Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-101
§17–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Alcohol and drug counseling” means assisting an individual, family, or group through the client–counselor relationship:

(1) To develop understanding of intrapersonal and interpersonal substance abuse problems;

(2) To define goals relating to substance abuse;

(3) To make decisions relating to substance abuse;

(4) To plan a course of action reflecting the needs, interests, and abilities of the individual, family, or group relating to substance abuse; and

(5) To use informational and community substance abuse resources relating to personal, social, emotional, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

(c) (1) “Appraisal” means:

(i) Selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting instruments designed to assess an individual’s aptitudes, attitudes, abilities, achievements, interests, and personal characteristics; and

(ii) Using nonstandardized methods and techniques for understanding human behavior in relation to coping with, adapting to, or changing life situations.

(2) “Appraisal” does not include instruments which require specialized psychological training for administration and interpretation unless the licensed counselor or therapist has completed the training required under § 17–310 of this title.

(d) “Art therapy” means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles, art media, and the creative process to assist individuals, families, or groups in:

(1) Increasing awareness of self and others;

(2) Coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences;

(3) Enhancing cognitive abilities; and

(4) Identifying and assessing clients’ needs in order to implement therapeutic intervention to meet developmental, behavioral, mental, and emotional needs.

(e) “Board” means the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(f) “Certificate” means a certificate issued by the Board to practice professional counseling.

(g) “Certified professional counselor” means a professional counselor who is certified by the Board.

(h) “Certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist” means an individual who is certified by the Board to practice marriage and family therapy in the State.

(i) (1) “Certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug” means an individual who is certified by the Board to practice alcohol and drug counseling in the State pursuant to the limitations in § 17–404 of this title.

(2) “Certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug” means an individual who is certified by the Board to practice alcohol and drug counseling in the State pursuant to the limitations in § 17–403 of this title.

(3) “Certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug” means an individual who is certified by the Board to practice alcohol and drug counseling in the State.

(j) “Counseling” means assisting an individual, family, or group through the client–counselor relationship:

(1) To develop understanding of intrapersonal and interpersonal problems;

(2) To define goals;

(3) To make decisions;

(4) To plan a course of action reflecting the needs, interests, and abilities of the individual, family, or group; and

(5) To use informational and community resources, as these procedures are related to personal, social, emotional, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

(k) “Fund” means the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund.

(l) (1) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board authorizing an individual to practice:

(i) Clinical alcohol and drug counseling;

(ii) Clinical marriage and family therapy;

(iii) Clinical professional art therapy;

(iv) Clinical professional counseling;

(v) Graduate alcohol and drug counseling;

(vi) Graduate marriage and family therapy;

(vii) Graduate professional art therapy; or

(viii) Graduate professional counseling.

(2) “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise, a temporary telehealth license.

(m) “Licensed graduate alcohol and drug counselor” means an individual approved by the Board to practice graduate alcohol and drug counseling.

(n) “Licensed graduate marriage and family therapist” means an individual approved by the Board to practice graduate marriage and family therapy.

(o) “Licensed graduate professional art therapist” means an individual approved by the Board to practice graduate professional art therapy.

(p) “Licensed graduate professional counselor” means an individual approved by the Board to practice graduate professional counseling.

(q) “Marriage and family therapy” means applying marriage and family systems theory, principles, methods, therapeutic techniques, and research in:

(1) Resolving emotional conflict and modifying perception and behavior in the context of marriage and family life; and

(2) The identification and assessment of client needs and the implementation of therapeutic intervention.

(r) “Practice alcohol and drug counseling” means to engage professionally and for compensation in alcohol and drug counseling activities while representing oneself to be a certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug, a certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug, or a certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug.

(s) “Practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling” means to engage professionally and for compensation in alcohol and drug counseling and appraisal activities by providing services involving the application of counseling principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions of individuals or groups.

(t) “Practice clinical marriage and family therapy” means to engage professionally and for compensation in marriage and family therapy and appraisal activities by providing services involving the application of therapy principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions of individuals or groups.

(u) “Practice clinical professional art therapy” means to engage professionally and for compensation in art therapy and appraisal activities by providing services involving the application of art therapy principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions of individuals or groups.

(v) “Practice clinical professional counseling” means to engage professionally and for compensation in counseling and appraisal activities by providing services involving the application of counseling principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions of individuals or groups.

(w) “Practice graduate alcohol and drug counseling” means to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling:

(1) Under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or another health care provider licensed under this article, as approved by the Board; and

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 17–302 of this title.

(x) “Practice graduate marriage and family therapy” means to practice clinical marriage and family therapy:

(1) Under the supervision of a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist or another health care provider licensed under this article, as approved by the Board; and

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 17–303 of this title.

(y) “Practice graduate professional art therapy” means to practice clinical professional art therapy:

(1) Under the supervision of a licensed clinical professional art therapist or another health care provider licensed under this article, as approved by the Board; and

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 17–304.1 of this title.

(z) “Practice graduate professional counseling” means to practice clinical professional counseling:

(1) Under the supervision of a licensed clinical professional counselor or another health care provider licensed under this article, as approved by the Board; and

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 17–304 of this title.

(aa) “Practice marriage and family therapy” means to engage professionally and for compensation in marriage and family therapy activities while representing oneself to be a certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist.

(bb) “Practice professional counseling” means to engage professionally and for compensation in counseling and appraisal activities while representing oneself to be a certified professional counselor.

(cc) “Temporary telehealth license” means a license issued by the Board under § 17–304.2 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 17-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-302
§17–302.
Status: in_force

There is a Local Government Investment Pool.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 10 / Section 17-1004
§17–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a motel–restaurant complex or hotel–restaurant complex license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a person owning or leasing a motel–restaurant complex or hotel–restaurant complex that has:

(1) a capital investment of at least $1,000,000 in the buildings, not including the land; and

(2) an enclosed dining room that serves full–course meals from menus at least twice daily.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 17–2006 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-802 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 8 / Section 17-802
§17–802.
Status: in_force

A person must have a garage license whenever the person keeps a garage in the State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-6A-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-10
§17–6A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, beginning January 1, 2015, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice behavior analysis in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an educational program that meets the criteria of § 17–6A–11(c)(2) of this subtitle while engaged in an unpaid, clinical educational experience of behavior analysis.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-202
§17–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations that set standards and requirements for medical laboratories.

(2) The regulations shall contain the standards and requirements that the Secretary considers necessary to assure the citizens of this State that medical laboratories provide safe and reliable services.

(b) To assure compliance with the standards and requirements adopted in regulations pursuant to this subtitle, the Secretary shall:

(1) Conduct an inspection of each medical laboratory for which a license to operate is sought; and

(2) Conduct an inspection periodically of each medical laboratory for which a license has been issued.

