Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-803 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-803
§4–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the following purposes:

(1) To restrict catching and possessing any blue crab;

(2) The methods by which crabs are taken;

(3) To close or open any specified area to catch crabs;

(4) To prohibit or restrict devices used to catch crabs;

(5) To establish seasons to catch crabs;

(6) To establish that the workday for tidal fish licensees who catch crabs using trotline gear may begin earlier than 1 hour before sunrise; and

(7) To establish minimum size limits for hard, soft, and peeler crabs. However, this section does not permit the Department to change existing license fees for catching, picking, canning, packing, or shipping cooked hard or soft crabs or crab meat; or for selling, or shipping live hard or soft crabs by barrel or crate. The Department may set license fees on types of gear or equipment if not otherwise set by law.

(b) (1) The Department may not adopt regulations to:

(i) Restrict a tidal fish licensee who catches crabs using trotline gear to a workday of less than 8 hours per day, excluding time spent setting or taking up gear; or

(ii) Establish time restrictions on a tidal fish licensee using trotline gear for setting and taking up gear.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if the Department authorizes the workday to begin earlier than 1 hour before sunrise, then:

(i) The Department may not adopt regulations to restrict a tidal fish licensee who catches crabs using trotline gear to a workday of less than 11 hours per day, including time spent setting or taking up gear; and

(ii) Trotline gear may not be set earlier than the catch time established by the Department.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations that authorize a tidal fish licensee who is authorized to catch crabs using all legal gear to work 1 additional early hour on Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4, and the day before each of these holidays in a license year.

(d) The Department’s regulations may not become effective under this section until the Department first holds public hearings. The Department shall advertise the time, place, and purpose of the hearings in one newspaper of general daily circulation in the State, and at least in one newspaper circulated in the affected region of each county whose waters may be directly affected by the proposed regulations at least once per week for 2 successive weeks in advance of the hearings.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-318 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-318
§4–318.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 4–315 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 the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) In accordance with the State budget, the Board may authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in a proceeding under this section.

(d) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(e) The Board may administer oaths and take depositions of witnesses in any proceeding under this section.

(f) (1) Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths to witnesses in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(2) The Board shall issue subpoenas on behalf of the individual if the individual requests in writing that the Board do so.

(3) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.

(4) If, without lawful excuse, an individual disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath, testify, or answer a question, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(g) 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.

(h) (1) Except as provided in § 4–318.1 of this subtitle, the Board shall issue a final decision on an action within 120 days after the final day of a hearing.

(2) If the Board does not issue a final decision within 120 days under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the individual who is the subject of the action may provide written notice to the Board that the individual has not received a final decision in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) If the Board does not issue a final decision on an action within 30 days after receiving a written notice under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the final decision shall be in favor of the individual who is the subject of the action.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-321 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-321
§4–321.
Status: in_force

§4–321. IN EFFECT

(a) In this section, “recorded image” or “recorded images” has the meaning stated in § 21–202.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, § 22–612, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of recorded images produced by:

(1) a traffic control signal monitoring system operated under § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article;

(2) an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated under § 21–704.1 of the Transportation Article;

(3) a school bus monitoring camera operated under § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article;

(4) a stop sign monitoring system operated under § 21–707.1 of the Transportation Article;

(5) a speed monitoring system operated under § 21–809 of the Transportation Article;

(6) a work zone speed control system operated under § 21–810 of the Transportation Article;

(7) a bus lane monitoring system operated under § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article;

(8) a noise abatement monitoring system operated under § 22–612 of the Transportation Article; or

(9) a vehicle height monitoring system operated under § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(c) A custodian shall allow inspection of recorded images:

(1) as required in § 12–113.1, § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, § 22–612, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article;

(2) by any person issued a citation under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, § 22–612, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article, or by an attorney of record for the person; or

(3) by an employee or agent of an agency in an investigation or a proceeding relating to the imposition of or indemnification from civil liability under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, § 22–612, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

§4–321. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 463 AND 464 OF 2025 AND CHAPTER 11 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION **

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 463 AND 464 OF 2025 //

(a) In this section, “recorded image” or “recorded images” has the meaning stated in § 21–202.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of recorded images produced by:

(1) a traffic control signal monitoring system operated under § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article;

(2) an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated under § 21–704.1 of the Transportation Article;

(3) a school bus monitoring camera operated under § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article;

(4) a stop sign monitoring system operated under § 21–707.1 of the Transportation Article;

(5) a speed monitoring system operated under § 21–809 of the Transportation Article;

(6) a work zone speed control system operated under § 21–810 of the Transportation Article;

(7) a bus lane monitoring system operated under § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article; or

(8) a vehicle height monitoring system operated under § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(c) A custodian shall allow inspection of recorded images:

(1) as required in § 12–113.1, § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article;

(2) by any person issued a citation under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article, or by an attorney of record for the person; or

(3) by an employee or agent of an agency in an investigation or a proceeding relating to the imposition of or indemnification from civil liability under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–707.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

§4–321. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 463 AND 464 OF 2025 **

(a) In this section, “recorded image” or “recorded images” has the meaning stated in § 21–202.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of recorded images produced by:

(1) a traffic control signal monitoring system operated under § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article;

(2) an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated under § 21–704.1 of the Transportation Article;

(3) a school bus monitoring camera operated under § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article;

(4) a speed monitoring system operated under § 21–809 of the Transportation Article;

(5) a work zone speed control system operated under § 21–810 of the Transportation Article;

(6) a bus lane monitoring system operated under § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article; or

(7) a vehicle height monitoring system operated under § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.

(c) A custodian shall allow inspection of recorded images:

(1) as required in § 12–113.1, § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article;

(2) by any person issued a citation under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article, or by an attorney of record for the person; or

(3) by an employee or agent of an agency in an investigation or a proceeding relating to the imposition of or indemnification from civil liability under § 21–202.1, § 21–704.1, § 21–706.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1134, or § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Education § 4-111.2 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111.2
§4–111.
Status: in_force

§4–111.2.

The Department shall:

(1) Support and facilitate oral health education, including oral disease prevention and dental health promotion, in every county;

(2) Develop a process to monitor implementation of oral health education; and

(3) On or before December 1, 2015, and every 5 years thereafter, submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a summary of the information reported by the Department to the State Superintendent during the certification of the Health Education State Curriculum.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-102 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

The State, a political subdivision, or a unit of the State or of a political subdivision may keep only the information about a person that:

(1) is needed by the State, the political subdivision, or the unit to accomplish a governmental purpose that is authorized or required to be accomplished under:

(i) a statute or any other legislative mandate;

(ii) an executive order of the Governor;

(iii) an executive order of the chief executive of a local jurisdiction; or

(iv) a judicial rule; and

(2) is relevant to accomplishment of the purpose.
Md. Code, Education § 4-103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) On the written recommendation of the county superintendent and subject to the provisions of this article, each county board shall:

(1) Appoint all principals, teachers, and other certificated and noncertificated personnel; and

(2) Set their salaries.

(b) In Baltimore City, the Board of School Commissioners shall exercise the authority granted in this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The collector for each county shall:

(1) deposit State taxes, and any interest, penalty, or service charges on the taxes, collected at the intervals and in the manner designated by the Comptroller; and

(2) on or before the 10th day of each month, submit a report to the Comptroller of State taxes, and any interest, penalty, or service charges on the taxes, collected during the prior month.

(b) A violation of this section by a collector is subject to the penalties in §§ 14-1015 and 14-1016 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 14-102 of this article or any other provision of law, except with respect to a sentence prescribed in § 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle, a court may not:

(1) enter a judgment for less than the mandatory minimum sentence prescribed in § 4-203 or § 4-204 of this subtitle in a case in which a mandatory minimum sentence is specified under § 4-203 or § 4-204 of this subtitle; or

(2) suspend a mandatory minimum sentence prescribed in § 4-203 or § 4-204 of this subtitle.

(b) Notwithstanding § 14-102 of this article or any other provision of law:

(1) except with respect to a sentence prescribed in § 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun other than on public school property, a court may not order probation before judgment in a case arising under this subtitle; and

(2) except with respect to a sentence prescribed in § 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle, a court may not order probation with respect to a case arising under § 4-203 or § 4-204 of this subtitle that would have the effect of reducing the actual period of imprisonment prescribed in § 4-203 or § 4-204 of this subtitle as a mandatory minimum sentence.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-208 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title and all regulations adopted under this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title shall terminate on July 1, 2031.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Every owner of a dam on waters of the State shall construct on the dam and keep repaired at least one fish ladder if the Department deems it necessary for ascending and descending of fish. Every fish ladder shall be constructed to allow anadromous fish free course up and down the waters at all times.

(b) Any person intending to construct a dam on waters of the State shall file an application with the Department. Each application shall contain sufficient information to enable the Department to determine the necessity for constructing a fish ladder. The Department shall advise the applicant of its determination.

(c) The Department and any other unit having jurisdiction shall approve the construction plan before the dam is constructed.

(d) If the owner, operator, or lessee of a dam entered into an agreement prior to July 1, 1955, to pay the State an annual periodic sum of money instead of being required to erect a fish ladder or instead of being required to construct and maintain any fish way or fish ladder pursuant to the provisions contained in any charter previously granted to any corporation by any special or general State law, the provisions of the charter or agreement remain in effect. The amount of money paid to the State during each year may not be less than four and one-half percent of the estimated cost to erect the fish ladder, but not to exceed $4,000 annually. Any money paid to the Department shall be used to manage, rear, and distribute the fish actually placed in the water and to acquire any necessary facility for these purposes. One half of the funds received on behalf of the Conowingo Dam across the Susquehanna River shall be credited to the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund.

(e) The provisions of this section do not change any term, condition, or obligation imposed by a contract in force prior to July 1, 1955, between the owner of any dam and the State.

(f) On application of the Department, verified by oath or affirmation, the circuit court for any county, sitting in equity, may enforce by injunction compliance with, or restraint from violating or attempting to violate, any provision of this section.

(g) The Department shall investigate every violation of this section. If any person obstructs a stream by failing to make or keep in repair any fish ladder on the dam, the Department shall serve notice in writing on him requiring that he make or keep in repair the necessary fish ladder. The notice shall specify the penalty for the failure to act within its time limit. Any person who violates the notice is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $300, or imprisonment not exceeding three years, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court. A separate offense exists on each day the person violates the notice. If the fine is imposed by the circuit court for any county, the fine when collected shall be remitted to the Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any recitals in the instruments, the revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle are investment securities under the laws of this State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1205 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1205
§4–1205.
Status: in_force

A Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer, upon arresting any person for violating any provision of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to it, shall seize every fish unlawfully caught, sold, offered for sale, transported, or possessed. The Department may dispose of the seized fish at its discretion.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-405 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a specific legacy includes additional or substituted securities if:

(1) Securities are the subject of a specific legacy;

(2) After the execution of the will other securities of the same or another entity are distributed to the testator because of the testator’s ownership of the original securities, whether as a result of a partial liquidation, stock dividend, stock split, merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, redemption, exchange, or other transaction; and

(3) The securities are part of the estate of the testator at the time of the testator’s death.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1003 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1003
§4–1003.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-108.2 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108.2
§4–108.
Status: in_force

§4–108.2.

If a municipality requires candidates in a municipal election to file campaign finance reports, within 10 days after the filing deadline, each candidate in the municipal election shall submit to the State Board of Elections a copy of the campaign finance report that was filed by the candidate.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-108 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108
§4–108.
Status: in_force

(a) As to matters subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Secretary periodically shall conduct investigations and, as necessary, visits to various units to determine:

(1) the enforcement and effect of this Division I and the regulations adopted under it;

(2) the conduct of employees in the State Personnel Management System;

(3) the nature, tenure, and compensation of all positions in the State Personnel Management System;

(4) the appropriateness of position classifications by appointing authorities;

(5) whether the duties performed by an employee conform to the duties listed for that employee's class;

(6) the methods of administration of the State Personnel Management System; and

(7) any other information that might help the Secretary to administer this Division I.

(b) In conducting an investigation under this section, the Secretary may require any employee in the State Personnel Management System to appear before the Secretary or the Secretary's designee and give evidence.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-108 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108
§4–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Any interest in property may be granted by one or more persons, as grantors, to themselves alone, or to himself or themselves and any other person, as grantees, in life tenancy, with or without powers, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entirety without the use of a straw man as an intermediate grantee-grantor. These grants, regardless of when made, are ratified, confirmed, and declared valid as having created the type of concurrent ownership that the grant purports to grant.

(b) Any interest in property held by a husband and wife in tenancy by the entirety may be granted, (1) by both acting jointly, to themselves, to either of them, individually, or to themselves and any other person, in joint tenancy or tenancy in common; (2) by both acting jointly, to either husband or wife and any other person in joint tenancy or tenancy in common; and (3) by either acting individually to the other in tenancy in severalty, without the use of a straw man as an intermediate grantee-grantor. These grants, regardless of when made, are ratified, confirmed, and declared valid as having created the type of ownership that the grant purports to grant.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The director of the Office is the Executive Director of the Board as part of the regular duties of the director of the Office.

(b) The director may not receive additional compensation for serving as Executive Director of the Board.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1404 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 14 / Section 4-1404
§4–1404.
Status: in_force

The Department may establish and administer programs, including programs to assist households that:

(1) are homeless or at risk of homelessness;

(2) include an individual with a disability or special need;

(3) have been displaced or otherwise impacted by disaster; or

(4) have a critical or emergency housing need.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-928 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-928
§4–928.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Migratory labor camp” means one or more structures, buildings, tents, barracks, trailers, vehicles, mobile homes, converted buildings, or unconventional enclosures of living space that are established, operated, or used as living quarters for four or more migratory workers engaged in agricultural activities, including related food processing.

(ii) “Migratory labor camp” includes appurtenant land.

(3) “Migratory Housing Program” means the Migratory Worker Housing Program.

(4) “Migratory worker” means an individual from within or outside the State who:

(i) is not a year-round employee but moves seasonally from one place to another for work; and

(ii) during a period of work, occupies living quarters that are not the individual’s permanent home.

(b) There is a Migratory Worker Housing Program.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) operate the Migratory Housing Program;

(2) make migratory worker housing loans from the Special Loan Programs Fund under this subtitle to a qualified owner of a migratory labor camp to make migratory worker housing safer and more healthful; and

(3) to the extent determined by the Secretary, administer the Migratory Housing Program in conjunction with any appropriate federal program.

(d) To the extent applicable, migratory worker housing loans shall satisfy the requirements of § 4-916(b) of this subtitle.

(e) To qualify for a migratory housing loan, the owner of a migratory labor camp shall:

(1) live or have a principal place of business in the State;

(2) have been denied a loan by a private lending institution or have received a commitment from a private lending institution for less than the amount of money required to finance the necessary health and safety improvements; and

(3) submit to the Department a plan for the necessary health and safety improvements that has been approved by the Department of the Environment.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: in_force

Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the barbershop where the licensee practices barbering or provides barber–stylist services.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-320.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-320.1
§4–320.
Status: in_force

§4–320.1.

(a) The Authority may issue bond anticipation notes secured by a pledge of a line of credit extended to the State under the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.

(b) Notes issued under this section shall have a maturity date of up to 3 years after the date of issue.

