Md. Code, Real Property § 11-135 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-135
§11–135.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a contract for the resale of a unit by a unit owner other than a developer is not enforceable unless the contract of sale contains in conspicuous type a notice in the form specified in subsection (g)(1) of this section, and the unit owner furnishes to the purchaser not later than 15 days prior to closing:

(1) A copy of the declaration (other than the plats);

(2) The bylaws;

(3) The rules or regulations of the condominium;

(4) A certificate containing:

(i) A statement disclosing the effect on the proposed conveyance of any right of first refusal or other restraint on the free alienability of the unit other than any restraint created by the unit owner;

(ii) A statement setting forth the amount of the common expense assessment and any unpaid common expense or special assessment adopted by the council of unit owners that is due and payable from the selling unit owner;

(iii) A statement of any other fees payable by the unit owners to the council of unit owners;

(iv) A statement of any capital expenditures approved by the council of unit owners planned at the time of the conveyance which are not reflected in the current operating budget disclosed under item (vi) of this item;

(v) The most recent regularly prepared balance sheet and income expense statement, if any, of the condominium;

(vi) The current operating budget of the condominium including the current reserve study report or a summary of the report, a statement of the status and amount of any reserve or replacement fund, or a statement that there is no reserve fund;

(vii) A statement of any unsatisfied judgments or pending lawsuits to which the council of unit owners is a party, excluding assessment collection suits;

(viii) A statement generally describing any insurance policies provided for the benefit of unit owners, a notice that copies of the policies are available for inspection, stating the location at which the copies are available, and a notice that the terms of the policy prevail over the description;

(ix) A statement as to whether the council of unit owners has actual knowledge of any violation of the health or building codes with respect to the common elements of the condominium;

(x) A description of any recreational or other facilities which are to be used by the unit owners or maintained by them or the council of unit owners, and a statement as to whether or not they are to be a part of the common elements; and

(xi) 1. A statement as to whether the council of unit owners has entered into any agreement that settles or releases the council of unit owners’ claims related to common element warranties under § 11–131 of this title; and

2. A statement as to whether the board of directors has disclosed to the council of unit owners in accordance with § 11–134.1(c)(2) of this title, the board’s intention to enter into an agreement for the purpose of settling a disputed common element warranty claim under § 11–131 of this title;

(5) A statement by the unit owner as to whether the unit owner has knowledge:

(i) That any alteration to the unit or to the limited common elements assigned to the unit violates any provision of the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations;

(ii) Of any violation of the health or building codes with respect to the unit or the limited common elements assigned to the unit;

(iii) That the unit is subject to an extended lease under § 11–137 of this title or under local law, and if so, a copy of the lease must be provided; and

(iv) Of the presence of asbestos in the unit, including a description of the location of the asbestos, and whether abatement has been performed in the unit during the occupancy of the owner; and

(6) A written notice of the unit owner’s responsibility for the council of unit owners’ property insurance deductible and the amount of the deductible.

(b) A contract for the resale by a unit owner other than a developer of a unit in a condominium containing less than 7 units is not enforceable unless the contract of sale contains in conspicuous type a notice in the form specified in subsection (g)(2) of this section, and the unit owner furnishes to the purchaser not later than 15 days prior to closing:

(1) A copy of the declaration (other than the plats);

(2) The bylaws;

(3) The rules and regulations of the condominium;

(4) A statement by the unit owner of the unit owner’s expenses during the preceding 12 months relating to the common elements; and

(5) A written notice of the unit owner’s responsibility for the council of unit owners’ property insurance deductible and the amount of the deductible.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the council of unit owners, within 20 days after a written request by a unit owner and receipt of a reasonable fee therefor, not to exceed the cost to the council of unit owners, if any, up to a maximum of $250, shall furnish a certificate containing the information necessary to enable the unit owner to comply with subsection (a) of this section. A unit owner providing a certificate under subsection (a) of this section is not liable to the purchaser for any erroneous information provided by the council of unit owners and included in the certificate.

(2) In addition to the fee under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the council of unit owners is entitled to a reasonable fee not to exceed $100 for an inspection of the unit owner’s unit, if required.

(3) In addition to the fees under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the council of unit owners is entitled to a reasonable fee:

(i) Not to exceed $50 for delivery of the certificate within 14 days after the request for the certificate; and

(ii) Not to exceed $100 for delivery of the certificate within 7 days after the request for the certificate.

(4) (i) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall adjust the maximum fee authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection every 2 years, beginning October 1, 2018, to reflect any aggregate increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI–U) for the Washington Metropolitan Area, or any successor index, for the previous 2 years.

(ii) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall maintain on its website a list of the maximum fees authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection as adjusted every 2 years in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(5) With respect to the remaining information that the unit owner is required to disclose under subsection (a) of this section that is not provided by the council of unit owners and included in the certificate, a unit owner:

(i) Except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, is liable to the purchaser under this section for damages proximately caused by:

1. An untrue statement about a material fact; and

2. An omission of a material fact that is necessary to make the statements made not misleading, in light of the circumstances under which the statements were made; and

(ii) Is not liable to the purchaser under this section if the owner had, after reasonable investigation, reasonable grounds to believe, and did believe, at the time the information was provided to the purchaser, that the statements were true and that there was no omission to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made not misleading, in light of the circumstances under which the statements were made.

(d) A purchaser is not liable for any unpaid assessment or fee greater than the amount set forth in the certificate prepared by the council of unit owners. A unit owner is not liable to a purchaser for the failure or delay of the council of unit owners to provide the certificate in a timely manner.

(e) The rights of a purchaser under this section may not be waived in the contract of sale, and any attempted waiver is void. However, if a purchaser proceeds to closing, his right to rescind the contract under subsection (f) of this section is terminated.

(f) (1) Any purchaser may at any time within 7 days following receipt of all of the information required under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, whichever is applicable, rescind in writing the contract of sale without stating any reason and without any liability on his part.

(2) The purchaser, upon rescission, is entitled to the return of any deposits made on account of the contract.

(3) If any deposits are held in trust by a licensed real estate broker, the return of the deposits to a purchaser under this subsection shall comply with the procedures set forth in § 17–505 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(g) (1) A notice given as required by subsection (a) of this section shall be sufficient for the purposes of this section if it is in substantially the following form:

“NOTICE

The seller is required by law to furnish to you not later than 15 days prior to closing certain information concerning the condominium which is described in § 11–135 of the Maryland Condominium Act. This information must include at least the following:

(i) A copy of the declaration (other than the plats);

(ii) A copy of the bylaws;

(iii) A copy of the rules and regulations of the condominium;

(iv) A certificate containing:

1. A statement disclosing the effect on the proposed conveyance of any right of first refusal or other restraint on the free alienability of the unit, other than any restraint created by the unit owner;

2. A statement of the amount of the monthly common expense assessment and any unpaid common expense or special assessment currently due and payable from the selling unit owner;

3. A statement of any other fees payable by the unit owners to the council of unit owners;

4. A statement of any capital expenditures approved by the council of unit owners or its authorized designee planned at the time of the conveyance which are not reflected in the current operating budget included in the certificate;

5. The most recently prepared balance sheet and income and expense statement, if any, of the condominium;

6. The current operating budget of the condominium, including details concerning the amount of the reserve fund for repair and replacement and its intended use, or a statement that there is no reserve fund;

7. A statement of any judgments against the condominium and the existence of any pending suits to which the council of unit owners is a party;

8. A statement generally describing any insurance policies provided for the benefit of the unit owners, a notice that the policies are available for inspection stating the location at which they are available, and a notice that the terms of the policy prevail over the general description;

9. A statement as to whether the council of unit owners has knowledge that any alteration or improvement to the unit or to the limited common elements assigned to the unit violates any provision of the declaration, bylaws, or rules or regulations;

10. A statement as to whether the council of unit owners has knowledge of any violation of the health or building codes with respect to the unit, the limited common elements assigned to the unit, or any other portion of the condominium, including any violation of the health or building codes related to asbestos;

11. A statement of the remaining term of any leasehold estate affecting the condominium and the provisions governing any extension or renewal of it;

12. A description of any recreational or other facilities which are to be used by the unit owners or maintained by them or the council of unit owners, and a statement as to whether or not they are to be a part of the common elements; and

13. A. A statement as to whether the council of unit owners has entered into any agreement that settles or releases the council of unit owners’ claims related to common element warranties under § 11–131 of this title; and

B. A statement as to whether the board of directors has disclosed to the council of unit owners in accordance with § 11–134.1(c)(2) of this title, the board’s intention to enter into an agreement for the purpose of settling a disputed common element warranty claim under § 11–131 of this title; and

(v) A statement by the unit owner as to whether the unit owner has knowledge:

1. That any alteration to the unit or to the limited common elements assigned to the unit violates any provision of the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations.

2. Of any violation of the health or building codes with respect to the unit or the limited common elements assigned to the unit.

3. That the unit is subject to an extended lease under § 11–137 of this title or under local law, and if so, a copy of the lease must be provided.

4. Of the presence of asbestos in the unit, including a description of the location of the asbestos, and whether abatement has been performed in the unit during the occupancy of the owner.

You will have the right to cancel this contract without penalty, at any time within 7 days following delivery to you of all of this information. However, once the sale is closed, your right to cancel the contract is terminated.”.

(2) A notice given as required by subsection (b) of this section shall be sufficient for the purposes of this section if it is in substantially the following form:

“NOTICE

The seller is required by law to furnish to you not later than 15 days prior to closing certain information concerning the condominium which is described in § 11–135 of the Maryland Condominium Act. This information must include at least the following:

(1) A copy of the declaration (other than the plats);

(2) A copy of the bylaws;

(3) A copy of the rules and regulations of the condominium; and

(4) A statement by the seller of his expenses relating to the common elements during the preceding 12 months.

You will have the right to cancel this contract without penalty, at any time within 7 days following delivery to you of all of this information. However, once the sale is closed, your right to cancel the contract is terminated.”.

(h) Upon any sale of a condominium unit, the purchaser or his agent shall provide to the council of unit owners to the extent available, the name and forwarding address of the prior unit owner, the name and address of the purchaser, the name and address of any mortgagee, the date of settlement, and the proportionate amounts of any outstanding condominium fees or assessments assumed by each of the parties to the transaction.

(i) This section does not apply to the sale of any unit which is to be used and occupied for nonresidential purposes.

(j) Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) of this section do not apply to a sale of a unit in an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-601 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-601
§11–601.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall seek to ensure that a grantee providing legal assistance to eligible clients:

(1) maintains the highest quality of service and professional standards;

(2) preserves attorney-client relationships; and

(3) protects the integrity of the adversary process from any impairment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1508 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1508
§11–1508.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board may fulfill the notice requirement under § 4–208 of this article by posting online a completed application at least 10 days before the application hearing.

(2) In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article or the online notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall require the applicant for a license to post a suitable notice, similar to a notice used for zoning purposes, in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.

(b) A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-116 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-116
§11–116.
Status: in_force

An agent or employee of the Maryland Department of Health or any other State employee who complies with Part II of this subtitle has the immunity from liability described under § 5–522 of the Courts Article for actions taken in accordance with Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-214 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-214
§11–214.
Status: in_force

The sales and use tax does not apply to use of tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service that:

(1) a nonresident:

(i) acquires before the property, digital code, digital product, or service enters the State; and

(ii) uses:

1. for personal enjoyment or use or for a use that the Comptroller specifies by regulation, other than for a business purpose; or

2. in a presentation or in conjunction with a presentation of an exhibit, show, sporting event, or other public performance or display; and

(2) does not remain in the State for more than 30 days.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-309 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-309
§11–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 11-308 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission or, as provided under § 11-310 of this subtitle, a hearing committee.

(b) The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-901 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-901
§11–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fund” means the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund.

(c) “Program” means the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-1002 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1002
§11–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate criminal justice unit should inform a victim of a crime, a victim’s representative, or a witness of the guidelines listed in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) A victim of a crime, victim’s representative, or witness:

(1) should be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity;

(2) should receive crisis intervention help, if needed, or be told by the appropriate criminal justice unit where crisis intervention help, emergency medical treatment, creditor intercession services, or other social services and counseling may be obtained;

(3) should be notified in advance of dates and times of trial court proceedings in the case and, on written request, of postsentencing proceedings, and be notified if the court proceedings to which the victim of a crime, victim’s representative, or witness has been subpoenaed will not proceed as scheduled;

(4) should be told of the protection available, and, on request, be protected by a criminal justice unit, to the extent reasonable, practicable, and, in the unit’s discretion, necessary, from harm or threats of harm arising out of the crime victim’s or witness’s cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts;

(5) during each phase of the investigative or court proceedings, should be provided, to the extent practicable, with a waiting area that is separate from a suspect and the family and friends of a suspect;

(6) should be told by the appropriate criminal justice unit of financial assistance, criminal injuries compensation, and any other social services available to the victim of a crime or victim’s representative and receive help or information on how to apply for services;

(7) should be told of and, on request, should be given employer intercession services, when appropriate, by the State’s Attorney’s office or other available resource to seek employer cooperation in minimizing an employee’s loss of pay or other benefits resulting from participation in the criminal justice process;

(8) on written request, should be kept reasonably informed by the police or the State’s Attorney of the arrest of a suspect and closing of the case, and should be told which office to contact for information about the case;

(9) should be told of the right to have stolen or other property promptly returned and, on written request, should have the property promptly returned by a law enforcement unit when evidentiary requirements for prosecution can be satisfied by other means, unless there is a compelling law enforcement reason for keeping it;

(10) for a crime of violence, on written request, should be kept informed by pretrial release personnel, the State’s Attorney, or the Attorney General, as appropriate, of each proceeding that affects the crime victim’s interest, including:

(i) bail hearing;

(ii) dismissal;

(iii) nolle prosequi;

(iv) stetting of charges;

(v) trial; and

(vi) disposition;

(11) on request of the State’s Attorney and in the discretion of the court, should be allowed to address the court or jury or have a victim impact statement read by the court or jury at:

(i) sentencing before the imposition of the sentence; or

(ii) any hearing to consider altering the sentence;

(12) should be told, in appropriate cases, by the State’s Attorney of the right to request restitution and, on request, should be helped to prepare the request and should be given advice as to the collection of the payment of any restitution awarded;

(13) should be entitled to a speedy disposition of the case to minimize the length of time the person must endure responsibility and stress in connection with the case;

(14) on written request to the parole authority, should be told each time there is to be a hearing on provisional release from custody and each time the criminal will receive a provisional release;

(15) on written request to the Patuxent Institution, Division of Correction, or Parole Commission, as appropriate, should have a victim impact statement read at a hearing to consider temporary leave status or a provisional release; and

(16) on written request to the unit that has custody of the offender after sentencing, should be told by the unit whenever the criminal escapes or receives a mandatory supervision release.

(c) (1) The Department shall make the guidelines in subsection (b) of this section available to the units involved with carrying out the guidelines.

