 inches long and was made from a shotgun, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise.

(h) “Shotgun” means a weapon that is:

(1) designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder; and

(2) designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore one or more projectiles for each pull of the trigger.

(i) “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the Transportation Article, a train, an aircraft, or a vessel.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-319 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-319
§4–319.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 4–315 of this subtitle, 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) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 4–315 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A county registrar shall preserve for 3 years each copy of a death or fetal death record that the Secretary sends to the county registrar.

(b) The county death and fetal death records shall be open to inspection by the Secretary, a designee of the Secretary, or an official of a municipal corporation or county, if the inspection is made for a proper purpose and in a manner that does not subject the contents of these records to risk of damage or alteration.

(c) If any omission or discrepancy in the personal or medical facts in a county death or fetal death record is called to the attention of a county registrar, the county registrar promptly shall:

(1) Investigate to determine the facts of record; and

(2) Send a certified statement of the facts to the Secretary.

(d) A county registrar shall investigate and inform the Secretary in full of any violation or suspected violation of this subtitle.

(e) (1) If the Secretary corrects a death or fetal death record, the Secretary shall send a notice of the correction to the county registrar for the county where the event occurred. The county registrar shall enter the correction on the county registrar’s record by photographic, electronic, or other means prescribed by the Secretary.

(2) If a discrepancy exists between the record of the Secretary and the record of a county registrar, the record of the Secretary shall be considered correct.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-21 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-21
§4A–12A–21.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–21. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) Any membership interest, patronage refund, per unit retain certificate, equity instrument, or evidence of membership interest issued, offered, or sold by a limited worker cooperative association is exempt from the registration requirements of Title 11 of this article.

(b) Any membership interest, patronage refund, per unit retain certificate, equity instrument, or evidence of membership interest may be lawfully offered and sold by the issuer or its members, representatives, or salaried employees without the necessity of being registered as a broker or dealer under Title 11 of this article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2401 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 24 / Section 4-2401
§4–2401.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Feminine hygiene products” means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

(3) “Local administering agency” means the agency designated by the Department or a local government to manage the programs for transitional housing services, including the Homeless Women – Crisis Shelter Home Program, and to provide a service directly or by contract with a service provider.

(4) “Service provider” means a public or private nonprofit that contracts with the Department or a local administering agency to provide shelter services for homeless individuals.

(b) (1) The Department shall make available to:

(i) service providers and local administering agencies for service providers a supply of feminine hygiene products sufficient to meet the needs of female residents in shelters; and

(ii) county boards of education a supply of feminine hygiene products sufficient to meet the needs during the normal school year of female students who are determined to be homeless children or youth under the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

(2) The feminine hygiene products provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made available free to:

(i) service providers, local administering agencies for service providers, and female residents in shelters; and

(ii) county boards of education and qualifying female students in schools.

(c) Each county board of education, through school nurses, shall make available to female students who are determined to be homeless children or youth under the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act a free supply of feminine hygiene products, as provided under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-311.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.1
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.1.

(a) This section applies to the financing of a vehicle parking facility not located at a transportation facility, as defined in § 3-101 of this article.

(b) (1) Revenues from a vehicle parking facility shall be used to pay all operating and maintenance costs and the service on any debt for each year the debt is outstanding and unpaid.

(2) Moneys from the Transportation Authority Fund may not be used as a cash investment for a vehicle parking facility.

(3) The Authority shall give priority to projects that are located within a transit-oriented development area.

(c) Not less than 30 days before entering into any contract or agreement to finance a vehicle parking facility, the Authority shall provide, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee information on the proposed contract or agreement, including the level of any State, local, and private contributions.

(d) The Authority shall adopt regulations specifying:

(1) The types of vehicle parking facilities for which the Authority may provide financing;

(2) The basic standards an entity must meet to qualify for vehicle parking facility financing; and

(3) The criteria upon which the Authority shall base the financing decisions for vehicle parking facilities.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-704 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-704
§4–704.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license to catch finfish shall furnish information the Department requires.

(b) The Department may not grant a license to any person, under the provisions of this subtitle, to set a pound net on the location occupied by any other pound net or within 4,500 feet in the Chesapeake Bay or 1,500 feet in a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay measured at right angles to the line of stakes, unless the other licensee failed to apply for renewal of his license by the expiration date of the year for which it was granted.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-509 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-509
§4–509.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Executive Director finds that a county is not complying with § 4–502 of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall notify the county or qualifying municipality of the noncompliance.

(b) If a county or qualifying municipality disputes the finding in the notice issued under subsection (a) of this section within 30 days of the issuance of the notice, the dispute shall be promptly referred to the Secretary of Budget and Management, who shall make a final determination.

(c) On receipt of certification of noncompliance by the Executive Director or the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Comptroller shall suspend, until notification of compliance is received, payment of any funds due the county or qualifying municipality for the current fiscal year, under § 4–506 of this subtitle, to the extent that the State’s aid due the county or qualifying municipality in the current fiscal year under § 4–506 of this subtitle exceeds the amount that the county or qualifying municipality received in the prior fiscal year.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Public Art Initiative Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to promote the installation of artwork in public facilities for the enrichment of the public.

(c) Program money shall be used to:

(1) acquire public art to be owned by the State;

(2) preserve public art assets, including assets of the Commission; and

(3) make grants to local governments.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: reserved

If a draft or the relevant instructions require presentment “on arrival”, “when goods arrive”, or the like, the collecting bank need not present until in its judgment a reasonable time for arrival of the goods has expired. Refusal to pay or accept because the goods have not arrived is not dishonor; the bank must notify its transferor of the refusal but need not present the draft again until it is instructed to do so or learns of the arrival of the goods.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-106 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-106
§4–106.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may enforce the provisions of this subtitle through meat inspectors, agents, and other employees designated or appointed consistently with the provisions of this subtitle. Except as provided in § 4-104 of this subtitle or otherwise by law, all inspectors shall be employed in accordance with the provision of the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Education § 4-123 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-123
§4–123.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A county board may enter into an agreement for the cooperative or joint administration of programs with one or more:

(i) County boards;

(ii) Other educational institutions or agencies; and

(iii) Boards of county commissioners or county councils.

(2) Agreements made under this section may include the cooperative or joint administration of programs that relate to:

(i) Personnel;

(ii) Purchasing;

(iii) Accounting;

(iv) Data processing;

(v) Printing;

(vi) Insurance;

(vii) Building maintenance; and

(viii) Transportation.

(b) If an agreement made under this section establishes a separate administrative entity to conduct or administer the joint or cooperative undertaking with power to employ persons, receive and spend money, or receive and spend federal or State grants and appropriations, the agreement shall specify the following:

(1) The duration of the agreement;

(2) The organization, composition, and nature of any separate administrative entity established;

(3) A statement of the powers of the entity and the manner of representation and participation of each cooperating board or agency in the program and that, if a joint board is established, each public agency party to the agreement shall be represented on it;

(4) The purpose of the administrative entity;

(5) The manner of financing the joint or cooperative undertaking and of establishing and maintaining its budget, including the manner for receiving, holding, and disbursing federal and other grants and appropriations, and the responsibilities of each cooperating unit of government involved for the payment of the share of the employer in any pension, retirement, or insurance plan administered by any of the participants;

(6) The manner of acquiring, holding, and disposing of property used in the joint or cooperative undertaking;

(7) The method to be used in accomplishing the partial or complete termination of the agreement and for disposing of property on partial or complete termination; and

(8) Any other necessary and proper matters.

(c) (1) Before any agreement made under subsection (b) of this section becomes effective, it shall:

(i) Be approved by the county governing body; and

(ii) Be submitted to the Attorney General.

(2) If the Attorney General finds that the agreement is not in proper form or not compatible with the laws of this State, the Attorney General shall give written details to the governing body of each public agency concerned as to how the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law.

(d) A cooperative entity established under subsection (b) of this section may administer only the programs and exercise only the powers and duties specifically delegated to it by the public bodies party to the agreement.

(e) An agreement made under this section does not relieve any county board or other participant of any obligation or responsibility imposed on it by law, except that actual and timely performance by a joint board or other administrative entity established by an agreement under this section may be offered by the board in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-504 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-504
§4–504.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a public service company that is an investor–owned electric company, gas company, or combination gas and electric company.

(b) A public service company may not recover through rates any costs associated with:

(1) membership, dues, sponsorships, or contributions to an industry trade association, group, or related entity exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) the acquisition, use, or allocation of costs associated with a private plane that is owned or leased by the public service company or its holding company.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-513 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-513
§4–513.
Status: in_force

Consistent with the requirements of any license issued by the federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a person who owns or operates a dam or obstruction on the waters of the State used for the generation of electric power and the Secretary shall cooperate to ensure the release of a sufficient flow of impounded water to maintain both water quality and aquatic habitat below the dam or obstruction.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1015 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1015
§4–1015.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who catches oysters from the waters of the State with any scoop, dredge, tong, rake, or any similar instrument shall cull the oysters on the natural bar from which they were caught, and return to the bar all shells, stones, gravel, and slag. Any oyster whose shell measures less than 3 inches in distance between its longest or widest points, whether or not attached to a marketable oyster, shall be included in the culling and replaced on the bar from which caught. The Department by rule may permit the possession of marketable oysters to which nonmarketable oysters adhere so closely that it is impossible to remove them without destroying the smaller oyster. Oyster culling shall be completed before any oyster is thrown or deposited in the hold or bottom of any boat.

(b) After culling and placing in the hold or bottom of a boat, a person’s possession of oysters may not include a combined total of more than 5 percent of oysters which measure less than 3 inches from hinge to bill, and cultch consisting of shells, stones, gravel, and slag. In ascertaining this percentage the Department shall select by random sample an amount of oysters from any pile, hold, bin, house, or place as deemed proper and require it to be culled and disposed of, as provided by this section. All small oysters and cultch that adhere to marketable oysters shall be separated, and the marketable oysters shall be excluded from any measurement of small oysters and cultch. However, a person may possess marketable oysters that have undersized oysters or spat less than 1 inch in length from hinge to bill attached to them that cannot be separated without destroying the small oyster.

(c) A person may not transport or attempt to transport outside the State oysters measuring less than 3 inches in length from hinge to mouth regardless of whether they are caught on the natural bars of the State or from private beds and lots in the State.

(d) The provisions of this subtitle relating to the inspection and culling of oysters and the imposition of penalties for any violation of the cull law apply to oysters in the shell found anywhere within the State, whether afloat or ashore, and whether said oysters have been caught within the waters of the State or shipped or brought into the State. However, oysters containing more than 5 percent shells or small oysters legally taken from privately owned beds outside the State may be admitted if:

(1) Inspected by the Department prior to storage in a shucking house; and

(2) Accompanied by a bill of sale or bill of lading issued by the private planters selling the cargo or an appropriate certificate from the authorities of the state of origin, certifying that the cargo was caught from privately owned oyster beds in the state of origin and that the oysters were caught in full compliance with the laws of that state.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-610 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-610
§4–610.
Status: in_force

A person shall possess his angler’s license while angling in nontidal waters and, upon demand, shall exhibit the license to any Natural Resources police officer, law enforcement officer, or landowner or his representative.
Md. Code, Election Law § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, each political party shall adopt and be governed by a constitution and all bylaws and rules adopted in accordance with the constitution.

(b) (1) The constitution and bylaws of each political party shall provide:

(i) for such matters as in its opinion are necessary for the proper conduct of party affairs;

(ii) for the selection of a State governing body;

(iii) for the calling of regular meetings, advance notification of meetings, and special notice for special meetings;

(iv) for the establishment of a quorum;

(v) a method of amending the political party’s constitution and bylaws;

(vi) procedures for filling a vacancy in a nomination for public office;

(vii) for a principal political party, for the convening of a meeting of the central committee within 45 days after the primary election in each gubernatorial election year;

(viii) for a political party that is not a principal political party, procedures for selecting nominees for a public office; and

(ix) for the adoption of rules governing the political party.

(2) The Republican Party State Central Committee may adopt provisions in its constitution and bylaws providing for the removal of members of the Republican State Central Committee who fail to discharge the minimum responsibilities of a State central committee member.

(c) (1) In accordance with the constitution and bylaws of a principal political party, the central committee of that party for each county shall adopt a constitution, bylaws, and rules.

(2) Until a central committee adopts a constitution, bylaws, and rules, the central committee shall be governed by the State central committee.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after the adoption or amendment by a political party of a constitution, bylaw, or rule, the political party shall file a copy of the constitution, bylaw, or rule with the State Board.

(2) Within 30 days after the adoption or amendment by a central committee of any county of a constitution, bylaw, or rule, the local central committee shall file a copy of the constitution, bylaw, or rule with the State central committee and the State Board.

(e) (1) The constitution and bylaws adopted by a new political party shall conform to the requirements of subsections (a), (b), and (c)(1) of this section.

(2) If a new political party decides to form local central committees, the political party shall notify the State Board of the number and size of the local central committees within 6 months after the date the State Board notified the political party that it is considered a State political party.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-248 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-248
§4–248.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The interest rate or rates on and the terms of any loans and the revenues from the terms of any other assets that are financed from the proceeds of bonds or notes of the Administration, any fees that the Administration charges, and any other available revenues shall be at least sufficient to ensure repayment in full of the principal of and interest on the bonds or notes as and when due.