(c) A pledge of a line of credit as authorized under this section does not constitute the pledge of future federal revenues, and notes issued under this section are not subject to § 3–601(d) of this article or § 4–320 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-416 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-416
§4–416.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000.

(b) To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the harm caused by the violation;

(3) the good faith of the violator;

(4) any history of previous violations by the violator; and

(5) any other relevant factors.

(c) The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-104 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Each official custodian shall adopt a policy of proactive disclosure of public records that are available for inspection under this title.

(b) The policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section may:

(1) vary as appropriate to the type of public record and to reflect the staff and budgetary resources of the governmental unit; and

(2) include publication of public records on the website of the governmental unit, to the extent practicable, or publication of prior responses to requests for inspection made under this title.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-707 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-707
§4–707.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, all information and records acquired by a local team in the exercise of its purpose and duties under this subtitle:

(1) are confidential;

(2) are exempt from disclosure under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article; and

(3) may only be disclosed as necessary to carry out the local team’s duties and purposes.

(b) Statistical compilations of data that do not contain any information that would permit the identification of any person to be ascertained are public records.

(c) Reports of a local team that do not contain any information that would permit the identification of any person to be ascertained are public information.

(d) Except as necessary to carry out a local team’s purpose and duties under this subtitle, members of a local team and persons attending a local team meeting may not disclose:

(1) what transpired at a meeting closed to the public under § 4-706 of this subtitle; or

(2) any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by this section.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, members of a local team, persons attending a local team meeting, and persons who present information to a local team may not be questioned in any civil or criminal proceeding regarding information presented in or opinions formed as a result of a meeting.

(2) A person may testify to information obtained independently of the local team or that is public information.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, information, documents, and records of a local team are not subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding.

(2) Information, documents, and records otherwise available from other sources are not immune from subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence through those sources solely because they were presented during proceedings of a local team or are maintained by a local team.

(g) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1003 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1003
§4A–1003.
Status: in_force

If the Department finds that an application for registration meets the requirements of this title and all required fees have been paid, it shall:

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

(2) Record promptly the document; and

(3) Send an acknowledgment to the person who filed the application or a representative of the person who filed the application stating the date and time that the document was accepted for record.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

Except for water and sewer charges imposed by this State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, the Authority, its activities, and the property it owns or controls are exempt from all taxes, assessments, and charges, whether federal, State, or local, now or subsequently levied or imposed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The legislative body of a municipality may initiate a proposed amendment to the municipal charter by a resolution that, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, is adopted in the same manner as other resolutions in the municipality by a majority of all the individuals elected to the legislative body.

(2) Before adopting a resolution initiated by the legislative body of a municipality that proposes an amendment to the municipal charter, the legislative body shall:

(i) hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment; and

(ii) give at least 21 days’ advance notice of the public hearing.

(b) (1) The chief executive officer of the municipality shall give notice of the resolution that proposes an amendment to the municipal charter by:

(i) posting an exact copy of the resolution at the main municipal building or other public place for the 40 days after the resolution is adopted; and

(ii) 1. publishing a fair summary of the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality:

A. at least four times;

B. at weekly intervals; and

C. within the 40 days after the resolution is adopted; or

2. A. publishing a fair summary of the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least once; and

B. delivering a copy of a fair summary of the proposed charter amendment either by hand or by mail once to every residence in the municipality.

(2) The delivery required under paragraph (1)(ii)2B of this subsection may be accomplished by including a fair summary of the proposed charter amendment in a printed newsletter or any other regular municipal publication.

(3) The municipality delivering a copy of a fair summary under paragraph (1)(ii)2B of this subsection shall:

(i) maintain a record of or a copy of the receipt for the delivery under the records retention and document disposal schedule of the municipality; and

(ii) make the record or copy available to the general public in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act.

(c) Unless a petition meeting the requirements of subsection (d) of this section is presented to the legislative body of a municipality on or before the 40th day after the legislative body adopts a charter amendment resolution, the amendment shall take effect as a part of the municipal charter on the 50th day after the resolution is adopted.

(d) (1) A petition for a referendum on a proposed charter amendment shall:

(i) be signed by at least 20% of the qualified voters for the municipal general election; and

(ii) request that the proposed amendment be submitted to referendum of the qualified voters of the municipality.

(2) Each individual signing the petition shall indicate on the petition the individual’s name and residence address.

(3) The petition shall be delivered to the legislative body of the municipality by:

(i) presentment; or

(ii) certified mail, return receipt requested.

(4) (i) On receiving the petition, the legislative body shall verify that each individual who signed the petition is a qualified voter for the municipal general election.

(ii) The petition has no effect if it is signed by less than 20% of the qualified voters for the municipal general election.

(5) If the petition complies with this section, the legislative body shall specify by resolution adopted in accordance with its normal legislative procedure:

(i) the day and hours for the referendum; and

(ii) the exact text that is to be placed on the ballot.

(6) (i) The legislative body may schedule the referendum for the next regular municipal general election or at a special election.

(ii) If the legislative body schedules a special election, it shall be held not less than 40 days or more than 60 days after the resolution scheduling the referendum is adopted.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: in_force

Any agreed method that identifies the transferor bank is sufficient for the item’s further transfer to another bank.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-504 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-504
§4–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before October 1, 2026, each legislative body shall adopt a local law authorizing the development of accessory dwelling units in accordance with this section.

(2) A legislative body may adopt a local law that:

(i) establishes standards for accessory dwelling unit safety; and

(ii) prohibits the full or partial conversion of an accessory structure as an accessory dwelling unit if the only vehicular access to the accessory structure is from an alley.

(b) A local law adopted under this section shall provide for construction of accessory dwelling units that meet public health, safety, and welfare standards, including relevant building codes and adequate public facilities provisions.

(c) A local law adopted under this section shall exclude the development of an accessory dwelling unit from the calculation of density and the application of any measures limiting residential growth that pertain to the lot, parcel, or tract proposed for the development of the accessory dwelling unit.

(d) A local law adopted under this section may not establish setback requirements that exceed the existing accessory structure setback requirements from the side and rear lot lines.

(e) (1) (i) A local law adopted under this section may establish additional off–street parking requirements that consider:

1. the cost to construct off–street parking spaces;

2. whether sufficient curb area exists along the front line of the property to accommodate on–street parking;

3. the increase in impervious surface due to the creation of new off–street parking and the relation to any applicable stormwater management plans; and

4. variability due to the size of the lot, parcel, or tract on which the accessory dwelling unit or primary dwelling is located.

(ii) A local law adopted under this paragraph shall provide for a waiver process from the parking requirements.

(2) Before adopting a local law under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a legislative body shall complete a parking study to determine the applicable needs and restrictions in the jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1010 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1010
§4A–1010.
Status: in_force

By doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State, a foreign limited liability company assents to the laws of this State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-201 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Attending clinician” means the physician, nurse midwife, or direct–entry midwife in charge of a birth outside an institution.

(c) “Attending physician” means the physician in charge of the patient’s care for the illness or condition which resulted in death.

(d) “County registrar” means the registrar of vital records for a county.

(e) (1) “Dead body” means:

(i) A dead human body; or

(ii) Parts or bones of a human body if, from their condition, an individual reasonably may conclude that death has occurred.

(2) “Dead body” does not include an amputated part.

(f) “Direct–entry midwife” means an individual licensed to practice direct–entry midwifery under Title 8, Subtitle 6C of the Health Occupations Article.

(g) “Father” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of the Family Law Article.

(h) “Fetal death” means death of a product of human conception, before its complete expulsion or extraction from the mother, regardless of the duration of the pregnancy, as indicated by the fact that, after the expulsion or extraction, the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life, such as heart beat, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscle.

(i) “File” means to present for registration any certificate, report, or other record including records transmitted by approved electronic media, including facsimile, of birth, death, fetal death, adoption, marriage, or divorce for which this subtitle provides and to have the Secretary accept the record.

(j) “Filing date” means the date a vital record is accepted for registration by the Secretary.

(k) “Final disposition” means the burial, cremation, or other final disposition of a body or fetus.

(l) “Institution” means any public or private establishment:

(1) To which individuals are committed by law; or

(2) That provides to 2 or more unrelated individuals:

(i) Any inpatient or outpatient medical, surgical, or diagnostic care or treatment; or

(ii) Any nursing, custodial, or domiciliary care.

(m) “Licensed health care practitioner” means:

(1) An individual who is:

(i) A physician licensed under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article;

(ii) A psychologist licensed under Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article;

(iii) A registered nurse licensed and certified to practice as a nurse practitioner, nurse psychotherapist, or clinical nurse specialist under Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(iv) A licensed certified social worker–clinical licensed under Title 19 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(2) An individual who:

(i) Is licensed to practice a profession listed in item (1) of this subsection in another state; and

(ii) Meets the requirements under the Health Occupations Article to qualify for a license to practice the profession in this State.

(n) “Live birth” means the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of human conception from the mother, regardless of the period of gestation, if, after the expulsion or extraction, it breathes or shows any other evidence of life, such as heart beat, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscle, whether or not the umbilical cord is cut or the placenta is attached.

(o) “Mortician” means a funeral director, mortician, or other person who is authorized to make final disposition of a body.

(p) “Mother” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of the Family Law Article.

(q) “Nurse midwife” means an individual certified to practice as a nurse midwife under Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article.

(r) “Physician” means a person authorized or licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy pursuant to the laws of this State.

(s) “Physician assistant” means an individual who is licensed under Title 15 of the Health Occupations Article to practice as a physician assistant.

(t) “Registration” means acceptance by the Secretary and incorporation in the records of the Department of any certificate, report, or other record of birth, death, fetal death, adoption, marriage, divorce, or dissolution or annulment of marriage for which this subtitle provides.

(u) “Vital record” means a certificate or report of birth, death, fetal death, marriage, divorce, dissolution or annulment of marriage, adoption, or adjudication of paternity that is required by law to be filed with the Secretary.

(v) “Vital statistics” means the data derived from certificates and reports of birth, death, fetal death, marriage, divorce, dissolution or annulment of marriage, and reports related to any of these certificates and reports.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-514 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-514
§4–514.
Status: in_force

(a) A person that acts in accordance with this subtitle or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, is not liable for the act in a civil action, a criminal prosecution, or an administrative proceeding.

(b) A person making an anatomical gift or the donor’s estate is not liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.

(c) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked under this subtitle, a person may rely on representations of an individual listed in § 4–507(a)(2) through (9) of this subtitle relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2304 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 23 / Section 4-2304
§4–2304.
Status: in_force

A family may apply for Program services if the family is the recipient of or is in the process of applying for temporary cash assistance, as defined in § 5–301 of the Human Services Article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-320 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-320
§4–320.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “eMaryland Marketplace” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of this article.

(b) The Department shall advertise any need of the State to rent building space at least 20 days before proposals for a lease are due.

(c) The Department shall advertise the proposed leasing:

(1) in daily or weekly newspapers with circulation sufficient to provide notice to the people of the State, or at least to the people of the affected locality; and

(2) by posting a publication on the Department’s website and eMaryland Marketplace.

(d) The advertisement shall contain:

(1) the number of square feet proposed to be leased; and

(2) the general area in which the State desires to lease the space.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the written part of the master barber, barber, or barber–stylist examination for an individual who is licensed to practice barbering or to provide barber–stylist services in a foreign country.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) pays the examination fee required under § 4–303 of this subtitle that is attributable to the practical part of the examination;

(2) passes the practical part of the master barber, barber, or barber–stylist examination given by the Board; and

(3) provides adequate evidence that, at the time the applicant was licensed in the foreign country, the applicant was required to pass an examination and meet qualifications that were substantially equivalent to those then required by the laws of this State.

(c) To meet a minimum standard of training, the Board may require:

(1) an applicant licensed to practice barbering in a foreign country to complete successfully a required program of training in the practice of barbering not exceeding 1,200 hours; or

(2) an applicant licensed to provide barber–stylist services in a foreign country to complete successfully a required program of training in the provision of barber–stylist services not exceeding 900 hours.
Md. Code, Education § 4-119 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-119
§4–119.
Status: in_force

(a) A county board may bring condemnation proceedings to acquire land under Title 12 of the Real Property Article if:

(1) Land is required for any school purpose; and

(2) The county board is unable to contract with the owner of the land for what the board considers to be a fair valuation.

(b) The county board may ask the county commissioners or county council to assist it in bringing condemnation proceedings.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2203 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 22 / Section 4-2203
§4–2203.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Crisis Shelter Home Program for the Homeless in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide crisis shelter homes, meals, and counseling to clients.

(c) At least one crisis shelter home shall be located in a major population center of the State to facilitate the use of the shelter by clients living in the region surrounding the shelter.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-310 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4–311 of this subtitle, the Commission may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

(i) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

(ii) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(iii) violates this title; or

(iv) violates a regulation adopted under this title.

(2) (i) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Commission may impose a penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation.

(ii) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Commission shall consider:

1. the seriousness of the violation;

2. the good faith of the violator;

3. any previous violations;

4. the assets of the violator; and

5. the harmful effect of the violation on the general public and the sporting industry.

(b) In addition to the grounds in subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may deny a boxer, amateur kick boxer, professional kick boxer, amateur mixed martial arts contestant, or professional mixed martial arts contestant license to an applicant or suspend or revoke a boxer, amateur kick boxer, professional kick boxer, amateur mixed martial arts contestant, or professional mixed martial arts contestant license if the Commission finds that the applicant or licensee is not fit, based on the neurological examination required under §§ 4–304 and 4–314 of this subtitle and the recommendation of the physician who made the examination.

(c) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4–311 of this subtitle, the Commission may suspend or revoke a boxer, amateur kick boxer, professional kick boxer, amateur mixed martial arts contestant, or professional mixed martial arts contestant license and may order the boxer, amateur kick boxer, professional kick boxer, amateur mixed martial arts contestant, or professional mixed martial arts contestant to forfeit the purse or other compensation from the contest if the contestant:

(1) refuses to submit to a drug test required under § 4–315(b) of this subtitle; or

(2) submits a urine or blood sample that tests positive for the presence of a controlled dangerous substance defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article or other substance that the Commission prohibits by regulation, including human growth hormones, steroids, or other performance enhancing drugs.

(d) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4–311 of this subtitle, the Commission shall deny a promoter license to an applicant or revoke a promoter license if the applicant or licensee:

(i) fails to pay the boxing and wrestling tax required under Title 6 or Title 13 of the Tax – General Article; or

(ii) holds or participates in a fake boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts contest.

(2) If a person fails to pay the boxing and wrestling tax, the Commission shall:

(i) impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000; and

(ii) act to enforce the bond of the promoter.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-713 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-713
§4–713.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fishes with haul seine equipment shall possess a tidal fish license to catch finfish.

(b) Haul seines shall be limited to a depth or width of 15 feet graduating to a width of 22 feet at the bunt or back. A haul seine may not have a length of its bunt or back greater than 100 feet, which is a “hung” measure.

(c) A person may not use a seine exceeding 50 feet in length and 5 feet in width to catch minnows in the tidal waters of the State.

(d) If the haul seine is used in the Chesapeake Bay, the length of brail line used on either end of the haul seine may not exceed 1500 feet. If the haul seine is used in the rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, the maximum length of brail line may not exceed 750 feet.

(e) A person may not drag or haul any seine with two or more vessels or boats propelled by power, or use any haul seine more than 1800 feet in length. A power winch anchored in a vessel or boat, not propelled by power, may be used if the winch boat is anchored in 4 feet depth of water or less.