(2) To the extent feasible, the guidelines in subsection (b) of this section shall be printed by Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Public Safety Article.

(2) Each law enforcement agency shall:

(i) display a poster developed by the State Board of Victim Services that informs a victim of the right to request a private room to report information related to a crime under Title 3 of the Criminal Law Article; and

(ii) provide, on request, a private room to a victim to report information related to a crime under Title 3 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-509 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-509
§11–509.
Status: in_force

As long as a registration statement registered by qualification or notification is effective, the Commissioner by rule or order may require the person who filed the registration statement to file reports, not more often than quarterly, to keep reasonably current the information contained in the registration statement and to disclose the progress of the offering.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-411 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-411
§11–411.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Business entity” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Economic Development Article.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Commerce.

(4) “Eligible project” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Economic Development Article.

(5) “New business entity” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Economic Development Article.

(6) “Program” means the More Jobs for Marylanders Program established under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Economic Development Article.

(7) “Qualified business entity” means a new business entity operating an eligible project under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Economic Development Article if the business entity received a certificate under § 6–805 of the Economic Development Article before June 1, 2022.

(8) “Qualified personal property or services” means personal property or services purchased for use at an eligible project by a qualified business entity that is enrolled in the Program.

(9) “Reserve Fund” means the More Jobs for Marylanders Sales and Use Tax Refund Reserve Fund established under this section.

(b) Except as provided in § 6–805(b) of the Economic Development Article and subject to subsection (c) of this section, a qualified business entity is entitled to a refund for the amount of sales and use tax paid by the qualified business entity during the immediately preceding calendar year for a sale of qualified personal property or services made on or after January 1, 2018, if the qualified personal property or services are purchased by the qualified business entity solely for use at an eligible project while the project is enrolled in the Program.

(c) A qualified business entity may claim the refund authorized under subsection (b) of this section by:

(1) on or after January 1 of the calendar year immediately following the purchase of the qualified personal property or services, filing a claim for refund with the Department; and

(2) providing the Department any evidence that the Department requires by regulation.

(d) (1) There is a More Jobs for Marylanders Sales and Use Tax Refund Reserve Fund that is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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

(3) The Department shall issue a refund in an amount equal to the amount claimed by the qualified business entity under subsection (c) of this section.

(4) (i) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, for any fiscal year, the Department may not issue sales and use tax refunds in amounts in the aggregate totaling more than $1,000,000 in a fiscal year.

(ii) If the aggregate amount of sales and use tax refunds issued in a fiscal year totals less than the maximum provided under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, any excess amount shall be transferred to the More Jobs for Marylanders Tax Credit Reserve Fund established under § 10–741 of this article.

(iii) For any fiscal year, if funds are transferred from the Reserve Fund under authority of any provision of law, the maximum amounts in the aggregate for which the Department may issue sales and use tax refunds shall be reduced by the amount transferred.

(5) For fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Reserve Fund.

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

(e) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to specify criteria and procedures for the application for, approval of, and monitoring of continuing eligibility for sales and use tax refunds under this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-206 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-206
§11–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A document is filed when it is received by the Commissioner.

(b) (1) The Commissioner shall keep a register of every application for registration, every notice filing, and every registration statement which is or has ever been effective under this title and every denial, suspension, or revocation order which is entered under this title.

(2) The register shall be open for public inspection.

(c) The information contained in or filed with any registration statement, application, notice filing, or report may be made available to the public under the rules which the Commissioner prescribes.

(d) (1) On request and at the reasonable charges which he prescribes, the Commissioner shall furnish to any person photostatic or other copies, certified under his seal of office if requested, of any entry in the register or any document which is a matter of public record.

(2) In any proceeding or prosecution under this title, any copy so certified is prima facie evidence of the contents of the entry or document certified.

(e) The Commissioner may honor requests from interested persons for interpretative opinions. The fee for issuance of an interpretative opinion is $100.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-704 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-704
§11–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall register with the person’s supervising authority if the person is:

(1) a tier I sex offender;

(2) a tier II sex offender;

(3) a tier III sex offender; or

(4) a sex offender who is required to register by another jurisdiction, a federal, military, or tribal court, or a foreign government, and who is not a resident of this State, and who enters this State:

(i) to begin residing or to habitually live;

(ii) to carry on employment;

(iii) to attend a public or private educational institution, including a secondary school, trade or professional institution, or institution of higher education, as a full–time or part–time student; or

(iv) as a transient.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is no longer subject to registration under this subtitle if:

(1) the underlying conviction requiring registration is reversed, vacated, or set aside; or

(2) the registrant is pardoned for the underlying conviction.

(c) (1) A person who has been adjudicated delinquent for an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a violation of § 3–303 or § 3–304 of the Criminal Law Article, § 3–305 or § 3–306 of the Criminal Law Article as the sections existed before October 1, 2017, or § 3–307(a)(1) or (2) or § 3–308(b)(1) of the Criminal Law Article involving conduct described in § 3–301(e)(2) of the Criminal Law Article, shall register with the person’s supervising authority if:

(i) the person was a minor who was at least 13 years old at the time the delinquent act was committed;

(ii) the State’s Attorney or the Department of Juvenile Services requests that the person be required to register;

(iii) 90 days prior to the time the juvenile court’s jurisdiction over the person terminates under § 3–8A–07 of the Courts Article, the court, after a hearing, determines under a clear and convincing evidence standard that the person is at significant risk of committing a sexually violent offense or an offense for which registration as a tier II sex offender or tier III sex offender is required; and

(iv) the person is at least 18 years old.

(2) If the person has committed a delinquent act that would cause the court to make a determination regarding registration under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) the State’s Attorney shall serve written notice to the person or the person’s counsel at least 30 days before a hearing to determine if the person is required to register under this section; and

(ii) the Department of Juvenile Services shall:

1. provide the court with any information necessary to make the determination; and

2. conduct any follow–up the court requires.

(3) The form of petitions and all other pleadings under this subsection and, except as otherwise provided under Title 3 of the Courts Article, the procedures to be followed by the court under this subsection shall be specified in the Maryland Rules.

(4) The court may order an evaluation of the person in making the determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-701 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-701
§11–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Credential” means a recognized:

(1) educational diploma;

(2) certificate or degree;

(3) occupational license;

(4) apprenticeship certificate;

(5) industry recognized certification; or

(6) award for skills attainment and completion, issued by an approved training provider in the State or third–party credential provider.

(c) “High–demand occupation” means an occupation that:

(1) has a significant presence within target industries;

(2) is in demand by employers; and

(3) pays or leads to payment of a family sustaining wage.

(d) “Identifiable skill” means the attainment of proficiency in a specific work–related skill that is likely to lead to future job advancement and improvement in an individual’s earning potential.

(e) (1) “Job readiness training” means training for the purpose of assisting and supporting jobseekers in overcoming individual barriers to employment and developing the skills necessary to maintain employment and to qualify for skills training opportunities.

(2) “Job readiness training” includes:

(i) occupational skills development;

(ii) GED preparation;

(iii) literacy advancement;

(iv) financial stability services, including financial coaching;

(v) credit counseling;

(vi) transportation; and

(vii) child care.

(f) “Local board” means a local workforce development board established to administer services in a workforce development area established under Subtitle 5 of this title.

(g) “Maryland EARN Program” means the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now Program created under this subtitle.

(h) “Strategic industry partnership” means a collaboration that brings together a regional group that may include employers, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, community colleges, local boards, local governments, or other relevant partners to:

(1) identify common workforce needs for high–demand occupations within a target industry; and

(2) develop and implement industry strategies to meet the common workforce needs and shortages based on regional needs.

(i) “Target industry” means a group of employers closely linked by a common product or service, workforce skills, similar technologies, supply chains, or other economic ties.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-148 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-148
§11–148.
Status: in_force

(a) “Regular schedule” means the carriage of property or passengers by at least:

(1) One single trip between fixed termini per week, for 4 consecutive weeks; or

(2) Three single trips between fixed termini within a period of 10 days.

(b) If property or passengers are carried by any vehicle as described in subsection (a) of this section, any one of the described trips is a regular schedule.

(c) This section shall be liberally construed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-602 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-602
§11–602.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Local area” means the local workforce development areas established in this State under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

(3) “Low income” means not more than 150% of the federal poverty level.

(4) “Program” means the Maryland Summer Youth Connection Program.

(5) “Summer” means the period beginning June 1 of each year and ending September 30 of each year.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Summer Youth Connection Program in the Division.

(2) (i) The purpose of the Program is to provide summer jobs for youth who are not less than 14 years of age and not more than 21 years of age.

(ii) The Program priorities are to provide jobs for youth who:

1. are 14 years old and 15 years old;

2. are from low-income families;

3. have a disability;

4. have a special need; or

5. otherwise encounter barriers in the labor market.

(c) The Director shall:

(1) make grants in furtherance of the Program objectives to fiscal agents for local areas in accordance with the allocation formulas established under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(2) adopt regulations to carry out the Program; and

(3) evaluate the performances of the local areas in carrying out the purposes of the Program.

(d) Under the Program, the local areas shall:

(1) develop meaningful and well supervised work experiences in:

(i) public and private nonprofit, community-based sites; and

(ii) private for-profit sites, if the experiences developed in the private for-profit sites:

1. serve not more than 20% of the participants in the Program; and

2. expose Program participants to occupations for which there is high demand in the labor market;

(2) provide activities to enhance job skills, including basic skills, computer skills, occupational skills, and basic employability skills;

(3) provide career-exposure activities, including field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, aptitude and interest assessment, and college fairs;

(4) provide sufficient oversight and monitoring of work sites to ensure a quality experience for each participant;

(5) submit a plan to the Director detailing the local area’s plan for summer activities; and

(6) submit an end-of-summer report.

(e) A local area’s allowable Program costs may include:

(1) wages paid to participants in the Program;

(2) the costs of supervision;

(3) the costs of materials and supplies related to the work provided;

(4) reasonable transportation costs to, from, and around the work site;

(5) related training costs; and

(6) reasonable administrative support costs, not exceeding 10% of the funding granted the local area.

(f) A participating youth shall be paid not less than the federal minimum wage for each hour worked.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-112 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-112
§11–112.
Status: in_force

Any provision of any contract or other document or other agreement which violates, or which, if observed by the person intended to be bound by the provision, would cause a violation of § 11-103 of this subtitle shall be null and void as being against the public policy of the State of Maryland.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall submit to the executive director of the Commission an application:

(1) in the form that the Commission requires; and

(2) on or before a day that the Commission sets.

(b) The application shall state:

(1) the dates of the race meetings desired;

(2) the maximum number of racing days desired; and

(3) any other information that the Commission requires.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized. Either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the State. The definitions of the basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the State except as otherwise provided.

(b) The term “unit” may not be used or allowed to be used as a standard or norm of measure of wood intended for any purpose.

(c) Fractional parts of any unit defined in § 11–101 of this title and this section shall mean like fractional parts of the value of the unit as defined.

(d) All contracts concerning the sale of commodities shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-809 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-809
§11–809.
Status: in_force

(a) Any consignee, his agent, or employee who converts to his own use goods or agricultural products entrusted to the consignee for sale or the proceeds from the sale of them is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

(b) The failure of a consignee who sells goods or agricultural products on commission to pay the proceeds from the sale, less his charges, to the person entitled to receive the proceeds within five days after receiving the proceeds from the purchaser and after demand for payment is prima facie evidence of conversion of the goods or agricultural products.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-717 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-717
§11–717.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall make available to the public registration statements or information about registration statements.

(2) Information about registration statements shall include, in plain language that can be understood without special knowledge of the criminal laws of the State, a factual description of the crime of the offender that is the basis for the registration, excluding details that would identify the victim.

(3) Registration information provided to the public may not include a sex offender’s Social Security number, driver’s license number, medical or therapeutic treatment, travel and immigration document numbers, and arrests not resulting in conviction.

(b) The Department shall post on the Internet:

(1) a current listing of each registrant’s name and other identifying information; and

(2) in plain language that can be understood without special knowledge of the criminal laws of the State, a factual description of the crime of the offender that is the basis for the registration, excluding details that would identify the victim.

(c) The Department, through an Internet posting of current registrants, shall:

(1) allow the public to electronically transmit information the public may have about a registrant to the Department, a parole agent of a registrant, and each local law enforcement unit where a registrant resides or habitually lives or where a registrant who is not a resident of the State will work or attend school; and

(2) provide information regarding the out–of–state registration status for each registrant who is also registered in another state as available through a national sex offender public registry website.

(d) The Department shall allow members of the public who live in a county in which a registrant is to reside or habitually live or where the registrant, if not a resident of the State, will work or attend school, by request, to receive electronic mail notification of the release from incarceration of the registered offender and the registration information of the offender.

(e) The Department shall establish regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-512 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-512
§11–512.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-513 of this subtitle, the Commission may authorize a licensee to transfer a race meeting from the licensee’s own track to another track:

(1) on receipt of the appropriate license fees; and

(2) with the express consent of the owner or lessee of the track to which the transfer is made.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-212 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-212
§11–212.
Status: in_force

The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of:

(1) fabrication, processing, or service, by a sawmill, of wood products for mine use in which the miner retains title; or

(2) diesel fuel for use in reclamation of land that has been mined for coal by strip or open-pit mining.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-1304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1304
§11–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on cancellation or nonrenewal of an agreement by a grantor for any reason, including a distributor’s failure to cure under § 11-1305 of this subtitle, the grantor shall have the right to, and must at the option of the distributor, repurchase all merchandise sold by the grantor to the distributor, and the distributor must sell the merchandise to the grantor, at a price equal to:

(1) An amount agreed on by the parties; or

(2) (i) With respect to merchandise that is still in its original condition, is part of the grantor’s current product line, and was shipped within 6 months of the cancellation or nonrenewal, the purchase price paid by the distributor;

(ii) With respect to all other merchandise, including samples, display models, and damaged merchandise, the wholesale fair market value of the merchandise less depreciation, or the purchase price paid by the distributor, whichever is less; and

(iii) With respect to special tools, accessories, display equipment, and other similar items, the purchase price paid by the distributor, less depreciation, or an amount agreed upon by the parties.

(b) The repurchase requirements under subsection (a) of this section shall be completed within 30 days after the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal, unless the parties agree otherwise.

(c) The distributor’s option to repurchase under subsection (a) of this section does not apply if the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal includes any of the reasons listed in § 11-1303(d) of this subtitle.

(d) Repurchase of inventory under this section is not subject to the bulk transfers provisions of Title 6 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 26 / Section 11-2604
§11–2604.
Status: in_force

In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs and county police may serve a summons.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-128 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-128
§11–128.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall establish a file of local legislation affecting condominiums as enacted under §§ 11-130, 11-137, 11-138, 11-139, and 11-140 of this title, indexed by county and municipality.