(c) (1) In addition to the regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall adopt regulations establishing specific standards for medical laboratories engaged in cytology, including regulations that:

(i) Limit the number of slides an individual may examine;

(ii) Require that the examination of cytology slides be performed in a medical laboratory that has a license issued by the Secretary;

(iii) Prohibit payment to cytotechnologists for the examination of cytology specimens or slides on a piecework basis;

(iv) Require cytology laboratories to review no less than 10 percent of all negative gynecological slides;

(v) Require that the cytology review be performed by an individual who qualifies as a supervisory cytotechnologist or a pathologist;

(vi) Require the individual who directs the laboratory to establish and administer an ongoing quality assurance program using standards acceptable to the Secretary;

(vii) Require cytology laboratories to reject unsatisfactorily prepared specimens, make appropriate comments regarding the quality of the specimen, and maintain records on unsatisfactorily prepared specimens for 5 years subject to review by the Department;

(viii) Require cytology laboratories to maintain and store for 5 years from the date of examination any slide that was examined;

(ix) Require all cytology reports to be retained for at least 10 years;

(x) Prohibit any person from sending cytology specimens to a laboratory, including out–of–state laboratories, not licensed by the Department;

(xi) Require all individuals who examine gynecological slides acquired from persons in this State to demonstrate satisfactory performance in an approved cytology proficiency testing program; and

(xii) Establish any additional standards the Secretary considers necessary to assure that medical laboratories engaged in cytology provide safe and reliable services.

(2) The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are in addition to any other relevant provision of this subtitle or relevant regulation adopted in accordance with any other provision of this subtitle governing medical laboratories.

(d) (1) To assure compliance with standards adopted under subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish and conduct a cytology proficiency testing program for all cytology personnel that examine gynecological cytology specimens.

(2) All cytology proficiency tests under the State cytology proficiency testing program shall be conducted by an employee of the Maryland Department of Health who shall:

(i) Hand carry all testing materials to the testing site; and

(ii) Directly supervise the on–site proficiency testing.

(3) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the cytology proficiency testing program that:

(i) Define satisfactory cytology proficiency testing performance; and

(ii) Set standards and requirements that a cytology proficiency testing program must meet before it can be designated an approved program.

(4) The Secretary may accept the testing results of an approved cytology proficiency testing program as meeting the cytology proficiency testing requirement of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1802 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 18 / Section 17-1802
§17–1802.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-330 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-330
§17–330.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Commission revokes or suspends the license of a licensee under § 17-322 of this subtitle and a stay is not ordered by the Commission or the court, the Commission shall mail notice of the suspension or revocation:

(1) to the licensee;

(2) if the licensee is an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson, to each real estate broker with whom the licensee is affiliated;

(3) to the Maryland Association of Realtors; and

(4) to the local board of realtors and the realtist organization having jurisdiction over the geographic area where the licensee maintained an office.

(b) (1) If the Commission revokes or suspends the license of a nonresident licensee, the Commission also shall notify by mail the real estate commission or other licensing authority in the state where the licensee is a resident.

(2) The Commission shall include in the notice the cause for the revocation or suspension of the license.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-609 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-609
§17–609.
Status: in_force

If one of the purposes of the solicitation or attempted solicitation is to change the racial composition of a neighborhood, a person may not solicit or attempt to solicit the listing of residential properties for sale or lease by:

(1) in person door-to-door solicitation;

(2) telephone solicitation; or

(3) mass distribution of circulars.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 15 / Section 17-1501
§17–1501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);

(2) §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(3) §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);

(4) §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);

(5) §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);

(6) §�4–209�(“Hearing”);

(7) §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(8) §�4–212�(“License not property”);

(9) §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and

(10) §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 17–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;

(2) §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 17–1503 of this subtitle; and

(3) §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”), in addition to § 17–1504 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 17-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-104
§17–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Health Care Quality shall establish:

(1) a licensing program for laboratories performing SNP or other sequencing–based testing on evidence in support of FGGS on or before October 1, 2022; and

(2) a licensing program for individuals performing genetic genealogy on or before October 1, 2024.

(b) The Office of Health Care Quality shall:

(1) develop a training program on obtaining informed consent under §§ 17–102 and 17–103 of this title; and

(2) identify and approve one or more genetic counselors to administer the training.

(c) The Maryland Forensic Laboratory Advisory Committee shall:

(1) establish best practices for laboratories performing SNP or other sequencing–based methods; and

(2) recommend regulations that establish minimum qualifications for individuals performing genetic genealogy.

(d) (1) Prohibitions may not be placed on any laboratory conducting SNP or other sequencing–based testing or on genetic genealogists participating in an FGGS before the relevant licensing program is established under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Within 1 year after the Office of Health Care Quality establishes the relevant licensing program under subsection (a) of this section, laboratories conducting SNP or other sequencing–based testing and genetic genealogists participating in an FGGS shall apply for the license required.

(e) Neither the laboratory conducting SNP or other sequencing–based testing, nor a law enforcement official, may disclose genetic genealogy information without authorization.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-220 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-220
§17–220.
Status: in_force

(a) Each contractor required to pay the prevailing wage rate shall:

(1) keep payroll records covering work performed directly at the work site in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner; and

(2) allow the Commissioner or the public body to inspect the records at any reasonable time and as often as necessary.

(b) (1) Each contractor shall submit a complete copy of the payroll records of the contractor and, for work performed at the work site, of the subcontractors in the form that the Commissioner specifies by regulation to:

(i) the public body; and

(ii) the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner and the public body shall make payroll records available for public inspection during regular business hours.

(c) Each copy of the payroll records shall be accompanied by a statement that is signed by the contractor or, for the subcontractor’s records, by the subcontractor and indicates that:

(1) the payroll records are correct;

(2) the wage rates paid are not less than those established by the Commissioner as set forth in the public work contract;

(3) the classification set forth for each employee conforms with the work performed by that employee; and

(4) the contractor or subcontractor has complied with each requirement of this subtitle.

(d) If a contractor is late in submitting copies of the payroll records required under subsection (b) of this section:

(1) the public body may postpone the processing of partial payment estimates under the public work contract pending receipt of the copies; and

(2) the contractor shall be liable to the public body for liquidated damages of $10 for each calendar day the records are late.
Md. Code, State Government § 17-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-103
§17–103.
Status: in_force

(a) If a commission has been issued to an individual who is ineligible under § 17-101 of this title, the Governor shall instruct the State’s Attorney for the county in which the individual resides to obtain in the circuit court of that county a writ of mandamus directed to the individual who professes to hold the office specified in the commission to inquire into the right by which the individual holds the office.

(b) If the circuit court finds that at the time of the election or appointment of an individual, the individual had not accounted for and paid into the Treasury of the State money that the individual should have accounted for and paid into the Treasury of the State before the election or appointment of the individual, then the circuit court shall declare the election or appointment of that individual to be void from the beginning and the office to be vacant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 13 / Section 17-1309
§17–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a per diem license of any class to a club for use at an entertainment event.