(2) Any pledge that the Administration makes is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.

(b) The lien of the pledge:

(1) immediately attaches, without any physical delivery or further act, to revenues or property so pledged and later received by the Administration; and

(2) is valid and binding against each person having a claim against the Administration whether or not:

(i) the person has notice of the lien of the pledge; or

(ii) the determination or any other instrument has been recorded or filed.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-701 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-701
§4–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cleanup” means abatement, containment, removal, and disposal of oil and the restoration of the environment.

(c) “Fund” means the Oil Contaminated Site Environmental Cleanup Fund.

(d) “Oil” has the meaning provided in § 4–401(h) of this title.

(e) (1) “Site rehabilitation” means cleanup actions taken in response to a release from an underground oil storage tank.

(2) “Site rehabilitation” includes investigation, evaluation, planning, design, engineering, construction, or other services undertaken and expenses incurred to investigate or clean up affected soils, groundwater, or surface water.

(f) “Third party claim” means any civil action brought or asserted by any person against any owner or operator of any underground oil storage tank for damages to person or property which damages are the direct result of oil released from tanks covered under this subtitle.

(g) “Underground oil storage tank” has the meaning provided in § 4–401(l) of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-406 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1808 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 18 / Section 4-1808
§4–1808.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualifying local government shall use Program funds for development costs associated with a workforce housing development located in a priority funding area in accordance with the 5–year consolidated plan or comprehensive plan of the qualifying local government.

(b) A qualifying local government may request that its program funds or match be expended by the Department through the Department’s existing housing programs.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Excess personal property” means an item of personal property that is declared to be in excess of the needs of the custodial unit of the State government because the item:

(1) is not necessary to the efficient operation of the unit; or

(2) has been replaced by a similar item.

(c) “Nonexpendable item” means an item of equipment or furnishing that has:

(1) an anticipated useful life of more than 1 year; and

(2) an original cost exceeding a minimum dollar amount established by the Department by regulation.

(d) “Surplus personal property” means an item of excess personal property that the Department declares is not needed by any unit of the State government.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-602 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 6 / Section 4A-602
§4A–602.
Status: in_force

A membership interest in a limited liability company is personal property.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1204 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1204
§4–1204.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) provide decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing for households of lower income;

(2) provide financial assistance to political subdivisions or housing authorities to acquire, construct, reconstruct, renovate, or rehabilitate rental housing affordable to households of lower income;

(3) stimulate the development and ownership of rental housing for households of lower income by political subdivisions, housing authorities, or partnerships that include political subdivisions or housing authorities;

(4) provide financial assistance to private sector entities to acquire, construct, reconstruct, renovate, or rehabilitate housing units:

(i) for sale to political subdivisions, housing authorities, or partnerships that include political subdivisions or housing authorities, as affordable rental housing for households of lower income; or

(ii) for occupancy by households of lower income that include one or more individuals with disabilities or special needs;

(5) promote affordable housing programs and increased contributions to the production of affordable rental housing by political subdivisions, housing authorities, and the private sector, including for profit and nonprofit entities;

(6) encourage households of lower income that live in partnership rental housing to contribute actively to the operation or maintenance of the housing or the community;

(7) finance rental housing that is:

(i) to be occupied by households of lower income;

(ii) to be owned by political subdivisions or housing authorities or partnerships that include political subdivisions or housing authorities; and

(iii) expected to be financially self-sufficient, without further governmental financing for maintenance, renovation, or operating subsidies; and

(8) encourage the private sector to provide rental housing for households of lower income that include one or more individuals with disabilities or special needs.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-702 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-702
§4–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A county is authorized to establish a domestic violence fatality review team.

(b) In a county, the State’s Attorney, the head of the primary law enforcement agency, or the director of the domestic violence program may organize a local team.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-608 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-608
§4–608.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 4–601 through 4–607 of this subtitle derive from Annex to Convention of October 26, 1973, Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will.

(b) In interpreting and applying this subtitle, regard shall be given to its international origin and the need for uniformity in its interpretation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-208 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: in_force

The Board may sue and be sued in its own name in the courts of this State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-509 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-509
§4–509.
Status: in_force

Unless the charter or bylaws of a savings bank provide for a greater number, a majority of the directors then serving is a quorum.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Fisheries Research and Development Fund.

(b) There is a Fisheries Research and Development Fund in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) Finance the replenishment of fisheries resources and related research; and

(2) Match federal funds available for research and development of fisheries resources.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Any money received under this title for:

(i) Commercial licenses and permits;

(ii) Service fees, taxes, and royalties paid to the State for oyster shells and clam shells removed from the bottom beneath the tidal waters of the State;

(iii) The sale of seed oysters under § 4–1103 of this title; and

(iv) Any fine or forfeiture collected under § 4–1202 of this title;

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund;

(3) Money received from any other source; and

(4) Money appropriated from the General Fund of the State in accordance with subsection (j) of this section.

(g) Subject to §§ 4–701(q), 4–1020, 4–1028, and 4–1035 of this title, the Fund may be used only for:

(1) Replenishing fisheries resources and related research;

(2) Matching federal funds available for research and development of fisheries resources; and

(3) Administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1–103(b)(2) of this article.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) Beginning with fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include in the budget bill an appropriation from the General Fund for the Fund.

(k) (1) For fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund of not less than $1,794,000.

(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund of not less than $1,794,000.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-106 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-106
§4–106.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out those provisions of this Division I that are subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Secretary may adopt regulations, guidelines, or policies.

(b) After consultation with the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Secretary shall adopt regulations governing peer review panels, that include procedures for a principal unit to establish peer review panels as an alternative mechanism for dispute resolution under Titles 11 and 12 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 4-316 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-316
§4–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of local law and subject to the applicable provisions of this article, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners may:

(1) Examine, appoint, and remove teachers;

(2) Set teacher qualifications;

(3) Set teacher salaries; and

(4) Select textbooks for the public schools in Baltimore City, except that the textbooks may not contain anything of a sectarian or partisan character.

(b) (1) The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners shall report annually to the State Board on the condition of the schools under its jurisdiction.

(2) The report shall include a statement of:

(i) Expenditures;

(ii) The number of children taught; and

(iii) Any other statistical information the State Board requires.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-349 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-349
§4–349.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and other law, until the State or a political subdivision acquires title to property, a custodian may deny inspection of a public record that contains a real estate appraisal of the property.

(b) A custodian may not deny inspection by the owner of the property.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) an establishment that already holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(2) a license holder that sells alcoholic beverages at discount prices.

(b) A local licensing board may not issue a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of:

(1) a chain store;

(2) a supermarket; or

(3) a discount house.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized control level event occurs when:

(1) an insurer files an RBC report that indicates that the insurer has total adjusted capital that is:

(i) greater than or equal to its mandatory control level RBC; and

(ii) less than its authorized control level RBC;

(2) the Commissioner notifies the insurer of an adjusted RBC report that indicates an event under item (1) of this subsection;

(3) if an insurer requests a hearing to challenge an adjusted RBC report that indicates the event under item (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner notifies the insurer that the Commissioner, after a hearing, has rejected the insurer’s challenge;

(4) the insurer fails to respond to a corrective order in a manner satisfactory to the Commissioner; or

(5) if an insurer has requested a hearing to challenge a corrective order issued by the Commissioner:

(i) the Commissioner notifies the insurer that the Commissioner, after a hearing, has rejected the insurer’s challenge or modified the corrective order; and

(ii) the insurer fails to respond, in a manner satisfactory to the Commissioner, to the sustained or modified corrective order.

(b) In the event of an authorized control level event, the Commissioner shall:

(1) take any action required under § 4-306(b) of this subtitle for an insurer that experiences a regulatory action level event; or

(2) if the Commissioner considers it to be in the best interest of the policyholders and creditors of the insurer and of the public, take any action that may be necessary to place the insurer under conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation under Title 9 of this article.

(c) (1) The Commissioner shall have the rights, powers, and duties under Title 9 of this article needed to carry out the requirements of this section.

(2) If the Commissioner takes any action under Title 9 of this article pursuant to an adjusted RBC report as provided in this section, the insurer shall be entitled to the protections afforded to insurers under Title 9 of this article with regard to summary proceedings.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-109 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of this article.

(3) “Electronic control device” means a portable device designed as a weapon capable of injuring, immobilizing, or inflicting pain on an individual by the discharge of electrical current.

(b) A person may not possess or use an electronic control device unless the person:

(1) has attained the age of 18 years; and

(2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence or a violation of § 5–602, § 5–603, § 5–604, § 5–605, § 5–606, § 5–613, or § 5–614 of this article.

(c) An electronic control device may not be sold and activated in the State unless:

(1) an instructional manual or audio or audiovisual instructions are provided to the purchaser;

(2) the manufacturer maintains a record of the original owner of the electronic control device; and

(3) the manufacturer or seller has obtained a State and federal criminal history records check of the original owner to ensure compliance with subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(d) A manufacturer of electronic control devices shall provide an investigating law enforcement agency with prompt access to the manufacturer’s records on electronic control devices and cartridges sold in the State.

(e) (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(2) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section while committing a separate crime that is a crime of violence is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(f) This section does not prohibit a local government from adopting a restriction or requirement concerning the possession of an electronic control device that is more stringent than the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2909 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2909
§4–2909.
Status: in_force

Housing assistance payments for a family shall continue for up to 5 years or until a federal housing choice voucher under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program becomes available, whichever occurs first.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A payor or collecting bank’s authority to accept, pay, or collect an item or to account for proceeds of its collection, if otherwise effective, is not rendered ineffective by incompetence of a customer of either bank existing at the time the item is issued or its collection is undertaken if the bank does not know of an adjudication of incompetence. Neither death nor incompetence of a customer revokes the authority to accept, pay, collect, or account until the bank knows of the fact of death or of an adjudication of incompetence and has reasonable opportunity to act on it.

(b) Even with knowledge, a bank may for ten days after the date of death pay or certify checks drawn on or before that date unless ordered to stop payment by a person claiming an interest in the account.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-1105 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1105
§4–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a refillable container permit.

(b) A refillable container permit authorizes the permit holder to:

(1) sell wine for off–premises consumption in a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section; and

(2) sell and refill a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section.

(c) (1) The term of a refillable container permit is the same as that of the underlying license.

(2) The hours of sale for a refillable container permit are the same as those for the underlying license.

(3) An applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege shall meet the same advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements as those for the underlying license.

(d) (1) To be used as a refillable container for wine under the authority of a refillable container permit, a container shall:

(i) have a capacity of not less than 17 ounces and not more than 34 ounces;

(ii) be sealable;

(iii) be branded with an identifying mark of the seller of the container;

(iv) bear the federal health warning statement required for containers of alcoholic beverages under 27 C.F.R. 16.21;

(v) display instructions for cleaning the container; and

(vi) bear a label stating that cleaning the container is the responsibility of the consumer.

(2) The Executive Director may adopt standards regarding containers that qualify for use as refillable containers for wine, including containers originating from outside the State.

(3) The holder of a refillable container permit may refill a refillable container originating from inside or outside the State that meets the standards adopted by the Executive Director under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-104 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “modular dwelling” means a building assembly or system of building subassemblies designed for habitation as a dwelling for one or more individuals:

(1) that includes the necessary electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and other service systems;

(2) that is made or assembled by a manufacturer on or off the building site for installation, or assembly and installation, on the building site; and

(3) installed and set up according to the manufacturer’s instructions on an approved foundation and support system.

(b) The powers granted to a local jurisdiction under this subtitle do not:

(1) grant the local jurisdiction powers in any substantive area not otherwise granted to the local jurisdiction by any other public general or public local law;

(2) restrict the local jurisdiction from exercising any power granted to the local jurisdiction by any other public general or public local law or otherwise;

(3) authorize the local jurisdiction or its officers to engage in any activity that is beyond their power under any other public general or public local law or otherwise; or

(4) preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of any unit of the State under any public general law.

(c) (1) If a legislative body regulates off–street parking, the legislative body shall require space for the parking of bicycles in a manner that the legislative body considers appropriate.

(2) A legislative body may allow a reduction in the number of required automobile parking spaces based on the availability of space for parking bicycles.

(d) A legislative body may not prohibit the placement of a new manufactured home or modular dwelling in a zone that allows single–family residential uses if the home or dwelling:

(1) (i) meets the definition of modular dwelling under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) meets the definition of a manufactured home in § 9–102(a) of the Commercial Law Article and is, or will be after purchase, converted to real property in accordance with Title 8B, Subtitle 2 of the Real Property Article; or

(2) is located on land:

(i) currently or previously owned by the federal government;

(ii) greater than 80 acres in size; and

(iii) that was the site of a former U.S. military reservation.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-601 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Group home” means a housing facility that offers:

(i) supportive services or supervisory personnel to individuals with special housing needs who are not related to the group home sponsor; and

(ii) common, shared, or independent living, dining, kitchen, sanitary, and sleeping facilities.

(2) “Group home” need not include all of the facilities listed in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection if it provides emergency and temporary housing for homeless individuals.

(c) “Group home sponsor” means a person who qualifies for a Program loan under § 4-607 of this subtitle.

(d) “Person of lower income” means an individual or family whose income does not exceed the upper income limit that the Secretary sets.