(b) The Secretary of State may cooperate with agencies performing similar functions in this and other jurisdictions to develop uniform filing procedures and forms, uniform disclosure standards, and uniform administrative practices and may develop information that may be useful in the discharge of the Secretary’s duties.

(c) The Secretary of State shall work in cooperation with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General in the enforcement of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 11-523 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-523
§11–523.
Status: in_force

Administrative and judicial review of the final action of a local government or State unit on an application for a development permit shall be in accordance with the law and procedures governing the issuance of development permits by the local government or State unit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-615 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-615
§11–615.
Status: in_force

(a) From a licensee’s share of the takeout on each mutuel pool, the licensee whose average handle is over $600,000 shall allocate equally to the Sires Stakes Program and the Foaled Stakes Program of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund the following amounts:

(1) on the first $125,000 of the average handle:

(i) 0.50% of each regular mutuel pool;

(ii) 0.50% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

(iii) 1% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(2) on the rest of the average handle:

(i) 1% of each regular mutuel pool;

(ii) 1% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

(iii) 1.5% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(b) From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.50% on the part of an average handle over $150,000 to pay for:

(1) purses;

(2) personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction; and

(3) maintenance of proper living conditions in the backstretch.

(c) (1) From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to improve the facilities and services of the track and to increase marketing activity, so as to promote:

(i) increased attendance and pari–mutuel betting; and

(ii) enhanced well–being of the standardbred racing industry.

(2) The General Assembly, by statute, may direct that the Commission not award in the following calendar year part or all of the racing days authorized under § 11–610 of this part to the licensee if the General Assembly finds that:

(i) the proposed use of the allocation under this subsection is inconsistent with the purposes specified in this section; or

(ii) the licensee has not spent the allocation in a way that is consistent with the proposal.

(d) From the licensee’s share of the takeout on each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses, the licensee shall allocate at least 1% of the mutuel pool as follows:

(1) one–half to purses; and

(2) one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

(e) From the licensee’s share of the takeout on each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses, a licensee shall allocate at least 6.5% of each mutuel pool as follows:

(1) one–half to purses; and

(2) one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory organization” means a group, association, or other organization of insurers, located within or outside the State, that helps insurers that make their own filings or rating organizations in rate making, by collecting and providing loss or expense statistics or by submitting recommendations, but that does not make filings under this title.

(c) “Rate” means rate of premium, policy or membership fee, or another charge made by an insurer for or in connection with an insurance contract or policy.

(d) “Rating organization” means a person licensed under § 11-218 of this title.

(e) “Supplementary rate information” includes a manual or plan of rates, statistical plan, classification, rating schedule, minimum premium, policy fee, rating rule, rate-related underwriting rule, minimum rate, class rate, rating plan, manual or schedule of rates or premiums, rule or regulation that governs the setting or making of rates or premiums, and any other information, not otherwise inconsistent with the purposes of this title, that the Commissioner requires by regulation.

(f) “Working day” means a day when the Administration is open for business.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-204 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-204
§11–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A political test or political qualification may not be used in selecting, appointing, promoting, or taking any other personnel action with respect to an officer, agent, or employee of the Corporation.

(b) Employees of the Corporation are entitled to salaries as provided in the budget of the Corporation.

(c) Employees of the Corporation are not employees of the State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-404.3 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-404.3
§11–404.
Status: in_force

§11–404.3.

(a) The Board shall recommend to the Secretary quality assurance guidelines for therapeutically certified optometrists and optometric care.

(b) After considering the recommendations of the Board, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish standards of quality for therapeutically certified optometrists and optometric care.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-534 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-534
§11–534.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Committee shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(b) A member of the Advisory Committee:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-107 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-107
§11–107.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a license or permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall deny an application for a license or permit if the State Fire Marshal finds that:

(1) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, is not sufficiently experienced and will not work under satisfactory supervision in manufacturing, dealing in, or handling of explosives, as applicable;

(2) the applicant lacks suitable facilities for manufacturing, dealing in, or handling explosives;

(3) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, has been convicted of a felony or crime involving violence;

(4) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, is disloyal to the United States or has renounced United States citizenship;

(5) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, will use the explosives for an illegal purpose;

(6) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, is a fugitive as defined in § 9–401 of the Criminal Law Article;

(7) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, has been adjudicated substantially cognitively impaired as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article;

(8) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, has been committed to a mental institution;

(9) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, has been dishonorably discharged from the United States military;

(10) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, is an alien other than an alien authorized to receive explosives under the federal Safe Explosives Act;

(11) the applicant, or an officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, is a user of, or addicted to, a controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article;

(12) the application contains false information; or

(13) the application fails to provide required information.

(c) (1) An applicant for a license to possess explosives for use in firearms need not have sufficient experience in handling explosives or work under satisfactory supervision in handling explosives.

(2) An applicant for a license to possess explosives to be used for agricultural purposes need not:

(i) have sufficient experience in handling explosives or work under satisfactory supervision in handling explosives; or

(ii) have suitable facilities for handling explosives.

(d) Before a license or permit may be issued under this subtitle to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the State Fire Marshal:

(1) a certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.

(e) On issuance of a license or permit under this section, the State Fire Marshal shall notify:

(1) the fire chief or fire administrator in the county where the license or permit was issued; or

(2) if the county does not have a county fire chief or fire administrator, the local 9-1-1 center.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-504 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Board of Review for Patuxent Institution grants work release or leave of absence to an eligible person, the Board shall give the victim or victim’s representative notice and opportunity for comment as provided under § 4-303(b) of the Correctional Services Article.

(b) (1) Before the Board of Review for Patuxent Institution decides whether to grant parole to an eligible person, the Board shall give the victim or victim’s representative notice and the opportunity for comment as provided under § 4-305(d) of the Correctional Services Article.

(2) If the Board of Review for Patuxent Institution petitions a court to suspend or vacate the sentence of a person who has successfully completed 3 years on parole without violation and who the Board concludes is safe to be permanently released, the Board shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 4-305(f) of the Correctional Services Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-407 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-407
§11–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall approve additional professional and clerical staff as necessary to carry out this subtitle.

(b) The Board may retain accountants, engineers, lawyers, financial advisors, or other consultants as necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 26 / Section 11-2606
§11–2606.
Status: in_force

The Board may call on other county administrative departments and all prosecuting officers to provide information and assistance that the Board considers necessary to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-539 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-539
§11–539.
Status: in_force

(a) On recommendation of the Advisory Committee, the Commission shall set:

(1) the number of Fund Races;

(2) the amount of each purse;

(3) the date of each Fund Race;

(4) the location of each Fund Race held outside the State;

(5) the distance of each Fund Race;

(6) each breeder’s award, including awards for races in the State and outside the State; and

(7) any other condition needed to carry out the purpose of the Fund.

(b) The Commission shall set the amount of each purse and the conditions for each Fund Race in time to allow a licensee who provides for a Fund Race to include the purse and conditions in the stake book and condition book of the licensee.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-120 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-120
§11–120.
Status: reserved

(a) A developer may reserve the right to expand the condominium by subjecting additional sections of property to the condominium regime in a manner so that as each additional section of property is subjected to the condominium regime:

(1) The percentage interests in the common elements of the unit owners in preceding sections shall be reduced and appropriate percentage interests in the common elements of the added sections shall vest in them; and

(2) Appropriate percentage interests in the common elements of the preceding sections shall vest in unit owners in the added sections.

(b) The reservation of the right to expand a condominium is subject to the conditions provided in this subsection.

(1) The declaration establishing the condominium shall describe each parcel of property which may be included in each section to be added to the condominium. This description may be made by reference to the condominium plat.

(2) The declaration establishing the condominium shall show:

(i) The maximum number of units which may be added; and

(ii) The percentage interests in the common elements, the percentage interests in the common expenses and common profits, and the number of votes appurtenant to each unit following the addition of each section of property to the condominium, if added. The percentage interests in the common elements and in common expenses and common profits, and the number of votes that each unit owner will have may be shown by reference to a formula or other appropriate method of determining them following each expansion of the condominium.

(3) The condominium plat for the original condominium shall include, in general terms, the outlines of the land, buildings, and common elements of each successive section that may be added to the condominium.

(4) In the declaration establishing the condominium a right shall be reserved in the developer for a period, not exceeding 10 years from the date of recording of the declaration, to add to the condominium any successive section described in the declaration and in the condominium plat.

(c) (1) If there is compliance with the conditions of subsection (b) of this section, successive sections of property may be added to the condominium if the developer (i) records an amendment to the declaration, showing the new percentage interests of the unit owners, and the votes which each unit owner may cast in the condominium as expanded, and (ii) records an amendment to the condominium plat that includes the detail and information concerning the new section as required in the original condominium plat.

(2) On recordation of the amendment of the declaration and plat, each unit owner, by operation of law, has the percentage interests in the common elements, and in the common expenses and common profits, and shall have the number of votes, set forth in the amendment to the declaration. Following any expansion, the interest of any mortgagee shall attach, by operation of law, to the new percentage interests in the common elements appurtenant to the unit on which it is a lien.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-8A-02 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8A / Section 11-8A-02
§11–8A–02.
Status: in_force

If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist:

(1) The art dealer is, with respect to that work of fine art, the bailee of the artist;

(2) The work of fine art is bailment property in which the art dealer has no legal or equitable interest until the work is sold to a bona fide third party; and

(3) The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art are bailment property in which the art dealer has no legal or equitable interest until the amount due the artist from the sale, minus the agreed commission, is paid.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-513 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-513
§11–513.
Status: in_force

(a) If a recognizance taken for the appearance of a person to answer or testify is forfeited, the State’s Attorney may order a writ of execution to be issued for the sum due on the recognizance.

(b) If a writ of execution is issued against a person who failed to answer or testify, on the return of the execution he may file any plea to the execution which would be good and sufficient to a scire facias if a scire facias had issued on the recognizance.

(c) If the plea is determined in favor of the person who filed the plea, he shall be discharged from the forfeiture. However, he may not be discharged from the execution before a hearing on the plea unless he:

(1) Pays or satisfies the execution;

(2) Gives a bond payable to the State; or

(3) Enters into a recognizance in court with security in double amount of the forfeiture and costs due on the execution with condition to appear and plead in discharge of the execution, and abide by and fulfill the judgment on the recognizance.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-417 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-417
§11–417.
Status: in_force

(a) The surrender, suspension, or revocation of a license does not impair or affect any obligation under any agreement that the licensee entered into or acquired before the license was surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

(b) In enforcing an agreement and in dealing with the parties to that agreement, a person whose license has been surrendered, suspended, or revoked remains subject to this subtitle, including the authority of the Commissioner to examine and investigate under § 11-413 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-622 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-622
§11–622.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Title 4, Subtitles 1 through 5 of the General Provisions Article, and subject to § 11–620 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall report adjudicated enforcement actions and other relevant information to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(b) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing a process by which a licensee or an applicant for a license may challenge information entered by the Commissioner into the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-1601 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 16 / Section 11-1601
§11–1601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Claim” means the scope of the patent owner’s exclusive rights to the use and control of the patent owner’s invention.

(c) “Demand letter” means a letter, an electronic mail, or any other written communication asserting that a person has engaged in patent infringement.

(d) “Division” means the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General.

(e) “Target” means a person:

(1) Who has received a demand letter or against whom an assertion of patent infringement has been made;

(2) Who has been threatened with litigation or against whom a lawsuit has been filed alleging patent infringement; or

(3) Who has at least one customer who has received a demand letter asserting that the person’s product, service, or technology has infringed a patent.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-919 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-919
§11–919.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a grant program.

(b) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall:

(1) adopt regulations for the administration and award of grants under Part II of this subtitle; and

(2) submit all approved grant applications to the Board.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) approve each grant application received by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy before any money is released from the Fund;

(2) ensure that the money obtained from unclaimed restitution under § 17–317(a)(3)(i) of the Commercial Law Article is used for annual grants to provide legal counsel to victims of crimes and delinquent acts to protect the victims’ rights as provided by law; and

(3) ensure that grants to child advocacy centers established under § 11–923(h) of this subtitle shall:

(i) support the development and operation of child advocacy centers; and

(ii) supplement and not supplant money that the child advocacy centers receive from other sources.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1006 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1006
§11–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A correctional officer who is denied a right granted by this subtitle may apply to the circuit court of the county where the correctional officer is regularly employed for an order that directs the internal investigation unit to show cause why the right should not be granted.

(b) The correctional officer may apply for the show cause order:

(1) either individually or through the correctional officer’s certified or recognized employee organization; and

(2) at any time prior to the beginning of a hearing by the hearing board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 26 / Section 11-2602
§11–2602.
Status: in_force

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-211 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-211
§11–211.
Status: in_force

Adjudication of a civil infraction is not a criminal conviction for any purpose.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-701 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-701
§11–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Court” means the Maryland District Court or a circuit court of a county.

(c) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-303.2 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303.2
§11–303.
Status: in_force

§11–303.2.

Subject to § 11–302(d)(3)(ii) of this subtitle, if a local board receives more than one ballot from the same individual, the local board shall:

(1) count the first ballot from the individual that the local board determines is legally sufficient; and

(2) reject any other ballot.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1104
§11–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall administer the Program.

(b) To carry out the purposes of the Program, the Commission shall:

(1) Establish a grant program to be published on the Commission’s website through which nonprofit organizations may learn about eligibility, application, and compliance requirements and apply for funding as provided under this subtitle;

(2) Develop application requirements and review and approve applications;

(3) Develop a process for verifying that matching funds are available; and

(4) Allocate funding to approved nonprofit organizations on a competitive basis.
Md. Code, Education § 11-402.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402.1
§11–402.
Status: in_force

§11–402.1.

(a) This section does not apply to the recruitment of a foreign student who is:

(1) Residing in a foreign country; and

(2) Not eligible to receive federal student assistance.

(b) An institution of higher education may not pay a commission, a bonus, or any other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments or the award of financial aid to a person or entity engaged in student recruitment or admission activity.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-512 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-512
§11–512.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner by order summarily may postpone or suspend the effectiveness of the registration statement pending final determination of any proceeding under § 11-511 of this subtitle.

(b) On the entry of the order, the Commissioner promptly shall notify each person specified in § 11-513 of this subtitle:

(1) That it has been entered;

(2) The reasons for its entry; and

(3) That within 15 days after the receipt of a written request the matter will be set down for hearing.

(c) (1) If a hearing is not requested and one is not ordered by the Commissioner, the order will remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by the Commissioner.

(2) If a hearing is requested or ordered, the Commissioner, after notice of and opportunity for hearing to each person specified in § 11-513 of this subtitle, may modify or vacate the order or extend it until final determination.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-104 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action of detinue a plaintiff may recover the personal property and damages for the wrongful detention of the property. The judgment or verdict, if jury trial is elected, shall separately specify the value of the property and damages.