(f) A person may not empty a seine on the shore or beach, or in any water less than 12 inches deep so as to leave the small fish to perish. A person always shall empty the seine in waters of sufficient depth to enable the small fish to return to the waters for growth.

(g) A person may not haul any seine in waters covering leased oyster ground unless the permission of the lessee is obtained.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, a person may not fish with a haul seine during the period from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until sunrise on Monday in the tidal waters of the State.

(2) (i) In Baltimore County and Harford County, on prior notification to the Department a person may catch carp during the period from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until sunrise on Monday, except in areas where it is prohibited by the Department.

(ii) Except in areas where it is prohibited by the Department, a person may set a haul seine at a distance greater than one–third the distance across a river, creek, cove, or inlet in any of the tributary waters of Baltimore County or Harford County only to catch carp and catfish, notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle regarding the distance across which a haul seine may be set. A person may not set the haul seine to impede or obstruct navigation or block in any way the main channel of the river, creek, cove, or inlet. Any person who catches fish of a variety other than carp or catfish in any haul seine shall return them immediately to the water unharmed. A person always shall attend a haul seine for catching carp or catfish. Any person whose haul seine is found more than one–third the distance across the waters where it is set without a person in attendance is guilty of violating this subsection.

(iii) The Department, by regulation:

1. Shall establish procedures for the prior notification required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; and

2. May prohibit fishing for carp and catfish in certain areas as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(3) (i) In Kent County, on prior notification to the Department, a person may catch gizzard shad, also known as mud shad, carp, or catfish, with a haul seine during the period from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until sunrise on Monday.

(ii) The Department, by regulation, shall establish procedures for the prior notification required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(4) If a haul seine is set on a Friday, a person may empty that haul seine during the period from 12:01 a.m. on the following Saturday until sunrise on the following Monday if the person provides the Natural Resources Police with:

(i) A notification before 11:59 p.m. on Friday that the person will be emptying the haul seine between 12:01 a.m. on the following Saturday and sunrise the following Monday;

(ii) The location of the haul seine that will be emptied; and

(iii) Contact information for the tidal fish licensee who is responsible for the haul seine.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-215 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-215
§4–215.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall administer a home buyer assistance program that:

(1) assists home buyers to receive low–interest mortgage loans, with down payment and closing cost assistance options, for the purchase of homes near their place of employment; and

(2) coordinates with, and matches where appropriate, similar programs offered by private employers and county and municipal governments so as to maximize the total amount that home buyers can receive under the program.

(b) With reference to loans under this program, the Administration shall:

(1) allow home buyers to utilize the loans for the purchase of newly constructed or existing homes; and

(2) require a home purchased under this program to be occupied by the home buyer as a principal residence.

(c) The Administration shall facilitate the marketing of the program with private employers and county and municipal governments, and, where appropriate, other units of State government and nonprofit organizations.

(d) The Administration shall adopt regulations to implement the program established under this section.

(e) The Department shall report to the General Assembly on or before December 31 each year, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the program established under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-211 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-211
§4–211.
Status: in_force

The Board shall draft and implement a 5–year strategic plan for the promotion and development of tourism in the State.
Md. Code, Education § 4-125.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-125.1
§4–125.
Status: in_force

§4–125.1.

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

(2) “Certified county–based business participation” has the meaning stated in § 10A–101 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Prince George’s County.

(3) “Certified county–based minority business participation” has the meaning stated in § 10A–101 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Prince George’s County.

(4) “County–based business” has the meaning stated in § 10A–101 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Prince George’s County.

(5) “County–based minority business enterprise” has the meaning stated in § 10A–101 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Prince George’s County.

(6) “County–based small business” has the meaning stated in § 10A–101 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Prince George’s County.

(7) “County board” means the Prince George’s County Board of Education.

(8) (i) “Procurement” means the process of buying, leasing, lease–purchasing, or otherwise obtaining supplies, services, or construction.

(ii) “Procurement” includes all functions that relate to the process of obtaining supplies, services, or construction, including:

1. Description of requirements;

2. Selection and solicitation of sources; and

3. Preparation, award, and execution of a contract.

(9) “Program” means the Certified County–Based Business Participation Program that may be established under this section.

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

(c) The county board, after consultation with the County Superintendent, may establish and implement a Certified County–Based Business Participation Program to be used in county board procurement.

(d) If the county board exercises the authority granted in subsection (c) of this section, the county board and the County Superintendent shall:

(1) Consult with the Prince George’s County Council, or its agencies or agents, on the establishment and implementation of the Program; and

(2) Establish goals and requirements for the Program that may include:

(i) Minimum percentages for certified county–based business participation;

(ii) Utilization of county–based small businesses;

(iii) Minimum goals and incentives for maximizing certified county–based minority business participation; and

(iv) The goals established under § 4–125(d) of this subtitle.

(e) To achieve the designated goals of the Program, the county board and the County Superintendent may use incentives and bonuses, including:

(1) Mandatory set–aside procedures;

(2) Mandatory subcontracting procedures with reasonable waiver provisions;

(3) The application of bonus points;

(4) The application of percentage points;

(5) Restrictive bidding;

(6) Restrictive price quotations;

(7) The reduction or waiver of bonding requirements; and

(8) Incentives to encourage maximum participation by:

(i) Certified county–based small businesses; and

(ii) A variety of different certified county–based businesses.

(f) If the county board exercises the authority granted in subsection (c) of this section, the county board and the county council shall enter into a binding memorandum of understanding outlining the county board’s goals and commitment to implementing the Program.

(g) On or before December 1, 2015, and each year thereafter, the county board, after consultation with the County Superintendent, shall submit a report to the Prince George’s County delegations to the House of Delegates and Senate of Maryland, the Prince George’s County Council, and the Prince George’s County Executive, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that specifies:

(1) The respective percentages and dollar amounts of certified county–based business participation, certified county–based minority business participation, and certified county–based small business participation in county board procurement for the previous fiscal year; and

(2) The efforts by the county board and the County Superintendent in the previous fiscal year to encourage greater certified county–based business participation, certified county–based minority business participation, and certified county–based small business participation in county board procurement.
Md. Code, Election Law § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless extended pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a new political party shall retain its status as a political party until December 31 in the year of the second statewide general election following the party’s qualification under § 4-102 of this subtitle.

(2) The political party shall retain its status as a political party through either of the following:

(i) if the political party has nominated a candidate for the highest office on the ballot in a statewide general election, and the candidate receives at least 1% of the total vote for that office, the political party shall retain its status through December 31 in the year of the next following general election; or

(ii) if the State voter registration totals, as of December 31, show that at least 1% of the State’s registered voters are affiliated with the political party, the political party shall retain its status until the next following December 31.

(b) The State Board shall promptly notify the State chairman of a group that loses its status as a political party.

(c) A group that loses its status as a political party may regain that status only by complying with all the requirements for qualifying as a new party under § 4-102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-212 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-212
§4–212.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners or county council publicly shall proclaim that a candidate who received a plurality of the votes cast for an office has been elected to that office.

(b) A candidate proclaimed by the county commissioners or county council to have been elected to an office shall become an officer of the municipality when the municipal charter takes effect.

(c) (1) If no individual is nominated for a municipal office, a candidate elected to an office is unable to assume the office, or for any other reason no candidate is elected to fill an office, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint a resident of the municipality to the office.

(2) When appointed to an office as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a resident shall hold the office as if elected.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

§4–301. IN EFFECT

(a) A person who has gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax shall pay the tax on those gross receipts with the return that covers the period in which those receipts are earned.

(b) If a corporation, other than a nonstock, nonprofit corporation, is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax, personal liability for the tax and interest and penalties on the tax extends to any officer of the corporation who exercises direct control over its fiscal management.

(c) If a limited liability company, or limited liability partnership, including a limited partnership registered as a limited liability limited partnership, is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax, personal liability for the tax and interest and penalties on the tax extends to any person who exercises direct control over the fiscal management of the limited liability company or limited liability partnership.

§4–301. ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) A person who has gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax shall pay the tax on those gross receipts with the return that covers the period in which those receipts are earned.

(b) If a corporation, other than a nonstock, nonprofit corporation, is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax, personal liability for the tax and interest and penalties on the tax extends to any officer of the corporation who exercises direct control over its fiscal management.

(c) If a limited liability company, including a limited worker cooperative association or collective worker cooperative, or limited liability partnership, including a limited partnership registered as a limited liability limited partnership, is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax, personal liability for the tax and interest and penalties on the tax extends to any person who exercises direct control over the fiscal management of the limited liability company or limited liability partnership.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-403 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) stimulate the production and preservation of rental housing;

(2) increase and improve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing at costs that are affordable to households of limited income;

(3) use available resources efficiently to serve the households that are in need of quality affordable housing opportunities, including families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities or special needs;

(4) support economic growth and activity by financing, in whole or in part, the construction or substantial rehabilitation of rental housing projects; and

(5) revitalize sustainable communities, as defined in § 6–301 of this article, through office or other commercial space conversion.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1904 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 19 / Section 4-1904
§4–1904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations, guidelines, and eligibility requirements for implementing the Program.

(2) The guidelines and eligibility requirements may be different for each disaster.

(b) The Secretary shall establish income limits for the Program in connection with each disaster.

(c) The eligibility requirements of any State fund or program from which funds are utilized for providing financial assistance, including maximum income limits, may not apply to financial assistance provided to recipients under the Program.

(d) Repayments of financial assistance under the Program shall be paid to the source of funds that was used to provide the financial assistance.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

If there is a material change in the duties of a position, the Secretary shall abolish the position and create a new position in its place.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-513 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-513
§4–513.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4-514 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a barbershop permit to any applicant, reprimand any permit holder, or suspend or revoke a barbershop permit:

(i) for any applicable ground under § 4-314 of this title;

(ii) if the applicant or holder fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a barbershop permit for the applicant or holder or for another;

(iii) if the applicant or holder fraudulently or deceptively uses a barbershop permit; or

(iv) if the holder fails to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Board under § 4-608 of this title.

(2) (i) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a permit holder or suspending or revoking a permit under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $300 for all violations cited on a single date.

(ii) To determine the amount of penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider the following:

1. the seriousness of the violation;

2. the good faith of the violator;

3. the violator’s history of previous violations;

4. the deleterious effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the barber industry; and

5. any other factors relevant to the determination of the financial penalty.

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

(b) The Board shall commence proceedings under this section on a complaint to the Board by a member of the Board or any person.

(c) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be signed by the complainant;

(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based;

(iv) be submitted to the Executive Director of the Board; and

(v) be served on the person to whom it is directed:

1. personally; or

2. by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the person’s last known address as shown on the Board’s records.

(2) If service is made by certified mail, the person who mails the document shall file with the Board verified proof of mailing.

(3) If a complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, if the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 4-514 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 4-514 of this subtitle to deny, suspend, or revoke a barbershop permit, or reprimand or assess a penalty against the holder of the permit.

(2) If the Board does not make the finding, the Board shall dismiss the complaint.

(e) (1) If the Board makes the finding under subsection (d)(1) of this section for a violation that relates to the sanitary condition of the barbershop, the Board shall provide the owner of the barbershop an opportunity to correct the alleged violation.

(2) If the barbershop owner fails to correct each alleged violation within 10 days of written notification by the Board, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 4-514 of this subtitle.

(3) If the barbershop owner corrects each alleged violation within 10 days of notice, the Board shall:

(i) dismiss the complaint; and

(ii) provide the barbershop owner written notification of dismissal.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-406 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall:

(1) assess Maryland’s existing assets, opportunities, and competitive position within the film, television, and entertainment industry;

(2) study:

(i) Maryland’s State, local, and private assets that currently support Maryland’s film, television, and entertainment industry, including key infrastructure, existing workforce, workforce pipelines, scenic profile, emerging specialties, and independent creative communities;

(ii) existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

(iii) models, competitive profiles, methods, and legislation that states have utilized to incentivize necessary infrastructure and workforce to support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

(iv) industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

(v) complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

(3) make recommendations on the development of a coordinated, comprehensive strategic plan to position Maryland as an emerging leader in the film, television, and entertainment industry.

(b) The Council may:

(1) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;

(2) enter into contracts and agreements;

(3) obtain services;

(4) ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Council to carry out its powers and duties;

(5) accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and

(6) accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-923 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-923
§4–923.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of a rehabilitation project is:

(1) to bring a building to a decent, safe, and sanitary condition in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including those for construction, health, safety, fire, and occupancy;

(2) to maintain the building in that condition;

(3) to make the building more useful and attractive;

(4) to conform the building to the appropriate minimum livability code;

(5) to provide, under applicable special loan programs:

(i) lead paint abatement;

(ii) indoor plumbing; or

(iii) shared, accessory, or sheltered housing;

(6) in the case of a loan or grant to an elderly household or a disabled homeowner, to modify or improve a dwelling to make it more accessible or functional for the occupants, if the building is, or after improvements will be, structurally sound and free of health and safety hazards; or

(7) to provide, under applicable special loan pilot programs, radon abatement or asbestos abatement.

(b) (1) The applicable codes and standards under subsection (a)(1) of this section are:

(i) those in force in the political subdivision where the building is located; or

(ii) those that the Department sets by regulation for that political subdivision solely for purposes of this subtitle, if the political subdivision lacks codes and standards that the Secretary considers sufficient to promote the objectives of this subtitle.

(2) With the approval of the local enforcement authority, the Secretary may allow exceptions to a code or standard to preserve the historic or architectural value of a building undergoing rehabilitation under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-107 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-107
§4–107.
Status: in_force

The terms of any writing which is in existence when a will or trust instrument is executed, including but not limited to a statement of administrative provisions and fiduciary powers recorded in a record office of this State, may be incorporated into the will or trust instrument by reference to it to the extent the language of the will or trust instrument manifests an intent to do so and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. Nothing in this section shall be construed as casting doubt upon the validity of incorporation by reference made prior to the adoption of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-706 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-706
§4–706.
Status: in_force

(a) In an arts and entertainment district:

(1) each qualifying residing artist is eligible for the income tax subtraction modification under § 10-207(v) of the Tax - General Article;

(2) the property tax credit under § 9-240 of the Tax - Property Article applies; and

(3) the exemption from the admissions and amusement tax under § 4-104 of the Tax - General Article applies.

(b) (1) On or before July 1 preceding the effective date of its establishment, the Secretary shall notify the Comptroller that an arts and entertainment district is established.

(2) The subtraction modification under § 10-207(v) of the Tax - General Article applies to each taxable year beginning after December 31 of the year in which the Secretary provides the notice required by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 4-402 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in §§ 4–401 and 4–404 of this subtitle, the District Court does not have equity jurisdiction.

(b) Except as provided in § 4–401 of this subtitle, the District Court does not have jurisdiction to decide the ownership of real property or of an interest in real property.

(c) The District Court does not have jurisdiction to render a declaratory judgment.

(d) (1) (i) Except in a case under paragraph (2), (4), (5), or (6) of § 4–401 of this subtitle, the plaintiff may elect to file suit in the District Court or in a trial court of general jurisdiction, if the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000, exclusive of prejudgment or postjudgment interest, costs, and attorney’s fees if attorney’s fees are recoverable by law or contract.