(e) “Program” means the Group Home Financing Program.

(f) “Program loan” means a loan that the Department makes under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1102 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1102
§4–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may resurvey any submerged area of the State to determine the position and extent of any natural oyster bar.

(b) If, after conducting a survey in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the Department finds that any natural oyster bar is located incorrectly on existing charts or that the existing charts do not reflect the actual condition of submerged lands, the Department shall amend the existing charts or coordinates by regulation.

(c) (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2024, the Maryland Geological Survey, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, shall survey submerged areas of the State to map existing and potential oyster habitats in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.

(2) In selecting sites for surveying under this subsection, the Maryland Geological Survey and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science shall prioritize:

(i) Eastern Bay and its tributaries; and

(ii) Public fishery areas where there are likely to be shallowly buried shell deposits from previous repletion activities, identified in consultation with the Department, who shall consult with county oyster committees, and commercial oyster harvesters.

(3) To the extent practicable, surveys carried out under this subsection shall use sub–bottom profiling combined with physical sampling to quantify the total volume of subsurface shell material.

(4) (i) For fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $2,000,000 to the Department to fund the surveys required under this subsection.

(ii) The Governor shall prioritize the use of federal funds for appropriations required under this paragraph.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-309 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-309
§4–309.
Status: in_force

A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-406 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A protest against a license renewal may be made by:

(1) at least 10 signatories who are:

(i) residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and

(ii) located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises; or

(2) the local licensing board on its own initiative.

(b) (1) If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the local licensing board may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.

(2) The local licensing board shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as it hears and determines an original application.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-203 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-203
§4A–203.
Status: in_force

(a) If an accepted payment order is not an authorized order of a customer identified as sender under § 4A-202(a) of this subtitle, but is effective as an order of the customer pursuant to § 4A-202(b) of this subtitle, the following rules apply:

(1) By express written agreement, the receiving bank may limit the extent to which it is entitled to enforce or retain payment of the payment order.

(2) The receiving bank is not entitled to enforce or retain payment of the payment order if the customer proves that the order was not caused, directly or indirectly, by a person:

(i) Entrusted at any time with duties to act for the customer with respect to payment orders or the security procedure; or

(ii) Who obtained access to transmitting facilities of the customer or who obtained, from a source controlled by the customer and without authority of the receiving bank, information facilitating breach of the security procedure, regardless of how the information was obtained or whether the customer was at fault. Information includes any access device, computer software, or the like.

(b) This section applies to amendments of payment orders to the same extent that it applies to payment orders.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

(a) In its utility operations, a public service company may not:

(1) sell, render services, or furnish a commodity until the public service company files and publishes its rate schedules in accordance with § 4–202 of this title; or

(2) demand or collect:

(i) compensation that differs from compensation specified in its rate schedules that are in force at the time of the demand or collection; or

(ii) a charge that violates this division.

(b) A person may not assist, allow, or attempt to assist or allow the actions prohibited under this section by any means, including false billing, false classification, false weighing, or false report of weight, even if a public service company or its personnel consents to or connives with the prohibited action.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-207 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An unauthorized insurer or person that does an act of insurance business listed in § 4-205(c) of this subtitle is deemed to have appointed irrevocably the Secretary of State to be the attorney of the unauthorized insurer or person in a proceeding in a court by the Commissioner or the State, and on whom may be served any notice, order, pleading, or process in a proceeding before the Commissioner, and which proceeding arises from the unauthorized insurer or person doing an insurance business in the State.

(2) An unauthorized insurer or person that does an act of insurance business listed in § 4-205(c) of this subtitle is deemed to have agreed that service on the Secretary of State under this section has the same legal effect as personal service in the State on the unauthorized insurer or person.

(3) The deemed appointment of the Secretary of State binds the unauthorized insurer or person and any executor, administrator, personal representative, or successor in interest if a corporation, of the unauthorized insurer or person.

(b) (1) Service of process on the Secretary of State in a court proceeding or administrative proceeding under this section shall be made by delivering to the Secretary of State or an individual in apparent charge of the office of the Secretary of State two copies of the process in a court proceeding or the notice, order, pleading, or process in an administrative proceeding.

(2) Immediately after receipt of process in a court proceeding or the notice, order, pleading, or process in an administrative proceeding, the Secretary of State shall mail one copy of the process or notice, order, pleading, or process to the defendant in the court proceeding, or to the person to whom the notice, order, pleading, or process is addressed or directed in the administrative proceeding, at its last known principal place of business.

(3) Service of process under this section is sufficient if:

(i) within 10 days after service on the Secretary of State under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney in a court proceeding or the Commissioner in an administrative proceeding sends notice of the service and a copy of the court process, or the notice, order, pleading, or process in the administrative proceeding, by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the defendant in a court proceeding or the person to whom the notice, order, pleading, or process is addressed or directed in the administrative proceeding at its last known principal place of business; and

(ii) on or before the date that the defendant is required to appear or respond in a court or administrative proceeding or within any further time that the court or Commissioner allows, the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney in a court proceeding or the Commissioner in an administrative proceeding files with the clerk of the court in which the court proceeding is pending or with the Commissioner in an administrative proceeding:

1. the defendant's receipt, or the receipt issued by the United States Postal Service, showing the name of the sender of the letter and the name and address of the addressee; and

2. an affidavit of the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney in a court proceeding, or the Commissioner in an administrative proceeding, showing compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) A certificate by the Secretary of State that shows service in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection and is attached to the original or third copy of the process is sufficient evidence of service.

(5) Service on the Secretary of State under this section is deemed service on the principal.

(6) The Secretary of State shall keep a record of all process served on the Secretary of State under this section that shows the day and time of service.

(c) A judgment or determination, by default, in any court or administrative proceeding in which court process or a notice, order, pleading, or process is served under this section may not be entered until the expiration of 45 days after the date of filing of the affidavit of compliance.

(d) This section does not limit the right to serve any process, notice, order, pleading, or demand on an insurer or another person in any other manner authorized by law.

(e) On request of the Commissioner, the Attorney General may proceed in a court of this State or another state or in a federal court or agency to enforce an order or decision in a court proceeding or in an administrative proceeding before the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-738 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-738
§4–738.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not catch or attempt to catch snapping turtles in the tributary waters of Charles County from April 15 to May 31, inclusive. A person may not use hook and line and trotline to catch snapping turtles in these waters.

(b) The Department may not prohibit the use of turtle pots in areas where nets are prohibited.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-303 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

If there is an election to have no board of directors:

(1) The stockholders may exercise all powers of directors, and the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed under their direction;

(2) The stockholders of the corporation are responsible for taking any action required by law to be taken by the board of directors;

(3) Action by stockholders shall be taken by the voting of shares of stock as provided in this article;

(4) The stockholders may take any action for which this article otherwise would require both a resolution of directors and a vote of stockholders;

(5) By the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast, the stockholders may take any action for which this article otherwise would require a vote of a majority of the entire board of directors;

(6) A statement that the corporation is a close corporation which has no board of directors satisfies any requirement that an instrument filed with the Department contain a statement that a specified action was taken by the board of directors;

(7) The special liabilities imposed on directors by § 2-312(a) of this article and the provisions of §§ 2-312(b) and 2-410 of this article apply to the stockholders of the corporation and, for this purpose, “present” in § 2-410 of this article means present in person or by proxy; and

(8) A stockholder is not liable for any action taken as a result of a vote of the stockholders, unless he was entitled to vote on the action.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-505 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

For population and density determinations under this subtitle:

(1) population numbers for a county shall be those estimated by the Maryland Department of Health, as of July 1 of each year; and

(2) the percentage of population residing in municipalities shall be determined from time to time by the most recently published federal decennial census data.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary.

(b) The Board shall determine:

(1) The manner of election of officers;

(2) The term of office of each officer; and

(3) The duties of each officer.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-506 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a barbershop permit is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the permit expires on the first May 31 that comes:

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

(2) in an odd-numbered year.

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

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

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

2. the amount of the renewal fee.

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

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

(1) otherwise is entitled to hold the permit;

(2) pays to the Board a renewal fee established by the Board in accordance with § 4-206 of this title; and

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

(d) The Board shall renew the barbershop permit of and issue a renewal certificate to each barbershop permit holder who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The Secretary may determine that barbershop permits issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-213 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-213
§4–213.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the county commissioners or county council shall pay for:

(1) the referendum;

(2) the original election of officers required under § 4–210 of this subtitle; and

(3) the reasonable costs of third party consultants hired by the county commissioners or county council to analyze issues related to the proposed incorporation.

(b) If the referendum results in incorporation, the municipality shall repay the expenses specified in subsection (a) of this section to the county within 1 year after the incorporation takes effect.

(c) After 1 year from the effective date of the incorporation, the county commissioners or county council may withhold any payment due to the municipality to satisfy any unpaid expense specified in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 4 / Section 4A-404
§4A–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to §§ 4A-211(e) and 4A-405(d) and (e) of this title, if a beneficiary’s bank accepts a payment order, the bank is obliged to pay the amount of the order to the beneficiary of the order. Payment is due on the payment date of the order, but if acceptance occurs on the payment date after the close of the funds-transfer business day of the bank, payment is due on the next funds-transfer business day. If the bank refuses to pay after demand by the beneficiary and receipt of notice of particular circumstances that will give rise to consequential damages as a result of nonpayment, the beneficiary may recover damages resulting from the refusal to pay to the extent the bank had notice of the damages, unless the bank proves that it did not pay because of a reasonable doubt concerning the right of the beneficiary to payment.

(b) If a payment order accepted by the beneficiary’s bank instructs payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is obliged to notify the beneficiary of receipt of the order before midnight of the next funds-transfer business day following the payment date. If the payment order does not instruct payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is required to notify the beneficiary only if notice is required by the order. Notice may be given by first class mail or any other means reasonable in the circumstances. If the bank fails to give the required notice, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the beneficiary on the amount of the payment order from the day notice should have been given until the day the beneficiary learned of receipt of the payment order by the bank. No other damages are recoverable. Reasonable attorney’s fees are also recoverable if demand for interest is made and refused before an action is brought on the claim.

(c) The right of a beneficiary to receive payment and damages as stated in subsection (a) of this section may not be varied by agreement or a funds-transfer system rule. The right of a beneficiary to be notified as stated in subsection (b) of this section may be varied by agreement of the beneficiary or by a funds-transfer system rule if the beneficiary is notified of the rule before initiation of the funds transfer.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-801 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 8 / Section 4A-801
§4A–801.
Status: in_force

(a) A person described in § 4A–802 of this subtitle may bring a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited liability company to recover a judgment in its favor to the same extent that a stockholder may bring an action for a derivative suit under the corporation law of Maryland.

(b) An action under this subtitle may be brought if members with authority to bring the action have refused to bring the action or if an effort to cause those members to bring the action is not likely to succeed.

(c) If it appears that the plaintiff does not fairly and adequately represent the interests of the members in enforcing the right of the limited liability company, the derivative action may not be maintained.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1812 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 18 / Section 4-1812
§4–1812.
Status: in_force

A qualifying local government shall report annually to the Department on or before January 1 of each year on the use of Program funds.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-302 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302
§4–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) governmental authority has allowed and encouraged employers to organize in corporate and other forms of capital control; and

(2) in dealing with these employers, an individual worker who is not represented by an organization is helpless to exercise liberty of contract or to protect personal freedom of labor and, thus, to obtain acceptable terms and conditions of employment.

(b) The policy of the State is that:

(1) negotiation of terms and conditions of employment should result from voluntary agreement between employees and employer; and

(2) therefore, each individual worker must be:

(i) fully free to associate, organize, and designate a representative, as the worker chooses, for negotiation of terms and conditions of employment; and

(ii) free from coercion, interference, or restraint by an employer or an agent of an employer in:

1. designation of a representative;

2. self-organization; and

3. other concerted activity for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.
Md. Code, Education § 4-128 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-128
§4–128.
Status: in_force

A county board of education is subject to the requirements relating to employees who return from service in the uniformed services in § 1–203 of the Local Government Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each insurer providing professional liability insurance to a health care provider in the State shall submit to the Commissioner information on:

(i) the nature and cost of reinsurance;

(ii) the claims experience, by category, of health care providers;

(iii) the amount of claim settlements and claim awards;

(iv) the amount of reserves for claims incurred and incurred but unreported claims;

(v) the number of structured settlements used in payment of claims; and

(vi) any other information relating to health care malpractice claims prescribed by the Commissioner in regulation.

(2) (i) An insurer subject to the reporting requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall notify the Commissioner of any information that the insurer considers proprietary.

(ii) In accordance with § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article, the Commissioner shall deny inspection of any part of a report submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection that the Commissioner determines contains confidential commercial information or confidential financial information.