(b) If the judgment is rendered for the return of the property, the plaintiff may enforce the judgment by a writ of capias in withernam unless the court for good cause shows orders otherwise or the plaintiff agrees on the record to accept the value of the property in lieu of its return.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-214 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-214
§11–214.
Status: in_force

(a) To discover any violations of the Maryland Consumer Loan Law, the Commissioner, at any time and as often as the Commissioner considers appropriate, may investigate the loans made by and the business of:

(1) Any licensee; or

(2) Any other person who makes a loan or on whose behalf a loan is made, whether or not that person:

(i) Acts or claims to act as a principal, agent, or broker; or

(ii) Acts or claims to act under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner:

(1) Shall be given access to any books, papers, records, safes, or vaults of the person under investigation; and

(2) May examine under oath any person whose testimony the Commissioner requires.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1304
§11–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “festival” means the Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival, the Benson–Hammond House Strawberry Festival, or any other festival that the Board approves under this section.

(b) There is a beer and wine festival (BWF) license.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, a Class 3 winery license, or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(2) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization, as defined by § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, that meets the requirements of:

(i) this section; and

(ii) any regulations that the Board adopts.

(d) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell:

(1) wine that is:

(i) manufactured and processed in any state; and

(ii) distributed in the State when the license application is filed; and

(2) beer that is brewed by a brewer:

(i) that brews less than 60,000 barrels of beer annually; and

(ii) whose product is distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(e) A license holder shall display and sell beer and wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for a festival.

(f) The Board:

(1) each year may choose 1 weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, for a festival to take place;

(2) may not choose a weekend that occurs within 14 days before or after the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;

(3) shall choose a location that is not already licensed; and

(4) shall ensure that the primary focus of a festival is the promotion of Maryland beer and wine.

(g) (1) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(2) The license holder may display and sell beer or wine at a festival without holding a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit under § 2–131 of this article.

(h) Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:

(1) invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, a Class 3 winery, or a Class 4 limited winery; and

(2) delivered to a festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.

(i) A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:

(1) deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and

(2) accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.

(j) The Board may set the license fee.

(k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-212 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-212
§11–212.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may maintain a testing laboratory and have tests done elsewhere.

(b) (1) Each licensee shall pay a fraction of the yearly costs of the testing laboratory and of the tests done elsewhere.

(2) The numerator of the fraction shall be the number of racing days with pari-mutuel betting privileges that the licensee holds during the year.

(3) The denominator of the fraction shall be the whole number of racing days with pari-mutuel betting privileges held in the State during the year.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-402 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402
§11–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by the Maryland Constitution, and subject to subsection (b) of this section, each board of canvassers shall prepare a statement of election results for each candidate or question voted on at the election and declare:

(1) who is elected or nominated for office:

(i) in county government; or

(ii) for any other office voted for only within that county, if the certificate of candidacy for that office was issued by the local board; and

(2) whether or not a question is adopted or approved.

(b) The statement prepared by the board of canvassers under subsection (a) of this section shall report the early, absentee, and provisional vote separately.

(c) (1) In addition to the statement of election results specified under subsection (a) of this section, the State Board shall make available in an electronic format a report of election results for each candidate or question voted on at the election:

(i) by precinct, including the early, absentee, and provisional vote;

(ii) by State legislative district, including any subdistrict;

(iii) by county legislative district; and

(iv) for each county as a whole.

(2) The State Board may make the report specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection available to the public at cost.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 11-102.1 — MD Code / Article get / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102.1
§11–102.
Status: in_force

§11–102.1.

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

(2) “Lives in being” means the lives of particular individuals in existence at the time of the creation of a nondonative property interest.

(3) “Nondonative” means given for consideration other than nominal consideration.

(4) (i) “Property interest” means a contract, lease, option, right of first offer, right of first refusal, right of first negotiation, or similar preemptive right relating to a right to the use, possession, transfer, or ownership of real or personal property or an interest in or appurtenant to real or personal property.

(ii) “Property interest” includes a right of the type described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph even if the right is not applicable until after another party has failed to exercise or consummate a prior right of the same type.

(iii) “Property interest” does not include a property interest, power of appointment, or contract to exercise a release of a power of appointment arising out of:

1. A premarital or postmarital agreement;

2. A separation or divorce settlement;

3. An election by a spouse;

4. An arrangement arising out of a prospective, existing, or prior marital relationship between the parties to the relationship;

5. A contract to make or not to revoke a will or trust;

6. A contract to exercise or not to exercise a power of appointment;

7. A transfer in satisfaction of a duty of support; or

8. A reciprocal transfer.

(b) The common–law rule against perpetuities as now recognized in the State does not apply to a nondonative property interest that becomes effective on or after October 1, 2007.

(c) (1) For the purposes of this section, a nondonative property interest becomes effective as of the date of delivery of the property interest.

(2) The date of delivery is presumed to be the later of:

(i) The date of the last acknowledgment of the nondonative property interest, if any; or

(ii) The date stated in the document creating the nondonative property interest.

(d) (1) A nondonative property interest that becomes effective on or after October 1, 2007, shall be void unless the nondonative property interest:

(i) Is not subject to the rule against perpetuities under § 11–102 of this subtitle; or

(ii) Is exercised or vested within the applicable period of time set forth in paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection.

(2) A document creating a nondonative property interest that does not state a date or make reference to lives in being by which the property interest must be exercised or vested shall be void unless exercised or vested within 7 years of the effective date of the property interest.

(3) A document creating a nondonative property interest that either expressly states a date by which the property interest shall be exercised or vested or one from which the date may be determined shall be void on the earlier of the expressed or determined date or 60 years after the effective date of the property interest.

(4) A document creating a nondonative property interest that refers to one or more lives in being for determining the date by which the property interest shall be exercised or vested shall be void:

(i) If the reference is to the duration of not more than 10 identified lives in being and not more than 21 years, at the expiration of the period of time referenced; or

(ii) If the reference is to the duration of more than 10 identified lives in being or to identified lives in being and more than 21 years, at the expiration of 60 years.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-501 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-501
§11–501.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be referred to as the “Maryland Workforce Development Act”.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-108 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-108
§11A–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Time-shares shall terminate at the end of the term of the time-share plan as set forth in the time-share instrument. Prior to the termination date in the time-share instrument, all time-shares in a time-share project may be terminated only by agreement of the time-share owners of at least 80 percent of the time-shares, or such larger percentage as the time-share instrument may specify.

(b) An agreement to terminate all time-shares in a time-share project must be evidenced by a termination agreement executed in the same manner as a deed, by the requisite number of time-share owners. The termination agreement must specify a date after which the agreement will be void unless recorded. An executed termination agreement is effective only when recorded in the land records of every county in which a portion of the time-share project is situated.

(c) Foreclosure or enforcement of a lien or encumbrance against all time-shares in a time-share project does not terminate the project unless the lienor elects that the project be terminated and the advertisement of foreclosure or enforcement sale so provides.

(d) (1) The termination agreement may provide for the sale of time-share units and designate a trustee to effect a sale so long as the proceeds of the sale are distributed to individual time-share owners less a sales commission of 5 percent and reasonable sales expenses to be paid to the trustee. On the termination date, the interests of a time-share owner vests in the trustee for the benefit of owners. Proceeds from a sale shall be distributed in the normal order of priority to creditors, lienholders, and to time-share owners in proportion to their shares as provided in the termination agreement or as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection if the termination agreement does not establish proportionate shares.

(2) On or after the termination date, any owner of a time-share may maintain an action for partition or for allotment or sale in lieu of partition.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in the termination agreement, a time-share owner’s right to occupy a time-share unit continues until the termination sale occurs.

(4) If the termination agreement does not specify the respective time-share owner shares in the time-share project, within 180 days prior to the termination date an appraisal must be made of the fair market value of each time-share as of the date of the termination sale by an appraiser designated in the termination agreement or by the trustee. The appraisal shall be sent to each time-share owner. The appraisal determines the value of each time-share owner’s interest unless at least 25 percent of the owners disapprove in writing within 60 days after the appraisals are sent or the final judgment of a court prevents the appraisal from being used to determine a value.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-501 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-501
§11–501.
Status: in_force

A person may not offer or sell any security in this State unless:

(1) The security is registered under this title;

(2) The security or transaction is exempted under Subtitle 6 of this title; or

(3) The security is a federal covered security.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-230 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-230
§11–230.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer or officer, insurance producer, or representative of an insurer may not knowingly issue or deliver or knowingly allow the issuance or delivery of a policy or endorsement, certificate, or addition to the policy, except in accordance with the filings that are in effect for the insurer as provided in this subtitle.

(b) An insurer may pay or allow a commission to a licensed insurance producer of the insurer as compensation for procuring business.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1008.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1008.1
§11–1008.
Status: in_force

§11–1008.1.

(a) There is a Class C (small yacht club) license.

(b) An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a small yacht club that:

(1) has at least 30 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

(2) at the time of application for the license, maintains:

(i) a clubhouse that is principally for the use of members and guests when accompanied by members; and

(ii) slips, boat parking spaces, or berths for at least 25 boats.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at the place described in the license to:

(1) a member of the yacht club; or

(2) a member’s guest when accompanied by the member.

(e) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 11–2004 of this title.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a holder of the license may purchase alcoholic beverages from a retail dealer.

(g) The annual license fee is $525.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the investigation fee required by § 11–404 of this subtitle, if an applicant requests any licensed location outside of the State and the investigation includes travel to that location, the applicant shall pay to the Commissioner, on presentation by the Commissioner of a detailed account, the reasonable travel and living expenses incurred on account of the investigation.

(b) Except for the payments required by this section, the applicant may not offer or pay and the examiner may not solicit or accept any payment with regard to the investigation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2009 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 20 / Section 11-2009
§11–2009.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, when a per diem license is issued under Subtitle 11, Part 3 of this title, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may agree with the holder of the Class C license to deliver beer on the effective date of the license and accept returns on the same day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1007.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1007.1
§11–1007.
Status: in_force

§11–1007.1.

(a) There is a racetrack concessionaire license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with a licensed racing establishment.

(2) The license holder may also hold a Class 5 brewery license or a Class 7 micro–brewery license.

(c) (1) The license authorizes:

(i) subject to item (iii) of this paragraph, the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption on:

1. the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and

2. the licensed premises of the racing establishment;

(ii) the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and

(iii) if the license holder is also the holder of a Class 5 brewery license, the sale of only beer in accordance with § 2–207 of this article on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption on:

1. the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and

2. the licensed premises of the racing establishment.

(2) Alcoholic beverages purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed on the licensed premises of the racing establishment.

(d) (1) The hours and days for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours and days set out for a racetrack license under § 11–1007 of this subtitle.

(2) A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(e) The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 11–1609 of this title.

(f) The annual license fee is $5,000.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-725 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-725
§11–725.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Worcester County.

(b) While confined in the Worcester County Jail, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:

(1) court–ordered payments for restitution; and

(2) the cost of the food, lodging, and clothing of the incarcerated individual.

(c) The County Commissioners shall:

(1) establish the per diem rate for the food, lodging, and clothing of an incarcerated individual; and

(2) designate an agent to collect the costs specified in this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-139.3 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-139.3
§11–139.
Status: in_force

§11–139.3.

(a) (1) Notwithstanding language contained in the governing documents of the council of unit owners, the board of directors may authorize any meetings of the council of unit owners, the board of directors, or a committee of the council of unit owners or the board of directors to be conducted or attended by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means.

(2) If a meeting is conducted by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means, the equipment or system used must permit any unit owner, board member, or committee member in attendance to hear and be heard by all others participating in the meeting.

(3) A link or instructions on how to access the meeting by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means shall be included in the notice of the meeting.

(4) No specific authorization from unit owners shall be required to hold a meeting electronically.

(b) Any unit owner, board member, or committee member attending a meeting by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means shall be deemed present for quorum and voting purposes.

(c) (1) (i) Any matter requiring a vote of the council of unit owners may be set by the board of directors for a vote at the meeting, and a ballot may be delivered to unit owners with notice of the meeting.

(ii) Only those unit owners present during the telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic meeting shall be authorized to vote by ballot in accordance with this subsection.

(iii) Unit owners who are not present at the meeting may:

1. Vote by proxy in accordance with the requirements of the governing documents and this title; and

2. Be considered present for quorum purposes through their proxy.

(2) (i) The board of directors may set a reasonable deadline for return of a ballot to the council of unit owners, including return by electronic transmission.

(ii) The deadline for return of the ballot shall be not later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting.

(d) Notwithstanding language contained in the governing documents of the council of unit owners, nominations from the floor at the meeting are not required if at least one candidate has been nominated to fill each open board position.

(e) The inability of a unit owner to join a meeting due to technical difficulties with the unit owner’s telephone, computer, or other electronic device does not invalidate the meeting or any action taken at the meeting.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-305 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

A juvenile curfew ordinance adopted under this subtitle does not apply to a minor who is:

(1) accompanied by the minor’s parent or guardian;

(2) performing an errand at the direction of the minor’s parent or guardian, without a detour or stop, until 12:30 a.m.;

(3) accompanied by an adult authorized by the minor’s parent or guardian to have temporary care or custody of the minor for a designated period of time within a specified area;

(4) with consent of the minor’s parent or guardian, involved in interstate travel;

(5) engaged in legal employment activity or is going to or returning home from a legal employment activity;

(6) involved in a sudden or unexpected happening or an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action to protect health, safety, welfare, or property from actual or threatened harm or an unlawful act;

(7) on the property where the minor resides or on the sidewalk abutting the minor’s residence or abutting the residence of a next–door neighbor if an adult resident of that property has given permission for the minor’s presence;

(8) attending or returning directly home from:

(i) a school, religious, or recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the local jurisdiction, a civic organization, or a volunteer association that takes responsibility for the minor; or

(ii) a place of public entertainment, including a movie, play, or sporting event;

(9) exercising First Amendment rights under the United States Constitution if the minor has first submitted to the chief of the local law enforcement agency a written communication that:

(i) is signed by the minor and countersigned, if practicable, by the parent or guardian of the minor;

(ii) includes the parent’s or guardian’s home address and telephone number; and

(iii) specifies when, where, and in what manner the minor will be in a public place during curfew hours; or

(10) remaining in a public place in a case of reasonable necessity if the minor’s parent or guardian has communicated to the chief of the local law enforcement agency facts:

(i) establishing the reasonable necessity; and

(ii) designating:

1. the specific public place and the points of origin and destination for the minor’s travel; and

2. the times the minor will be in the public place or traveling to or from the public place.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-341 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-341
§11–341.
Status: in_force

An insurer may not make or issue an insurance contract or policy of insurance of a kind to which this subtitle applies, except in accordance with the filings that are in effect for the insurer as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 11-103 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103
§11–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other available remedy, a local jurisdiction may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to:

(1) prevent the unlawful construction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use of a building, structure, sign, or land in violation of this division or of a local law enacted or regulation adopted under this division;

(2) restrain, correct, or abate the violation;

(3) prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or

(4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a local jurisdiction may not institute an action or proceeding to:

(1) abate a transfer that has been completed; or

(2) prevent the occupancy of a building, structure, or land involved in the transfer as a result of a violation of § 5–301 or § 5–302 of this article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-409 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-409
§11–409.
Status: reserved

(a) An initial license term shall:

(1) Begin on the date the license is issued; and

(2) Expire on December 31 of the year:

(i) In which the license is issued, if the license is issued before November 1; or

(ii) Immediately following the year in which the license is issued, if the license is issued on or after November 1.