(ii) In the case of a class action, the separate claims of the proposed members of the class may be aggregated to meet the minimum amount in controversy required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(2) In a case under § 4–401(7) or (8) of this subtitle, the plaintiff may elect to file a petition for injunctive relief either in the District Court or the circuit court.

(3) In a case under § 4–401(16) of this subtitle, the plaintiff may elect to file a claim for a replacement motor vehicle in either the District Court or the circuit court.

(e) (1) In a civil action in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000, exclusive of attorney’s fees if attorney’s fees are recoverable by law or contract, a party may not demand a jury trial pursuant to the Maryland Rules.

(2) Except in a replevin action, if a party is entitled to and files a timely demand, in accordance with the Maryland Rules, for a jury trial, jurisdiction is transferred forthwith and the record of the proceeding shall be transmitted to the appropriate court. In a replevin action, if a party is entitled to and files a timely demand for a jury trial, the District Court may conduct a hearing on the show–cause order prior to issuing the writ, enforce an injunction issued by it in the action, and issue, renew, and receive returns upon the writ of replevin. The action shall be transmitted to the appropriate court only after the writ has been returned, stating that the property sought has been seized or eloigned, and the time for filing a notice of intention to defend has expired.

(f) If the amount in controversy in an action for damages for a dishonored check or other instrument under § 4–401(17) of this subtitle exceeds $25,000, the defendant is entitled to transfer the action from the District Court to an appropriate circuit court by filing a timely demand as prescribed under the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee, county, or municipal corporation aggrieved by a final decision may obtain judicial review of that decision through an appeal filed in a circuit court of appropriate venue.

(b) An appeal under subsection (a) of this section shall be taken in accordance with Maryland Rules 7–201 through 7–210.

(c) Any party that is aggrieved by a final judgment of a circuit court under this subtitle may appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland in the manner provided by law.

(d) In an appeal under subsection (a) of this section, the circuit court may:

(1) remand the case for further proceedings;

(2) affirm the final decision; or

(3) reverse or modify the decision if any substantial right of the petitioner may have been prejudiced because a finding, conclusion, or decision:

(i) is unconstitutional;

(ii) exceeds the statutory authority or jurisdiction of the final decision maker;

(iii) results from an unlawful practice;

(iv) is affected by any other error of law;

(v) is unsupported by competent, material, and substantial evidence in light of the entire record as submitted; or

(vi) is arbitrary and capricious.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In speaking of any partners, joint tenants, heirs, tenants in common, or trustees, a charging document may name any one of them and speak of them as the named person and another or others, as the case may be.

(b) In stating the ownership or possession of real or personal property owned or possessed by two or more persons, a charging document may name one of the persons and lay the ownership or possession in the named person and another or others, as the case may be.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-402 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the circuit court shall review the decision of a board of appeals or a hearing examiner under this subtitle on the record transmitted by the board of appeals or hearing examiner, and not de novo.

(b) (1) If, after a hearing, the circuit court determines that testimony is needed for the proper disposition of the matter, the court may take evidence or appoint a special magistrate to:

(i) take the required evidence; and

(ii) report the evidence to the court with the special magistrate’s findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(2) The special magistrate’s evidence, findings, and conclusions shall constitute a part of the proceedings on which the court shall make its determination.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Criminal case” means a criminal case within the jurisdiction of the District Court and includes a case charging a violation of motor vehicle or traffic laws and a case charging a violation of a law, rule, or regulation if a fine or imprisonment may be imposed.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2905 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2905
§4–2905.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a housing assistance payment under the State Program, a family shall:

(1) reside in the State;

(2) be on a federal housing choice voucher waiting list; and

(3) meet low–income eligibility limits under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program or income requirements as determined by the public housing agency.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-601 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Employee” means a fire, emergency medical services, paramedic, rescue, or support employee hired and compensated by a county or municipal corporation or a unit of a county or municipal corporation.

(2) “Employee” does not include an employee who is on probationary status upon entry into a fire fighting, rescue, paramedic, or emergency medical services agency.

(c) (1) “Final decision” means a final disciplinary decision of a personnel board, trial board, civil service commission, or statutorily established review board by which an employee is suspended for not less than 30 consecutive days or is terminated.

(2) “Final decision” does not include a decision reached through arbitration under a collective bargaining agreement.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-107 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-107
§4–107.
Status: in_force

(a) It is not necessary to set forth a copy of an ordinance or a section of an ordinance in a charging document for the violation of an ordinance of a municipal corporation, a county, or a special taxing area.

(b) A charging document specified in subsection (a) of this section is sufficient if it:

(1) cites the ordinance alleged to have been violated by date of passage or, if codified, by article and section number;

(2) conforms to the law governing the framing of charging documents for a violation of an act of the General Assembly; and

(3) concludes with the words “against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1002 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1002
§4A–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) Before doing any interstate, intrastate, or foreign business in this State, a foreign limited liability company shall register with the Department.

(b) In order to register, a foreign limited liability company shall submit to the Department an application for registration as a foreign limited liability company executed by an authorized person and setting forth:

(1) The name of the foreign limited liability company and, if different, the name under which it proposes to register and do business in this State;

(2) The state under whose laws it was formed and the date of its formation;

(3) The general character of the business it proposes to transact in this State;

(4) The name and address of its resident agent in this State;

(5) A statement that the Department is appointed as the resident agent of the foreign limited liability company if no resident agent has been appointed under item (4) of this subsection or, if appointed, the resident agent’s authority has been revoked or if the agent cannot be found or served with the exercise of reasonable diligence;

(6) The address of the office required to be maintained in the state of its organization by the laws of that state or, if not so required, of the principal office of the foreign limited liability company;

(7) Proof acceptable to the Department of good standing in the jurisdiction where it currently is organized; and

(8) If the foreign limited liability company is a series company, a statement that the company is a series company.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-607 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-607
§4–607.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $1,000 for all violations cited on a single day.

(b) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the harm caused by the violation;

(3) the good faith of the violator;

(4) any history of previous violations by the violator; and

(5) any other relevant factors.

(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1103 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1103
§4–1103.
Status: in_force

§4–1103. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 //

(a) The Executive Director shall:

(1) establish procedures for eligible counties to apply for and receive grants from the Fund; and

(2) solicit grant proposals from eligible counties.

(b) An eligible county that applies for a grant from the Fund shall provide the Executive Director with:

(1) a description of how:

(i) the proposed pretrial services program or proposed pretrial services program improvements will meet the requirements of § 4–1104 of this subtitle; or

(ii) the pretrial services program for which the pretrial risk scoring instrument validation is proposed meets the requirements of § 4–1104 of this subtitle; and

(2) any other information that the Executive Director considers necessary.

(c) The Executive Director shall make grants from the Fund to eligible counties for the establishment or improvement of a pretrial services program in accordance with § 4–1104 of this subtitle.

(d) An eligible county that receives a grant from the Fund shall submit to the Executive Director proof of the expenditure of the grant funds.

(e) Money distributed under this subtitle shall be used to supplement and not supplant any other funding for the establishment or improvement of a pretrial services program.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Institution shall have the following staff:

(1) two associate directors, one of whom is a competent psychiatrist with at least 3 years of experience in the practice or teaching of psychiatry and one of whom is a competent behavioral scientist with at least 3 years of experience in the practice or teaching of the individual’s specialty in behavioral science;

(2) a warden;

(3) at least three additional psychiatrists or clinical psychologists;

(4) at least four State licensed certified social workers–clinical; and

(5) other professional and nonprofessional staff, as provided in the State budget.

(b) (1) The associate directors shall assist primarily in discharging the diagnostic and remediation functions of the Institution.

(2) The warden shall assist primarily in discharging the custodial function of the Institution.

(c) The staff members of the Institution are entitled to compensation as provided in the State budget.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection or any other law, the staff members of the Institution are in the skilled service or professional service in the State Personnel Management System.

(2) With the approval of the Secretary, the Director shall appoint an individual to any position that the Secretary determines to be professional, including:

(i) each associate director;

(ii) each social worker;

(iii) each sociologist;

(iv) each physician; and

(v) each psychologist.

(3) The Director and each individual appointed under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection are in the executive service, in the management service, or a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

(4) The warden is the appointing authority for:

(i) correctional officers assigned to the Institution; and

(ii) staff attached to the office of the warden.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Fishing is a valued part of the State’s cultural and social heritage that provides unique recreational benefits to residents of the State; and

(2) Fishing plays an important part in the State’s economy by contributing to tax revenues and employment and supports the conservation, preservation, and management of the State’s fisheries, natural areas, and water resources.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that residents of the State have a right to fish subject to regulations and restrictions under laws that the General Assembly enacts.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-617 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-617
§4–617.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may regulate, supervise, and control ice–fishing.

(b) White shad, hickory shad, and herring may be caught or taken only by angling, unless otherwise provided.

(c) A person may catch large or small mouth black bass from nontidal waters of the State only by angling. An artificial lure is legal.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-702 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-702
§4–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The storage of oil in underground oil storage tanks is a major cause of groundwater contamination in this State;

(2) Groundwater resources are vital to the population and economy of this State; and

(3) The preservation of the State’s groundwater resources is in the public interest.

(b) The General Assembly further finds that where contamination of groundwater has occurred due to leaking underground oil storage tanks, remedial measures have often been delayed for long periods due to high costs of such remedial measures. These delays result in the continuation and intensification of the threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, in greater damages to the environment, and in significantly higher costs to clean up the contamination and rehabilitate the site.

(c) The General Assembly intends this subtitle to provide adequate financial resources and incentives for the expeditious cleanup and rehabilitation of contaminated sites without delay.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-507 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-507
§4–507.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Mediation Fund.

(b) There is a Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Mediation Fund.

(c) The purposes of the Fund are to:

(1) support nonprofit and government housing counselors and other nonprofit entities with providing:

(i) legal assistance to homeowners or occupants who are trying to avoid foreclosure or manage foreclosure proceedings; and

(ii) homebuyer education, housing advice, or financial counseling for homeowners, prospective homeowners, and low– and moderate–income households;

(2) support the establishment and operation of nonprofit housing counseling entities;

(3) support efforts by the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor to:

(i) contact and provide advice and assistance to homeowners or occupants facing financial difficulty or foreclosure; and

(ii) provide advice and assistance to prospective homeowners; and

(4) assist in funding the costs of foreclosure mediations provided by the Office of Administrative Hearings under § 7–105.1 of the Real Property Article.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 7–105.1 of the Real Property Article;

(2) investment earnings of the Fund;

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

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

(g) The Fund may be used only for the purposes described in subsection (c) of this section.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-405 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The initial term of registration as an apprentice barber is 2 years.

(2) An apprentice barber may renew the apprentice barber registration one time.

(b) The one–time renewal of an apprentice barber registration expires on the date set by the Board.

(c) (1) At least 1 month before registration as an apprentice barber expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the apprentice barber:

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

1. the date on which the current registration as an apprentice barber expires; and

2. the amount of the renewal fee.

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

(d) Before the registration of an individual expires, the individual may renew it for an additional term if the individual:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be registered;

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

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

(e) The Board shall renew the apprentice barber registration of and issue a renewal certificate to each apprentice barber who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

As it considers necessary, and in accordance with the requirements of § 4-402 of this subtitle, the Commission may allow a gas company or electric company to establish a sliding scale to adjust costs of its fuel, purchased power, or purchased gas.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-510 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-510
§4–510.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, by proceeding under this subtitle, a petitioner, including a petitioner who acts on behalf of a child or vulnerable adult, is not limited to or precluded from pursuing any other legal remedy.

(b) A person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4-501 of this subtitle, is not eligible for peace order relief under Title 3, Subtitle 8A or Subtitle 15 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2502 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 25 / Section 4-2502
§4–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a qualified workforce housing project or the developer of a proposed project that will become a qualified workforce housing project may apply to the Secretary for allocation to the project of a portion of the State tax credit.

(b) An application under this section shall be made in the form and manner and contain any information that the Secretary requires by regulation.

(c) (1) The Secretary may require that the owner of a qualified workforce housing project, as a condition to receiving an allocation of the State tax credit, enter into a written regulatory agreement with the Secretary under terms and conditions set by the Secretary, regarding the use of the project.

(2) The Secretary may require that any agreement required by the Secretary under this subsection be filed in the official land records of the county where the project is located.

(3) The Secretary and any local agency or authority designated by the Secretary may enforce an agreement required by the Secretary under this section in the event the owner fails to satisfy any of the requirements of the agreement.

(4) The Secretary may not require that the owner of a qualified workforce housing project, as a condition to receiving an allocation of the State tax credit, use the bonding authority of the State.

(d) The Secretary shall adopt:

(1) regulations or policies establishing criteria by which the State tax credit will be allocated among qualified workforce housing projects; and

(2) any other regulations necessary to administer the provisions of this subtitle.

(e) Any project that receives an allocation of a portion of the State tax credit shall be restricted in occupancy as specified in the regulations adopted by the Secretary under subsection (d) of this section for a period of at least 30 years beginning with the first taxable year in which a State tax credit is claimed by the owner.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-607 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-607
§4–607.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt regulations for the operation, maintenance, and security of the improvements, grounds, and multiservice centers under the jurisdiction of the Department.

(b) Any regulation adopted under this section shall be conspicuously posted.

(c) A person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20 plus costs. A person who fails to pay any fine or costs imposed under this section may be imprisoned in jail for a period not exceeding 30 days.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-311 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311
§4–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Shell eggs are adulterated if the shell eggs are:

(1) Contaminated by a pathogen, poisonous substance, or other deleterious substance; or

(2) Subjected to conditions likely to cause contamination that may render the shell eggs injurious to human health.

(b) If the Secretary finds that any shell eggs are adulterated or unfit for human consumption, the Secretary shall:

(1) Segregate the shell eggs; and

(2) Mark the shell eggs in a permanent manner to permit ready identification.

(c) (1) If no appeal is taken from a determination of condemnation, the Secretary shall destroy the shell eggs in a manner prescribed by regulation.

(2) If an appeal is taken, the condemned shell eggs shall be segregated and stored pending completion of an appeal inspection.

(3) The shell eggs may be destroyed in accordance with this section if the appeal is sustained.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1033 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1033
§4–1033.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations ensuring that a tidal fish license authorizes a person to use only one hydraulic clam dredge. The Department also shall adopt rules and regulations requiring all licensees operating a hydraulic clam dredge owned by another person, or subject to a lien held by another person to have the license in possession when engaged in licensed activities and to affix the license identification number permanently to the vessel as required in § 4–701(i) of this title.

(b) (1) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations governing licensing of persons buying, selling, shipping, transporting, or otherwise dealing in soft–shell clams, and the methods by which they may do so. However, a license may not be required to sell or dispose of clams in any retail market, restaurant, or other establishment where clams are sold or served for immediate use or consumption, when the clams are purchased from a person possessing a dealer’s or shipper’s license.

(2) The Department shall require any person licensed to dredge for soft–shell clams or licensed pursuant to the provisions of this subsection to maintain and submit records to the Department.