(b) An application shall be:

(1) on a form that the Board requires; and

(2) signed and sworn to by the applicant.

(c) (1) The total number of days for which the license may be used may not exceed four in a calendar year.

(2) The license may not be issued to a club more than four times in a calendar year.

(d) The fee for a license is:

(1) $10 per day for a per diem beer license or per diem beer and wine license; or

(2) $20 per day for a per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 14 / Section 17-1403
§17–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board shall keep all criminal history record information in a sealed envelope available only to the members of the Board and their clerks.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-301 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-301
§17–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, clinical professional art therapy, or clinical professional counseling in the State unless licensed by the Board.

(b) Subject to the regulations of the Board, subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:

(1) A student working under the supervision of a licensed mental health care provider while pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling that the Board approves as qualifying training and experience under this title; or

(2) An individual who, in accordance with § 17–406 of this title, is working as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or another health care provider licensed or certified under this article and approved by the Board while fulfilling the experiential or course of study requirements under § 17–302 of this subtitle or § 17–403 or § 17–404 of this title.

(c) This subtitle may not be construed to limit the scope of practice of any individual who is duly licensed under this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-101 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-101
§17–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Payment security” means security to guarantee payment for labor and materials, including leased equipment, under a contract for construction.

(c) “Performance security” means security to guarantee the performance of a contract for construction.

(d) “Public body” means:

(1) the State;

(2) a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision;

(3) a public instrumentality; or

(4) any governmental unit authorized to award a contract.

(e) (1) “Supplier” means a person who supplies labor or materials.

(2) “Supplier” includes a lessor of equipment to the extent of the fair rental value of the equipment.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-314 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-314
§17–314.
Status: reserved

(a) Licenses issued under this title shall expire on a staggered basis.

(b) (1) At least 60 days before a license expires, the Commission shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

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

2. the amount of the renewal fee.

(2) (i) If the licensee is a real estate broker, the Commission shall mail or electronically transmit the renewal application form and notice to the principal office of the broker.

(ii) If the licensee is an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson, the Commission shall mail or electronically transmit the renewal application form and notice to the principal office of the real estate broker with whom the licensee is affiliated.

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

(c) (1) Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:

(i) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(ii) pays to the Commission a renewal fee set by the Commission;

(iii) submits to the Commission a renewal application on the form that the Commission provides;

(iv) not later than 30 days before the license expires, has complied with the continuing education requirements under § 17–315 of this subtitle;

(v) notifies the Commission of the name of each real estate broker with whom the licensee then is affiliated; and

(vi) for the renewal of a real estate broker license:

1. submits to the Commission, by a credit reporting agency approved by the Commission, a credit report that contains the information required by the Commission; or

2. pays to the Commission or the Commission’s designee a credit report fee in an amount not to exceed the cost charged by a credit reporting agency approved by the Commission to obtain a credit report that contains the information required by the Commission for renewal of a real estate broker license.

(2) A licensee who fails to comply with paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall be subject to a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.

(d) The Commission shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate and pocket card to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The Commission shall reinstate the license of a licensee under this title whose license has expired if the licensee:

(1) applies to the Commission for reinstatement within 3 years after the license expires;

(2) meets the requirement of good character and reputation;

(3) complies with the applicable continuing education requirement for the period during which the individual was not licensed; and

(4) pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-317 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-317
§17–317.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) All funds received under this title, including the proceeds of the sale of abandoned property under § 17–316 of this subtitle, shall be credited by the Administrator to a special fund.

(ii) The Administrator shall retain in the special fund at the end of each fiscal year, from the proceeds received:

1. An amount not exceeding $5,000,000 for information technology costs of the Administrator, including cybersecurity, customer relation systems, and a system for managing unclaimed property; and

2. An amount of funds the Administrator reasonably estimates is sufficient, from which sum the Administrator shall pay any claim allowed under this title.

(2) After deducting all costs incurred in administering this title from the remaining net funds the Administrator shall distribute $8,000,000 to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund established under § 11–402 of the Human Services Article.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Administrator shall distribute all unclaimed money from judgments of restitution under Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article to the State Victims of Crime Fund established under § 11–916 of the Criminal Procedure Article to assist victims of crimes and delinquent acts to protect the victims’ rights as provided by law.

(ii) If a victim entitled to restitution that has been treated as abandoned property under § 11–614 of the Criminal Procedure Article is located after the money has been distributed under this paragraph, the Administrator shall reduce the next distribution to the State Victims of Crime Fund by the amount recovered by the victim.

(4) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, after making the distributions required under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Administrator shall distribute $500,000 from the remaining net funds to the Tax Clinics for Low–Income Marylanders Fund established under § 1–207 of the Tax – General Article.

(5) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, after making the distributions required under paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the Administrator shall distribute $14,000,000 from the remaining net funds to the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund under § 8–909 of the Real Property Article.

(6) After making the distributions required under paragraphs (2) through (5) of this subsection, the Administrator shall distribute the remaining net funds not retained under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the General Fund of the State.

(b) (1) Before making the distribution, the Administrator shall record the name and last known address, if any, of the owners of funds so distributed and the type of property which the funds distributed represent.

(2) The record shall be available for public inspection during reasonable business hours by any person who claims a legal interest in any property held by the Administrator, provided that the person gives prior notice to the Administrator.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-608 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-608
§17–608.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “handicap” and “familial status” each have the meanings indicated in the federal Fair Housing Act.

(2) Whether or not acting for monetary gain, a person may not knowingly induce or attempt to induce another person to sell or rent a dwelling or otherwise transfer real estate or knowingly discourage or attempt to discourage another person from buying real estate by:

(i) making representations about the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of individuals of a particular race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, or national origin;

(ii) making representations about the existing or potential proximity of real property owned or used by individuals of a particular race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, or national origin; or

(iii) representing that the existing or potential proximity of real property owned or used by individuals of a particular race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, or national origin will or may result in:

1. the lowering of property values;

2. a change in the racial, religious, or ethnic character of the block, neighborhood, or area;

3. an increase in criminal or antisocial behavior in the area; or

4. a decline in the quality of schools serving the area.

(b) A person may not provide financial assistance by loan, gift, or otherwise to another person if the person has actual knowledge that the financial assistance will be used in a transaction that results from a violation of subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-204
§17–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Commission is a quorum.

(b) (1) The Commission shall meet at least once a month, at the times and places that the Commission determines.