(b) In addition to the information required under subsection (a) of this section, for each claim filed with the Director of the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office under § 3–2A–04 of the Courts Article, each insurer providing professional liability insurance to a health care provider in the State shall submit to the Commissioner the following information:

(1) (i) name of insurer;

(ii) name of insurer group;

(iii) claim file identification;

(iv) name of person completing form;

(v) telephone number (area code); and

(vi) date form completed;

(2) (i) date of injury;

(ii) date injury reported to insurer; and

(iii) date claim closed;

(3) age and gender of insured person at time of injury;

(4) (i) type of injury;

(ii) description of injury; and

(iii) if the claim is against a health care provider covered under a policy issued or delivered by the insurer completing this form, the name of the health facility where the injury occurred;

(5) (i) type of medical professional liability policy;

(ii) if known, whether the patient was:

1. an inpatient;

2. an emergency room outpatient; or

3. other outpatient;

(iii) physician ISO classification, or equivalent classification;

(iv) health care provider name and license number; and

(v) policy limits for:

1. each claim or medical incident; and

2. annual aggregate;

(6) (i) if known, the facility, office, or county where injury occurred; and

(ii) the case number and the name and location of the court where the suit was filed and the case was tried;

(7) (i) whether settlement was reached or award was made at one of the following stages:

1. arbitration;

2. mediation;

3. before suit was filed;

4. after suit was filed, but before trial;

5. during trial, but before court verdict;

6. court verdict;

7. after verdict; or

8. after appeal was filed;

(ii) if settlement was reached or award was made by court verdict, whether the result was:

1. directed verdict for plaintiff;

2. directed verdict for defendant;

3. judgment notwithstanding the verdict for the plaintiff;

4. judgment notwithstanding the verdict for the defendant;

5. judgment for the plaintiff;

6. judgment for the defendant;

7. for plaintiff, after appeal;

8. for defendant, after appeal; or

9. any other;

(iii) if there was no final judgment or settlement, the date and reason for the final disposition; and

(iv) if the case did go to trial, whether the case was tried by a jury;

(8) with respect to the total amount paid to the claimant:

(i) the amount paid by the insurer;

(ii) the amount paid by the insured due to retention or deductible;

(iii) if known, the amount paid by an excess carrier;

(iv) if known, the amount paid by the insured due to settlement or award in excess of policy limits;

(v) if known, the amount paid by other defendants or contributors; and

(vi) the total amount of settlement or award;

(9) a summary of the occurrence from which the claim or action arose, including:

(i) a description of the misdiagnosis or alleged misdiagnosis made, if any, of the patient’s actual condition;

(ii) a description of the procedure giving rise to the claim; and

(iii) a description of the principal injury giving rise to the claim;

(10) (i) whether a structured settlement or periodic payment was used in closing this claim; and

(ii) if a structured settlement or periodic payment was used:

1. the amount of immediate payment;

2. the present value of the projected total future payout (price of annuity if purchased); and

3. the projected total future payout;

(11) if a neutral expert witness is employed under § 3–2A–09(d)(2) of the Courts Article, the findings of a neutral expert witness as to a plaintiff’s future medical expenses or future loss of earnings;

(12) if the case was tried to verdict, the amount of noneconomic damages; and

(13) (i) the total allocated loss adjustment expense by fees and expenses paid to defense counsel; and

(ii) the total allocated loss adjustment expense.

(c) The Commissioner:

(1) shall adopt regulations on the submission of information described in this section; and

(2) may adopt regulations that require insurers of other lines of liability insurance to submit reports containing information that is substantially similar to the information described in subsection (a) of this section.

(d) Failure to report in accordance with this section may result in the imposition by the Commissioner of a civil penalty of up to $5,000.

(e) The Commissioner shall report, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Commissioner’s findings as to the impact of Chapter 5 of the Acts of the 2004 Special Session of the General Assembly and Chapter 477 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1994 on the availability of health care malpractice and other liability insurance in the State to the Legislative Policy Committee on or before September 1 of each year.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-23 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-23
§4–11A–23.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Permit” means a shellfish nursery permit.

(3) “Pier” has the meaning stated in § 16–101 of the Environment Article.

(b) A person may not engage in the commercial rearing of shellfish seed outside an area leased under this subtitle without first obtaining a permit from the Department.

(c) For a shellfish nursery to be located on land, the Department may issue a permit only to the owner or legal tenant of the property or to a person with the permission of the property owner.

(d) (1) For a shellfish nursery to be located in waters of the State outside a leased area, the Department may issue a permit only:

(i) To the owner of a pier or other structure constructed on or about the water and approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or to a person with the permission of the owner of the pier or other structure; and

(ii) For the cultivation of shellfish seed within 20 feet of the pier or other structure, in an area of water not exceeding 200 square feet.

(2) A person is not required to obtain a water column lease or a submerged land lease for a permitted in–water shellfish nursery operation.

(3) Shellfish nursery products are exempt from water quality classifications and restrictions established by the Department of the Environment under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.

(4) A person cultivating shellfish seed using a pump, a pipe, or any other equipment attached to a pier in accordance with a permit issued under this section is not required to obtain a tidal wetlands license or permit from the Department of the Environment or a State wetlands license from the Board of Public Works under Title 16 of the Environment Article, provided that the pump, pipe, or other equipment does not require increasing the length, width, or channelward encroachment of the pier.

(e) (1) To obtain a permit, a person shall:

(i) Complete and submit an application to the Department on a form prescribed by the Department; and

(ii) Pay a nonrefundable application fee established by the Department in consultation with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council.

(2) The application fee may not exceed the cost of processing the permit.

(f) The Department may, as it considers necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare:

(1) Deny a permit application for reasonable cause; or

(2) Include conditions in a permit.

(g) (1) The term of a shellfish nursery permit is 5 years.

(2) The Department may revoke or suspend a permit issued under this section at any time for noncompliance with the requirements of this section, regulations adopted under this section, or the conditions of the permit.

(h) A permit holder shall allow the Department to inspect at reasonable hours any facilities, equipment, or shellfish that are part of the permit holder’s shellfish nursery operations.

(i) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 4–306 of this title and in addition to the powers otherwise specifically granted by law, the Authority has the powers described in this section.

(b) The Authority may acquire, hold, and dispose of property in the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties.

(c) (1) Subject to the limitations described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority may make any contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties.

(2) Not less than 45 days before entering into any contract or agreement to acquire or construct a revenue–producing transportation facilities project, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Authority shall provide, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the House Appropriations Committee, for review and comment, and to the Department of Legislative Services, a description of the proposed project, a summary of the contract or agreement, and a financing plan that details:

(i) The estimated annual revenue from the issuance of bonds to finance the project; and

(ii) The estimated impact of the issuance of bonds to finance the project on the bonding capacity of the Authority.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority may employ and fix the compensation of attorneys, consulting engineers, accountants, construction and financial experts, superintendents, managers, and any other agents and employees that it considers necessary to exercise its powers and perform its duties. The compensation established by the Authority for executive management positions shall be consistent with the compensation of comparable positions in the Department of Transportation. The compensation established by the Authority shall be reported to the General Assembly each year as part of the Authority’s presentation of its budget.

(2) The expense of employing these persons may be paid only from revenues or from the proceeds of revenue bonds issued by the Authority.

(e) The Authority may apply for and receive grants from any federal agency for the planning, construction, operation, or financing of any transportation facilities project and may receive aid or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of value from any source, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes for which the grants, aid, and contributions are made.

(f) The Authority may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(g) The Authority may do anything else necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted in this title.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1211 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1211
§4–1211.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any other penalty or fine provided in this title, a person who is authorized to catch striped bass or crabs under § 4–701 of this title and who commits an offense established under paragraph (2) of this subsection may have the authorization to catch striped bass or crabs revoked in accordance with this section.

(2) The Department, in consultation with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission and the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission, shall adopt regulations that establish grounds for the revocation of an authorization to catch striped bass or crabs under § 4–701 of this title, which shall include egregious or repeat violations in the following categories:

(i) Using illegal gear;

(ii) Harvesting during closed seasons;

(iii) Harvesting from a closed area;

(iv) Violating established harvest, catch, or size limits; and

(v) Violating tagging and reporting requirements.

(b) (1) Before the revocation of an authorization to catch striped bass or crabs under this section, the Department shall hold a hearing on the matter in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) After a hearing is conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the presiding officer finds or concludes that the person knowingly has committed an offense listed under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the Department shall revoke the person’s authorization to catch striped bass or crabs.

(c) A person who is aggrieved by the final decision of the Department may obtain judicial review of the decision in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(d) A person whose authorization has been revoked in accordance with this section may not engage or work in the fishery for which the authorization was revoked whether or not it requires the use of another authorization.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-24 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-24
§4–11A–24.
Status: in_force

IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2023 //

(a) In this section, “Pilot Program” means the Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program.

(b) The General Assembly finds that, with appropriate siting, active use requirements that require annual shellfish seed plantings, and appropriate husbandry, shellfish aquaculture is a restorative activity that benefits water quality, oyster productivity, and habitat.

(c) (1) The Department shall establish and implement a Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program.

(2) The Pilot Program shall be designed to provide financial incentives to a holder of an aquaculture lease who:

(i) Maintains the lease, in whole or in part, in accordance with the criteria for restorative aquaculture identified by the Department under subsection (d) of this section;

(ii) Maintains the restorative conditions for at least 4 years; and

(iii) Meets any criteria the Department, in consultation with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council, considers necessary.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall identify criteria and metrics for restorative aquaculture that take into consideration:

(i) Oyster density;

(ii) Oyster biomass;

(iii) Habitat complexity; and

(iv) Any other criteria and metrics developed or identified in coordination with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, or other interested stakeholders.

(2) The criteria and metrics identified under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be at least as stringent as the target criteria and metrics used in large–scale oyster restoration projects overseen or supported by the Chesapeake Bay Program.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Department shall establish eligibility requirements and financial incentives for the Pilot Program.

(2) The financial incentives established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed in a manner that pays eligible lease holders:

(i) 1. On a per–acre basis; and

2. At a rate determined by the Department in consultation with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council; or

(ii) For oysters purchased by the Department for use in oyster restoration sanctuary projects.

(3) The Department may consult with interested stakeholders in establishing the financial incentives under this subsection.

(4) Financial incentives under this subsection shall be financed through:

(i) Private donations;

(ii) Federal funding;

(iii) Money appropriated in the State budget specifically for the payment of the incentives; or

(iv) Any other funding from any other source accepted for the payment of the incentives.

(f) A holder of an aquaculture lease who is participating in the Pilot Program may meet any requirements for the active use of the lease by shellfish seed planting only.

(g) (1) On or before October 1, 2024, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include provisions for the verification of existing and improved conditions on aquaculture leases that are part of the Pilot Program.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-504 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-504
§4–504.
Status: in_force

Each director of a savings bank shall take an oath:

(1) To perform diligently and honestly the duties of the office; and

(2) Not to violate knowingly or permit knowingly a violation of any law that relates to the savings bank.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a person that:

(1) holds a festival license issued by a local licensing board; and

(2) has entered into an agreement authorized under Subtitle 13 of the various titles in Division II of this article that provides for the delivery of beer and wine before the effective date of the license and acceptance of returns after the expiration date of the license.

(b) A license holder may store or keep alcoholic beverages only:

(1) on the premises covered by the license; or

(2) at a public warehouse, government–controlled warehouse, or individual warehouse for which a permit has been issued under this article.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-613 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-613
§4–613.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may make grants to nonprofit agencies or organizations to establish and operate any program of the center.

(b) The Secretary may establish a multipurpose service center in or extend any program of the center to another area of this State.

(c) The Secretary may delegate any of the authority granted to the Secretary under this subtitle to any agency in the Department of Human Services that the Secretary considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-601 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

(a) A depositor of a savings bank may withdraw the deposit as the bylaws of the savings bank permit.

(b) The bylaws of a savings bank:

(1) May require a depositor to give notice of an intent to withdraw any part of a deposit; and

(2) May not require more than 90 days’ notice.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall hold a barbershop permit issued by the Board before the person may operate a barbershop in the State.

(b) A separate barbershop permit is required for each barbershop that a person operates.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-22 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-22
§4A–12A–22.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–22. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

A foreign worker cooperative may register and do business in the State subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle 10 of this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-905 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-905
§4–905.
Status: in_force

§4–905. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 201 AND 202 OF 2023 **

(a) On or before December 1, 2025, and each year thereafter, the Department shall submit an annual report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly that includes:

(1) what the Department has learned about how to identify and quantify embodied carbon in building materials, including life cycle costs; and

(2) any obstacles the Department, bidders, or offerors have encountered in identifying and quantifying embodied carbon in building materials.

(b) The report submitted on or before December 1, 2025, shall include a description of the method that the Department used to develop the maximum acceptable global warming potential for each category of eligible materials.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Within a reasonable time after the filing of a completed application for an initial certificate of authority, the Commissioner shall:

(1) issue an appropriate certificate of authority; or

(2) disapprove the application and state the grounds for disapproval.

(b) On request of an insurer, the Commissioner may issue a certificate of authority limited to a particular type of insurance or insurance coverage within the scope of a kind of insurance.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Executive Director shall make grants to local law enforcement agencies to purchase and replace protective body armor based on the comparative needs of each local law enforcement agency as determined by the criteria set forth in § 4-103(b) of this subtitle.

(2) A single grant may not initially exceed 10% of the total money budgeted in the Fund for any fiscal year.

(b) After the initial allocation of money, the Executive Director may distribute any money remaining in the Fund on an equitable basis, as determined by the criteria set forth in § 4-103(b) of this subtitle.