(c) The Department may promulgate rules and regulations relating to any aspect of the soft–shell clam fishery and shall adopt rules and regulations governing:

(1) Measurement and structural details of a hydraulic clam dredge;

(2) The number of hydraulic clam dredges which may be carried on a vessel;

(3) The use of mufflers on motors or engines on hydraulic clam dredges or on board boats carrying hydraulic clam dredges;

(4) The establishment of limits on the number of bushels which may be caught by a hydraulic clam dredge, or by a boat carrying a hydraulic clam dredge;

(5) The minimum size of soft–shell clams;

(6) The times and dates for taking, landing, and unloading soft–shell clams; and

(7) Protection of soft–shell clams from contamination, or from deterioration as a result of excessive heat.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-421 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-421
§4–421.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State to guide, stimulate, and promote the coordinated, efficient, and beneficial development of travel and tourism in the State so that the State can derive the economic, social, and cultural benefits of travel and tourism to the fullest extent possible.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

With due regard for distribution, abundance, economic value, and breeding habits of fish in nontidal waters, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to extend, restrict, or prohibit catching, possessing, purchasing, transporting, or exporting fish from nontidal waters.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-801 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-801
§4–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Building” means:

(1) any new structure with an area of at least 5,000 square feet;

(2) any change to an existing structure that:

(i) will add at least 10% gross floor space to the structure and has an estimated construction cost of more than $25,000; or

(ii) constitutes a major renovation; or

(3) any structure with an area of at least 5,000 square feet that is leased or owned by the State.

(c) “Energy-consumption analysis” means an evaluation, by type and amount of energy used, of:

(1) each piece of equipment that serves a building, including any piece of equipment that is used:

(i) to cool the building;

(ii) to heat the building; or

(iii) to heat water used in the building;

(2) each piece of equipment on the building site that is:

(i) used to generate electricity for the building; or

(ii) powered, in whole or in part, by coal, electricity, natural gas, oil, sun, or wind; and

(3) each conservation measure included in the building that decreases the energy requirements of the building.

(d) “Energy performance index” means a number that:

(1) describes the energy requirements of a building measured at the building boundaries under defined internal and external ambient conditions over an entire seasonal cycle; and

(2) is stated either:

(i) per square foot of floor space in the building; or

(ii) per cubic foot of occupied volume of the building.

(e) “Life of the building” has the meaning established by the Department under § 4-808 of this subtitle.

(f) “Life-cycle costs” means the sum of the following costs of a building:

(1) the cost of initial construction;

(2) the cost of all energy conservation measures;

(3) the cost of operation and maintenance, including labor and materials, for the life of the building;

(4) the cost, over the life of the building, of the fuel used by:

(i) the equipment that controls or provides the humidity, lighting, power, temperature, and ventilation of the building; and

(ii) other energy-using equipment in the building; and

(5) the other costs incident to owning the building.

(g) “Primary procurement unit” has the meaning provided in § 11-101 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-507 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-507
§4–507.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters casting votes in any municipality at a referendum do not vote to adopt the unified charter, the proposed merger is not approved.

(b) If the unified charter is adopted, by referendum or by the legislative bodies when a referendum is not required, the adoption is final.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cleanup” means abatement, containment, removal, and disposal of oil and the restoration of the environment to its existing state prior to a discharge.

(c) (1) “Damages” means any damages for which liability exists under the laws of this State resulting from, arising out of, or related to the discharge or threatened discharge of oil.

(2) In addition, “damages” includes:

(i) The cost of assessing the damages;

(ii) Damages for injury to, destruction of, loss of, or loss of use of natural resources, including the reasonable costs of assessing the damage;

(iii) Damages for injury to or economic losses resulting from the destruction of real or personal property that shall be recoverable by a claimant who owns or leases that property;

(iv) Damages for loss of subsistence use of natural resources, that shall be recoverable by any claimant who so uses natural resources that have been injured, destroyed, or lost, without regard to the ownership or management of the resources;

(v) Damages equal to the net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees, or net profit shares due to the injury, destruction, or loss of real property, personal property, or natural resources, that shall be recoverable by the State or a political subdivision of the State;

(vi) Damages equal to the loss of profits or impairment of earning capacity due to the injury, destruction, or loss of real property, personal property, or natural resources, that shall be recoverable by any claimant; and

(vii) Damages for net costs of providing increased or additional public services during or after removal activities, including protection from fire, safety, or health hazards caused by a discharge of oil, that shall be recoverable by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(d) “Discharge” means the addition, introduction, leaking, spilling, or emitting any oil to State waters or the placing of any oil in a location where it is likely to reach State waters.

(e) “Heating oil tank” means an aboveground or underground tank for the storage of heating oil for use as a fuel in heating a residential property.

(f) “Lender” means a person who is:

(1) A holder of a mortgage or deed of trust on a site or a security interest in property located on a site; or

(2) A holder of a mortgage or deed of trust who acquires title through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.

(g) (1) “Management” means directing or controlling operations at a site or facility related to the storage or discharge of oil.

(2) “Management” does not include rendering advice on financial matters, rendering financial assistance, or actions taken to protect or secure a site or facility or property located on the site or at the facility, if the advice, assistance, or actions do not involve the storage, disposal, or remediation of discharged oil.

(h) (1) “Oil” means oil of any kind and in any liquid form including:

(i) Petroleum;

(ii) Petroleum by–products;

(iii) Fuel oil;

(iv) Sludge containing oil or oil residues;

(v) Oil refuse;

(vi) Oil mixed with or added to or otherwise contaminating soil, waste, or any other liquid or solid media;

(vii) Crude oils;

(viii) Aviation fuel;

(ix) Gasoline;

(x) Kerosene;

(xi) Light and heavy fuel oils;

(xii) Diesel motor fuel, including biodiesel fuel, regardless of whether the fuel is petroleum based;

(xiii) Asphalt;

(xiv) Ethanol that is intended to be used as a motor fuel or fuel source; and

(xv) Regardless of specific gravity, every other nonedible, nonsubstituted liquid petroleum fraction unless that fraction is specifically identified as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.

(2) “Oil” does not include:

(i) Liquefied propane;

(ii) Liquefied natural gas; or

(iii) Any edible oils.

(i) (1) “Oil storage facility” means any installation, structure or premises, aboveground or underground, in which oil is stored.

(2) “Oil storage facility” does not include any tank on a farm or private residence with a capacity to store 1,100 gallons or less of motor fuel or heating oil for noncommercial or personal use or any vessel.

(j) (1) “Person responsible for the discharge” includes:

(i) The owner of the discharged oil;

(ii) The owner, operator, or person in charge of the oil storage facility, vessel, barge, or vehicle involved in the discharge at the time of or immediately before the discharge; and

(iii) Any other person who through act or omission causes the discharge.

(2) “Person responsible for the discharge” does not include:

(i) A person who, without participating in the management of an underground oil storage tank, and who otherwise is not engaged in petroleum production, refining, or marketing, holds indicia of ownership in an underground oil storage tank primarily to protect its security interest in that underground oil storage tank if that person:

1. Has not foreclosed on its security interest in the underground oil storage tank; or

2. Abandoned that underground oil storage tank under regulations of the Department within 180 days of acquiring the tank through foreclosure or other means;

(ii) A holder of a mortgage or deed of trust who acquires title to a property that is subject to a corrective action plan approved by the Department under this subtitle provided that the holder complies with the requirements, prohibitions, and conditions of the plan;

(iii) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a lender who extends credit for the performance of removal or remedial actions conducted in accordance with requirements imposed under this title who:

1. Has not caused or contributed to a discharge of oil; and

2. Previous to extending that credit, is not a person responsible for the discharge at the site; or

(iv) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a lender who takes action to protect or preserve a mortgage or deed of trust on a site or a security interest in property located on a site at which a discharge of oil has occurred, by stabilizing, containing, removing, or preventing the discharge of oil in a manner that does not cause or contribute to a discharge of oil if:

1. The lender provides advance written notice of its actions to the Department or in the event of an emergency in which action is required within 2 hours, provides notice by telephone;

2. The lender, previous to taking the action, is not a person responsible for the discharge at the site; and

3. The action does not violate a provision of this article.

(3) A lender taking action to protect or preserve a mortgage or deed of trust or security interest in property located on a site, who causes or contributes to a discharge of oil shall be liable solely for costs incurred in response to the discharge which the lender caused or to which the lender contributed unless the lender was a person responsible for the discharge before acquiring a mortgage, deed of trust, or security interest in the site or property located on the site.

(k) “Removal costs” means the costs of removal that are incurred after a discharge of oil has occurred or, in any case where there is a substantial threat of a discharge of oil, the costs to prevent, minimize, or mitigate oil pollution from such an incident.

(l) (1) “Underground oil storage tank” means one or more tanks including underground pipes connected to tanks, with a volume of 10 percent or more beneath the surface of the ground.

(2) “Underground oil storage tank” does not include a:

(i) Tank on a farm or private residence with a capacity to store 1,100 gallons or less of motor fuel or heating oil for noncommercial or personal use;

(ii) Septic tank;

(iii) Pipeline facility, including gathering lines, regulated under 49 U.S.C. 60101, et seq.;

(iv) Intrastate pipeline facility regulated under State laws comparable to the provisions of the law referred to in item (iii) of this paragraph;

(v) Surface impoundment, pit, pond, or lagoon;

(vi) Stormwater or wastewater collection system;

(vii) Flow–through process tank;

(viii) Storage tank situated in an underground area, such as a basement, cellar, mineworking, drift, shaft, or tunnel if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor; or

(ix) Pipe connected to any tank described in items (i) through (viii) of this paragraph.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-15 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-15
§4A–12A–15.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–15. NOT IN EFFECT

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

(a) The articles of organization or cooperative agreement may allocate voting power among members on the basis of one or more of the following:

(1) One member, one vote;

(2) If a member is a cooperative, the number of its members; or

(3) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, use or patronage.

(b) If voting power is allocated on the basis of use or patronage and a worker member would be denied a vote because the worker member did not use the limited worker cooperative association or conduct patronage with it, the worker member shall be allocated a vote equal to at least the minimum voting power allocated to worker members who used the association or conducted patronage with it.

(c) The articles of organization or cooperative agreement may provide for the allocation of member voting power by class.

(d) Investor members are not entitled to vote unless the articles of organization or cooperative agreement provides otherwise.

(e) (1) This subsection does not apply where this title or the articles of organization or cooperative agreement require a higher voting threshold than is required by paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of the articles of organization or cooperative agreement, all representatives shall be elected and all other decisions within the authority of the assembly shall be made by a majority vote of:

(i) The worker members of the association; and

(ii) The voting power of members entitled to vote on the election or decision.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

(a) While registration as an apprentice barber is in effect, the registration authorizes the individual to learn to practice barbering or to learn to provide barber–stylist services:

(1) in a:

(i) barbershop that holds a barbershop permit; or

(ii) beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; and

(2) under the supervision of a master barber.

(b) (1) An apprentice barber shall practice barbering or provide barber–stylist services only at the barbershop or beauty salon with a barbershop permit issued under § 5–504 of this article.

(2) An apprentice barber may only be paid for work authorized under this section performed while assisting a master barber in starting or completing an operation.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-319 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-319
§4–319.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of every record that:

(1) is:

(i) a photograph, a videotape, or an electronically recorded image of a vehicle;

(ii) a vehicle movement record;

(iii) personal financial information;

(iv) a credit report;

(v) other personal information; or

(vi) other financial information; and

(2) has been created, recorded, or obtained by, or submitted to, the Maryland Transportation Authority or its agents or employees for or about an electronic toll collection system or associated transaction system.

(b) A custodian shall allow inspection of the records described in subsection (a) of this section by:

(1) an individual named in the record;

(2) the attorney of record of an individual named in the record;

(3) an employee or agent of the Maryland Transportation Authority in any investigation or proceeding relating to a violation of speed limitations or to the imposition of or indemnification from liability for failure to pay a toll in connection with any electronic toll collection system;

(4) an employee or agent of a third party that has entered into an agreement with the Maryland Transportation Authority to use an electronic toll collection system for nontoll applications in the collection of revenues due to the third party; or

(5) an employee or agent of an entity in another state operating or having jurisdiction over a toll facility.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-408 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-408
§4–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, at any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, at least 20% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed may petition the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality in writing for a referendum on the resolution.

(b) After a petition is presented to the chief executive and administrative officer, the officer shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the petition; and

(2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) After verifying compliance with the requirements of this section, the chief executive and administrative officer, by proclamation, shall suspend the effectiveness of the annexation resolution pending the results of the referendum.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1013 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1013
§4A–1013.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Within the time required by law; and

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

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

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

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

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

(d) On forfeiture of its right to do business in this State, the foreign limited liability company is subject to the same rules, legal provisions, and sanctions as if it had never qualified or been licensed to do business in this State.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-414 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-414
§4–414.
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief is responsible to the Department for:

(1) administering the Division; and

(2) carrying out any function assigned to the Division.

(b) The Chief shall organize the Division as necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Division.

(c) Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Chief may employ a staff and any professional consultant in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County liaison” means a county official, or the designee of the county official, who coordinates communication between the organizing committee and the county.

(c) “Organizing committee” means the group of individuals from the organizing community that works with the county commissioners or county council on the proposed municipal incorporation after a petition for incorporation is verified.

(d) “Organizing community” means individuals residing in an unincorporated area who are interested in forming a municipality.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-205.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205.1
§4–205.
Status: in_force

§4–205.1.

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

(2) “Aquatic organism” means an organism that lives part of its life in water.

(3) “Ecosystem” means a system of living organisms and their environment, each influencing the life of the other and necessary for the maintenance of life.

(4) “Introduction into State waters” includes use of an organism as bait in the waters of the State.

(5) “Native” means having historically lived, grown, and reproduced in State waters.

(6) “Naturalized” means documented as having lived, grown, and reproduced in State waters without known harm to the ecosystem.

(7) “Nonnative” means other than native or naturalized.

(8) “Nuisance organism” means a nonnative aquatic organism that will foreseeably alter and threaten to harm the ecosystem or the abundance and diversity of native or naturalized fish and other organisms.

(9) “State of nuisance” means a condition in which a nuisance organism will foreseeably alter and threaten to harm the ecosystem or the abundance and diversity of native or naturalized fish and other organisms.

(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may adopt regulations to:

(i) Prohibit the importation, possession, or introduction into State waters of a nonnative aquatic organism in order to prevent an adverse impact on an aquatic ecosystem or the productivity of State waters;

(ii) Manage the sale, transport, purchase, importation, possession, harvest, season, size limits, open area, catch devices, and introduction of nuisance organisms; and

(iii) Conduct pilot projects to demonstrate and evaluate new approaches for the management and control of nuisance organisms.

(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(i) An aquaculture operation for which the Department has issued a permit under Subtitle 11A of this title;

(ii) The possession, importation, or transport of a nonnative aquatic organism for purposes related to a permitted aquaculture operation; or

(iii) A person that has a valid nursery inspection certificate or plant dealer license issued in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Agriculture Article.

(c) (1) (i) Subject to the requirement under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department may enter and inspect a property to determine whether a state of nuisance exists.

(ii) The Department shall give reasonable notice of an intent to enter the property of a landowner, occupant, or tenant or any other person reasonably believed to be in possession of a nuisance organism.

(2) (i) When making a determination regarding the existence, imminence, and gravity of a state of nuisance, the Secretary shall consult appropriate experts and any other available scientific resources.

(ii) The Department shall investigate and determine, to the extent possible, the person who is causing or has caused the state of nuisance.

(3) (i) The Department may seize a nuisance organism that has created or will foreseeably create a state of nuisance.