(2) Within a reasonable time after giving notice to the Commission, a member of the public is entitled to be heard, at a meeting of the Commission, on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(c) Each member of the Commission is entitled to:

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

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Education § 17-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-102
§17–102.
Status: in_force

Subject to review by the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Higher Education Commission shall adopt standards and procedures, not inconsistent with this subtitle, to implement and administer the aid program provided for by this subtitle, including standards and procedures for:

(1) Submitting applications for aid;

(2) Verifying full-time equivalent student enrollment by institutions that apply for aid;

(3) Submitting reports or data on the use of this money by the institutions that receive it; and

(4) Paying the aid to the institutions during the fiscal year.
Md. Code, Land Use § 17-304 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-304
§17–304.
Status: in_force

The Montgomery County and Prince George’s County police have the same general police jurisdiction and responsibility for the apprehension of criminals and detection of crime within the parks and other areas and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Commission as they have elsewhere in their respective counties.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-310 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-310
§17–310.
Status: in_force

(a) While a real estate broker license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide real estate brokerage services.

(b) (1) While an associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide real estate brokerage services on behalf of a licensed real estate broker:

(i) who is named in the license certificate of the associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson; and

(ii) with whom the associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson is affiliated.

(2) An associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson license does not authorize the licensee to provide real estate brokerage services on the licensee’s own behalf or on behalf of any person other than a licensed real estate broker named in the license certificate of the associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 17-101 — MD Code / Article get / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-101
§17–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Agent” means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney–in–fact, or otherwise.

(2) “Agent” includes an original agent, coagent, successor agent, and a person to which an agent’s authority is delegated.

(c) “Electronic” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(d) “Electronic power of attorney” means a power of attorney containing one or more electronic signatures and executed in compliance with this title.

(e) “Electronic presence” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(f) “Electronic signature” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(g) “Incapacity” means the inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because the individual:

(1) Meets the grounds required for the appointment of a guardian of the property of a disabled person described in § 13–201 of this article; or

(2) Is:

(i) Missing;

(ii) Detained, including incarcerated in a penal system; or

(iii) Outside the United States and unable to return.

(h) “Physical presence” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(i) “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term “power of attorney” is used.

(j) “Principal” means an individual who grants authority to an agent in a power of attorney.

(k) “Property” includes both real and personal property and any right or title in real or personal property, whether held individually or jointly and whether indivisible, beneficial, contingent, or of any other nature.

(l) “Real estate transaction” means any activity involving the transfer or creation of an estate, interest, lien, or encumbrance in real property, including rights or interests appurtenant to, and the disposition of proceeds derived from, the property.

(m) “Record” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(n) “Remotely witnessed power of attorney” means a power of attorney signed by the principal under circumstances where any witness is in the electronic presence of the principal or other witness when the witness attests and signs the power of attorney.

(o) “Sign” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(p) (1) “Statutory form power of attorney” means a power of attorney that is substantially in the same form as one of the powers of attorney set forth in Subtitle 2 of this title.

(2) “Statutory form power of attorney” does not include a power of attorney set forth in Subtitle 2 of this title in which a principal incorporates by reference one or more provisions of another writing into the section of the power of attorney entitled “Special Instructions (Optional)”.

(q) (1) “Stocks and bonds” means evidence of ownership in or debt issued by a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, association, or similar entity.

(2) “Stocks and bonds” includes stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, membership interests, mutual fund interests, money market account interests, voting trust certificates, equipment trust certificates, certificates of deposit, certificates of participation, certificates of beneficial interest, stock rights, stock warrants, and any other instruments evidencing rights of a similar character issued by or in connection with any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, association, or similar entity.

(r) “Supervising attorney” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-511 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-511
§17–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any action under § 17–509 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

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

(c) The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served personally or by registered mail to the last known address of the individual at least 30 days before the hearing.

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

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

(2) 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.

(f) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-402
§17–402.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) A museum may acquire title to property that is on permanent loan to the museum or that was loaned for a specified term that has expired by giving notice that the museum is terminating the loan of the property.

(2) In addition to the information required under § 17–408 of this subtitle, the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain the following statement:

“The records at (name of museum) indicate that you have property on loan to it. The museum hereby terminates the loan. If you desire to claim the property, you must contact the museum, establish your ownership of the property, and make arrangements to collect the property. If you do not contact the museum within 60 days, you will be considered to have donated the property to the museum.”.

(3) If, within 60 days after receiving the notice, the lender does not respond by filing a notice of intent to preserve an interest in the property on loan, clear and unrestricted title is transferred to the museum.

(b) If a loan of property to a museum is not a permanent loan and does not have a specific expiration date, the property is presumed abandoned if, for at least 7 years after the date the museum took possession of the property, there has not been any written communication between the museum and the lender or lender’s designated agent.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 27 / Section 17-2701
§17–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(6) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(13) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(14) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(15) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(16) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);

(17) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(18) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(19) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(20) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(21) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(22) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 17–2702 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 17–2703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 17-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-301
§17–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board as a marine contractor or be employed by an individual or entity that is licensed as a marine contractor before the person may:

(1) Perform marine contractor services in the State; or

(2) Solicit to perform marine contractor services in the State.

(b) An individual, an entity, or a unit of local government may qualify for a license.

(c) An individual who is employed by an agency of the federal government or the State may perform marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title.

(d) A residential or commercial property owner may perform marine contractor services on the property owner’s own property without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title.

(e) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who is employed by a county or municipality in the State.

(2) An individual who performs marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment is not required to pay a fee for:

(i) The issuance or renewal of a license; or

(ii) A test administered by the Board.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an individual may perform marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title if the individual is performing marine contractor services that:

1. Would present a de minimis risk to human health or the environment;

2. Do not require a federal or State permit; and

3. If the marine contractor services involve an existing structure, do not increase the footprint of the structure.

(ii) If an individual is performing marine contractor services for the routine maintenance or repair of an existing shore erosion control structure, the individual shall obtain a license from the Board under this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-602
§17–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized under this title to provide real estate brokerage services, a person may not represent to the public, by use of the title “licensed real estate broker”, by other title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to provide real estate brokerage services in the State.

(b) Unless authorized under this title to provide real estate brokerage services on behalf of a real estate broker, a person may not represent to the public, by use of the titles “licensed associate real estate broker” or “licensed real estate salesperson”, by other title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to provide real estate brokerage services in the State on behalf of that real estate broker.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-601
§17–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide real estate brokerage services unless licensed by the Commission as a real estate broker.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not, on behalf of a real estate broker, provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide real estate brokerage services unless licensed by the Commission as an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson to provide real estate brokerage services for that real estate broker.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-522 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-522
§17–522.
Status: in_force

(a) After a public hearing, the Commission may declare an urban area a “real estate conservation area” if the Commission finds that the racial stability of the area is threatened by the volume of real estate transactions.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Commission may suspend, by order, any methods of advertising real estate brokerage services or soliciting listings of houses for the purpose of resale or rental in a real estate conservation area if the Commission determines that:

(i) the area would benefit by the suspension;

(ii) the suspension would advance a State interest;

(iii) there is a reasonable basis to believe that panic selling, blockbusting, or depressed real estate market values would occur without the suspension; and

(iv) there is no less restrictive alternative available.