(c) After the allocations of money made in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Executive Director may distribute any of the money remaining in the Fund to the Division of Parole and Probation to assist the Division to acquire protective body armor for its agents.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the governing body of a municipality creates, or causes the creation of, a document listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the chief executive officer of the municipality shall submit one copy of the document to the Department of Legislative Services by mail.

(2) A municipality shall submit:

(i) a code or compilation containing all or part of the municipal charter;

(ii) in accordance with § 4–308 of this title, a charter amendment passed by the legislative body of the municipality or adopted by referendum, including the complete text of the amendment, the date of any referendum, the number of votes cast for and against the amendment by the legislative body or in a referendum, and the effective date of the amendment;

(iii) in accordance with § 4–303(b), (c), and (e) of this title, a complete list of measures that add, amend, or repeal sections in a municipal charter, including each charter section affected, by number and title;

(iv) in accordance with § 4–414(a) of this title, a charter amendment, a resolution, a referendum, or any other document that changes the boundaries of the municipality, including a copy of the complete text of the document with a statement of the new boundaries, the date of any referendum, the number of votes cast for and against the annexation by the legislative body or in a referendum, and the effective date of the annexation;

(v) in accordance with § 4–508(b) of this title, a unified charter for merging municipalities, including the complete text of the unified charter, the date of any referendum, the number of votes cast for and against the adoption of the unified charter by the legislative bodies or a referendum, and the effective date of the unified charter;

(vi) in accordance with § 4–214(a) of this title, a charter creating a municipality, including the complete text of the charter, the date of the referendum, the number of votes cast for and against the charter, and the effective date of the charter;

(vii) in accordance with § 4–313(a), (b), and (c) of this title, a charter amendment repealing the entire municipal charter passed by the legislative body of the municipality or adopted by referendum, including the complete text of the amendment, the date of any referendum, the number of votes cast for and against the amendment by the legislative body or in a referendum, and the effective date of the amendment; and

(viii) in accordance with § 4–310(d) of this title, a statement on the results of any referendum on a proposed charter amendment held during the year, or any actual or potential pending referendum that had not been held by the end of the year.

(b) The chief executive officer of each municipality shall send to the Department of Legislative Services:

(1) any charter amendment resolution within 10 days after the resolution becomes effective under § 4–304(c) or § 4–307(e) of this title; and

(2) any annexation resolution within 10 days after the resolution becomes effective under § 4–407 or § 4–412(d) of this title.

(c) The Department of Legislative Services shall forward each document the Department receives under this division to the State Archives at least once each year for permanent storage.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-414 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-414
§4–414.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The chief executive and administrative officer of a municipality that has annexed property shall send a copy of the annexation resolution with the new boundaries to:

(i) the clerk or similar official of the municipality;

(ii) the clerk of the court in any county in which the municipality is located;

(iii) the Department of Legislative Services in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection;

(iv) the Department of Planning in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(v) for any municipality located in the regional district, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(2) The annexation resolution shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services and the Department of Planning within 10 days after the resolution takes effect.

(b) Each official or agency that receives an annexation resolution under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) keep on record the resolution with the new boundaries; and

(2) make the resolution available for public inspection during regular business hours.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-05 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-05
§4A–12A–05.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–05. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) This section does not apply to a collective worker cooperative.

(b) After a limited worker cooperative association is formed:

(1) If initial representatives are named in the articles of organization, the initial representatives shall hold an organizational meeting to adopt the cooperative agreement and carry on any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the association; or

(2) If initial representatives are not named in the articles of organization, the person who has caused the articles to be executed and filed for record shall designate the initial representatives and call a meeting of the initial representatives to adopt an initial cooperative agreement and carry out any other business necessary and proper to complete the organization of the association.

(c) Unless provided otherwise in the articles of organization, the initial representatives may cause the limited worker cooperative association to accept members.

(d) Initial representatives of a limited worker cooperative association need not be members of the association.

(e) An initial representative serves until:

(1) A successor is elected and qualifies at an assembly meeting; or

(2) The representative is removed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-908 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-908
§4–908.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party of record to a review of a decision of a local licensing board to the circuit court may appeal the decision of the court:

(1) to the Appellate Court of Maryland; or

(2) by certiorari, to the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(b) The Appellate Court of Maryland or the Supreme Court of Maryland may not stay a decision by a local licensing board to impose sanctions on a license holder if:

(1) an appeal of the decision of the circuit court is made under this subtitle; and

(2) the decision of the circuit court affirmed the decision of the board.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-231 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-231
§4–231.
Status: in_force

(a) A resolution or ordinance that authorizes a local obligation shall contain:

(1) a statement of the public purpose for which the proceeds of the local obligation are to be spent;

(2) the form of the local obligation, including:

(i) each place and time of payment;

(ii) each interest rate or maximum interest rate;

(iii) the titles of the officials whose signatures shall be on it;

(iv) a reference to this part as the authority for issuing it; and

(v) the taxes or special revenues from which the principal and interest will be payable;

(3) a provision for the disposition of the proceeds of sale of the local obligation;

(4) a provision that the principal and interest shall be payable to the Administration or its designee;

(5) a provision for payment of the principal and interest that specifies each source of payment;

(6) a provision that the local obligation is a valid and binding obligation of the issuer in accordance with its terms even if an official whose signature appears on the local obligation:

(i) ceases to be an official before the local obligation is delivered; or

(ii) becomes an official after the date of the issue; and

(7) any other provision that is not inconsistent with this subsection and that the governing body of the issuer considers appropriate, including a provision that:

(i) the chief elected official of the issuer may modify the forms adopted by the resolution or ordinance without altering the substance of the forms;

(ii) the official signatures and seals to be affixed to a local obligation may be imprinted in facsimile, except for the signature of the clerk or secretary of the issuer, which shall be affixed manually;

(iii) subject to terms that the Administration specifies, if the local obligation contains a statement of redemption provisions that is acceptable to the Administration all or a portion of a local obligation is redeemable at the option of the issuer at any time before maturity at the price, at or above the par value of the local obligation, that is acceptable to the Administration and set in the enabling resolution or ordinance; and

(iv) a local obligation may be in any denomination that is acceptable to the Administration and shall be in fully registered form.

(b) A provision under subsection (a)(5) of this section is a covenant binding the issuer to provide the money from the specified source or sources when principal and interest become due and payable.

(c) (1) A local obligation that an issuer issues under this part shall have all the attributes of a negotiable instrument under § 19–224 of the Local Government Article.

(2) The principal of and interest on a local obligation in the hands of its owner are exempt from taxation by the State or a political subdivision.
Md. Code, Education § 4-111 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111
§4–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Content standards” has the meaning stated in § 7–202.1 of this article.

(3) “Curriculum resources” has the meaning stated in § 7–202.1 of this article.

(4) “Curriculum standards” has the meaning stated in § 7–202.1 of this article.

(b) Subject to the applicable provisions of this article and the bylaws, basic policies, and guidelines established by the State Board, each county board, on the written recommendation of the county superintendent, shall:

(1) Establish curriculum guides and courses of study aligned with the content standards developed under § 7–202.1 of this article for the schools under its jurisdiction, including appropriate programs of instruction or training for children with disabilities; and

(2) Supply printed copies of these materials to any teacher or interested individual.

(c) (1) If the State Superintendent receives notice or determines that a county board has established curriculum guides and courses of study contrary to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the State Superintendent shall send a written notice of discrepancy to the county board.

(2) Within 30 days after the date the county board received notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county superintendent shall meet with the State Superintendent to:

(i) Discuss the discrepancies identified by the State Superintendent under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) Develop a corrective plan, including an implementation timeline, subject to approval of the State Superintendent.

(3) (i) If the State Superintendent determines that the county board has not satisfactorily implemented the corrective plan approved under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county board shall adopt and use the curriculum standards and curriculum resources established by the Department under § 7–202.1 of this article only in subjects or courses identified in the corrective plan.

(ii) The State Superintendent shall send a county board a written notice of a determination under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph within 30 days after the end of the implementation timeline approved in the corrective plan under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(iii) A county board shall send the State Superintendent written confirmation of receipt of the notice under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, including documentation of the affirmative vote of the county board’s adoption of the Department’s curriculum standards and curriculum resources in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(4) If a county board fails to adopt the Department’s curriculum standards and curriculum resources as required under paragraph (3) of this subsection within 60 days after the date the county board received the written notice from the State Superintendent under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection, the State Superintendent shall withhold State funds in accordance with §§ 2–303 and 5–205 of this article.

(d) A county board may give academic credit for the study of American Sign Language.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-10 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-10
§4–11A–10.
Status: in_force

§4–11A–10. IN EFFECT

(a) A leaseholder shall:

(1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, actively use the lease and comply with any standards for planting, harvesting, and use of the leased area established by the Department;

(2) Mark each lease area with an 8–inch by 12–inch marker displaying the initials of the leaseholder and posted on a minimum of four poles;

(3) Comply with any other marking requirements established by the Department for the protection of navigation;

(4) Comply with the regulations established by the Maryland Department of Health in consultation with the Department of the Environment to carry out the mandate of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program; and

(5) Pay the rent and the aquaculture development surcharge for the lease at the time established by the Department.

(b) The Department may waive the requirements for active use of a lease on a showing that conditions not present at the time of execution of the lease, including the unavailability of shellfish seed, prevent active use of the leased area.

(c) A leaseholder may not:

(1) Place shellfish, bags, nets, or structures on submerged aquatic vegetation without prior written approval from the Department;

(2) Plant or harvest shellfish within 500 yards of any stationary blind or blind site that is occupied and being used for hunting migratory waterfowl;

(3) Sublease a lease;

(4) Transfer a lease without the approval of the Department;

(5) Harvest shellfish outside the hours established by the Department in regulation; or

(6) Place unlawfully harvested oysters on a lease.

(c–1) In approving the placement of shellfish, bags, nets, or structures on submerged aquatic vegetation under subsection (c)(1) of this section, the Department:

(1) May not authorize harvesting by dredge in areas where submerged aquatic vegetation is present;

(2) Shall authorize for water column leases the placement of shellfish, bags, nets, or structures in at least 10% of the area where submerged aquatic vegetation is present; and

(3) Shall authorize harvest by diving in areas on any submerged land lease where submerged aquatic vegetation is present.

(d) Shellfish planted or harvested in accordance with a lease issued under this subtitle are subject to inspection by the Department.

(e) (1) A person who wishes to renew a lease issued under this subtitle or an existing shellfish lease or oyster lease shall submit an application that meets the requirements for an initial application in § 4–11A–09 or § 4–11A–11 of this subtitle.

(2) Before the termination or expiration of a lease issued under this subtitle, the leaseholder shall have the right of first refusal with respect to future leases of the leased area.

(f) (1) The Department may terminate a lease issued under this subtitle for failure to comply with the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The Department shall notify a leaseholder by registered mail of its intention and proposed decision to terminate a lease for failure to comply with the requirements of this subtitle.

(3) A leaseholder who wishes to contest the Department’s proposed decision may request a review of the decision by the Secretary, which shall be filed not later than 30 days after receipt of the Department’s decision.

(4) Failure of a leaseholder to respond to the Department’s proposed decision within 30 days of the date of the decision shall cause the leasehold to revert to the State.

(g) In consultation with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council, the Department shall establish by regulation the hours for harvesting shellfish within leased areas.

§4–11A–10. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 113 OF 2024 //

(a) A leaseholder shall:

(1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, actively use the lease and comply with any standards for planting, harvesting, and use of the leased area established by the Department;

(2) Mark each lease area with an 8–inch by 12–inch marker displaying the initials of the leaseholder and posted on a minimum of four poles;

(3) Comply with any other marking requirements established by the Department for the protection of navigation;

(4) Comply with the regulations established by the Maryland Department of Health in consultation with the Department of the Environment to carry out the mandate of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program; and

(5) Pay the rent and the aquaculture development surcharge for the lease at the time established by the Department.

(b) The Department may waive the requirements for active use of a lease on a showing that conditions not present at the time of execution of the lease, including the unavailability of shellfish seed, prevent active use of the leased area.

(c) A leaseholder may not:

(1) Place shellfish, bags, nets, or structures on submerged aquatic vegetation;

(2) Plant or harvest shellfish within 500 yards of any stationary blind or blind site that is occupied and being used for hunting migratory waterfowl;

(3) Sublease a lease;

(4) Transfer a lease without the approval of the Department;

(5) Harvest shellfish outside the hours established by the Department in regulation; or

(6) Place unlawfully harvested oysters on a lease.

(d) Shellfish planted or harvested in accordance with a lease issued under this subtitle are subject to inspection by the Department.

(e) (1) A person who wishes to renew a lease issued under this subtitle or an existing shellfish lease or oyster lease shall submit an application that meets the requirements for an initial application in § 4–11A–09 or § 4–11A–11 of this subtitle.

(2) Before the termination or expiration of a lease issued under this subtitle, the leaseholder shall have the right of first refusal with respect to future leases of the leased area.

(f) (1) The Department may terminate a lease issued under this subtitle for failure to comply with the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The Department shall notify a leaseholder by registered mail of its intention and proposed decision to terminate a lease for failure to comply with the requirements of this subtitle.

(3) A leaseholder who wishes to contest the Department’s proposed decision may request a review of the decision by the Secretary, which shall be filed not later than 30 days after receipt of the Department’s decision.