(ii) The Department may dispose of a seized nuisance organism in any manner deemed appropriate.

(d) (1) If the Secretary finds that a state of nuisance exists but does not present an imminent danger to the healthy balance of an ecosystem, the Secretary shall serve a written notice to the person determined to have caused the state of nuisance and order the person to abate the state of nuisance within a time specified in the notice.

(2) The notice shall be served:

(i) On the person determined to have caused the state of nuisance; or

(ii) If the person determined to have caused the state of nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property:

1. Where the state of nuisance exists; or

2. That must be entered to access or abate the state of nuisance.

(3) If the person served with the notice under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection fails to comply with the requirements of the notice or if the person complies but the state of nuisance is likely to recur on the same property, the Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the state of nuisance exists.

(4) A complaint filed under paragraph (3) of this subsection may seek a court order requiring the person to:

(i) Comply with the requirements of the Secretary’s abatement notice;

(ii) Abate the state of nuisance within a time specified in the order; or

(iii) Prevent the state of nuisance from recurring.

(5) (i) This paragraph applies to a person served with a notice under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection.

(ii) 1. If the person voluntarily abates the state of nuisance within the time specified in the notice, the Department shall reimburse all reasonable costs of abatement.

2. If the person consents, the Department may enter the property and, at the Department’s expense, do any work and use any materials necessary to abate the state of nuisance.

(iii) If the person does not voluntarily abate the state of nuisance within the time specified in the notice and refuses to allow the Department to enter on the property for the purpose of abating the state of nuisance, the Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the state of nuisance exists.

(iv) A complaint filed under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph may seek a court order requiring the person to allow the Department to:

1. Enter on the property; and

2. At the expense of the Department, do any work and use any materials necessary to abate the state of nuisance.

(v) If the Department abates a state of nuisance under this paragraph, the Department shall:

1. Make reasonable efforts to repair any property damage caused by abatement activities; or

2. Reimburse the person for repair or replacement costs associated with damages caused by abatement activities.

(e) (1) If the Secretary determines that a state of nuisance exists that presents an imminent danger to the healthy balance of an ecosystem, the Secretary may summarily abate the state of nuisance.

(2) Before summarily abating a state of nuisance under this subsection, the Secretary shall, as appropriate:

(i) If the owner, tenant, or other occupant of the property where the state of nuisance exists is reasonably believed to have caused the state of nuisance, serve an abatement order on the owner, tenant, or other occupant;

(ii) If the property is unoccupied and the owner cannot be found, attach an abatement order to the property where the state of nuisance exists; or

(iii) If a person other than the property owner, occupant, or tenant is reasonably believed to have caused the state of nuisance:

1. Serve an abatement order on that person; and

2. A. Serve a copy of the abatement order on the owner of the property where the state of nuisance exists or, if the owner cannot be found, on the occupant or tenant of the property; or

B. If the property is unoccupied and the owner cannot be found, attach a copy of the abatement order to the property where the state of nuisance exists.

(3) (i) An abatement order under this subsection shall require and state:

1. A time period within which the property owner, occupant, or tenant or any other person determined to have caused the state of nuisance shall abate the state of nuisance; and

2. To the best knowledge of the Department, the work and materials necessary to abate the state of nuisance.

(ii) The time period within which to abate the state of nuisance or to commence abatement, as within the discretion of the Secretary, may not be less than 24 hours from the date and hour that the order is served.

(4) If the property owner, occupant, or tenant or any other person served with an abatement order under this subsection fails to abate or commence abatement of the state of nuisance within the time specified in the order, the Department may:

(i) Enter on the property; and

(ii) At the expense of the property owner, occupant, or tenant or any other person determined to have willfully or negligently caused the state of nuisance, do any work and use any materials necessary to abate the state of nuisance.

(5) (i) 1. As soon as the total cost of any abatement activities performed by the Department under this subsection has been determined, the Secretary shall provide a full statement of charges to any person determined to have willfully or negligently caused the state of nuisance.

2. If, within 90 days after the receipt of charges the person does not remit payment to the Secretary, the Secretary may file suit against the person in the county where the state of nuisance was abated.

(ii) 1. To the extent possible, the Department shall minimize property damage during abatement activities.

2. If the Department has not determined that the property owner, occupant, or tenant caused the state of nuisance, the Department shall:

A. Make reasonable efforts to repair any property damage caused by abatement activities; or

B. Reimburse the owner, occupant, or tenant for repair or replacement costs associated with damages caused by abatement activities.

(f) All abatement activities shall be performed in accordance with criteria established by the Department.

(g) An owner, occupant, or tenant of a property on which the Department has performed abatement activities may not be held civilly liable for damages claimed by a third party as a result of abatement activities performed by the Department, unless the owner, occupant, or tenant has been determined to have willfully or negligently caused the state of nuisance.

(h) A person may not:

(1) Interfere with the Secretary, a representative of the Secretary, or any other individual engaged in the abatement or summary abatement of a state of nuisance under this section; or

(2) Refuse to allow the Secretary, a representative of the Secretary, or any other individual to enter on any property for the purpose of abating or summarily abating a state of nuisance under this section.

(i) (1) In addition to any other penalty provided under law, a person who violates a provision of this section or a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both for each offense, but not exceeding a total of $25,000 for offenses arising out of the same enforcement action.

(2) Each nuisance organism imported or possessed in violation of this section or a regulation adopted under this section constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-108.4 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-108.4
§4–108.
Status: in_force

§4–108.4.

A municipality shall fill a vacancy that resulted from a tie vote in an election for a municipal office within 90 days after the date of the election.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-310 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At the end of each calendar or fiscal year, each municipality shall compile a complete set of charter enactments of the municipality for that year.

(2) The charter enactments in the compilation shall be in a numerical sequence, beginning with No. 1, and in a separate series for each year.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, copies of the compilation shall be:

(i) kept on permanent record at the offices of the chief executive officer and legislative body of the municipality;

(ii) made available at those offices for inspection during regular business hours; and

(iii) provided by those offices without charge.

(2) The county in which the municipality is located may make other copies of the compilation available at a reasonable cost to any person.

(c) On or before March 1 of each year, the municipality shall provide without charge copies of the compilation to the Department of Legislative Services as provided in § 4–109 of this title.

(d) Along with the compilation provided under subsection (c) of this section, the municipality shall provide to the Department of Legislative Services, as provided in § 4–109 of this title, a statement that includes information on any referendum on a proposed charter amendment.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-355 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-355
§4–355.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Directory information” has the meaning stated in 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.

(3) “Personal information” means:

(i) an address;

(ii) a telephone number;

(iii) an e–mail address; or

(iv) directory information.

(b) A custodian of a record kept by a public institution of higher education that contains personal information relating to a student, a former student, or an applicant may:

(1) require that a request to inspect a record containing personal information be made in writing and sent by first–class mail; and

(2) deny inspection of the part of the record containing the personal information if the information is requested for commercial purposes.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 3 / Section 4A-301
§4A–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A payment order is “executed” by the receiving bank when it issues a payment order intended to carry out the payment order received by the bank. A payment order received by the beneficiary’s bank can be accepted but cannot be executed.

(b) “Execution date” of a payment order means the day on which the receiving bank may properly issue a payment order in execution of the sender’s order. The execution date may be determined by instruction of the sender but cannot be earlier than the day the order is received and, unless otherwise determined, is the day the order is received. If the sender’s instruction states a payment date, the execution date is the payment date or an earlier date on which execution is reasonably necessary to allow payment to the beneficiary on the payment date.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-807 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-807
§4–807.
Status: in_force

(a) In setting upper limits on adjusted annual income, the Department shall consider factors including:

(1) the total income of each individual expected to live in the home;

(2) the size of the household;

(3) the cost of available housing facilities;

(4) the ability of the household to compete successfully in the conventional private housing market; and

(5) pertinent standards and definitions established for federal housing programs.

(b) Upper limits on adjusted annual income may vary for different:

(1) types of housing;

(2) types of financing offered by the Program; and

(3) regions.

(c) Within the upper limits on adjusted annual income, lower income limit ranges and lower interest rates may be established for loans to households with adjusted annual incomes in the lower ranges.

(d) Except for loans made under § 4–804(4) and (6) of this subtitle, the upper limits on adjusted annual income established under subsection (a) of this section may not exceed the median annual family income.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-211 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-211
§4–211.
Status: in_force

The Director may determine whether, to what extent, and which incarcerated individuals of the Institution shall supply produce and other goods required to be purchased by contracting units or political subdivisions under Title 3, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 4 / Section 4A-402
§4A–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This section is subject to §§ 4A-205 and 4A-207 of this title.

(b) With respect to a payment order issued to the beneficiary’s bank, acceptance of the order by the bank obliges the sender to pay the bank the amount of the order, but payment is not due until the payment date of the order.

(c) (1) This subsection is subject to subsection (e) of this section and to § 4A-303 of this title.

(2) (i) With respect to a payment order issued to a receiving bank other than the beneficiary’s bank, acceptance of the order by the receiving bank obliges the sender to pay the bank the amount of the sender’s order.

(ii) Payment by the sender is not due until the execution date of the sender’s order.

(iii) The obligation of the sender to pay its payment order is excused if the funds transfer is not completed by acceptance by the beneficiary’s bank of a payment order instructing payment to the beneficiary of that sender’s payment order.

(d) (1) If the sender of a payment order pays the order and was not obliged to pay all or part of the amount paid, the bank receiving payment is obliged to refund payment to the extent the sender was not obliged to pay.

(2) Except as provided in §§ 4A-204 and 4A-304 of this title, interest is payable on the refundable amount from the date of payment.

(e) (1) If a funds transfer is not completed as stated in subsection (c) of this section and an intermediary bank is obliged to refund payment as stated in subsection (d) of this section but is unable to do so because not permitted by applicable law or because the bank suspends payments, a sender in the funds transfer that executed a payment order in compliance with an instruction, as stated in § 4A-302(a)(1) of this title, to route the funds transfer through that intermediary bank is entitled to receive or retain payment from the sender of the payment order that it accepted.

(2) The first sender in the funds transfer that issued an instruction requiring routing through that intermediary bank is subrogated to the right of the bank that paid the intermediary bank to refund as stated in subsection (d) of this section.

(f) The right of the sender of a payment order to be excused from the obligation to pay the order as stated in subsection (c) of this section or to receive refund under subsection (d) of this section may not be varied by agreement.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-213 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-213
§4–213.
Status: in_force

(a) An incarcerated individual confined at the Institution shall be released under mandatory supervision, as defined in § 7–101 of this article, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as if the incarcerated individual were being released from a correctional facility in the Division of Correction.

(b) The Director may establish special programs or projects for diminution credit award to the same extent that such credits may be awarded in the Division of Correction.

(c) The Director may restore to incarcerated individuals at Patuxent Institution any diminution credits rescinded upon adjudication of violation of institutional disciplinary rules to the same extent as such credits may be restored by the Commissioner of Correction to incarcerated individuals in the Division.

(d) The Director may impose special terms and conditions on any incarcerated individual released on mandatory supervision from the Institution.

(e) If the Secretary reassigns supervisory responsibility of a mandatory releasee from the Division of Parole and Probation to the Institution in accordance with § 2–117 of this article, the Secretary may also reassign the authority to revoke mandatory supervision release to the Board of Review.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1008.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1008.1
§4–1008.
Status: in_force

§4–1008.1.

(a) The Department may prolong by not more than two weeks the season for catching oysters.

(b) (1) On the recommendation of the Calvert County or the St. Mary’s County tongers’ committee, the Department may authorize handscraping of oysters in the waters of Calvert and St. Mary’s counties for 2 weeks, if inclement weather has prevailed during the tonging season.

(2) The Department shall determine the areas where handscraping of oysters is permitted.

(3) The Department shall establish regulations for the handscraping of oysters under this subsection. There shall be a catch limit of 10 bushels per person and no more than 30 bushels per boat. A person may not handscrape for oysters after 12:00 noon.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-504 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-504
§4–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A close corporation may deny or restrict the voting rights of any of its stock as provided in this article. Notwithstanding any denial or restriction, all stock has voting rights on any matter required by this title to be authorized by the affirmative vote of every stockholder or every subscriber for stock of a close corporation.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2-104(b)(5) of this article, the charter of a close corporation may not lower the proportion of votes required to approve any action for which this title requires the affirmative vote or assent of every stockholder or every subscriber for stock of the corporation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell, offer to sell, or deliver any shell eggs not properly designated in respect to quality, size, and net quantity standards.

(b) When shell eggs are sold or offered for sale, the designation shall be plainly and conspicuously shown on the container and in the offer to sell, and if the shell eggs are loose, by a sign placed on or near the eggs.

(c) Any shell eggs not designated as to quality shall be presumed to meet the minimum standards for quality established by the Secretary by regulation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-212 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-212
§4–212.
Status: in_force

An unauthorized insurer or person that violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 but not exceeding $125,000 for each violation.
Md. Code, Education § 4-134 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-134
§4–134.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county board shall make a determination of the public schools within the jurisdiction of the county board that should be designated as emergency management shelters.

(b) The determination of the county board shall be based on:

(1) Consistency with local emergency management plans and criteria; and

(2) The availability of funding.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-347 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-347
§4–347.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian may deny inspection of the part of a public record that contains information disclosing or relating to an invention owned in whole or in part by a State public institution of higher education for 4 years to allow the institution to evaluate whether to patent or market the invention and pursue economic development and licensing opportunities related to the invention.

(b) A custodian may not deny inspection of a part of a public record described in subsection (a) of this section if:

(1) the information disclosing or relating to an invention has been published or disseminated by the inventors in the course of their academic activities or disclosed in a published patent;

(2) the invention referred to in that part of the record has been licensed by the institution for at least 4 years; or

(3) 4 years have elapsed from the date of the written disclosure of the invention to the institution.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-228 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-228
§4–228.
Status: in_force

(a) To finance infrastructure projects, the Administration may:

(1) make, purchase, and participate in making loans;

(2) purchase local obligations issued to finance such projects; and

(3) provide any other form of financial assistance other than grants.

(b) All transactions under subsection (a) of this section shall be evidenced by instruments containing the terms and conditions necessary to secure payment of all obligations and charges due to the Administration.

(c) Subject to an agreement with holders of its bonds, notes, or other obligations, the Administration may consent that a loan, local obligation, commitment, instrument, or agreement that the Administration holds or to which it is a party may be modified as to:

(1) interest rate;

(2) time of payment of any installment of principal or interest;

(3) security; or

(4) any other term.

(d) (1) In connection with any security that it receives or owns, including a local obligation, the Administration may:

(i) sue to protect or enforce its rights under any law or agreement; or

(ii) acquire or take possession of the security.

(2) If the Administration begins such an action, it may:

(i) administer the security;

(ii) pay the principal and interest on any obligation incurred in connection with the security;

(iii) dispose of the security; and

(iv) otherwise deal with the security so as to protect the Administration’s interests.

(e) The Administration may sell a loan, agreement, local obligation, or other obligation that it holds at public or private sale with or without public bidding.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-210 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-210
§4–210.
Status: in_force

(a) A collecting bank has a security interest in an item and any accompanying documents or the proceeds of either:

(1) In case of an item deposited in an account, to the extent to which credit given for the item has been withdrawn or applied;

(2) In case of an item for which it has given credit available for withdrawal as of right, to the extent of the credit given, whether or not the credit is drawn upon or there is a right of charge-back; or

(3) If it makes an advance on or against the item.