(2) In determining whether to impose a suspension, the Commission shall base its determination on a preponderance of the evidence.

(3) When determining whether to impose a suspension, the Commission shall provide information to the community affected, including:

(i) the racial and economic composition of the real estate conservation area;

(ii) the number of real estate transactions in the area; and

(iii) the fair market values of properties affected.

(4) A suspension under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not:

(i) apply to advertising in regularly distributed newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or telephone directories; or

(ii) exceed 24 months in duration.

(c) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Commission may:

(i) modify a suspension;

(ii) remove a suspension; or

(iii) periodically renew a suspension for a period not exceeding 24 months.

(2) In determining whether to modify, remove, or renew a suspension, the Commission shall follow the same requirements for originally imposing a suspension under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Any person aggrieved by a suspension may take an appeal to the circuit court of any county.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-308 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-308
§17–308.
Status: in_force

(a) A license authorizes the licensee to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, clinical professional counseling, or clinical professional art therapy while the license is effective.

(b) An individual licensed under this subtitle may provide services involving the application of counseling principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-6A-31 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-31
§17–6A–31.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2028.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 26 / Section 17-2601
§17–2601.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

(2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);

(4) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

(5) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);

(6) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and

(7) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).

(b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 17–2602 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 17–2603 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 17–2605 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-508 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-508
§17–508.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “regulated counselor or therapist” means:

(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor;

(2) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist;

(3) A licensed clinical professional art therapist;

(4) A licensed clinical professional counselor;

(5) A licensed graduate alcohol and drug counselor;

(6) A licensed graduate marriage and family therapist;

(7) A licensed graduate professional art therapist;

(8) A licensed graduate professional counselor;

(9) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug counselor;

(10) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug counselor;

(11) A certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug counselor;

(12) A certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist; and

(13) A certified professional counselor.

(b) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license or certificate, while the licensee or certificate holder is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee or certificate holder, a regulated counselor or therapist may not:

(1) Surrender the license or certificate; or

(2) Allow the license or certificate to lapse by operation of law.

(c) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the regulated counselor or therapist under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license or certificate.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-507 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-507
§17–507.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall issue a permit to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary shall include on each permit:

(1) The name of the permittee;

(2) The address of the permittee; and

(3) The expiration date of the permit.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-104 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-104
§17–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Payment security or performance security required under this subtitle shall be:

(1) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State;

(2) cash in an amount equivalent to a bond; or

(3) other security that is satisfactory to the public body awarding the contract.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, performance security may include the granting of a mortgage or deed of trust on real property located within the State if such security is satisfactory to the public body awarding the contract.

(2) The face amount of a mortgage or deed of trust on real property granted as security under this subsection may not exceed 75% of the contractor’s equity interest in the property.

(3) A mortgage or deed of trust accepted under this subsection shall be recorded by an official designated by the public body accepting the mortgage or deed of trust in the land records of the county where the real property is situated in accordance with § 3–103 of the Real Property Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 17-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-202
§17–202.
Status: in_force

(a) This division does not limit the police power of the State, either county, or any municipal corporation where any park, road, or public space is located.

(b) The concurrent police power of a municipal corporation extends only to areas located within its boundaries for purposes of this division.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-511 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-511
§17–511.
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 $100 for the first offense and not exceeding $500 for each subsequent conviction for a violation of the same provision. Each day a violation is continued after the first conviction is a subsequent offense.
Md. Code, Local Government § 17-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-206
§17–206.
Status: in_force

A financial officer may not invest public money of a governmental entity in a manner that is inconsistent with the entity’s local investment policy.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-201 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-201
§17–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “license” means a license issued by a clerk under this title.

(b) In this subtitle, “license” includes:

(1) a construction license issued under Subtitle 6 of this title;

(2) a nonresident construction license issued under Subtitle 6 of this title;

(3) a garage license issued under Subtitle 8 of this title;

(4) a peddler license issued under Subtitle 9 of this title;

(5) a Calvert County magazine seller license issued under Subtitle 9 of this title;

(6) a junk dealer or scrap metal processor license issued under Subtitle 10 of this title;

(7) an agent license issued under Subtitle 10 of this title;

(8) a Calvert County junk dealer or scrap metal processor license issued under Subtitle 10 of this title;

(9) a license to do the business of cleaning, dyeing, pressing, or laundering on–site issued under Subtitle 11 of this title;

(10) a storage warehouse license issued under Subtitle 12 of this title;

(11) a promoter license issued under Subtitle 14 of this title;

(12) a restaurant license issued under Subtitle 16 of this title;

(13) a trader’s license issued under Subtitle 18 of this title;

(14) a chain store license issued under Subtitle 17A of this title; and

(15) a vending machine license issued under Subtitle 19 of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 17-201 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-201
§17–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, a policy may be issued to an employer, or to the trustees of a fund established by an employer, in which the employer or trustees shall be deemed the policyholder, to insure employees of the employer for the benefit of persons other than the employer.

(b) (1) The employees eligible for insurance under the policy shall be all of the employees of the employer, or all of any class or classes of employees.

(2) The policy may provide that the term “employees” shall include:

(i) the employees of one or more subsidiary corporations, and the employees, individual proprietors, and partners of one or more affiliated corporations, proprietorships, or partnerships if the business of the employer and of the affiliated corporations, proprietorships, or partnerships is under common control; and

(ii) the individual proprietor or partners if the employer is an individual proprietorship or partnership.

(3) The policy may provide that the term “employees” may include retired employees, former employees, and directors of a corporate employer.

(4) A policy issued to insure the employees of a public body may provide that the term “employees” shall include elected or appointed officials.

(c) (1) The premium for the policy shall be paid either from the employer’s funds, or from funds contributed by the insured employees, or from both.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a policy on which no part of the premium is to be derived from funds contributed by the insured employees must insure all eligible employees, except those who reject the coverage in writing.

(3) An insurer may exclude or limit the coverage on any person as to whom evidence of individual insurability is not satisfactory to the insurer.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-203
§17–203.
Status: in_force

Approval by the governing bodies of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County is required before the construction of any new Commission administration building or any substantial addition to an existing Commission administration building.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-205 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-205
§17–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “product” or “technology” does not include water or sewer service provided as part of the primary mission of the Commission in the sanitary district or through systems connected directly to and operated as part of the water and sewer system in the sanitary district.

(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commission may sell, lease, or license to the public, or enter into a contract concerning:

(1) any product or technology that is produced or developed by the Commission in the normal course of operations, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights;

(2) any service directly related to a product or technology described in item (1) of this subsection; or

(3) any system, service, expertise, intellectual property, or technique developed, owned, or controlled by or under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(c) The Commission may adopt a price structure for an item described in subsection (b) of this section based on any factors that the Commission considers relevant, including:

(1) the costs of creating, developing, reproducing, and delivering the product or technology;

(2) overhead and labor costs; and

(3) the fair market value of the product or technology.