(4) Failure of a leaseholder to respond to the Department’s proposed decision within 30 days of the date of the decision shall cause the leasehold to revert to the State.

(g) In consultation with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council, the Department shall establish by regulation the hours for harvesting shellfish within leased areas.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-414 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-414
§4–414.
Status: in_force

An athlete agent who violates § 4-413 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Education § 4-317 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-317
§4–317.
Status: in_force

After a study has been completed to determine whether to close a public school in Baltimore City, the Chief Executive Officer shall inform the Mayor of Baltimore City and the members of the General Assembly who represent Baltimore City regarding the completed study at the same time that the study is submitted to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-902
§4–902.
Status: in_force

The following decisions of a local licensing board are subject to judicial review as provided in this subtitle:

(1) a limitation, restriction, or prohibition imposed on an aggrieved applicant for a license or aggrieved license holder; or

(2) an approval, a suspension, a revocation, or a restriction, or a refusal to approve, suspend, revoke, or restrict, a license or a license holder.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-317 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-317
§4–317.
Status: in_force

All public officers and public agencies of this State and its political subdivisions, all banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations, and others carrying on an insurance business, all personal representatives, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and all other persons may legally and properly invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them, in revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle. These bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation may legally and properly be deposited with and received by any State or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of this State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this State is authorized by law.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-1A-04 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1A / Section 4-1A-04
§4–1A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall:

(1) receive, review, and, subject to § 4–1A–07 of this subtitle, resolve complaints filed under § 4–1A–05 of this subtitle from any applicant or the applicant’s designated representative alleging that a custodian:

(i) denied inspection of a public record in violation of this title;

(ii) charged an unreasonable fee under § 4–206 of this title of more than $350; or

(iii) failed to respond to a request for a public record within the time limits established under § 4–203(a) or (d) of this title;

(2) issue a written decision as to whether a violation has occurred; and

(3) order the custodian to:

(i) if the Board finds that the custodian has denied inspection of a public record in violation of this title, produce the public record for inspection;

(ii) if the Board finds that the custodian charged an unreasonable fee under § 4–206 of this title, reduce the fee to an amount determined by the Board to be reasonable and refund the difference; or

(iii) if the Board finds that the custodian failed to respond to a request for a public record within the time limits established under § 4–203(a) or (d) of this title:

1. promptly respond; and

2. at the Board’s discretion and only if the written decision includes the Board’s reasons for ordering the waiver, waive all or part of the fee the custodian is otherwise entitled to charge under § 4–206 of this title.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) receive, review, and, subject to § 4–1A–07 of this subtitle, resolve complaints filed under § 4–1A–05 of this subtitle from any custodian alleging that an applicant’s request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in bad faith;

(2) issue a written decision as to whether the applicant’s request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in bad faith; and

(3) if the Board finds that the applicant’s request is frivolous, vexatious, or in bad faith, based on the totality of the circumstances including the number and scope of the applicant’s past requests and the custodian’s responses to past requests and efforts to cooperate with the applicant, issue an order authorizing the custodian to:

(i) ignore the request that is the subject of the custodian’s complaint; or

(ii) respond to a less burdensome version of the request within a reasonable time frame, as determined by the Board.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;

(2) study ongoing compliance with this title by custodians; and

(3) make recommendations to the General Assembly for improvements to this title.

(d) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, the Board shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall:

(i) describe the activities of the Board;

(ii) describe the decisions of the Board;

(iii) state the number and nature of complaints filed with the Board; and

(iv) recommend any improvements to this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) To be approved, a license renewal application shall:

(1) state whether the facts in the original application have changed and, if so, the manner in which the facts have changed; and

(2) be accompanied by a statement signed by the owner of the licensed premises consenting to:

(i) renewal of the license; and

(ii) search and seizure in the same manner as for an original application.

(b) A local licensing board may not require the consent statement under subsection (a)(2) of this section for a retail dealer applying for renewal if:

(1) the owner signed a comparable consent statement in connection with an original or previous license renewal application;

(2) the consent statement under item (1) of this subsection is in effect for the term of the owner’s lease with the applicant; and

(3) the lease does not expire during the term of the license renewal.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-406 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program.

(b) The regulations shall provide for:

(1) applications for money from the Fund;

(2) standards of eligibility, terms, and fees;

(3) charges that shall be imposed on Program loans; and

(4) the recapture of money of the Fund from a borrower that does not use the money in a timely manner.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-345 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-345
§4–345.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian may deny inspection of test questions, scoring keys, and other examination information that relates to the administration of licenses, employment, or academic matters.

(b) After a written promotional examination has been given and graded, a custodian shall allow a person in interest to inspect the examination and the results of the examination, but may not allow the person in interest to copy or otherwise to reproduce the examination.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-704 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-704
§4–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of a local team is to prevent deaths related to domestic violence by:

(1) promoting cooperation and coordination among agencies involved in:

(i) investigating deaths related to domestic violence; or

(ii) providing services to victims of domestic violence, abusers, or surviving family members;

(2) developing an understanding of the causes and incidence of deaths related to domestic violence in the county; and

(3) developing plans for and recommending changes within the agencies the members represent.

(b) To achieve its purpose, a local team shall:

(1) establish and implement a protocol for the local team;

(2) as provided in subsection (c) of this section, review fatalities and cases of serious physical injury related to domestic violence that have occurred in the county;

(3) meet on a regular basis as determined by the local team, at least annually, to:

(i) review the status of domestic violence fatality cases in the county;

(ii) recommend actions to improve coordination of services and investigations among member agencies; and

(iii) recommend actions within the member agencies to prevent deaths related to domestic violence; and

(4) provide reports that include recommendations:

(i) to improve coordination of services and investigations;

(ii) to implement changes recommended by the local team within member agencies; and

(iii) on needed changes to State and local law, policy, and practice to prevent deaths related to domestic violence.

(c) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local team shall determine the number and types of cases the team will review.

(2) A local team may review criminal cases only at the conclusion of the case in trial court or after the investigation of a suicide has been closed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-1208 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1208
§4–1208.
Status: in_force

For the exercise of the privileges of the license, a temporary license is a regular license of the corresponding class for determining the hours and days of operation.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-301.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 3 / Section 4A-301.1
§4A–301.
Status: in_force

§4A–301.1.

(a) (1) An individual who renders a professional service in this State as an employee of a domestic or foreign limited liability company is liable for a negligent or wrongful act or omission in which the individual personally participated to the same extent as if the individual rendered the service as a sole practitioner.

(2) An individual who renders a professional service in this State as an employee of a domestic or foreign limited liability company is not liable for a negligent or wrongful act or omission of another employee or member of the limited liability company unless the employee is negligent in appointing, supervising, or cooperating with the other employee or member.

(b) A domestic or foreign limited liability company whose employees perform professional services within the scope of their employment or within the scope of the employees’ apparent authority to act for the limited liability company is liable to the same extent as its employees.

(c) The personal liability of a member of a domestic or foreign limited liability company that provides professional services is no greater in any respect than the liability of a member of a limited liability company which is not engaged in rendering professional services.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-627 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-627
§4–627.
Status: in_force

A person may not catch or possess any game and freshwater fish except during the period and in the manner provided in this subtitle, unless changed by rule or regulation the Department promulgates.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 1 / Section 4A-101
§4A–101.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Funds Transfers.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2918 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2918
§4–2918.
Status: in_force

Any guidelines on the termination of assistance or on evictions established by the Department or a public housing agency under this subtitle shall be at least as protective of tenants’ rights as guidelines established under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-509 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-509
§4–509.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner shall designate a master barber to supervise each apprentice barber who is learning to practice barbering or to provide barber–stylist services in the barbershop.

(b) The owner or a designated master barber shall file monthly a report, on a form supplied by the Board, that:

(1) states the progress of each apprentice barber employed by the barbershop; and

(2) identifies the master barber supervising each apprentice barber.

(c) The owner and the master barber supervising an apprentice barber immediately shall advise the Board in writing of:

(1) the date on which an apprentice barber ceases learning to practice barbering or to provide barber–stylist services at the barbershop, temporarily or permanently; and

(2) the reason for the cessation.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1202 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12 / Section 4A-1202
§4A–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this title apply to benefit limited liability companies except to the extent that:

(1) The context of a provision clearly requires otherwise; or

(2) A specific provision of this title provides otherwise.

(b) This subtitle applies only to a benefit limited liability company.

(c) (1) The existence of a provision of this subtitle does not of itself create any implication that a contrary or different rule of law is or would be applicable to a limited liability company that is not a benefit limited liability company.

(2) This subtitle does not affect any statute or rule of law as it applies to a limited liability company that is not a benefit limited liability company.

(d) A provision of the articles of organization or operating agreement of a benefit limited liability company may not be inconsistent with any provision of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Office of the Secretary and for the budget of each unit in the Department.

(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt regulations for the Department and its units.

(2) The Secretary shall review and may approve, disapprove, or revise regulations of any unit of the Department.

(c) The Secretary may create any advisory body of any size that the Secretary considers appropriate for the operation of the Department.

(d) The Secretary shall have a seal.

(e) (1) The Secretary is responsible for the planning of activities, programs, and services of the Department.

(2) The Secretary may review, approve, disapprove, or modify the plans, proposals, and projects of the units in the Department.

(f) On or before December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall send a report to the Governor on the activities of the Department during the previous fiscal year.

(g) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may exercise any authority that is granted to any unit in the Department.

(2) This subsection does not authorize the Secretary to exercise any authority granted to the General Professional Services Selection Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-906 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-906
§4–906.
Status: in_force

In a petition for judicial review under this subtitle, a local licensing board may be represented by a qualified attorney designated by the local licensing board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Assault long gun” means any assault weapon listed under § 5–101(r)(2) of the Public Safety Article.

(c) “Assault pistol” means any of the following firearms or a copy regardless of the producer or manufacturer:

(1) AA Arms AP–9 semiautomatic pistol;

(2) Bushmaster semiautomatic pistol;

(3) Claridge HI–TEC semiautomatic pistol;

(4) D Max Industries semiautomatic pistol;

(5) Encom MK–IV, MP–9, or MP–45 semiautomatic pistol;

(6) Heckler and Koch semiautomatic SP–89 pistol;

(7) Holmes MP–83 semiautomatic pistol;

(8) Ingram MAC 10/11 semiautomatic pistol and variations including the Partisan Avenger and the SWD Cobray;

(9) Intratec TEC–9/DC–9 semiautomatic pistol in any centerfire variation;

(10) P.A.W.S. type semiautomatic pistol;

(11) Skorpion semiautomatic pistol;

(12) Spectre double action semiautomatic pistol (Sile, F.I.E., Mitchell);

(13) UZI semiautomatic pistol;

(14) Weaver Arms semiautomatic Nighthawk pistol; or

(15) Wilkinson semiautomatic “Linda” pistol.

(d) “Assault weapon” means:

(1) an assault long gun;

(2) an assault pistol; or

(3) a copycat weapon.

(e) “Binary trigger system” means a device that, when installed in or attached to a firearm, fires both when the trigger is pulled and on release of the trigger.

(f) “Bump stock” means a device that, when installed in or attached to a firearm, increases the rate of fire of the firearm by using energy from the recoil of the firearm to generate a reciprocating action that facilitates repeated activation of the trigger.

(g) “Burst trigger system” means a device that, when installed in or attached to a firearm, allows the firearm to discharge two or more shots with a single pull of the trigger by altering the trigger reset.

(h) (1) “Copycat weapon” means:

(i) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has any two of the following:

1. a folding stock;

2. a grenade launcher or flare launcher; or

3. a flash suppressor;

(ii) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds;

(iii) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 29 inches;

(iv) a semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds;

(v) a semiautomatic shotgun that has a folding stock; or

(vi) a shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

(2) “Copycat weapon” does not include an assault long gun or an assault pistol.

(i) “Detachable magazine” means an ammunition feeding device that can be removed readily from a firearm without requiring disassembly of the firearm action or without the use of a tool, including a bullet or cartridge.

(j) “Flash suppressor” means a device that functions, or is intended to function, to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter’s field of vision.

(k) “Hellfire trigger” means a device that, when installed in or attached to a firearm, disengages the trigger return spring when the trigger is pulled.

(l) “Licensed firearms dealer” means a person who holds a dealer’s license under Title 5, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article.

(m) (1) “Rapid fire activator” means any device, including a removable manual or power–driven activating device, constructed so that, when installed in or attached to a firearm:

(i) the rate at which the trigger is activated increases; or

(ii) the rate of fire increases.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-905 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-905
§4–905.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program includes:

(1) the Accessory, Shared, and Sheltered Housing Program;

(2) the Indoor Plumbing Program;

(3) the Migratory Worker Housing Program;

(4) the Radon and Asbestos Abatement Pilot Program; and

(5) the Accessible Homes for Senior Homeowners Grant Program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-319 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-319
§4–319.
Status: in_force

(a) The revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle are not and may not be considered to constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Maryland, but shall be payable only from the funds from or revenues provided by this subtitle for that purpose.

(b) All revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle shall contain a statement on their face to the effect that:

(1) This State is not obligated to pay the principal of or the interest on them except from revenues; and

(2) Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of this State is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on them.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-234 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-234
§4–234.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “government–sponsored enterprise” means the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank, or other agency or instrumentality of or chartered by the federal government that has similar powers.