(b) If credit given for several items received at one time or pursuant to a single agreement is withdrawn or applied in part, the security interest remains upon all the items, any accompanying documents or the proceeds of either. For the purpose of this section, credits first given are first withdrawn.

(c) Receipt by a collecting bank of a final settlement for an item is a realization on its security interest in the item, accompanying documents and proceeds. So long as the bank does not receive final settlement for the item or give up possession of the item or possession or control of the accompanying documents for purposes other than collection, the security interest continues to that extent and is subject to Title 9, but:

(1) No security agreement is necessary to make the security interest enforceable (§ 9-203(b)(3)(A));

(2) No filing is required to perfect the security interest; and

(3) The security interest has priority over conflicting perfected security interests in the item, accompanying documents, or proceeds.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-10 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-10
§4A–12A–10.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–10. NOT IN EFFECT

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

(a) A limited worker cooperative association may include multiple classes of members whose rights and membership interests shall be determined by the cooperative agreement.

(b) To begin business, a limited worker cooperative association must have at least three worker members unless the sole member is a limited worker cooperative association.

(c) A person becomes a member of a limited worker cooperative association:

(1) As provided in the articles of organization or cooperative agreement;

(2) As the result of a merger under Subtitle 7 of this title;

(3) As a result of a conversion under this article, in which another entity elects to be a limited worker cooperative association under this subtitle; or

(4) With the consent of all of the worker members.

(d) A member may not act for or bind the limited worker cooperative association solely by reason of being a member.

(e) Unless the articles of organization provide otherwise, a debt, an obligation, or any other liability of a limited worker cooperative association is solely that of the association and is not the debt, obligation, or liability of a member.

(f) (1) The organization of a limited worker cooperative association under this subtitle does not create a presumption that worker members are employees of the association for any purpose.

(2) If a limited worker cooperative association is taxed as a partnership for federal and State income tax purposes, that fact may not be construed to require that a worker member be considered an employee under any State law.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-605 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-605
§4–605.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) adopt policies that encourage the establishment of group homes for persons of lower income throughout the State;

(3) attach to a purchase, sale, or lease of a group home or land for a group home the terms needed to carry out the Program;

(4) establish guidelines for monitoring the group homes to ensure that, aside from dwelling room for supervisory individuals and their families, group homes receiving financing under the Program are occupied in substantial part by persons of lower income; and

(5) establish guidelines to determine the ability of a group home sponsor to manage a group home, provide necessary services, and repay the Program loan.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-904 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-904
§4–904.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-212 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-212
§4–212.
Status: reserved

(a) Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect fish, fish eggs, shellfish, or aquatic invertebrates from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary may issue a scientific collection permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee established by the Department in regulation, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested species and submitted an application on a form provided by the Department.

(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.

(d) The permit:

(1) Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and

(2) May not be transferred to another person.

(e) The permit may become void on proof that the permittee has:

(1) Violated any provision of the permit;

(2) Captured or killed any fish, fish eggs, shellfish, or aquatic invertebrates in violation of the terms and conditions of the permit;

(3) Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or

(4) Taken or possessed any fish, fish eggs, shellfish, or aquatic invertebrates not authorized by the permit.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-408 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-408
§4–408.
Status: in_force

The Department may erect and maintain any suitable fish hatchery, nursery, pond, or rearing station to propagate fish in order to manage the waters of the State. Hatcheries, nurseries, ponds, and rearing stations shall be maintained by Department funds.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-808 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-808
§4–808.
Status: in_force

The Program shall be operated with the money in the Fund.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to any act or transaction subject to exclusive regulation under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. This subtitle does not affect game mammals or wild birds or the slaughtering or inspection of them.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1013 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1013
§4–1013.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) This subsection applies only to a dredge boat that:

(i) Is a functional sailing vessel used to catch oysters or clams by dredge;

(ii) Is built in the style of a traditional Chesapeake Bay bugeye, schooner, or skipjack;

(iii) Uses a sailing rig composed of at least one mast and one boom capable of holding sails and configured for sailing;

(iv) Includes a set of davits capable of removing an auxiliary yawl boat from the water;

(v) Does not have a screw, a propeller, an engine, a turbine, or any other device for self–propulsion used in catching oysters by dredge; and

(vi) Meets all United States Coast Guard requirements.

(2) Any person who owns or is in charge of operating any dredge boat shall have a license to catch oysters by dredge boat.

(3) The owner, captain, master, or any crew member of any dredge boat capable of self–propulsion by any motor, turbine, or other engine attached to the dredge boat, may not have on board the dredge boat, or in tow, or permit on board or in tow, any scoop, handscrape, dredge, or similar instrument used in dredging, or any winch, spool, winder, or other tackle used in dredging, unless the dredge boat is permitted by the Department to dredge on leased land, or is engaged in taking seed oysters under the surveillance and with the permission of the Department.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, the Department may designate by regulation a period of time not to exceed 3 days in any one week during which dredge boats licensed under this subtitle may be propelled by means of the auxiliary yawl boat carried on the dredge boat in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

(b) The Department may prescribe the maximum daily harvest limit on any day.

(c) The owner, captain, master, or any crew member of any boat may not catch oysters by scoop, handscrape, or dredge, or permit oysters to be caught by scoop, handscrape, or dredge, on any land in the State leased for cultivating oysters unless the boat is permitted by the Department for dredging on leased land, and the owner, captain, or master of the boat has on board the written consent of the lessee or tenant of the leased land from which any oysters are caught.

(d) (1) All submerged land of the State not leased for cultivation of oysters nor designated as dredging territory by this subtitle shall be reserved for tongers exclusively.

(2) The owner, captain, master or any crew member of any boat may not catch oysters by scoop, handscrape, or dredge, or attempt or conspire to catch oysters by scoop, handscrape, or dredge, from any submerged land of the State reserved for tongers exclusively or closed by any regulation or order of the Department.

(3) The taking of oysters by scoop, dredge or handscrape by hand may be authorized by the Secretary upon the recommendations of the appropriate county tongers committee, in areas reserved for tonging when areas which are designated for tonging oysters are closed because of icing conditions at least 7 consecutive days.

(4) Handscraping may be authorized on a day for working day basis according to the number of days when tonging is not possible because of ice cover, but not to exceed 14 working days.

(5) The Secretary may specify areas to be opened and restrictions on gear.

(6) There shall be a limit of 10 bushels per person and no more than 30 bushels per boat.

(7) A person may not handscrape for oysters after 12 noon.

(8) This subsection does not apply to catching seed oysters under the surveillance and with the permission of the Department.

(e) A person may not catch oysters in the waters of the State or possess any scoop, dredge, handscrape, or similar instrument having a tooth bar more than 42 inches in length measuring from the outside teeth on dredges used in dredging on rock bottoms or 44 inches in length measuring from the outside teeth on dredges used in dredging on mud bottoms, or of a weight exceeding 200 pounds.

(f) Subject to the laws relating to firearms, the captain, master or any person on board or having control of any dredge boat, may not have or permit to be kept on the dredge boat more than two shotguns not larger than a number ten gauge and using shot not larger than number one.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In the District Court, a prosecution for a crime shall be brought in the district that includes the county where the crime was committed, and the trial shall be held in that county unless the case is lawfully removed.

(b) If a person is feloniously stricken or poisoned in a county and dies in another county of the same stroke or poison, a prosecution for the felony shall be brought in the county where the stroke or poison was given.

(c) A prosecution may be brought in the county in which the defendant is arrested or first brought if the prosecution is for:

(1) a crime committed on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and not in a county;

(2) aiding, abetting, or comforting the perpetrator of such a crime; or

(3) being an accessory to such a crime.

(d) If a person is feloniously stricken or poisoned on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and not in a county, and dies of the same stroke or poison in a county, a prosecution for the felony, or for being an accessory to the felony, shall be brought in the county where the person died.

(e) If a person is feloniously stricken or poisoned in a county, and dies of the same stroke or poison on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and not in a county, a prosecution for the felony, or for being an accessory to the felony, shall be brought in the county where the stroke or poison was given.

(f) (1) In this subsection, “common carrier” means a steamboat, railroad train, motor bus, airplane, or other means of intercity or interstate public transportation.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a prosecution for an indictable crime committed on a common carrier may be brought, and a District Court commissioner may hold the defendant to bail if the crime is bailable, in any county from, to, or through which the common carrier runs.

(3) If the accused is held to bail under this subsection by a District Court commissioner, prosecution for the crime shall be in the county where the defendant is held.

(g) (1) A prosecution for a crime may be brought in the county in which process for the arrest and prosecution of the defendant is first issued if:

(i) the crime was committed at the boundary between counties; or

(ii) the boundary is so uncertain or the site of the crime is so near to the boundary that it is doubtful in which county the crime was committed.

(2) To establish the venue alleged in the charging document, the State need only prove that a set of facts in paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection is true.

(h) Except as otherwise provided by law, a prosecution of a person for being an accessory after the fact to murder or other felony shall be brought in the county in which the person became an accessory.

(i) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a prosecution of a person for a violation of § 2–201, § 2–204, or § 2–207 of the Criminal Law Article may be brought in the county in which the crime occurred or, if the location of the crime cannot be determined, in the county in which the body or parts of the body were found.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-902 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-902
§4–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) support effective violence reduction strategies by providing competitive grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to fund evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs; and

(2) evaluate the efficacy of evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs funded through the Fund.

(c) The Executive Director shall administer the Fund in consultation with the Council.

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

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller, in conjunction with the Executive Director, shall account for the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund consists of:

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

(ii) investment earnings of the Fund; and

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

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Governor may annually appropriate up to $10,000,000 to the Fund.

(ii) The Governor shall annually include in the annual budget bill an appropriation composed of at least $3,000,000 in general funds to the Fund.

(f) (1) The Fund shall be used in the following manner:

(i) to support effective violence reduction strategies by providing competitive grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to fund evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs;

(ii) in an amount not less than 5% but not greater than 10% of the Fund, for the evaluation of the efficacy of evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs awarded grants through the Fund; and

(iii) in an amount not greater than 4% of the Fund, for the following administrative costs:

1. oversight of the Fund;

2. public outreach and education about the Fund; and

3. technical assistance and best practice education for grantees.

(2) The Fund may not be used to:

(i) supplant funding that would otherwise be available for violence intervention or prevention programs; or

(ii) fund suppression activities by law enforcement.

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

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

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

(i) The accounts and transactions of the Fund shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-213 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-213
§4–213.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Unless otherwise authorized by law, the Commission may approve the use of a multiyear rate plan for distribution base rates only if the plan:

(1) demonstrates the customer benefits of the investment; and

(2) does not allow for the public service company to file for reconciliation of cost or revenue variances of the approved revenue component used by the Commission to establish just and reasonable rates.

(c) A public service company that files or has filed an application for a multiyear rate plan may not subsequently file for reconciliation of cost or revenue variances of the approved revenue component used by the Commission to establish the multiyear rates unless the filing for reconciliation was made on or before January 1, 2025.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-107 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-107
§4–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a person holding a valid permit issued under subsection (c) of this section, a person who was previously convicted of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime may not use, possess, or purchase bulletproof body armor.

(b) A person with a prior conviction for a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime may file a petition with the Secretary for a permit to purchase, possess, and use bulletproof body armor.

(c) On receiving a petition under subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may issue to the petitioner a permit to purchase, possess, and use bulletproof body armor under the terms, conditions, and limitations that the Secretary sets as appropriate, based on a determination that the petitioner:

(1) is likely to use or possess bulletproof body armor in a safe and lawful manner; and

(2) has shown good cause for the use, possession, or purchase of bulletproof body armor.

(d) In making a determination under subsection (c) of this section with respect to a petitioner, the Secretary shall consider:

(1) the effect of the determination on the employment of the petitioner;

(2) the interests of justice;

(3) the safety of the petitioner;

(4) any other valid reason for the petitioner to purchase, possess, or use bulletproof body armor; and

(5) the totality of the circumstances.

(e) As a condition of issuing a permit to a petitioner, the Secretary shall require that the petitioner agree to maintain in the person’s possession a certified copy of the permit, including any terms, conditions, or limitations.

(f) (1) A permit under this section expires 5 years after the date of its issuance.

(2) A permit shall be renewed for successive periods of 5 years if the applicant:

(i) files an application for renewal at any time within 3 months before the permit expires; and

(ii) satisfies the requirements of this section.

(g) The Secretary may revoke a permit at any time if the Secretary finds that the holder no longer satisfies the qualifications set forth in subsection (c) of this section.

(h) (1) A person whose application for a permit or renewal of a permit has been rejected or whose permit has been revoked or limited may request the Secretary to conduct an informal review by filing a written request within 10 days after receiving written notice of the Secretary’s initial action.

(2) The informal review may include a personal interview of the applicant.

(3) An informal review under this subsection is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.

(4) After the informal review, the Secretary shall sustain, reverse, or modify the initial action taken and notify the applicant of the decision in writing within 30 days after receiving the request for informal review.

(i) (1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Secretary may seek review of the decision under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) A request for informal review under subsection (h) of this section is not a condition precedent to instituting a contested case proceeding under this subsection.

(j) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(k) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-322 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-322
§4–322.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Locally Operated Transit System Grant Program.

(2) The Department shall administer the program.

(b) (1) The purpose of the program is to provide funds to locally operated transit systems in the State.

(2) A locally operated transit system may use program funds for:

(i) Capital expenses;

(ii) Operating expenses;

(iii) Planning expenses; and

(iv) Any other eligible expense, as determined by the Department.

(3) Program funds may be sourced from:

(i) Federal public transportation programs, including:

1. The Urbanized Area Formula Program under 49 U.S.C. § 5307;

2. Formula Grants for Rural Areas under 49 U.S.C. § 5311;

3. The Intercity Bus Program under 49 U.S.C. § 5311(f);

4. Planning and Technical Assistance Funds under 49 U.S.C. §§ 5303 and 5304;

5. The Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program under 49 U.S.C. § 5339; and

6. The State Large Urban Program; and

(ii) State public transportation programs, including:

1. State Transit Operating and Capital Matching Funds;

2. The State Americans with Disabilities Act Program; and

3. The Statewide Special Transportation Assistance Program.

(c) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund of at least $80,533,314 to the program for statewide program operations.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each confidential record shall remain in the custody and control of:

(i) The Drug Abuse Administration, if that Administration assembled or obtained the confidential record;

(ii) The Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, if that Administration assembled or obtained the confidential record; or

(iii) The Secretary or an agent or employee of the Secretary, if the Secretary assembled or obtained the confidential record.

(2) The confidential record may be used only for the research and study for which it was assembled or obtained.

(3) A person may not disclose any confidential record to any person who is not engaged in the research or study project.

(b) This section does not apply to or restrict the use or publication of any statistics, information, or other material that summarizes or refers to confidential records in the aggregate, without disclosing the identity of any person who is the subject of the confidential record.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1006 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1006
§4A–1006.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The filing of a certificate of cancellation does not terminate the authority of the Department to accept service of process on the foreign limited liability company with respect to causes of action arising out of doing business in this State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-01 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-01
§4–11A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Aquaculture” means the commercial rearing of fish or aquatic plants for sale, trade, barter, or shipment.