(d) (1) The Commission shall account for expenditures and revenues resulting from sales under this section by establishing a separate set of accounts.

(2) The accounts established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be itemized and included in the Commission’s annual budget.

(e) The Commission shall use any net revenues earned from projects and contracts entered into under this section to stabilize or reduce rates and to reduce debt.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-6A-25 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-25
§17–6A–25.
Status: in_force

(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of behavior analysis; or

(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle.

(b) An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board, in its own name;

(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

(3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.

(c) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:

(1) Resides; or

(2) Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.

(d) Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(e) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of behavior analysis under § 17–6A–27 of this subtitle or disciplinary action under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1706 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 17 / Section 17-1706
§17–1706.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not operate a micro market in the State unless the person has a micro market license.

(b) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-527.2 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-527.2
§17–527.
Status: in_force

§17–527.2.

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

(2) “Advertise” means the use of any oral, written, or visual advertisement by a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, licensed associate real estate broker, or other person on behalf of a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker.

(3) (i) “Advertisement” means, unless the context requires otherwise, any oral, written, or printed media advertisement.

(ii) “Advertisement” includes any correspondence, mailing, newsletter, brochure, business card, for sale or for lease sign and sign rider, promotional item, automobile signage, telephone directory listing, television announcement, radio announcement, telephone solicitation, and World Wide Web and Internet voice-overs.

(4) (i) “Designated name” means the individual name of a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker other than the licensed real estate salesperson’s, licensed real estate broker’s, or licensed associate real estate broker’s full legal name.

(ii) “Designated name” includes a first name, nickname, or last name.

(b) A licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker may not advertise unless:

(1) the name or designated name of the licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker, as the name or designated name appears on the license certificate and pocket card issued by the Commission, is meaningfully and conspicuously included in the advertisement; and

(2) the name of the business with which the licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker is affiliated:

(i) is meaningfully and conspicuously included in the advertisement; and

(ii) is the full name of the business and not a logo used by the business.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-2101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 21 / Section 17-2101
§17–2101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “license” has the meaning stated in §§ 17–101 and 17–201 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-207
§17–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–722 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-309 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-309
§17–309.
Status: in_force

(a) On compliance by the applicant with the procedures under § 17-307 of this subtitle, the Commission shall grant an appropriate license to each applicant who meets the requirements under this subtitle for that license.

(b) The Commission shall issue an appropriate license certificate and pocket card to each applicant who has been granted a license under this section.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall determine the size, form, and content of any license certificate or pocket card that the Commission issues.

(2) On each license certificate that the Commission issues to an associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson, the Commission shall include the name of the firm of the licensed real estate broker for whom the associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson is licensed to provide real estate brokerage services.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 11 / Section 17-1103
§17–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license or a Class B license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit begin and end at the same time as those for the underlying license.

(d) Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under § 17–2001 of this title.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $50.

(2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-327 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-327
§17–327.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may order summarily the revocation of:

(1) the license of any licensee, if:

(i) the licensee is convicted of a violation of this title;

(ii) the conviction is final; and

(iii) the period for appeal has expired; or

(2) the license of any nonresident licensee, if the real estate regulatory agency of the state where the licensee is a resident:

(i) revokes the license issued by that state; and

(ii) certifies the order of revocation to the Commission.

(b) The Commission may order summarily a revocation under this section only if it gives the licensee:

(1) written notice of the revocation and the finding on which the revocation is based; and

(2) after the summary revocation is effective, an opportunity to be heard promptly before the Commission or, as provided under § 17-326 of this subtitle, before a hearing board.

(c) (1) Rather than order summarily a revocation of a license under this section, the Commission may elect not to revoke the license until after the licensee is given an opportunity for a hearing.

(2) If the Commission elects to give the licensee an opportunity for a hearing before revoking the license for the grounds set forth in this section, the Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in the same manner as required under § 17-324 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) In any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may restrict the admission of evidence to the issue whether:

(i) the alleged conviction in fact occurred; or

(ii) the alleged revocation in fact occurred.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, in any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, a licensee may present matters in mitigation of the offense charged.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-546 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-546
§17–546.
Status: in_force

(a) A real estate broker or a designee of the real estate broker may designate two members of a team as intracompany agents for the seller and the buyer in the same transaction if the parties have first been advised in writing that the licensees are part of the same team and the team could have a financial interest in the outcome of the transaction.

(b) If a broker’s designee designates intracompany agents under subsection (a) of this section, the broker’s designee may not be a member of the real estate team.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 12 / Section 17-1201
§17–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a local caterer’s license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to the holder of:

(1) a Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(2) a Class B restaurant or hotel beer and wine license.

(c) The license authorizes a holder to:

(1) (i) provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; or

(ii) provide beer and wine at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel beer and wine license is issued; and

(2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B license.

(d) The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.

(e) The annual license fee is $100.

(f) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class B restaurant or hotel beer and wine license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-106 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-106
§17–106.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Commission shall keep minutes in the usual corporate form.

(c) (1) The votes of the commissioners shall be:

(i) taken and recorded for any action that:

1. authorizes, modifies, or rescinds a water or sanitary sewer extension; or

2. adopts or amends a water or sewer program of extensions;

(ii) taken separately; and

(iii) recorded as yeas, nays, or abstentions.

(2) The Commission shall record in the minutes:

(i) the name of a commissioner who votes or abstains;

(ii) the reason for an abstention;

(iii) a brief summary of the matters on which a vote is taken; and

(iv) any disclosure made under § 19–103 of this article.

(d) The minutes shall be open to public inspection at the principal office of the Commission during business hours.

(e) (1) The Commission shall:

(i) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, stream live video or live teleconference audio or other audio of the open meetings of the Commission; and

(ii) maintain on its website a complete and unedited archived recording of each open meeting that is livestreamed in accordance with this subsection.

(2) The inability of the Commission to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection due to technical failure that entirely prevents or otherwise affects the quality of the live video or audio streaming of a meeting of the Commission does not affect the validity of any action taken by the Commission during the meeting if:

(i) the Commission otherwise complies with this section and the Open Meetings Act; and

(ii) the inability to comply is not due to willful action by the Commission.

(3) In addition to complying with the minutes requirements of the Open Meetings Act under § 3–306 of the General Provisions Article, if the Commission is unable to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Commission shall make good faith efforts to record an open session by video or audio and maintain on its website a complete and unedited archived recording of the meeting.