(b) (1) To finance community development projects, public purpose projects, or residential mortgage loans, the Administration may purchase or issue securities that are backed by mortgage loans and guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association or a government–sponsored enterprise.

(2) To finance business projects, the Administration may purchase or issue securities that are backed by loans or other obligations.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding inconsistent provisions of this subtitle relating to bonds or notes that the Administration purchases or issues, the issuance, terms, and conditions of a security that the Administration issues under this section may be as the Administration finds necessary or desirable for guaranty by:

(i) the Government National Mortgage Association or a government–sponsored enterprise, for projects or loans described under subsection (b)(1) of this section; or

(ii) the Maryland Housing Fund, a private entity, or a government–sponsored enterprise, for projects described under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) Except as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the provisions of this subtitle that relate to bonds or notes issued by the Administration apply to securities purchased or issued under this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-214 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

The Administration has the power of eminent domain, but may not exercise it in a political subdivision without the consent of the political subdivision given by ordinance of its governing body for a specific community development project.
Md. Code, Education § 4-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except in Baltimore City, the county superintendent is the executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the county board.

(2) (i) In Baltimore City, the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners is the executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the Board of School Commissioners.

(ii) The Chief Executive Officer shall have the powers and duties imposed under this article.

(iii) The Chief Executive Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.

(3) A county superintendent is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.

(b) Unless the tenure or salary or the administration of the office of the county superintendent is under consideration, the county superintendent or the county superintendent’s designee shall attend all meetings of the county board and its committees.

(c) The county superintendent may advise on any question under consideration but may not vote.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-802 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-802
§4–802.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to loans that the Department makes under this subtitle or that were made before July 1, 1989, under the Maryland Home Financing Program, the Reverse Equity Loan Program, or the Homeowners’ Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary.

(b) Before taking office, each appointee to the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 6 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1992.

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

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

(d) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Commission meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Commission.

(3) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest in the State unless the person has an appropriate license.

(b) A person may not act as a manager, referee, judge, second, matchmaker, or promoter in a contest in the State unless the person has an appropriate license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-1207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1207
§4–1207.
Status: in_force

(a) When a licensed premises must be moved due to fire or other catastrophe, the local licensing board may issue a license to a holder to move the licensed premises from one location to another while the premises is being restored for:

(1) a period that the local licensing board determines; but

(2) not more than 6 months.

(b) The local licensing board:

(1) may approve the new location to which the license holder has temporarily moved; but

(2) may not charge a fee for the approval.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: reserved

Every right, power, duty, obligation, and function previously conferred upon or exercised by the Department of Game and Inland Fish or the Fish and Wildlife Administration is transferred to and may be exercised by the Department. Every reference to the Department of Game and Inland Fish or the Fish and Wildlife Administration which appears in the Code, in any other State law, or in any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, legal action, directive, or document, means the Department.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-225 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-225
§4–225.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall administer a program of financial assistance for:

(1) community development projects;

(2) energy conservation projects;

(3) home improvement projects;

(4) public purpose projects;

(5) solar energy projects;

(6) special housing facilities; and

(7) business projects.

(b) The Administration shall provide financial assistance for projects and facilities under this section with money that the Administration can get for them from any source, including:

(1) payments under federal law;

(2) bonds or notes issued by the Administration;

(3) bonds or notes issued by the State; and

(4) mortgage-backed securities and proceeds of investments in them.

(c) A loan for a home improvement project having a principal balance exceeding $5,000 shall be secured by a mortgage.

(d) Subject to an agreement with noteholders or bondholders, the Administration may consent that a loan, loan commitment, or agreement to which the Administration is a party be modified as to:

(1) the interest rate;

(2) the time of payments of an installment of principal or interest;

(3) security; or

(4) any other term.
Md. Code, Education § 4-147 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-147
§4–147.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “High school sports official” means an official, an umpire, a referee, or a judge who presides over a sporting event to guarantee that the rules of the event are enforced.

(3) “High school sports officiating role” means an officiating assignment for a high school sports official that requires performance of a defined set of high school sports officiating services.

(4) “High school sports officiating services” means the services provided by a high school sports official when overseeing a high school sport.

(b) (1) On or before September 1, 2025, the Department, in consultation with the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, shall develop a list of similar high school sports for boys and girls.

(2) In categorizing boys’ and girls’ sports as similar, the Department shall consider whether each sport:

(i) Occurs in the same season;

(ii) Has comparable rules;

(iii) Requires a similar number of high school sports officials;

(iv) Requires similar high school sports officiating services; and

(v) Features competition of comparable lengths of time.

(3) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, shall update the list every 3 years.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to a high school sports official who:

(i) Is an employee of the local school system; or

(ii) Is employed by an independent contractor or officiating association or organization, with which the county board contracts.

(2) A county board shall ensure that high school sports officials receive the same pay if the officials:

(i) Are in similar high school sports officiating roles; and

(ii) Are providing officiating services for sports categorized as similar under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) A county board shall reject a bid or proposal for a procurement contract that would result in different pay or fees for high school sports officials in a similar high school sports officiating role for sports categorized as similar under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) When soliciting invitations for a bid or a request for a proposal for high school sports officiating services, a county board shall solicit bids or requests for a proposal for each sport within a reasonable time of the solicitation of bids or requests for proposals for all sports categorized as similar under subsection (b) of this section.

(e) (1) This section may only be construed to require parity between high school sports officials performing similar roles in similar sports within a county and may not be construed to require parity in high school sports officials between counties.

(2) This section may not be construed to have any effect on the grouping of sports together for any purpose other than the payment of high school sports officials or fees assigned to contracts for high school sports officials.

(3) This section may not be construed to prohibit fees outside of a procurement contract as a bonus to high school sports officials.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

A close corporation may not have outstanding any:

(1) Securities which are convertible into its stock;

(2) Voting securities other than stock; or

(3) Options, warrants, or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any of its stock, unless they are nontransferable.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) a corporation; and

(2) a club, whether incorporated or unincorporated.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a license on behalf of a corporation or club shall be applied for and issued to three officers of the corporation or club as individuals.

(2) At least one of the three officers shall:

(i) be a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality at the time the application is filed; and

(ii) remain a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality for the duration of time the license is in effect.

(c) If a corporation has fewer than three officers or directors, all officers or directors shall apply for a license.

(d) In a close corporation, at least one individual stockholder may apply for a license if:

(1) the close corporation does not have officers or directors; and

(2) there is an affirmative vote of a majority of the stockholders.

(e) An application for a corporation or a club license shall include:

(1) the name and address of each officer;

(2) the name and address of the corporation or club; and

(3) the signatures of the president or vice president of the corporation or club and of the three officers to whom the license shall be issued.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-207 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint the Director.

(b) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(c) The position of Director is in the executive service or management service of the State Personnel Management System.

(d) The Director shall operate and exercise the powers of the Administration under the direction of the Secretary and in accordance with this subtitle.

(e) The Director is entitled to:

(1) compensation as provided in the State budget; and

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

(f) The Director shall have a staff and professional consultants as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 5 / Section 4A-505
§4A–505.
Status: in_force

If a receiving bank has received payment from its customer with respect to a payment order issued in the name of the customer as sender and accepted by the bank, and the customer received notification reasonably identifying the order, the customer is precluded from asserting that the bank is not entitled to retain the payment unless the customer notifies the bank of the customer’s objection to the payment within 1 year after the notification was received by the customer.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Under a unanimous stockholders’ agreement, the stockholders of a close corporation may regulate any aspect of the affairs of the corporation or the relations of the stockholders, including:

(1) The management of the business and affairs of the corporation;

(2) Restrictions on the transfer of stock;

(3) The right of one or more stockholders to dissolve the corporation at will or on the occurrence of a specified event or contingency;

(4) The exercise or division of voting power;

(5) The terms and conditions of employment of an officer or employee of the corporation, without regard to the period of his employment;

(6) The individuals who are to be directors and officers of the corporation; and

(7) The payment of dividends or the division of profits.

(b) A unanimous stockholders’ agreement may be amended, but only by the unanimous written consent of the stockholders then parties to the agreement.

(c) A stockholder who acquires his stock after a unanimous stockholders’ agreement becomes effective is considered to have actually assented to the agreement and is a party to it:

(1) Whether or not he has actual knowledge of the existence of the agreement at the time he acquires the stock, if acquired by gift or bequest from a person who was a party to the agreement; and

(2) If he has actual knowledge of the existence of the agreement at the time he acquires the stock, if acquired in any other manner.

(d) (1) A court of equity may enforce a unanimous stockholders’ agreement by injunction or by any other relief which the court in its discretion determines to be fair and appropriate in the circumstances.

(2) As an alternative to the granting of an injunction or other equitable relief, on motion of a party to the proceeding, the court may order dissolution of the corporation under the provisions of Subtitle 6 of this title.

(e) This section does not affect any otherwise valid agreement among stockholders of a close corporation or of any other corporation.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-410 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-410
§4–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Except in case of emergency imperiling life or property, unavoidable accident, collision, or stranding, or as authorized by a permit issued under § 9–323 of this article, it is unlawful for any person to discharge or permit the discharge of oil in any manner into or on waters of this State.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle, any person discharging or permitting the discharge of oil, or who either actively or passively participates in the discharge or spilling of oil either from a land–based installation, including aboveground or underground storage tanks and vehicles in transit, or from any vessel, barge, ship, or boat of any kind, shall report the incident immediately to the Department. The person shall remain available until clearance to leave is given by the appropriate officials designated by the Department.

(c) To administer this section the Department of the Environment may use the organization, equipment, and units, including engineering, clerical, and other personnel, employed in the improvement and preservation of waters and natural resources of the State to enforce the laws for the preservation and protection of the waters and natural resources of the State. Any person authorized by law to make arrests may apply for a warrant, arrest, and take into custody, with or without process, any person who violates any provision of this section. However, a person may not be arrested without process for a violation not committed in the presence of one of the aforesaid officials. If any person is arrested under the provisions of this section, the person arrested immediately shall be brought before a judge or court of the State for examination of the offense alleged against him.

(d) Whenever any person, vessel, barge, ship, or boat is accused of violating any provision of this section, the arresting officer shall notify the Department of the Environment in writing to permit the Department to take any advisable action. The provisions of this subsection are directory only.

(e) This section shall be in addition to the laws existing prior to June 1, 1949, for the preservation and protection of waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. It does not repeal, modify, or in any manner affect the provisions of those laws.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-222 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-222
§4–222.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall provide to the Executive Director of the Social Services Administration in the Department of Human Services birth record information for a child born to an individual whose identifying information has been provided to the Secretary within the previous 10 years by the Executive Director or a court under § 5–715 of the Family Law Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall issue a license to an individual who:

(1) complies with § 4-404(a) of this subtitle or whose application has been accepted under § 4-404(d) of this subtitle; and

(2) pays to the Secretary a $1,000 license fee.

(b) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a license if the Secretary determines that the applicant has engaged in conduct that has a significant adverse effect on the applicant’s fitness to act as an athlete agent.

(2) In making the determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary may consider whether the applicant has:

(i) been convicted of a crime that, if committed in the State, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(ii) made a materially false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent;

(iii) engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity;

(iv) engaged in conduct prohibited by § 4-413 of this subtitle;

(v) had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked, or denied or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state;

(vi) engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student-athlete or educational institution;

(vii) engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant’s credibility, honesty, or integrity; or

(viii) failed to demonstrate financial stability.

(c) In making a determination under subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall consider:

(1) how recently the conduct occurred;

(2) the nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and

(3) any other relevant conduct of the applicant.

(d) (1) An athlete agent may apply to renew a license by:

(i) submitting an application for renewal in a form required by the Secretary; and

(ii) paying to the Secretary a $1,000 renewal fee.

(2) The application for renewal must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and must contain current information on all matters required in an original application for a license.

(e) (1) An individual who has submitted an application for renewal of registration or licensure in another state, in lieu of submitting an application for renewal in the form required under subsection (d) of this section, may file a copy of the application for renewal and a valid certificate of registration or licensure from the other state.

(2) The Secretary shall accept the application for renewal from the other state as an application for renewal in the State if the application for the other state:

(i) was submitted in the other state within 6 months before the filing in the State and the applicant certifies the information contained in the application for renewal is current;

(ii) contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application for renewal submitted in the State; and

(iii) was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.

(f) A license or a renewal is valid for 2 years.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-314 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-314
§4–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of any record disclosing:

(1) the name of an account holder or a qualified beneficiary of a prepaid contract under Title 18, Subtitle 19 of the Education Article; or

(2) the name of an account holder or a qualified designated beneficiary of an investment account under Title 18, Subtitle 19A of the Education Article.

(b) A custodian:

(1) shall allow inspection by a person in interest; and

(2) may release information to an eligible institution of higher education designated:

(i) by an account holder of a prepaid contract or a qualified beneficiary under Title 18, Subtitle 19 of the Education Article; or

(ii) by an account holder or a qualified designated beneficiary under Title 18, Subtitle 19A of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-605 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-605
§4–605.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate to be signed by the authorized person establishing that the requirements for valid execution of an international will have been met.

(b) The authorized person shall keep a copy of the certificate and deliver a copy to the testator.