(b) On or after November 1 of the year in which a license expires, the license may be renewed for an additional 1–year term if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $125; and

(3) Submits to the Commissioner a renewal application in the form, and in accordance with the process, that the Commissioner requires.

(c) To the extent required or permitted by NMLS, the Commissioner may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.�

(d) A licensee may not renew a license unless, before the submission of the license renewal application, the licensee has transferred the licensee’s licensing information to NMLS in accordance with § 11–403(d) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-223 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-223
§11–223.
Status: in_force

The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of:

(1) a bus to a person who uses the bus only:

(i) in the operation of the transportation system of a political subdivision of the State; and

(ii) for public transportation on regular schedules and between fixed termini, as defined in Title 11 of the Transportation Article; or

(2) a transportation service.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1001
§11–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an airport concessionaire license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a person who is a lessee, sublessee, or concessionaire at an airport.

(2) The Board may not impose additional qualifications for the license as to the residence or voting status of the license holder.

(c) The license authorizes:

(1) the sale of beer, wine, and liquor every day from each location in an airport terminal; and

(2) the playing of music and dancing.

(d) (1) (i) This paragraph does not apply to duty free shops.

(ii) A person who is a lessee, sublessee, or concessionaire at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport may hold one license for multiple locations within the terminal of Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, even if the person already holds another license that the Board issues.

(2) On receipt of an application for the license, the Board shall:

(i) give precedence to the application of a person under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection over all other license applications; and

(ii) hold a hearing on the application at the Board meeting that immediately follows receipt of the application.

(e) A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–1104 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(f) (1) (i) The annual fee for the license and one location from which alcoholic beverages may be sold is $5,000.

(ii) The annual fee for each additional location from which alcoholic beverages may be sold is $5,000.

(2) Each fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 17 / Section 11-1704
§11–1704.
Status: in_force

For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $150,000 for the Program.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-216 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-216
§11–216.
Status: in_force

An insurer that uses territory as a factor in establishing automobile insurance rates shall submit a statement to the Commissioner certifying that:

(1) the territories used by the insurer have been reviewed within the previous 3 years; and

(2) use of the territories is actuarially justified.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-105 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

(a) When the declaration and bylaws are recorded, the developer shall record a condominium plat.

(b) The condominium plat may consist of one or more sheets and shall contain at least the following particulars:

(1) The name of the condominium;

(2) A boundary survey of the property described in the declaration showing the location of all buildings on the property and the physical markings at the corners of the property;

(3) Diagrammatic floor plans of each building on the property which show the measured dimensions, floor area, and location of each unit in it. Common elements shall be shown diagrammatically to the extent feasible; and

(4) The elevation, or average elevation in case of minor variances, above sea level, or from a fixed known point, of the upper and lower boundaries of each unit delineated on the condominium plat.

(c) Each unit shall be designated on the condominium plat by a letter or number, or a combination of them, or other appropriate designation.

(d) A condominium plat or any amendment to a condominium plat is sufficient for the purposes of this title if there is attached to, or included in it, a certificate of a professional land surveyor or property line surveyor authorized to practice in the State that:

(1) The plat, together with the applicable wording of the declaration, is a correct representation of the condominium described; and

(2) The identification and location of each unit and the common elements, as constructed, can be determined from them.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or otherwise provided in this title, the condominium plat may be amended in the same manner and to the same extent as the declaration under § 11-103(c)(1) of this title.

(2) (i) The council of unit owners may petition the circuit court in equity for the county in which the condominium is located to correct an improper description of the units or common elements.

(ii) The petition may be brought only if:

1. The unit owners, at a special meeting called for that purpose, vote to petition the court to correct a specific error by a vote of at least 66 2/3 percent of the unit owners present and voting at a properly convened meeting;

2. The council of unit owners gives notice of the special meeting to each mortgagee of record for the condominium; and

3. An opportunity is provided for the mortgagees to speak at the special meeting upon written request to the council of unit owners.

(iii) The court may reform the condominium plat to correct the error or omission as the court considers appropriate, if:

1. The council of unit owners gives notice of the filing of the petition to each mortgagee and unit owner within 15 days of filing;

2. The council of unit owners files an affidavit with the court stating that the conditions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph have been met;

3. The council of unit owners proves, by a preponderance of the evidence, that there is an error or omission as provided in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph;

4. Any mortgagee with an interest in the condominium is permitted to intervene in the proceedings upon filing a motion to intervene as provided in the Maryland Rules;

5. The reformation does not substantially impair the property rights of any unit owner or mortgagee; and

6. The court issues an order of reformation.

(iv) A final order of reformation may be appealed by any party within 30 days of its issuance. An order of reformation may not be recorded until the appeal period has lapsed or all appeals have been completed.

(3) An amendment or order of reformation becomes effective upon recordation in the same manner as the condominium plat. If the condominium is registered with the Secretary of State, the council of unit owners shall file a copy of the reformation amendment with the Secretary of State within 15 days of recordation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-408 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-408
§11–408.
Status: in_force

(a) When testing milk or other fluid dairy products, a person required to have a license under this subtitle may not use any testing equipment which does not conform to the specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, as amended, or the official publication of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists as amended, and which is not inspected, tested, and approved by the Secretary. The Secretary may charge a reasonable fee for each item of equipment inspected.

(b) When a producer’s weighing or measuring device is used to determine the quantity affecting payment for milk or other fluid dairy products, the device and its use shall conform to the specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, as amended. These requirements shall remain in effect unless the Secretary modifies or rescinds the requirements, by rule or regulation.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-605 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-605
§11–605.
Status: in_force

If the Commission approves, harness racing may be held on a Sunday.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-215 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-215
§11–215.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of art works, electros, electrotypes, hand or machine compositions, lithographic plates or negatives, mats, photoengravings, stereotypes, or typographies:

(i) to a person engaged in the printing of tangible personal property for sale; and

(ii) for direct use by the person to produce that property for sale.

(2) A vendor who sells any item under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not entitled to any exclusion under § 11–101(h)(3)(ii) or (n)(3)(ii) of this title for material that the vendor buys to produce that item.

(b) (1) The sales and use tax does not apply to the printing and sale of newspapers that are distributed by the publisher at no charge.

(2) A publication is not a newspaper unless it is published and distributed at least once per month and it meets other criteria as defined by the Comptroller.

(c) The sales and use tax does not apply to:

(1) a sale of direct mail advertising literature and mail order catalogues that will be distributed outside the State, and a sale of computerized mailing lists to the extent used for the purpose of providing addresses to which direct mail advertising literature and mail order catalogues will be distributed outside the State; or

(2) a sale of government documents, publications, records, or copies by the federal or State or a local government or an instrumentality of the federal or State or a local government.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

The Commission may bring an action for injunctive relief in a circuit court to:

(1) enjoin a violation of this subtitle;

(2) enjoin the transportation of a hazardous liquid by pipeline or the operation of a pipeline facility; or

(3) enforce a standard established by the Commission under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-121 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-121
§11–121.
Status: in_force

Any deposits taken in connection with the sale by a developer of units in a condominium intended for residential use shall be deposited or held in an escrow account as provided in § 10-301 of this article, unless a corporate surety bond is obtained and maintained as provided in § 10-301 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-804.2 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-804.2
§11–804.
Status: in_force

§11–804.2.

Notwithstanding § 11-804(c) of this subtitle, a licensee in Allegany County may conduct pari-mutuel betting under § 11-804 of this subtitle on a day when the Commission has authorized the licensee to hold racing only:

(1) at the track of the licensee;

(2) at a satellite simulcast facility:

(i) in which the licensee has majority ownership interest; and

(ii) which complies with the requirements of § 11-825(a) of this subtitle; and

(3) at a receiving track located more than 35 miles from any of Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, and Rosecroft Raceway.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1407 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1407
§11–1407.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2022, the Division shall report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) the number of individuals served by each project or activity assisted by a matching grant under the Program, including:

(i) the number of individuals recruited to be employed as direct care workers; and

(ii) the number of individuals who attained employment as direct care workers;

(2) the number of individuals or families assisted by direct care workers under the Program;

(3) services, benefits, or support provided to assist in the recruitment, retention, or advancement of direct care workers, the number of individuals who accessed the services, benefits, or support, and the impact of the services, benefits, and support;

(4) how each project assessed the satisfaction of the direct care workers assisted by the project, individuals receiving services delivered by the direct care workers, and employers of the direct care workers;

(5) the performance of each eligible entity receiving a grant under the Program with respect to the indicators of performance on unsubsidized employment, median earnings, credential attainment, measurable skill gains, and employer satisfaction; and

(6) any other information with respect to outcomes of the projects.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-126 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-126
§11A–126.
Status: in_force

In the event of any conflict between this title and Title 11 of this article, the provisions of this title shall prevail, but this title does not invalidate or otherwise affect rights or obligations vested under Title 11 of this article before January 1, 1985, or prior to the recording of a time-share instrument.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-402 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402
§11–402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Bainbridge Development Corporation.

(b) The Corporation is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.

(c) The exercise by the Corporation of a power under this subtitle is the performance of an essential governmental function.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-510 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-510
§11–510.
Status: in_force

(a) If a sheriff states in his return that he seized property of the defendant which remains unsold, or that the defendant has satisfied the judgment mentioned in the process in whole or in part, the court, on motion of the plaintiff, may order the sheriff to bring the money into court or show cause for the failure to do so.

(b) If the sheriff fails to bring into court the amount of the judgment due the plaintiff, the court may enter judgment against the sheriff in the amount of the claim, if the court is satisfied that the sheriff received the debt from the defendant and that his return is false.

(c) A remedy granted under this section does not prejudice the plaintiff’s right to proceed against the sheriff’s bond.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-225 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-225
§11–225.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “computer program” means a set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in a computer in order to bring about a certain result.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of a computer program that is legally permitted to be and is intended to be:

(1) reproduced for sale; or

(2) incorporated in whole or in part into another computer program intended for sale.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-222 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-222
§11–222.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of § 11–203.1(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 20 / Section 11-2003
§11–2003.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(3) The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.

(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(3) The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.

(4) The license holder may sell or provide beer and light wine at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer and light wine is allowed by law.

(c) (1) A holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(3) The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.

(4) The license holder may sell or provide beer and light wine at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer and light wine is allowed by law.

(d) (1) A holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(3) The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.

(e) (1) A holder of a Class H beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(3) The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-801 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-801
§11–801.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “foreign judgment” means a judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court that is entitled to full faith and credit in this State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In a civil infraction proceeding:

(1) the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;

(2) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;

(3) the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;

(4) the defendant may:

(i) cross–examine witnesses;

(ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s behalf;

(iii) testify; and

(iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own choice and at the defendant’s expense; and

(5) the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.

(b) The court may:

(1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or

(2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-617 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-617
§11–617.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-115 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-115
§11B–115.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “consumer” means an actual or prospective purchaser, lessee, assignee, or recipient of a lot in a development, or a lot owner.

(2) “Consumer” includes a co–obligor or surety for a consumer.

(b) This section is intended to provide minimum standards for protection of consumers in the State.

(c) A violation of this title shall be within the scope of the enforcement duties and powers of the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General, as described in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.

(d) The Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General may adopt regulations to carry out this title.

(e) (1) A county or municipal corporation may adopt a law, ordinance, or regulation for the protection of a consumer to the extent and in the manner provided for under § 13–103 of the Commercial Law Article.

(2) Within 30 days of the effective date of a law, ordinance, or regulation adopted under this subsection that is expressly applicable to a development, the county or municipal corporation shall forward a copy of the law, ordinance, or regulation to the homeowners association depository in the office of the clerk of the court in the county where the development is located.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-807 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-807
§11–807.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act”.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-415 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-415
§11–415.
Status: in_force

(a) Withdrawal from registration as a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative becomes effective 90 days after receipt of an application to withdraw or within any shorter period of time which the Commissioner determines, unless:

(1) A revocation or suspension proceeding is pending when the application is filed; or

(2) A proceeding to revoke, suspend, or impose conditions on the withdrawal is instituted within 90 days after the application is filed.

(b) If a proceeding is pending or instituted, withdrawal becomes effective at the time and on the conditions the Commissioner by order determines.

(c) If no proceeding is pending or instituted and withdrawal automatically becomes effective, the Commissioner nevertheless may institute a revocation or suspension proceeding under § 11-412(a)(2) of this subtitle within 2 years after withdrawal became effective and enter a revocation or suspension order as of the last date on which registration was effective.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-904 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-904
§11–904.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “federal acts” means the Acts of Congress that authorize funding for education, library services, and workforce development training for incarcerated individuals in adult correctional facilities, and any amendments to those acts.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

After all deductions from the Special Fund as required by §§ 11-403, 11-404, and 11-404.1 of this subtitle are made, money that remains in the Special Fund shall be allocated in the following way:

(1) 50% to the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund established under § 2-206 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, with one-third of these funds to be allocated to support the operations of the Rural Maryland Council; and

(2) 50% to be allocated in the following way:

(i) 70% to the Maryland-Bred Race Fund; and

(ii) 30% to the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund, to be divided equally between the Sire Stakes Program and the Foaled Stakes Program.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, when an individual is convicted in any court of the State and sentenced to imprisonment in the Division of Correction, the sheriff of the county in which the court is located shall:

(1) remove the individual from the court as soon as possible; and

(2) deliver the individual to the Division of Correction at the expense of the county.

(b) The County Council of Anne Arundel County, by resolution or law, may provide that a certified law enforcement officer other than the Sheriff shall remove an individual from court after conviction.

(c) A sheriff who does not comply with subsection (a) of this section shall forfeit $1,000.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-205
§11–205.
Status: in_force

§11–205. IN EFFECT

(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Maryland Vehicle Law:

(1) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not in any way add to or detract from the right of any person who is injured or whose property is damaged by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle to sue and recover damages as in the case of the negligent use or operation of any other vehicle; and

(2) The violation of any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law does not give any right of action to any person who would not be entitled to it in the absence of the provision.

(b) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not prevent the owner of any real property that is used, with permission of the owner and not as a matter of right, by the public for vehicular travel from:

(1) Prohibiting the use;

(2) Requiring the use to be subject to conditions other than those specified in the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(3) Otherwise regulating the use in his discretion.