(4) A project site visit or an educational field tour does not constitute an open meeting under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection if no organizational business is conducted.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-2104 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 21 / Section 17-2104
§17–2104.
Status: in_force

With the approval of the Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, the chief license inspector, an assistant license inspector, or an agent of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission shall begin proceedings to prosecute each person who:

(1) is required to get a license from a clerk under this title; but

(2) fails to get the license or to pay an adequate license fee.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-205
§17–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall hold a license issued by the Secretary before the person may:

(1) Offer or perform medical laboratory tests or examinations in this State;

(2) Offer or perform medical laboratory tests or examinations on specimens acquired from health care providers in this State at a medical laboratory located outside this State; or

(3) Represent or service in this State a medical laboratory regardless of the laboratory’s location.

(b) The Secretary shall issue a letter of exception to a laboratory that:

(1) Performs only limited medical laboratory tests or examinations; and

(2) Meets the exception requirements in regulations adopted by the Secretary pursuant to this subtitle.

(c) For the purposes of this section, “limited medical laboratory tests or examinations” means medical laboratory procedures as defined in regulations adopted by the Secretary pursuant to this subtitle.

(d) If preliminary screening procedures are performed by an operator who is trained under § 17–214(k) of this subtitle, an employer:

(1) Is not required to obtain a permit or to obtain a letter of exception from the Secretary under this section to perform testing; but

(2) Is required before performing preliminary screening procedures, as defined under § 17–214(a) of this subtitle, to register with the Secretary in accordance with requirements adopted in regulations by the Maryland Department of Health.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-801 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 8 / Section 17-801
§17–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Garage” means a building or part of a building where motor vehicles are stored or parked for a fee.

(c) “Garage license” means a license issued by the clerk to keep a garage.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-401
§17–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection only applies to individuals certified by the Board as a certified professional counselor or certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist on or before September 30, 2008.

(2) (i) An individual shall be certified as a professional counselor by the Board before the individual may:

1. Use the title “certified professional counselor”;

2. Use the initials “C.P.C.” after the name of the individual; or

3. Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a professional counselor.

(ii) A certificate to practice professional counseling issued by the Board authorizes the certificate holder to practice professional counseling while the certificate is effective.

(3) (i) An individual shall be certified as a professional counselor–marriage and family therapist by the Board before the individual may:

1. Use the title “certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist”;

2. Use the initials “C.P.C.–M.F.T.” after the name of the individual; or

3. Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist.

(ii) A certificate to practice marriage and family therapy issued by the Board authorizes the certificate holder to practice marriage and family therapy while the certificate is effective.

(b) (1) An individual shall be certified as a certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may:

(i) Use the title “certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug”;

(ii) Use the initials “C.P.C.–A.D.” after the name of the individual; or

(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug.

(2) An individual shall be certified as a certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may:

(i) Use the title “certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug”;

(ii) Use the initials “C.A.C.–A.D.” after the name of the individual; or

(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug.

(3) An individual shall be certified as a certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may:

(i) Use the title “certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug”;

(ii) Use the initials “C.S.C.–A.D.” after the name of the individual; or

(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug.

(4) A certificate to practice alcohol and drug counseling issued by the Board authorizes the certificate holder to practice alcohol and drug counseling while the certificate is effective.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-603 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-603
§17–603.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless an individual is certified to practice alcohol and drug counseling, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, the individual may not:

(1) Represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is certified by the Board to provide counseling or therapy services in this State;

(2) Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the individual is a certified professional counselor, certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist, certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug, certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug, or certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug; or

(3) Use the title “C.P.C.”, “C.P.C.–M.F.T.”, “C.P.C.–A.D.”, “C.A.C.–A.D.”, or “C.S.C.–A.D.”, the words “certified professional counselor” or “certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist”, or the words “certified counselor” or “certified marriage and family therapist” with the intent to represent that the individual practices professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, or the words “certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug”, “certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug”, “certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug” with the intent to represent that the individual practices alcohol and drug counseling.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-310.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-310.1
§17–310.
Status: in_force

§17–310.1.

(a) In case any banking or financial organization, insurance corporation, or utility neither holds nor owes any abandoned property specified in this title on June 30 of any year, it shall make a written report to the Administrator so stating as provided in this section.

(b) The report shall be signed by the holder who, by signing, attests to the veracity of the report.

(c) The report shall be made on a standard form and include information that the Administrator requires.

(d) (1) For banking or financial organizations, the report shall be for the period of July 1 through June 30 and shall be filed no later than October 31 of the same year.

(2) For insurance corporations, the report shall be for the period of January 1 through December 31 of each year, and shall be filed no later than April 30 of the following year.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-513 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-513
§17–513.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 17–301 or §§ 17–601 through 17–603 of this title.

(b) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of alcohol and drug counseling and clinical alcohol and drug counseling, marriage and family therapy and clinical marriage and family therapy, professional counseling and clinical professional counseling, or clinical professional art therapy; or

(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 17–509 of this subtitle.

(c) An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board, in its own name;

(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

(3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.

(d) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:

(1) Resides; or

(2) Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.

(e) Proof of actual damages or that any person will sustain any damages if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(f) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of alcohol and drug counseling and clinical alcohol and drug counseling, marriage and family therapy and clinical marriage and family therapy, professional counseling and clinical professional counseling, or clinical professional art therapy, under § 17–301, § 17–601, § 17–602, or § 17–603 of this title or disciplinary action under § 17–509 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 16 / Section 17-1601
§17–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a number of licenses that, in the aggregate, exceeds 1 for every 400 registered voters or major fraction in the county, as determined by the current registration of voters.

(2) A Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license, Class C club license, motel–restaurant complex license, hotel–restaurant complex license, or Class GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may not be counted in the computation of the aggregate number of licenses.

(b) The quota shall be computed and applied separately for each election district of the county.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-524 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-524
§17–524.
Status: in_force

(a) Each real estate contract submitted to a party by a real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson for use in the sale of a single-family dwelling shall contain, in bold-faced type, a statement that the buyer has the right to select the buyer’s own:

(1) title insurance company;

(2) settlement company;

(3) escrow company;

(4) mortgage lender, or financial institution as defined in the Financial Institutions Article; or

(5) title lawyer.

(b) The statement required under subsection (a) of this section shall also contain, in bold-faced type, a statement that a seller may not be prohibited from offering owner financing as a condition of settlement.

(c) A real estate contract is not rendered invalid by the omission of the statement to the buyer required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-304
§17–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 17–307 of this subtitle, to qualify for a license to practice clinical professional counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) (1) The applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a professional counseling field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board.

(2) The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.

(e) The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, in the applicant’s respective area of practice from an accredited college or university program approved by the Board.

(f) The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised experience as required by the Board.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-601 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-601
§17–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Biological agent” means any biological agent as defined in Title 42, Part 73 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or Title 9, Part 121 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(c) “Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the unit described in § 13-503 of the Education Article.

(d) “Person” includes State and federal units of government.