(c) “Aquaculture Enterprise Zone” means an area of the Chesapeake Bay approved for the leasing of submerged land or the water column by the Department in consultation with the Department of the Environment and the Wetlands Administrator of the State Board of Public Works.

(d) “Aquaculture lease” means a lease of any submerged land or the water column located in an Aquaculture Enterprise Zone for cultivating oysters or other shellfish for commercial purposes.

(e) “Atlantic Coastal Bays” means the waters of the Assawoman, Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent, Newport, and Chincoteague Bays and their tributaries.

(f) “Chesapeake Bay” means the waters commonly known as the Chesapeake Bay as defined by the charts of the Oyster Survey of 1906 to 1912 and its amendments.

(g) “Demonstration lease” means a lease of submerged land for the purpose of demonstrating the ecological benefits of growing shellfish or for research or education.

(h) “Dredge” includes any dredge, scoop, handscrape, or similar device used in catching oysters and clams by dragging.

(i) “Enterprise lease” means a lease of the water column for the purpose of researching or testing the feasibility of cultivating native or naturalized species, as those terms are defined in § 4–205.1 of this title, of aquatic plants for commercial purposes.

(j) “Natural clam bar” means any area of submerged tidal bottom not classified as a natural oyster bar which has a population of clams of any species judged by the Secretary to have significant commercial value.

(k) “Natural oyster bar” means any submerged oyster bar, reef, rock, or area represented as an oyster bar on the charts of the Oyster Survey of 1906 to 1912 and its amendments.

(l) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(m) “Public shellfish fishery area” means an area in which shellfish is harvested for commercial purposes.

(n) “SAV Protection Zone” means an area of submerged aquatic vegetation as mapped in an SAV survey, as defined in § 4–1006.1 of this title, in 1 or more of the 5 years preceding the designation of an Aquaculture Enterprise Zone or an application for a lease under this subtitle.

(o) “Submerged land lease” means any land lying beneath the waters of the State leased by the State to any person for cultivating oysters and other shellfish for commercial purposes.

(p) “Tong” means any pincers, nippers, tongs, or similar device operated entirely by hand and consisting of 2 shafts or handles and a metal body composed of 2 opposable and complementary baskets used in catching oysters and clams.

(q) “Water column lease” means a lease of the column of water on or under the surface of the water and above the surface of the submerged land.

(r) “Yates Bar” means any submerged oyster bar, reef, rock, or area represented as an oyster bar on the charts of the Oyster Survey of 1906 to 1912, not including any amendments.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 3 / Section 4A-304
§4A–304.
Status: in_force

(a) If the sender of a payment order that is erroneously executed as stated in § 4A-303 of this subtitle receives notification from the receiving bank that the order was executed or that the sender’s account was debited with respect to the order, the sender has a duty to exercise ordinary care to determine, on the basis of information available to the sender, that the order was erroneously executed and to notify the bank of the relevant facts within a reasonable time not exceeding 90 days after the notification from the bank was received by the sender.

(b) If the sender fails to perform the duty imposed under subsection (a) of this section, the bank is not obliged to pay interest on any amount refundable to the sender under § 4A-402(d) of this title for the period before the bank learns of the execution error.

(c) The bank is not entitled to any recovery from the sender on account of a failure by the sender to perform the duty imposed under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-905 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-905
§4A–905.
Status: in_force

Following dissolution, a member of a limited liability company can bind the limited liability company:

(1) By any act appropriate for winding up the affairs of the limited liability company or completing transactions unfinished at the time of dissolution, unless the member purporting to act on behalf of the limited liability company does not have the authority to do so and the person with whom the member is dealing has actual knowledge or actual notice of the absence of authority; and

(2) In any transaction which would have been binding on the limited liability company had it not been dissolved; provided, that the person with whom the member is dealing does not have actual knowledge or actual notice of the dissolution.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-110 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-110
§4–110.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 5–302 of the Land Use Article or any similar public local law or ordinance, every deed executed or recorded before June 1, 1974, conveying land in a subdivision a plat of which had not been approved by a planning commission is fully valid and effective according to its terms if the deed would have been valid and effective but for § 5–302 of the Land Use Article or a similar public local law or ordinance.
Md. Code, Education § 4-132 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-132
§4–132.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “food recovery” means the reduction of food waste through the donation of leftover or excess food to a local food bank or any other nonprofit organization.

(b) A county board may develop and implement a food recovery program for schools under the jurisdiction of the county board.

(c) If a county board exercises the authority granted in subsection (b) of this section, the county board may apply for recognition of its food recovery program under any food recovery certification program.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-507 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-507
§4–507.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director of a savings bank shall attend at least one half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that are held during the director’s term of office.

(b) (1) Any director who fails to attend meetings of the board of directors as required by this section is disqualified automatically from serving as director for a succeeding term.

(2) The Commissioner may waive the disqualification of a director if the director shows to the Commissioner good cause for the failure to attend the meetings.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-406 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall advise the Board of Public Works and any unit of the State government in connection with any engineering question or matter concerning a public improvement.

(2) The Department shall supervise any engineering question or matter concerning a public improvement.

(3) Any contract, plan, or specification for any public improvement that involves an engineering question:

(i) shall be submitted to the Department; and

(ii) is subject to the approval of the Department.

(4) At the request of the Board of Public Works, the Department shall advise the Board of Public Works on any contract that exceeds $500,000 if the contract involves an engineering question or a matter concerning a public improvement undertaken by the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, or St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) represent the Board of Public Works at the opening of bids for a public improvement;

(2) tabulate and record the bids; and

(3) advise the Board of Public Works on the bids.

(c) The Department shall supervise each appraisal related to a public improvement.

(d) (1) The Department shall collect and maintain a complete and accurate file of drawings and plats of the location of all public improvements.

(2) The Department shall collect and maintain records of construction costs and progress on each public improvement.

(3) The Department shall adequately store and protect any original drawing, plat, record, or specification.

(e) The Department shall examine and approve or disapprove each plan and specification prepared in connection with the preparation or execution of a contract for a public improvement.

(f) (1) The Department shall inspect and approve or disapprove any material, equipment, and methods used in making public improvements and shall inspect each public improvement during the course of construction or repair.

(2) The duty of the Department under this subsection does not relieve an architect or engineer of any supervisory responsibility for which the architect or engineer is employed.

(g) (1) The provisions of subsections (a), (b), (e), and (f) of this section do not apply to State correctional facilities as defined in § 11-101 of this article.

(2) In accordance with §§ 10-102 through 10-105 of the Correctional Services Article, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall perform the duties specified in subsections (a), (b), (e), and (f) of this section for State correctional facilities.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-915 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-915
§4A–915.
Status: in_force

The authority to do business in Maryland of any limited liability company that is forfeited for nonpayment of taxes, unemployment insurance contributions, or reimbursement payments or failure to file an annual report may be reinstated by filing articles of reinstatement with the Department.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

In an action by a public service company to collect a charge, the public service company may not recover any amount if, in the transaction that is the subject of the action, the public service company demanded a rate greater than that lawful under this division when the charge was made.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-703 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-703
§4–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The members of a local team shall be drawn from the following persons, organizations, agencies, and areas of expertise, from within the county, as available:

(1) domestic violence service providers;

(2) law enforcement agencies;

(3) the State’s Attorney’s office;

(4) the local health department;

(5) the local department of social services;

(6) the domestic violence coordinating council;

(7) batterer intervention services providers;

(8) the Division of Parole and Probation;

(9) hospitals;

(10) judges of the District Court and circuit courts;

(11) clerks of the District Court and circuit courts;

(12) the Chief Medical Examiner’s office;

(13) survivors of domestic violence; and

(14) any other person necessary to the work of the local team, recommended by the local team.

(b) The members described under subsection (a)(1) through (12) of this section may designate representatives from their departments or offices to represent them on the local team.

(c) Each local team shall elect a chair by majority vote from among its members.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-504 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 5 / Section 4A-504
§4A–504.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed, a member, regardless of the nature of the member’s contribution, has no right to demand and receive any distribution from a limited liability company in a form other than cash.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-310 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Protected Health Care Commission.

(b) The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding sensitive health services that should be determined by the Secretary to be legally protected health care under this subtitle.

(c) The Commission consists of the following members:

(1) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;

(2) The Executive Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission or the Executive Director’s designee; and

(3) The following members appointed by the Secretary:

(i) A resident of the State who is a licensed physician and nominated by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;

(ii) A resident of the State who is a licensed clinician who provides reproductive health care and nominated by the Reproductive Health Access Project;

(iii) A resident of the State who is a certified nurse–midwife nominated by the Maryland affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives;

(iv) A resident of the State who is a representative of Physicians for Reproductive Health;

(vi) Two residents of the State who are consumer representatives with expertise in consumer data privacy; and

(vii) A resident of the State with expertise in health information.

(d) The Commission shall:

(1) Select a chair of the Commission each year; and

(2) Meet at least four times a year.

(e) The Department shall provide staff for the Commission.

(f) (1) The Commission shall identify sensitive health services information by diagnosis, procedural, medication, or related codes for which disclosure by a health information exchange or electronic health network to a treating provider, business entity, another health information exchange, or another electronic health network would create a substantial risk to patients or health care providers.

(2) In carrying out its work, the Commission may consult with:

(i) Organizations with expertise in legal issues impacting providers of legally protected health care;

(ii) Organizations with expertise in consumer health privacy;

(iii) Organizations with expertise in health information technology; and

(iv) Other organizations with clinical, policy, or legal expertise related to the work of the Commission.

(g) (1) The Commission shall issue semiannual reports to the Secretary on recommendations regarding sensitive health services that should be determined by the Secretary to be legally protected health care under this subtitle or for which the Secretary should rescind a previous determination.

(2) The reports shall include an assessment of the potential risk to patients and health care providers that would result from the disclosure of the sensitive health services that are addressed in the reports.

(3) Within 60 days after receiving a semiannual report under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit a written response to the report that includes the findings and determinations of the Secretary to:

(i) The Commission; and

(ii) In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

(a) By regulation, the Secretary may establish up to 3 free fishing days each calendar year when a person may catch finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license or Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license.

(b) By regulation, the Secretary may establish free fishing areas where a person may catch finfish for recreational purposes in:

(1) Tidal waters of the State without a Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license, provided the person is registered with the Department under § 4–745 of this title; and

(2) Nontidal waters of the State without an angler’s license or a trout stamp.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a law enforcement officer in the regular course of the officer’s duty;

(2) an off–duty law enforcement officer or a person who has retired as a law enforcement officer in good standing from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or a local unit in the State who is a parent, guardian, or visitor of a student attending a school located on the public school property, provided that:

(i) the officer or retired officer is displaying the officer’s or retired officer’s badge or credential;

(ii) the weapon carried or possessed by the officer or retired officer is concealed; and

(iii) the officer or retired officer is authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State;

(3) a person hired by a county board of education specifically for the purpose of guarding public school property;

(4) a person engaged in organized shooting activity for educational purposes; or

(5) a person who, with a written invitation from the school principal, displays or engages in a historical demonstration using a weapon or a replica of a weapon for educational purposes.

(b) A person may not carry or possess a firearm, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on public school property.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates 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 is convicted of carrying or possessing a handgun in violation of this section shall be sentenced under Subtitle 2 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 4-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of Subtitle 4 of this title, educational matters that affect the counties shall be under the control of a county board of education in each county.

(b) Each county board shall seek in every way to promote the interests of the schools under its jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-245 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-245
§4–245.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Administration may:

(i) borrow money and issue bonds or notes; and

(ii) use the proceeds or the earnings from the investment of the proceeds to provide money to:

1. make, purchase, or participate in making mortgage loans or other loans;

2. purchase securities backed by mortgage loans or other loans;

3. purchase local obligations;

4. meet any development cost; or

5. achieve any other purpose of the Administration.

(2) Bonds or notes may be issued only if:

(i) the Director, or a person that the Secretary designates, determines that the issuance is necessary to achieve one or more purposes of the Administration; and

(ii) the Secretary approves the determination.

(3) Without any other proceeding, action, or approval, the determination is effective when approved by the Secretary and is conclusive.

(b) For bonds or notes of any issue, the Administration has absolute discretion to determine:

(1) the date, amount, and manner of issue, including private sale;

(2) the date of maturity, which:

(i) for a bond, may not be more than 50 years after the bond is issued; and

(ii) for a note, including renewals, may not be more than 5 years after the note is originally issued;

(3) the price to be paid, whether above, at, or below par, the interest rate to be paid, and the dates of payment;

(4) the form, denomination, and manner of execution, which may be by facsimile;

(5) the place of payment, which may be any bank or trust company in or out of the State;

(6) whether they are redeemable before maturity and, if so, the terms, conditions, and prices of the redemption; and

(7) any other matter relating to the form, terms, conditions, security, issuance, sale, delivery, replacement, and indemnification in connection with replacement or payment.

(c) A bond or note issued under this section is a negotiable instrument under State law notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or any recital in the bond or note.

(d) The manual or facsimile signature of an officer or employee of the Administration that appears on a bond, note, or coupon is valid even if the individual leaves office or employment before delivery of the bond, note, or coupon.

(e) The Administration may:

(1) issue its bonds or notes in coupon or registered form or both; and

(2) provide for:

(i) registration of coupon bonds or notes as to principal only or as to both principal and interest;

(ii) reconversion into coupon form of bonds or notes registered as to both principal and interest; and

(iii) interchange of coupon and registered bonds or notes.

(f) A bond or note issued under this section is exempt from §§ 8-206, 8-208, and 8-213 through 8-221 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(g) The Administration may issue a bond or note without:

(1) the consent of another governmental unit of the State; or

(2) a proceeding, or the occurrence of a condition, other than those that this section expressly requires.

(h) The Secretary and any other person executing a bond or note under this section are not personally liable or accountable because the bond or note is issued.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

A bank that takes a documentary draft for collection shall present or send the draft and accompanying documents for presentment and, upon learning that the draft has not been paid or accepted in due course, shall seasonably notify its customer of the fact even though it may have discounted or bought the draft or extended credit available for withdrawal as of right.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-508 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-508
§4–508.
Status: in_force

A license holder shall frame the license under glass and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-814 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-814
§4–814.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person authorized to catch crabs for commercial purposes may not set or fish more than 300 crab pots.

(b) For the license year ending August 31, 1994, a licensee who held a valid license to catch crabs for commercial purposes on April 1, 1994, may set and fish 300 additional crab pots for each additional crew member authorized on the license, but may not set more than 600 additional crab pots, regardless of the number of crew members, and may not set more than 900 pots per boat.

(c) (1) After August 31, 1994, an authorization granted under subsection (b) of this section to employ one or two additional crew members and thereby fish additional crab pots, shall be valid until the license is transferred, revoked by the Department or relinquished voluntarily by the licensee.

(2) An authorization granted under subsection (b) of this section may be transferred to another licensee separately from the original crab harvester license or tidal fish license in any valid transfer under Subtitle 7 of this title.

(d) (1) The Department shall determine the total number of additional crew authorizations granted under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) When a license is revoked or voluntarily relinquished, the Department may award the unused crew authorization to another licensee under criteria and procedures to be promulgated as regulations by the Department, provided that the number of crew authorizations in use may not exceed the total number granted under subsection (b) of this section as of August 31, 1994.