(c) (1) In Calvert County, a police officer may enforce the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on a private roadway in Calvert County that is located within a residential subdivision or community and used for vehicular travel by residents of the subdivision or community.

(2) For the period beginning October 1, 2025, and ending July 1, 2028, in Baltimore County, a police officer may enforce the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on a private roadway within the Queen Anne Village community in Owings Mills that is used for vehicular traffic by residents of the community.

§11–205. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 421 AND 422 OF 2025 //

(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Maryland Vehicle Law:

(1) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not in any way add to or detract from the right of any person who is injured or whose property is damaged by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle to sue and recover damages as in the case of the negligent use or operation of any other vehicle; and

(2) The violation of any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law does not give any right of action to any person who would not be entitled to it in the absence of the provision.

(b) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not prevent the owner of any real property that is used, with permission of the owner and not as a matter of right, by the public for vehicular travel from:

(1) Prohibiting the use;

(2) Requiring the use to be subject to conditions other than those specified in the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(3) Otherwise regulating the use in his discretion.

(c) In Calvert County, a police officer may enforce the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on a private roadway in Calvert County that is located within a residential subdivision or community and used for vehicular travel by residents of the subdivision or community.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Controlled outlet” means an outlet which is operated by a distributor or operated by company employees, a subsidiary company, commissioned agent, or by any person who manages the outlet on a fee arrangement with the distributor.

(c) The distributor may not:

(1) Require the dealer to refuse credit card purchases of gasohol; or

(2) Provide that any credit card it issues may not be used for the purchase of gasohol.

(d) (1) “Dealer” means a person engaged in the retail sale of gasohol or gasoline products under a marketing agreement, at least 30 percent of whose gross revenue is derived from the retail sale of gasoline products.

(2) “Dealer” does not include an employee of a distributor.

(e) (1) “Distributor” means a person who:

(i) Engages in the sale, consignment, or distribution of gasohol or gasoline products through retail outlets which he owns or leases; and

(ii) Maintains an oral or written contractual relationship with a dealer for the sale of the products.

(2) “Distributor” includes any subsidiary or affiliated corporation in which a distributor holds at least 30 percent voting control.

(f) “Farm cooperative” means a cooperative organized under Subtitle 5 of Title 5 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(g) “Gasoline products” includes gasohol.

(h) “Independent jobber” means an individual or corporation who purchases gasohol or gasoline products from a wholesaler for resale to a dealer.

(i) “Marketing agreement” means an oral or written agreement between a distributor and a dealer under which the dealer is granted the right, for the purpose of engaging in the retail sale of gasohol or gasoline products supplied by the distributor, to:

(1) Use a trademark, trade name, service mark, or other identifying symbol or name owned by the distributor; or

(2) Occupy premises owned, leased, or controlled by the distributor.

(j) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(k) “Retail sale” means the sale of a product for purposes other than resale.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-503
§11–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a licensee shall give preference in stall allocation to a trainer:

(i) who has a permanent residence in the State; and

(ii) whose horse qualifies under the eligibility rules that the Commission or a licensee adopts.

(2) A licensee need not allocate more than 60% of the licensee’s stalls to trainers who have permanent residences in the State.

(3) A trainer who claims a preferential action under this subsection shall give the licensee an affidavit stating the qualifications and condition of each horse for which the trainer requests a stall.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to trainers who:

(i) are from the northeastern area of the State; and

(ii) were chosen originally by the licensee as eligible for stall space.

(2) The Commission shall seek cooperation among licensees to ensure that, when horses are stabled for a race meeting at a track in the State, consideration is given to assigning a trainer, to the extent practicable and without charge, a stall nearest to the county of residence of the trainer.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 17 / Section 11-1703
§11–1703.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall designate as a hunger–free campus any campus of a 4–year institution of higher education or regional higher education center that:

(1) Has established a hunger task force that:

(i) Meets at least three times per academic year; and

(ii) Sets at least two goals with action plans;

(2) Has designated a staff member responsible for:

(i) Assisting students in enrolling in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; or

(ii) Connecting students with available Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program outreach partners that can assist students in enrolling in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(3) Has designated a staff member responsible for informing students participating in federal work–study programs that they are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(4) (i) Provides options for students to utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at campus retailers; or

(ii) Provides students with information on the names and locations of off–campus retailers that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits;

(5) Participates in an awareness day campaign activity and plans at least one campus awareness event during the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week;

(6) Provides at least one food pantry on campus, or enables students in need to receive food through a separate, stigma–free arrangement;

(7) Develops and maintains a meal–sharing program that allows students to donate their unused meal plan credits to be distributed to students in need for use in campus dining halls or at an on–campus food pantry, if applicable;

(8) Conducts a standardized annual student survey on hunger and submits the results to the Commission; and

(9) Submits an annual report detailing its efforts to address student hunger to the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall designate as a hunger–free campus any campus of a 2–year institution of higher education that meets all of the requirements for 4–year institutions of higher education or regional higher education centers identified in subsection (a) of this section, with the exception of the requirements in subsection (a)(4) and (7) of this section.

(c) (1) Each 4–year institution of higher education may develop its own procedures for a meal–sharing program.

(2) The 4–year institutions of higher education shall make information about the meal–sharing program publicly available, including:

(i) How a student may donate unused meal plan credits;

(ii) How a student in need may apply to receive donated meal plan credits; and

(iii) The methodology that a 4–year institution of higher education uses to ensure that unused donated meal plan credits are used to purchase food to support an on–campus food pantry, if applicable.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-502 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-502
§11–502.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to a retail sale of cigarettes or a wholesale sale of cigarettes, if they are sold:

(1) At a bona fide clearance sale, are so advertised and marked, and the quantity is accurately, clearly, and conspicuously stated in all advertising of the sale and on signs conspicuously posted where the sale takes place;

(2) As imperfect, damaged, or being discontinued, are so advertised and marked, and the quantity is accurately, clearly, and conspicuously stated in all advertising of the sale and on signs conspicuously posted where the sale takes place;

(3) On the complete and final liquidation of the business of the seller;

(4) Under an order, direction, or supervision of a court; or

(5) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by a retailer or wholesaler at a price set in good faith to meet the competition of another retailer or wholesaler who is rendering the same type of service as the seller, if the price of the competitor which the seller desires to meet is lawful.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(5) of this section, the price of cigarettes sold under subsection (a)(1) through (4) of this section is not the lawful price of a competitor.

(c) In calculating the basic cost of cigarettes purchased at a sale under subsection (a)(1) through (4) of this section or at any other sale outside the ordinary channels of trade, a retailer or wholesaler shall use, instead of invoice costs, the replacement cost of the cigarettes based on the quantity last purchased by him through the ordinary channels of trade.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-105 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a vendor who timely files a sales and use tax return is allowed, for the expense of collecting and paying the tax, a credit equal to 0.9% of the gross amount of sales and use tax that the vendor is to pay to the Comptroller.

(2) The credit allowed under this section does not apply to any sales and use tax that a vendor is required to pay to the Comptroller for any purchase or use that the vendor makes that is subject to the tax.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the credit allowed under this section is 1.2% of the first $6,000 of the gross amount of sales and use tax that the vendor is to pay with each return.

(2) For a vendor who files or is eligible to file a consolidated return under § 11–502 of this title, the credit allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection is 1.2% of the first $6,000 of the gross amount of sales and use tax that the vendor is or would be required to pay with the consolidated return.

(c) (1) The credit allowed under subsection (a) of this section may not exceed $500 for each return.

(2) For a vendor who files or is eligible to file a consolidated return under § 11–502 of this title, the total maximum credit that the vendor is allowed under this section for all returns filed for any period is $500.

(d) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.

(ii) “Qualified job training organization” means an organization that:

1. is located in the State;

2. is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

3. conducts retail sales of donated items;

4. provides job training and employment services to individuals with workplace disadvantages or disabilities; and

5. uses a majority of its revenue for job training and job placement programs:

A. that assist individuals with growth in employment hours;

B. for individuals with low income, workplace disadvantages, disabilities, or barriers to employment; or

C. for veterans.

(iii) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph, a vendor who is a qualified job training organization certified under paragraph (3) of this subsection and timely files a sales and use tax return is allowed a credit equal to 100% of the gross amount of sales and use tax that the vendor is to pay to the Comptroller.

(ii) A vendor who claims a credit under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not claim a credit under subsections (a) through (c) of this section.

(iii) For any calendar year, the total amount of credits that a vendor may claim may not exceed $100,000.

(3) (i) A vendor may apply to the Secretary to be certified as a qualified job training organization.

(ii) Within 30 days of receiving the application, the Secretary shall review the application and if the vendor:

1. is determined to be a qualified job training organization, certify the vendor as a qualified job training organization and notify the vendor and the Comptroller; or

2. is determined not to be a qualified job training organization, notify the vendor.

(4) On or before January 31 each year, a vendor who claims a credit under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes, for the previous calendar year:

(i) the amount of credits claimed;

(ii) the amount spent by the vendor on job training and employment services; and

(iii) the number of individuals receiving job training and employment services.

(5) The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-212 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-212
§11–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Each filer shall provide reasonable means within the State by which a person aggrieved by the application of its rating system may be heard in person or by an authorized representative on the person’s written request to review the manner in which the rating system has been applied in connection with the insurance afforded the aggrieved person.

(b) If the filer fails to grant or reject the aggrieved person’s request within 30 days after it is made, the applicant may proceed as if the application had been rejected.

(c) Within 30 days after written notice of the action of a filer on a request for review, any person affected by the action may appeal to the Commissioner.

(d) (1) The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on the action of the filer.

(2) The Commissioner shall give written notice of the hearing to the appellant and filer at least 10 days before the hearing.

(3) After the hearing, the Commissioner may affirm or reverse the action.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1104
§11–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a person who holds:

(1) a hotel–limited service license; or

(2) a beach and amusement park license.

(b) There is a Sunday permit.

(c) Any license holder may be issued the permit.

(d) (1) The holder of the permit may sell the alcoholic beverages on Sunday that are authorized by the license already held.

(2) The permit is subject to the same hours, restrictions, and other provisions for the license already held.

(e) An applicant shall be issued the permit on:

(1) approval of an application made in the same manner for a new license; and

(2) payment of the required fee.

(f) The annual permit fees are:

(1) $60 for a beer and light wine Sunday permit; and

(2) $120 for a beer, wine, and liquor Sunday permit.

(g) The permit may be renewed in the same manner as a license.

(h) If the license held by the license holder of a Sunday permit is suspended or revoked, the permit is also suspended or revoked.
Md. Code, Education § 11-801 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-801
§11–801.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Digital Library in the Commission.

(b) The purpose of the Maryland Digital Library is to:

(1) Strengthen the academic library cooperation in the State; and

(2) Create fiscal efficiencies through enhanced cooperation among academic libraries.

(c) The Maryland Digital Library consists of the academic libraries in public and private nonprofit institutions of postsecondary education that hold a certificate of approval from the Commission.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-314
§11–314.
Status: in_force

(a) If after a hearing under § 11-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or

(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license.

(b) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-506 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-506
§11–506.
Status: in_force

(a) If the defendant has waived his exemptions, the court shall enter the waiver on the docket and on the writ, but failure to make the entry does not affect the validity of the waiver.

(b) The court may strike out or invalidate a waiver for sufficient reasons.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103
§11–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “crime” means:

(i) a crime;

(ii) a delinquent act that would be a crime if committed by an adult; or

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a crime or delinquent act involving, causing, or resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

(2) “Crime” does not include an offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law or under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article unless the offense is punishable by imprisonment.

(b) Although not a party to a criminal or juvenile proceeding, a victim of a crime for which the defendant or child respondent is charged may file an application for leave to appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland from an interlocutory order or appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland from a final order that denies or fails to consider a right secured to the victim by subsection (e)(4) of this section, § 4–202 of this article, § 11–102 or § 11–104 of this subtitle, § 11–302, § 11–402, § 11–403, or § 11–603 of this title, § 3–8A–06, § 3–8A–13, or § 3–8A–19 of the Courts Article, or § 6–112 of the Correctional Services Article.

(c) The filing of an application for leave to appeal under this section does not stay other proceedings in a criminal or juvenile case unless all parties consent.

(d) (1) For purposes of this section, a victim’s representative, including the victim’s spouse or surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling, may represent a victim of a crime who dies or is disabled.

(2) If there is a dispute over who shall be the victim’s representative, the court shall designate the victim’s representative.

(e) (1) In any court proceeding involving a crime against a victim, the court shall ensure that the victim is in fact afforded the rights provided to victims by law.

(2) If a court finds that a victim’s right was not considered or was denied, the court may grant the victim relief provided the remedy does not violate the constitutional right of a defendant or child respondent to be free from double jeopardy.

(3) A court may not provide a remedy that modifies a sentence of incarceration of a defendant or a commitment of a child respondent unless the victim requests relief from a violation of the victim’s right within 30 days of the alleged violation.

(4) (i) A victim who alleges that the victim’s right to restitution under § 11–603 of this title was not considered or was improperly denied may file a motion requesting relief within 30 days of the denial or alleged failure to consider.

(ii) If the court finds that the victim’s right to restitution under § 11–603 of this title was not considered or was improperly denied, the court may enter a judgment of restitution.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-205 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-205
§11–205.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner by rule or order may require the filing of any prospectus, pamphlet, circular, form letter, advertisement, or other sales literature or advertising communication, whether communicated in hard copy, electronic means, or otherwise, addressed or intended for distribution to prospective investors, including clients or prospective clients of an investment adviser, unless the security or transaction is exempted by Subtitle 6 of this title or the security is a federal covered security or the transaction is with respect to a federal covered security.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-804 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-804
§11–804.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if in the ordinary course of business a contract for sale of goods is made between a consignee and a third person, the contract and any payment made in the ordinary course of business for the goods under the contract is valid against the owner of the goods, even if the third person has notice that the seller of the goods is a consignee.

(b) A contract or payment described in subsection (a) of this section is not valid against the owner of the goods if the third person has notice that the seller is not authorized to sell the goods or to receive payments for them, as the case may be.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-502 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-502
§11–502.
Status: in_force

Three stewards shall officiate at each race that a licensee holds.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1305
§11–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing this compact, but no such withdrawal shall become effective until the head of the executive branch of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of such withdrawal to the head of the executive branch of all other party states.

(b) If withdrawals reduce participation in this compact to less than three party states, this compact no longer shall be in effect until there are three or more party states again participating in this compact.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) knowingly send or cause to be sent any obscene matter into the State for sale or distribution;

(2) knowingly bring or cause to be brought any obscene matter into the State for sale or distribution;

(3) in the State prepare, publish, print, exhibit, distribute, or offer to distribute any obscene matter; or

(4) possess any obscene matter in the State with the intent to distribute, offer to distribute, or exhibit.