(c) A certificate under this section shall be substantially in the following form:

“CERTIFICATE

(Convention of October 26, 1973)

I, __________________ (name, address, and capacity), a person authorized to act in connection with international wills, certify that on ________________________ (date) at__________________(place)___________________(testator)____________________(name, address, and date and place of birth) in my presence and that of the witnesses: _____________________ (name, address, and date and place of birth); and _____________________ (name, address, and date and place of birth) has declared that the attached document is the testator’s will and that the testator knows the contents of the will.

I further certify that in my presence and in the presence of the witnesses:

(1) the testator has signed the will or has acknowledged the testator’s signature previously affixed;

(2) following a declaration of the testator stating that the testator was unable to sign the testator’s will for the following reason ____________________, I have noted this declaration on the will and the signature has been affixed by _____________ (name and address);

(3) the witnesses and I have signed the will;

(4) each page of the will has been signed by _______________________ (name and address) and numbered;

(5) I have satisfied myself as to the identity of the testator and of the witnesses as designated above;

(6) the witnesses met the conditions requisite to act as such according to the law under which I am acting; and

(7) the testator has requested me to include the following statement concerning the safekeeping of the testator’s will: ____________________________________________________________________.

PLACE OF EXECUTION _____________________

DATE ________________________________________

SIGNATURE _________________________________ and, if necessary, SEAL”.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The exercise of the powers and duties of the Board under this subtitle is subject to the approval of the Secretary.

(b) The Board may:

(1) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;

(2) enter into contracts and agreements;

(3) obtain services;

(4) ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Board to carry out its powers and duties;

(5) accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and

(6) accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-205 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A legislative body may authorize the planning director or another designee to grant an administrative adjustment from the following requirements in a zoning law enacted by the legislative body:

(1) height;

(2) setback;

(3) bulk;

(4) parking;

(5) loading, dimensional, or area; or

(6) similar requirements.

(b) Before developing criteria and procedures for administrative adjustments under this section, the legislative body shall:

(1) consult with the planning commission and the board of appeals; and

(2) provide:

(i) reasonable public notice of the proposed criteria and procedures;

(ii) an opportunity for a public hearing; and

(iii) an opportunity for public review and comment.

(c) The criteria for an administrative adjustment shall include:

(1) standards for actions on requests;

(2) standards for the classes of development that are eligible for an administrative adjustment; and

(3) the maximum variation from a zoning requirement that is allowed under an administrative adjustment.

(d) Procedures for administrative adjustments may address:

(1) applications;

(2) notice to the public and to the parties in interest;

(3) an opportunity for a public hearing;

(4) an opportunity for the taking of testimony and evidence; and

(5) decision making.

(e) A decision on an application for an administrative adjustment shall include written findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(f) By enacting a local law or adopting a procedure, a legislative body may authorize the appeal to the board of appeals of a decision to approve or deny an administrative adjustment.

(g) Nothing in this section is intended to authorize a local jurisdiction to allow an administrative adjustment to State or local requirements that are intended to protect environmentally sensitive areas such as streams, slopes, wetlands, natural heritage areas, or critical areas.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1014.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1014.1
§4–1014.
Status: in_force

§4–1014.1.

(a) This section applies only to the waters of the State that lie contiguous to Somerset County in the Chesapeake Bay.

(b) There is an oyster sanctuary in Monie Bay known as the Webster ground that includes all the waters inshore of a line northeasterly from Long Point to a designated point in Monie Bay at latitude 38 degrees, 12 minutes, 37.8 seconds north, longitude 75 degrees, 51 minutes, 51.0 seconds west, then southwesterly to the eastern entrance to Pigeon House Creek.

(c) A person may not catch oysters in the oyster sanctuary described in subsection (b) of this section or an oyster sanctuary that was established by regulations adopted by the Department.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-603 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-603
§4–603.
Status: in_force

An individual may not serve as an apprentice barber unless registered by the Board as an apprentice barber.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-409 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-409
§4–409.
Status: in_force

(a) Money in the Fund may be used to make loans to an approved applicant to:

(1) acquire, construct, or rehabilitate a rental housing project;

(2) convert an existing building or buildings to a rental housing project; or

(3) provide operating assistance to reduce the operating costs of a project by depositing the proceeds of the Program loan in an interest bearing account that is under the control of the Department and is used to pay the operating costs, including the principal and interest when due, on any prior mortgage loan securing the project.

(b) A Program loan may:

(1) be secured by a mortgage lien;

(2) be subordinate to other financing;

(3) have an interest rate as low as zero percent;

(4) be payable out of surplus cash;

(5) be a deferred payment loan;

(6) provide for an equity participation by the Department or contingent interest payable out of surplus cash or net equity; or

(7) have any other terms the Department may require.

(c) To facilitate repayment of the Program loan and achieve the purposes of the Program, the Department may modify:

(1) the interest rate;

(2) the time or amount of payment; or

(3) any other term of the Program loan.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-717 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-717
§4–717.
Status: in_force

A person may not place pound nets to catch fish for commercial use in the waters of the Susquehanna River in Cecil County.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-723 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-723
§4–723.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not fish with any kind of seine or net in the waters of Chaptico Bay and the Wicomico River within the limits of St. Mary’s County, within 1500 feet of any established duck blind during the open season for shooting ducks or other wild fowl.

(b) A person may not set a fish trap, net, or haul seine in the waters of St. Catherine’s Sound in St. Mary’s County. However, a gill net not exceeding a length of 90 yards is permitted.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-508.1 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-508.1
§4–508.
Status: in_force

§4–508.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “order for protection” means a temporary or final order or injunction that:

(i) is issued for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts or harassment against, contact or communication with, or physical proximity to another person;

(ii) is issued by a civil court in response to a complaint, petition, or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection or by a criminal court; and

(iii) is obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding.

(2) “Order for protection” does not include a support or child custody order.

(b) An order for protection issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe shall be accorded full faith and credit by a court of this State and shall be enforced:

(1) in the case of an ex parte order for protection, only to the extent that the order affords relief that is permitted under § 4–505 of this subtitle; and

(2) in the case of an order for protection, other than an ex parte order for protection, only to the extent that the order affords relief that is permitted under § 4–506(d) of this subtitle.

(c) A law enforcement officer shall arrest with or without a warrant and take into custody a person who the officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of an order for protection that was issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe and is in effect at the time of the violation if the person seeking the assistance of the law enforcement officer:

(1) has filed with the District Court or circuit court for the jurisdiction in which the person seeks assistance a copy of the order; or

(2) displays or presents to the law enforcement officer a copy of the order that appears valid on its face.

(d) A law enforcement officer acting in accordance with this section shall be immune from civil liability if the law enforcement officer acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner.

(e) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an order for protection issued by a court of this State shall be accorded full faith and credit by a court of another state to the extent required by federal law.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-402 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Entertainment Industry Council in the Department.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-216 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-216
§4–216.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Tourism tax increment” means the amount, if any, by which the tourism tax revenues collected in the fiscal year 2 years before a particular fiscal year exceeds the tourism tax revenues collected in the fiscal year 3 years before the particular fiscal year.

(3) “Tourism tax revenues” means sales and use tax revenues collected on the retail sale of tourist–oriented goods and services, as determined by the Comptroller under subsection (c)(3) of this section.

(b) (1) For each of fiscal years 2011 and 2012, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a proposed General Fund appropriation to the Fund of $5,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a proposed General Fund appropriation to the Fund in an amount not less than $6,000,000 for each fiscal year.

(c) (1) On or before August 1 of each year, the Comptroller shall calculate the amount of the qualifying tourism tax increment for the current fiscal year in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The qualifying tourism tax increment is:

(i) if the tourism tax increment exceeds 3% of the tourism tax revenues collected in the fiscal year 3 years before the current fiscal year, one–half of the amount of the tourism tax increment above the 3% increase; or

(ii) if the tourism tax increment does not exceed 3%, zero.

(3) The Comptroller shall:

(i) determine the classification codes that shall be included in tourism tax revenues under this subsection after consulting with the Department; and

(ii) on request from the Department, report the amount of the qualifying tourism tax increment to the Department.

(4) The Governor shall consider whether to include the amount of the qualifying tourism tax increment in the appropriation to the Fund in the proposed State budget for the next fiscal year, in addition to the amount to be included in the budget bill under subsection (b) of this section.

(5) This subsection may not be construed to require funding in the State budget of the qualifying tourism tax increment.

(6) If the proposed State budget for a particular fiscal year includes an appropriation to the Fund under this subsection, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the total annual funding appropriated to the Fund in any fiscal year not exceed by more than $5,000,000 the sum of:

(i) the portion of the qualifying tourism tax increment that the Governor included in the proposed State budget for the fiscal year immediately preceding the particular fiscal year; and

(ii) the amount stated in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) On or before December 1 of each year beginning in 2015, in cooperation with the Board and the Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the effectiveness of the funding provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section in increasing visitor attendance and visitor spending in Maryland.

(2) The report shall include information that addresses the following:

(i) the specific use of the tourism advertising funds provided by this section;

(ii) data quantifying the success of Maryland’s increased tourism marketing efforts;

(iii) tourism marketing strategies used by other states in Maryland’s primary market and their impact on Maryland’s market share;

(iv) efforts by the Board to generate additional revenues for the Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund; and

(v) other short– and long–term strategies for tourism development that, if adopted, could improve Maryland’s competitive position with its neighboring states.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 21 / Section 4-2102
§4–2102.
Status: in_force

There is an Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1101
§4–1101.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-708 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-708
§4–708.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.

(b) The Department may make a grant solely to finance a lead hazard reduction activity that:

(1) is a program that tests innovative or unproven methods of lead hazard reduction; or

(2) is in a residential property in an area designated by the Department to have a concentration of:

(i) families of limited income; and

(ii) 1. residential property constructed before 1950; or

2. children diagnosed with elevated blood lead, which is a quantity of lead in their blood, expressed in micrograms per deciliter (�g/dl), that exceeds a specified threshold level.

(c) (1) The Department may establish standards to determine the eligibility of a lead hazard reduction activity for a grant under the Grant Program.

(2) The standards may call for consideration of:

(i) the extent to which the lead hazard reduction activity benefits families of limited income;

(ii) the need and circumstances of the owner–occupants or tenants of the residential property in which the proposed lead hazard reduction activity will be undertaken; and

(iii) whether the grant finances research into innovative or unproven methods for lead hazard reduction.

(d) In determining whether to make a grant under the Grant Program, the Department shall require that the owner of the residential property or child care center submit evidence that the owner cannot undertake lead hazard reduction activity without a grant.

(e) The Department may require that all or part of a grant under the Grant Program be repaid when conditions specified by the Department occur.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-211 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-211
§4–211.
Status: in_force

For purposes of the Open Meetings Act, a project site visit or educational field tour may not be considered a meeting of the Authority if no organizational business is conducted.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-314 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-314
§4–314.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall require an individual to be examined by a licensed physician who is chosen by the Commission and who specializes in neurology or neurosurgery before the individual may participate as a contestant in a contest in the State if:

(1) the individual has participated as a contestant in more than 12 contests in or out of the State;

(2) a ringside physician recommends the examination; or

(3) in 2 successive contests the individual:

(i) receives a technical knockout as a result of a neurological injury; or

(ii) is knocked out.

(b) The Commission shall pay the cost of the neurological examination required under this section from the license fees collected under this subtitle.

(c) On the basis of the neurological examination and the recommendation of the physician who conducts the examination, the Commission may find that the individual is not fit and may prohibit the individual from participating in a contest in the State.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-912 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-912
§4–912.
Status: in_force

Money that is received as repayment of principal or payment of interest on loans under the Program and that is not appropriated in the State budget may be credited to the Annuity Bond Fund, to be used to pay the principal of or interest on money borrowed by the State and appropriated to the Program.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-930 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-930
§4–930.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Radon and Asbestos Abatement Pilot Program.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) operate the Radon and Asbestos Abatement Pilot Program; and

(2) make loans for rehabilitation projects for radon and asbestos abatement.

(c) The terms of loans shall meet the requirements under §§ 4-917 through 4-919 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) To qualify for a loan, an applicant shall:

(i) own a building in need of radon or asbestos abatement:

1. that is otherwise structurally sound; or

2. for which the applicant provides a commitment from a lender to finance improvements to make the building structurally sound; and

(ii) make a proposal to the Department for treatment that complies with the requirements and procedures of the Department of the Environment for radon or asbestos abatement.

(2) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the applicant shall:

(i) live in the building and be a family of limited income;

(ii) agree to rent at least two-thirds of the dwellings in the building to families of limited income; or

(iii) agree to provide congregate or group housing or temporary shelters to families of limited income.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is charged with administering efficiently and uniformly this subtitle throughout this State.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall:

(i) Establish appropriate methods and the necessary forms for accurate registration of vital records;

(ii) On or before January 1, 2015, establish a process by which death certificates can be filed electronically; and

(iii) Educate physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners regarding the process by which death certificates can be filed electronically.

(2) The forms shall provide for the information that the Secretary needs for proper registration and use of these vital records.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

The director of the Division is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-335 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-335
§4–335.
Status: in_force

A custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that contains any of the following information provided by or obtained from any person or governmental unit:

(1) a trade secret;

(2) confidential commercial information;

(3) confidential financial information; or

(4) confidential geological or geophysical information.