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

(1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(2) for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c) (1) The State’s Attorney may maintain an action for an injunction in the circuit court against a person to prevent the sale, further sale, distribution, further distribution, acquisition, publication, or possession within the State of any book, magazine, pamphlet, newspaper, story paper, writing paper, picture, card, drawing, photograph, motion picture film or showing, or any article, item, or instrument the use of which is obscene.

(2) The circuit court may enjoin the sale or distribution of a book, magazine, motion picture film or showing, or other publication or item that is prohibited under this section from sale or distribution.

(3) After being served a summons and complaint in an action by the State’s Attorney under this section, a person who sells, distributes, or acquires the enjoined material is chargeable with knowledge of the contents of the materials described in this section.

(4) The defendant is entitled to a trial of the issues within 1 day after joinder of issue.

(5) The court shall render a decision within 2 days after the conclusion of the trial.

(6) If an order or judgment is entered in favor of the State’s Attorney, the final order or judgment shall contain provisions:

(i) directing the person to surrender the obscene matter to the peace officer designated by the court or the county sheriff; and

(ii) directing the peace officer or county sheriff to seize and destroy the obscene matter.

(7) In an action brought under this section, the State’s Attorney is not:

(i) required to file a bond before an injunction order is issued;

(ii) liable for costs; or

(iii) liable for damages sustained because of the injunction order if judgment is rendered in favor of the defendant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1003
§11–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (country club) license.

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

(1) has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

(2) maintains at the time of the application for the license:

(i) at least two tennis courts;

(ii) a swimming pool that is at least 30 feet by 80 feet; and

(iii) at least 15 acres used in connection with the licensed premises.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(2) The license does not allow sales for:

(i) off–premises consumption; or

(ii) consumption on the grounds of the country club.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 11–2004 of this title, including Sunday sales restrictions.

(e) The annual license fee is $750.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-802 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-802
§11–802.
Status: in_force

A consignee is entitled to a lien on goods shipped or consigned to him for any money or negotiable instrument advanced or given to or for the use of the person in whose name the goods were shipped or consigned, unless the consignee has notice that the person is not the true owner of the goods.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-508 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-508
§11–508.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On complaint of the Executive Director or any person affected, a circuit court has jurisdiction to:

(i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and

(ii) Award damages and costs.

(2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that the complainant has suffered actual damages.

(b) If injunctive relief is not sought or required, an injured person may institute an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) On violation of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall suspend or revoke the cigarette license of the offender required by § 16–210 of the Business Regulation Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a limited license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) An applicant shall have trained as a pilot–in–training for at least 2 years.

(c) An applicant shall possess sufficient ability, skill, and experience for a 32–foot–draft limited license, a 36–foot–draft limited license, or a 40–foot–draft limited license as determined by the Board through observation of the applicant’s performance providing pilotage.

(d) An applicant shall meet any other requirements that the Board establishes.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-118 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-118
§11B–118.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Elections for the governing body of a homeowners association, including the collection and counting of ballots and the certifying of results, shall be conducted by independent parties who:

(i) Are not candidates for positions on the governing body of the homeowners association in that election; and

(ii) Do not have a conflict of interest regarding any candidate in the election.

(2) (i) Unless property management for a homeowners association, or a parent association of the homeowners association, is owned by the homeowners association, representatives of the homeowners association’s property management are not independent parties.

(ii) A lot owner is an independent party if the lot owner:

1. Complies with the requirements of this subsection;

2. Does not electioneer for any candidate; and

3. Is not subject to an objection by more than 25 percent of the eligible voting members of the homeowners association.

(iii) The homeowners association may retain a third–party vendor or employ a commercial technology platform to conduct the election.

(b) Individuals conducting an election shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the election is fair and that there is accountability for the process and the results of the election.

(c) A lot owner designated to conduct an election who acts in good faith has no personal liability in connection with the conduct of an election.

(d) Provisions of the governing documents, rules, or regulations of a homeowners association relating to the conduct of elections that are inconsistent with the requirements of this section are void and unenforceable.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:

(1) the applicant has qualified for a license; and

(2) the Board will issue the appropriate license to an applicant on receipt of a license fee of:

(i) $600 for an unlimited license;

(ii) $300 for a 40–foot–draft limited license;

(iii) $300 for a 36–foot–draft limited license; or

(iv) $200 for a 32–foot–draft limited license.

(b) On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(c) The Board shall seal each license that the Board issues with its official seal.
Md. Code, Education § 11-503 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-503
§11–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Commission shall:

(1) Keep minutes of its meetings and any other records it considers necessary;

(2) Cooperate with and assist schools in coordinating and improving all emergency services education and training activities;

(3) Cooperate with the University of Maryland in developing a program for accrediting emergency services instructors;

(4) Consult with emergency services instructors and personnel to develop minimum uniform education and training standards for emergency services instructors, personnel, and schools;

(5) Cooperate with schools to help standardize course content and reciprocity of college credits for emergency services education and training;

(6) Cooperate with appropriate government agencies to develop and maintain a current master plan for emergency services education and training;

(7) Cooperate with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute to develop and operate a system for collecting, analyzing, and exchanging information on emergency services education and training;

(8) Encourage, promote, and review new techniques, methods, and procedures for emergency services;

(9) Cooperate with and review material from other states and federal agencies on emergency services education and training;

(10) Recommend to the Secretary rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes and objectives of the Commission;

(11) Review any proposed or adopted national standards or certification programs for emergency services and recommend to the Secretary the actions that should be taken regarding them;

(12) Prepare an annual report on the activities of the Commission to the Secretary, the Governor, and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and

(13) Provide a place of storage for the records of the Commission and the original Governor’s Commission on Fire Services.

(b) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall provide staff services for the Commission.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-401
§11–401.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Governmental unit” means any board, commission, authority, department, or other administrative agency of this State, a county, or a municipality.

(3) “Ocular practitioner” means any practitioner who is authorized to provide services within the scope of optometry.

(b) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, a governmental unit may not interfere with the complete freedom of the public to choose any ocular practitioner.

(2) A governmental unit may make an agreement under which an ocular practitioner is to provide optometric services to the employees of a governmental unit.

(c) A governmental unit shall honor and accept any report, statement, or service made or provided by a licensed optometrist within the scope of optometry to the same extent as if the report, statement, or service was made or provided by a physician.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-904 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-904
§11–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The Jockey Fund shall be managed by a Board of Directors.

(b) The Board of Directors of the Jockey Fund consists of the members of the Commission.

(c) The Board of Directors shall carry out this part.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-822 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-822
§11–822.
Status: reserved

(a) The Commission shall set the term of each permit.

(b) If the Commission approves, a permit may be transferred to another person if:

(1) the satellite simulcasting facility remains at the same location; and

(2) the person complies with all regulations of the Commission established under § 11-316 of this title for the purchase or transfer of an entity licensed to conduct racing.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall appoint a Director of Apprenticeship and Training.

(b) The Director of Apprenticeship and Training shall:

(1) have the responsibility of promoting apprenticeship; and

(2) obtain the assistance of the Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor, and other federal and State agencies in promoting apprenticeships.

(c) The Director’s duties shall include:

(1) encouragement and promotion of the standards established in accordance with this subtitle and with the basic standards of the Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor;

(2) bringing about the settlement of differences arising out of apprenticeship programs and agreements when the differences cannot be adjusted locally or in accordance with established trade procedure;

(3) supervision of the execution of agreements and the maintenance of standards;

(4) registration of apprenticeship programs and agreements;

(5) keeping a record of apprenticeship agreements and programs, and upon performance thereunder issuing certificates of completion of apprenticeship;

(6) encouragement of liaison and cooperation between all private, State, and federal agencies concerned with apprenticeship, trade, and industrial training;

(7) promotion of public awareness of apprenticeship and other occupational training; and

(8) keeping a record of the progress of apprenticeship and training programs initiated in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and informing the Council and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning periodically as to the results.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-404 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-404
§11–404.
Status: in_force

The members of the Council shall receive per diem compensation as provided in the State budget for each day actually engaged in the discharge of their official duties as well as reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations. The Director of Apprenticeship and Training shall act as secretary.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1608 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 16 / Section 11-1608
§11–1608.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Capital investment” means amounts paid for the acquisition of property:

(i) for a useful life greater than 1 year; or

(ii) for a permanent improvement or betterment of the property that has a useful life greater than 1 year.

(3) “Cost of land” includes:

(i) the purchase price, taxes and fees incidental to the purchase, and costs related to obtaining appropriate zoning and licensing;

(ii) the cost of site grading, preparation, paving, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and landscaping; and

(iii) the cost of the construction and installation of all utilities to the exterior of the building shell.

(4) “Cost of the building shell” includes the cost attributable to a structure with a roof, sidewalls, doors, and windows completely enclosed and weatherproofed on a slab or other subflooring.

(b) The Board may issue a 7–day Class BLX deluxe restaurant on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license may only be used in an establishment that:

(1) qualifies as a restaurant under the regulations of the Board;

(2) has a minimum seating capacity of 100 individuals for dining;

(3) has a cocktail lounge or bar area seating capacity not exceeding 25% of the seating capacity for dining;

(4) has parking facilities to accommodate a minimum of 75 vehicles; and

(5) has a minimum capital investment by the applicant for the license of $800,000, exclusive of the cost of the land and buildings.

(d) (1) If an applicant for the license purchases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the building shell will be based on the fair market value of the structures for which the cost of the building shell was incurred, determined at the time of purchase.

(2) The capital investment, excluding land and building shell, shall also be evaluated at the fair market value at the time of purchase.

(3) If the premises are leased, the rent paid for the land shall be considered a cost of land and any rent paid for a building shall be considered a cost of the building shell.

(e) The license may not be issued for use in an establishment that is a fast–food style restaurant.

(f) A license holder may exercise the privileges of sale under a Class BLX license during the same hours and days as those for a Class B on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license in the county.

(g) (1) This subsection does not apply to a transfer of license holders for the same premises or a renewal of a Class BLX license.

(2) A Class BLX license may not be transferred from the location site of the first issuance of the license.

(h) The annual license fee is $1,200.

(i) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-617 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-617
§11–617.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a court issues a judgment of restitution under § 11-603 of this subtitle, the court may enter an immediate and continuing earnings withholding order in an amount sufficient to pay the restitution.

(2) The court may enter the order:

(i) at the sentencing or disposition hearing;

(ii) when the defendant or child respondent is placed on work release or probation; or

(iii) when the payment of restitution is overdue.

(b) Subject to federal law, the order of priority of execution of an earnings withholding order is:

(1) first, an earnings withholding order issued under § 10-128 of the Family Law Article;

(2) second, an earnings withholding order issued under this section; and

(3) lastly, any other lien or legal process.

(c) (1) This subsection applies whenever a court orders an earnings withholding order under this section.

(2) On entry of the order, the clerk of the court immediately shall:

(i) serve a copy on any current or subsequent employer of the restitution obligor, if known; and

(ii) mail a copy to the restitution obligor at the last known address or place of incarceration or commitment of the restitution obligor.

(3) A restitution obligor immediately shall notify the court, the Central Collection Unit, and the Division or Department of Juvenile Services of:

(i) any objection to an earnings withholding order;

(ii) the current home address of the restitution obligor;

(iii) the name of the employer;

(iv) the work address of the restitution obligor; and

(v) any change of employer, home address, or work address of the restitution obligor.

(4) An employer who is served with an earnings withholding order under this section immediately shall notify the court, the Central Collection Unit, and the Division or Department of Juvenile Services of:

(i) any justification for the employer’s inability to comply with the earnings withholding order;

(ii) the home address of the restitution obligor on the termination of employment;

(iii) information regarding the new place of employment of the restitution obligor; or

(iv) the employer’s reemployment of the restitution obligor.

(5) Unless the information has been provided to the court, the Division, Department of Juvenile Services, or the Central Collection Unit shall notify the court of a current or subsequent home address of the restitution obligor and the employer and work address of the restitution obligor.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an earnings withholding order issued under this section shall:

(i) comply with the requirements of §§ 10-128(a) and 10-129(a) through (c) of the Family Law Article; and

(ii) set forth the obligations and responsibilities of an employer and a restitution obligor under an earnings withholding order and the consequences of violating this section.

(2) Each amount withheld in an earnings withholding order under this section is payable to the Division, Department of Juvenile Services, or Central Collection Unit.

(3) An earnings withholding order is binding on each present and future employer of the restitution obligor who is served with the order.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the payment amount under an earnings withholding order under this section is 20% of the earnings of a restitution obligor less other deductions required by law to be paid out of any funds earned under a work release plan.

(2) If the restitution obligation of the restitution obligor is overdue, the court may impose a payment exceeding the amount allowed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) (i) The amount of an earnings withholding order issued under this section may not exceed the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.

(ii) The court shall reduce an amount of an earnings withholding order that exceeds the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act to the maximum allowed under the Act.

(f) (1) This subsection applies to a restitution obligor and the employer of a restitution obligor.

(2) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $250.

(3) A fine collected under this section shall be distributed in the same way as costs are distributed under § 7-409 of the Courts Article.

(4) In addition to a fine imposed under this subsection, an employer is liable for damages for the failure to deduct the earnings of a restitution obligor or failure to make a timely payment as required in the earnings withholding order.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 11-107 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-107
§11–107.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “indecent exposure” includes engaging in an act of masturbation in public, whether or not the person’s genitalia are exposed.

(b) A person may not commit the common law crime of indecent exposure.

(c) A person may not with prurient intent commit the common law crime of indecent exposure when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is present and the minor is:

(1) at least 2 years old; and

(2) more than 4 years younger than the person.

(d) (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1303
§11–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Program shall be administered by the Commission, in consultation with the Department, the State Department of Education, and the Administration.

(b) To carry out the purpose of the Program, the Commission shall:

(1) Develop and send to each institution of higher education in the State a description of the Program, including materials describing the purpose and goals of the Program, an application, compliance requirements, and available funding;

(2) Develop application requirements and review and approve applications; and

(3) Award grants to institutions of higher education on a competitive basis.

(c) Funding for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed optometrist may:

(1) Use the title “optometrist”;

(2) If the optometrist holds the degree of doctor of optics or doctor of optometry from a college or university authorized to give the degree, use the title “Doctor” or the abbreviations “Dr.” or “O.D.” with the optometrist’s name;

(3) If the optometrist is certified under § 11-404 of this subtitle, use the title “diagnostically certified optometrist”; and

(4) If the optometrist is certified under § 11-404.1 of this subtitle, use the title “therapeutically certified optometrist”.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensed optometrist may not attach to the optometrist’s name or use as a title:

(1) The words or abbreviations “Doctor”, “Dr.”, “M.D.”, “physician”, or “surgeon”, or any other word or abbreviation that suggests that the optometrist practices medicine; or

(2) Any word or abbreviation that suggests that the optometrist treats diseases or injuries of the human eye, including the words “eye specialist”, “eyesight specialist”, “oculist”, or “ophthalmologist”.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-804 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-804
§11–804.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until an appeal is concluded, the time for appeal expires, or a stay of execution expires or is vacated if the judgment debtor:

(1) Shows the court that an appeal from the foreign judgment is pending or will be taken, or that a stay of execution has been granted; and

(2) Proves that the judgment debtor has furnished the security for the satisfaction of the judgment required by the state in which it was rendered.

(b) If the judgment debtor shows the court any ground on which enforcement of a judgment of the court of this State would be stayed, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment for an appropriate period, and require the same security for satisfaction of the judgment that is required in this State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-805 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-805
§11–805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person filing a foreign judgment shall pay $25 to the clerk of the court.

(2) Fees for other enforcement proceedings shall be as otherwise provided by law for judgments of the courts of this State.

(b) The judgment creditor retains the right to bring an action to enforce a judgment instead of proceeding under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-410 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-410
§11–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 11-409 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Education § 11-903 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-903
§11–903.
Status: in_force

(a) On the request of an eligible blind or print disabled student, the Library shall request that a publisher that offers for sale electronic or print instructional materials used by students enrolled in institutions of higher education in the State provide the instructional materials to the Library in an electronic format.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after January 1, 2008, on the receipt of a request under subsection (a) of this section, a publisher shall have 15 business days from the date of the request to:

(1) Provide the requested instructional materials in an electronic format; or

(2) Provide the reason that an electronic format cannot be provided within 15 business days.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, if a publisher responds under subsection (b)(2) of this section that an electronic format cannot be provided within 15 business days, the publisher shall indicate to the Library:

(1) When the instructional materials will be provided in an electronic format; or

(2) The specific reason, consistent with the guidelines established under § 11–902(g) of this subtitle, why the instructional materials may not be provided to the Library within the required time frame.

(d) A publisher is not required to provide instructional materials in an electronic format if the instructional materials were:

(1) Generated by faculty; or

(2) Copyrighted before July 1, 2004.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Child respondent” means a person who:

(1) in a petition filed in juvenile court, is alleged to have committed a delinquent act; or

(2) has committed a delinquent act.

(c) “Delinquent act” has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article.

(d) “MDEC system” means the system of electronic filing and case management established by the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(e) “Prosecuting attorney” means:

(1) the State’s Attorney;

(2) the State’s Attorney’s designee;

(3) when performing a prosecutorial function at the trial level, the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee; or

(4) the State Prosecutor or the State Prosecutor’s designee.

(f) “Victim stay–away alert technology” means a system of electronic monitoring that is capable of notifying a victim if the defendant is at or near a location from which the defendant has been ordered by the court to stay away.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-903
§11–903.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail, at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption, including:

(i) during an event held on the licensed premises; and

(ii) to a member of the club or a guest of the member.

(2) If the license holder hosts an event for an outside group, the outside group shall obtain a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license from the Board.

(c) The annual license fee is $480.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-112 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-112
§11–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 10 days of a written request of a victim or victim’s representative to the State’s Attorney in the county where a prohibited exposure occurred, the court shall order a test of a blood sample for HIV and any other identified causative agent of AIDS or hepatitis C.

(b) The blood sample shall be given by:

(1) a person who has been convicted of a crime that includes a prohibited exposure;

(2) a person who has been granted probation before judgment under § 6-220 of this article in a case involving a prohibited exposure; or

(3) a child respondent who has been found to have committed a delinquent act that includes a prohibited exposure.

(c) The written request shall be filed by the State’s Attorney with the court and sealed by the court.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-813 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-813
§11–813.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may make an emergency award to the claimant before making a final decision in the case, if the Board determines, before taking action on the claim, that:

(1) an award likely will be made on the claim; and

(2) the claimant will suffer undue hardship unless immediate payment is made.

(b) The amount of an emergency award under this section:

(1) may not exceed $10,000; and

(2) shall be deducted from any final award made to the claimant.

(c) Unless the Board finds by clear and convincing evidence that the application is without merit, the Board shall make emergency awards for:

(1) funeral expenses;

(2) crime scene cleanup; and

(3) emergency relocation.

(d) The Board shall make available publicly on its website a form or online application portal for victims to apply for emergency awards.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-707 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-707
§11–707.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) A tier I sex offender and a tier II sex offender shall register in person every 6 months with a local law enforcement unit for the term provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) Registration shall include a digital image that shall be updated every 6 months.

(2) (i) A tier III sex offender shall register in person every 3 months with a local law enforcement unit for the term provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) Registration shall include a digital image that shall be updated every 6 months.

(3) (i) A sexually violent predator shall register in person every 3 months with a local law enforcement unit for the term provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) Registration shall include a digital image that shall be updated every 6 months.

(4) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the term of registration is:

(i) 15 years, if the registrant is a tier I sex offender;

(ii) 25 years, if the registrant is a tier II sex offender;

(iii) the life of the registrant, if the registrant is a tier III sex offender; or

(iv) up to 5 years, if the registrant is a person described under § 11–704(c)(1) of this subtitle, subject to reduction by the juvenile court on the filing of a petition by the registrant for a reduction in the term of registration.

(5) A registrant who is not a resident of the State shall register for the appropriate time specified in this subsection or until the registrant’s employment, student enrollment, or transient status in the State ends.

(b) A term of registration described in this section shall be computed from:

(1) the last date of release;

(2) the date granted probation;

(3) the date granted a suspended sentence; or

(4) the date the juvenile court’s jurisdiction over the registrant terminates under § 3–8A–07 of the Courts Article if the registrant was a minor who lived in the State at the time the act was committed for which registration is required.

(c) The term of registration for a tier I sex offender shall be reduced to 10 years if, in the 10 years following the date on which the registrant was required to register, the registrant:

(1) is not convicted of any offense for which a term of imprisonment of more than 1 year may be imposed;

(2) is not convicted of any sex offense;

(3) successfully completes, without revocation, any period of supervised release, parole, or probation; and

(4) successfully completes an appropriate sex offender treatment program.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “sentencing or disposition hearing” means a hearing at which the imposition of a sentence, disposition in a juvenile court proceeding, or alteration of a sentence or disposition in a juvenile court proceeding is considered.

(b) In the sentencing or disposition hearing the court, if practicable, shall allow the victim or the victim’s representative to address the court under oath before the imposition of sentence or other disposition:

(1) at the request of the prosecuting attorney;

(2) at the request of the victim or the victim’s representative; or

(3) if the victim has filed a notification request form under § 11–104 of this title.

(c) (1) If the victim or the victim’s representative is allowed to address the court, the defendant or child respondent may cross–examine the victim or the victim’s representative.

(2) The cross–examination is limited to the factual statements made to the court.

(d) (1) A victim or the victim’s representative has the right not to address the court at the sentencing or disposition hearing.

(2) A person may not attempt to coerce a victim or the victim’s representative to address the court at the sentencing or disposition hearing.

(e) (1) If the victim or the victim’s representative fails to appear at a hearing on a motion for a revision, modification, or reduction of a sentence or disposition in circuit court or juvenile court, the prosecuting attorney shall state on the record that proceeding without the appearance of the victim or the victim’s representative is justified because:

(i) the victim or victim’s representative was contacted by the prosecuting attorney and waived the right to attend the hearing;

(ii) efforts were made to contact the victim or the victim’s representative and, to the best knowledge and belief of the prosecuting attorney, the victim or victim’s representative cannot be located; or

(iii) the victim or victim’s representative has not filed a notification request form under § 11–104 of this title.

(2) If the court is not satisfied by the statement that proceeding without the appearance of the victim or the victim’s representative is justified, or, if no statement is made, the court may postpone the hearing.

(f) A victim or victim’s representative who has been denied a right provided under this section may file an application for leave to appeal in the manner provided under § 11–103 of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-344 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-344
§11–344.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after notice and a hearing, the Commissioner finds that a person has violated a provision of this subtitle or a regulation of the Commissioner adopted under this subtitle, the Commissioner may impose a monetary penalty as provided in § 4-113(d) of this article.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or certificate of authority for a violation of this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may determine when the suspension or revocation of a license or certificate of authority becomes effective.

(3) The suspension or revocation shall remain in effect for the period set by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner modifies or rescinds the suspension or revocation or until the order on which the suspension or revocation is based is modified or reversed as the result of an appeal.

(c) (1) Before the Commissioner imposes a penalty or suspends or revokes a license or certificate of authority under this section, the Commissioner shall issue a written order that states the findings of the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner shall hold a hearing before issuing an order under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The Commissioner shall give written notice of the hearing to the person at least 10 days before the hearing.

(4) The notice shall specify the alleged violation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-307 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-307
§11–307.
Status: in_force

A civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance shall include a fine:

(1) for a first offense, not exceeding $500; or

(2) for a second or subsequent offense, not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-602
§11–602.
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensed pilot is detained for any reason on a vessel that has employed the pilot to provide pilotage, the master of the vessel shall pay the cost of the pilot’s maintenance and the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association for each day the pilot is detained.

(b) If a licensed pilot is quarantined by order of a health officer because of conditions on a vessel that has employed the pilot to provide pilotage, the master of the vessel shall pay the pilot the cost of the pilot’s maintenance and the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association for each day that the pilot is quarantined.

(c) If a master of a vessel carries a licensed pilot to sea under circumstances that are beyond the control of the pilot, the master shall:

(1) pay the pilot the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association until the return of the pilot;

(2) provide first class accommodations and maintenance for the pilot; and

(3) at the first opportunity, return the pilot by first class passage to the home port of the pilot.

(d) The master, owner, charterer, and agent of a vessel shall be jointly and severally liable for any payments due under this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-307
§11–307.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is liable for damages caused by the violation and is subject to the other legal or equitable remedies available to the party injured by the violation.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-301 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Board of Directors of the Corporation.

(b) (1) The Board consists of:

(i) nine voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(ii) the executive director, who is a nonvoting ex officio member.

(2) Voting members shall be residents of the State and shall represent the different geographical regions of the State.

(3) Five voting members shall be lawyers admitted to the Bar in the State and four voting members shall be nonlawyers.

(c) A voting member of the Board is not an officer or employee of the State.

(d) (1) The term of office of a voting member is 3 years.

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

(3) The terms of voting members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2007.

(4) If a vacancy occurs during the term of a voting member, the Governor shall fill the vacancy.

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

(6) A voting member may not be reappointed for more than 2 consecutive terms immediately following the member’s initial term.

(e) (1) A voting member may be removed by a vote of seven members.

(2) A voting member may only be removed for:

(i) malfeasance in office;

(ii) persistent neglect of or inability to discharge duties; or

(iii) offenses involving moral turpitude.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-605 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-605
§11–605.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision in which a referendum vote is held on a law, ordinance, or resolution, the executive head of the county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision promptly shall report the results of the referendum to the clerk of the court for the county.

(b) As promptly as possible thereafter, the clerk of the court shall certify the results of the referendum to the State Board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-135 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-135
§11–135.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) “Motor vehicle” means, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a vehicle that:

(i) Is self–propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and

(ii) Is not operated on rails.

(2) “Motor vehicle” includes a low speed vehicle.

(b) “Motor vehicle” does not include:

(1) A moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of this subtitle;

(2) A motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of this subtitle;

(3) An electric bicycle, as defined in § 11–117.1 of this subtitle;

(4) An electric low speed scooter, as defined in § 11–117.2 of this subtitle; or

(5) A personal delivery device, as defined in § 21–104.5 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-604 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-604
§11–604.
Status: in_force

Unless taken with the written consent of the owner, each of the following actions by any person, other than the person whose mark is on the container, is presumptive evidence of a violation of this subtitle:

(1) Use of a marked container;

(2) Possession of a marked container; or

(3) Purchase of a marked container for:

(i) The sale of liquefied petroleum gas; or

(ii) The filling or refilling of the container with liquefied petroleum gas.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-701.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-701.1
§11–701.
Status: in_force

§11–701.1.

(a) Whenever the Commissioner determines that a person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this title or any rule or order under this title or that a person has knowingly or recklessly provided substantial assistance, is knowingly or recklessly providing substantial assistance, or is about to knowingly or recklessly provide substantial assistance to another person in connection with an act, a practice, or a course of business constituting a violation of this title or a rule adopted or an order issued under this title, and that immediate action against such person is in the public interest, the Commissioner may in his discretion issue, without a prior hearing, a summary order directing such person to cease and desist from engaging in such activity, provided that the summary cease and desist order gives the person:

(1) Notice of the opportunity for a hearing before the Commissioner to determine whether the summary cease and desist order should be vacated, modified, or entered as final; and

(2) Notice that the summary cease and desist order will be entered as final if such person does not request a hearing within 15 days of receipt of the summary cease and desist order.

(b) Whenever the Commissioner determines after notice and a hearing (unless the right to notice and a hearing is waived) that a person has engaged in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this title or any rule or order under this title or that a person has knowingly or recklessly provided substantial assistance to another person in connection with an act, a practice, or a course of business constituting a violation of this title or a rule adopted or an order issued under this title, the Commissioner may in his discretion and in addition to taking any other action authorized under this title:

(1) Issue a final cease and desist order against such person;

(2) Censure such person if such person is registered under this title;

(3) Bar such person from engaging in the securities business or investment advisory business in this State;

(4) Issue a penalty order against such person imposing a civil penalty up to the maximum amount of $5,000 for any single violation of this title; or

(5) Take any combination of the actions specified in this subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-702 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-702
§11–702.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subtitle, a person is convicted when the person:

(1) is found guilty of a crime by a jury or judicial officer;

(2) enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere;

(3) is granted a probation before judgment after a finding of guilt for a crime if the court, as a condition of probation, orders compliance with the requirements of this subtitle; or

(4) is found not criminally responsible for a crime.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1302 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1302
§11–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Construction Education and Innovation Fund.

(b) The Center shall administer the Fund.

(c) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving 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.

(d) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;

(3) money derived by the Center; or

(4) any other money made available to the Center for the Fund.

(e) (1) For fiscal year 2018 through fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Fund of $250,000 to support the operation of the Center.

(2) For fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2029, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Fund of $531,250 to support the operation of the Center.

(f) The Fund may be used only to support the purposes of the Center.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1309 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1309
§11–1309.
Status: in_force

The compact committee shall:

(1) annually elect, from its members:

(i) a chair;

(ii) a vice chair; and

(iii) a secretary/treasurer;

(2) (i) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;

(ii) publish the bylaws in a convenient form; and

(iii) file a copy of the bylaws, including any amendments, with the secretary of state, or its equivalent agency, of each party state; and

(3) delegate day-to-day management and administration of its duties, as needed, to an executive director and support staff, who shall be considered governmental employees.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-907 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-907
§11–907.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not affect the provisions of law relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or the Secretary of Higher Education.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-705 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-705
§11–705.
Status: in_force

The master of a vessel may not fail to employ a pilot as required under § 11-501 of this title.