(e) “Program” means the Biological Agents Registry Program.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-505 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-505
§17–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A real estate broker shall maintain trust money in an account authorized under this Part I of this subtitle until:

(1) the real estate transaction for which the trust money was entrusted is consummated or terminated;

(2) the real estate broker receives proper written instructions from the owner and beneficial owner directing withdrawal or other disposition of the trust money;

(3) on an interpleader filed by the real estate broker, a court orders a different disposition; or

(4) the owner or beneficial owner of the trust money fails to complete the real estate transaction for which the trust money was entrusted and the real estate broker, in the real estate broker’s sole discretion, decides to distribute the trust money in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) Prior to distributing the trust money under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the real estate broker shall notify both the owner and the beneficial owner that the real estate broker intends to distribute the trust money to the person who, in the good faith opinion of the real estate broker, is entitled to receive the trust money in accordance with the terms of the real estate contract which established the trust.

(2) The notice required under this subsection shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) state whether the trust money will be paid to the owner or beneficial owner; and

(iii) disclose to the owner and the beneficial owner that:

1. either party may prevent distribution of the trust money under subsection (a)(4) of this section by submitting a protest within 30 days from the date the notice was delivered or mailed by the real estate broker; and

2. if neither party submits a protest within 30 days from the date the notice was delivered or mailed by the real estate broker, the trust money will be distributed in accordance with the real estate broker’s notice.

(3) The notice required under this subsection shall be:

(i) hand delivered to both the owner and beneficial owner; or

(ii) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular mail to both the owner and beneficial owner.

(4) (i) An owner or beneficial owner may protest the distribution of the trust money.

(ii) An owner or beneficial owner shall submit the protest to the real estate broker holding the trust money within 30 days from the date the notice required in paragraph (1) of this subsection was delivered or mailed by the real estate broker.

(iii) A protest shall be in writing and either:

1. hand delivered; or

2. sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular mail.

(5) (i) If a written protest is received by the real estate broker, the real estate broker shall distribute the trust money in accordance with subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section.

(ii) If no written protest is received by the real estate broker holding the trust money, the real estate broker shall distribute the trust money in accordance with the terms of the notice as required in this section.

(c) If a purchaser of residential real estate, as defined in § 10–802 of the Real Property Article, terminates a real estate transaction in accordance with § 10–803 of the Real Property Article, the real estate broker shall distribute the trust money to the purchaser in accordance with this section.

(d) When the duty of the real estate broker to maintain trust money in an account terminates, the real estate broker promptly shall account for all trust money.

(e) A real estate broker may invest trust money:

(1) as the owner and beneficial owner of the trust money instruct in writing; or

(2) as the real estate broker, owner, and beneficial owner of the trust money agree in writing.

(f) A real estate broker may not be liable to an owner or beneficial owner of the trust money for:

(1) a good faith decision to distribute the trust money under subsection (a)(4) of this section; or

(2) a decision not to distribute the trust money under subsection (a)(4) of this section.

(g) An agreement under which a real estate broker is entrusted with the trust money shall contain a statement that the real estate broker may distribute the trust money in accordance with subsection (b) of this section if the owner or beneficial owner of the trust money fails to complete the real estate transaction for which the trust money was entrusted.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-204
§17–204.
Status: in_force

§17–204. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) In this section, “border property” means property that:

(i) is located:

1. on a boundary line with the District of Columbia; and

2. within one–half mile of:

A. a regional transit district or neighborhood center in Prince George’s County; and

B. an existing mass transit rail station that is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority;

(ii) lacks frontage on a right–of–way in Prince George’s County to connect water service, sewer service, or water and sewer service;

(iii) qualifies as an expedited transit–oriented development project under the zoning laws of the county; and

(iv) obtained site plan approval in the county on or after January 1, 2021, but before January 1, 2023.

(2) “Border property” includes any property, regardless of the date of site plan approval or site plan revision, that is:

(i) adjacent to a property that obtained site approval under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection; and

(ii) owned by the same entity that owns the property that obtained site approval under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may enter into a contract or agreement concerning the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water supply, sewer, or drainage systems under its control or under the control or ownership of the District of Columbia or any other agency, authority, or commission specified in this section.

(2) The Commission may enter into a contract or agreement under paragraph (1) of this subsection with:

(i) the District of Columbia;

(ii) for systems located in border properties, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority;

(iii) any federal, state, county, or municipal authority in the State or any other state; or

(iv) any public water, sewer, or drainage commission in the State or any other state.

(c) The Commission may contract with, as a primary party or as a subcontractor, or invest in any person for the ownership, joint–venturing, management, operation, supervision, assistance, participation, or any other activity relating to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of water or wastewater systems, including systems, services, expertise, intellectual property, and techniques developed in connection with, or usable or marketable with respect to, water or wastewater systems.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the requirements of this subsection, the Commission may contract with the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority concerning the construction, maintenance, and operation of a water supply, sewer, or drainage system by authorizing the District of Columbia or the Authority to provide water service, sewer service, or water and sewer service to a border property.

(2) Any contract entered into under this subsection between the Commission and the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority shall:

(i) allocate the maintenance costs of the water supply, sewer, or drainage system;

(ii) allocate billing and collection responsibilities;

(iii) require multifamily housing units served under the contract to use master meters;

(iv) notwithstanding § 25–501(b)(2) of this division, provide for a service rate setting procedure for water service and sewer service that is based on the amount of water used;

(v) provide notice of the Commission’s authority to:

1. charge the account of each customer served under the contract:

A. the minimum or ready to serve charges set by the Commission under § 25–502 of this division;

B. a fee that accounts for any additional operational costs that the Commission may incur in carrying out the duties under a contract entered into under this section if those duties are not required for other customer accounts within the sanitary district, as defined in § 16–101 of this article; and

C. any other fee required by State law, including the Bay Restoration Fee under § 9–1605.2 of the Environment Article;

2. inspect, read, and replace meters and other equipment; and

3. in accordance with this division and the regulations adopted by the Commission, terminate the water service of a customer served under the contract;

(vi) require the Commission and the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority to notify customers of any health and safety advisories;

(vii) based on a notification schedule agreed to by the Commission and the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, require notification to customers served under the contract that:

1. the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is the provider of water service, sewer service, or water and sewer service to the border property;

2. the Commission is the authorized billing agent for the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority;

3. the Commission is authorized to inspect, read, and replace meters and other equipment;

4. lateral water service and sewer lines are the responsibility of the property owner and not the Commission, the District of Columbia, or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority;

5. the customer may be able to participate in a Customer Assistance Program or an Indirect Customer Assistance Program established under § 25–501.1 of this division; and

6. the customer may be charged higher service rates for water service and sewer service than other Commission customers because the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and not the Commission, is the direct provider of water service, sewer service, or water and sewer service; and

(viii) limit the ability of the Commission, the District of Columbia, or the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority to reduce services provided to a customer served under the contract.

(e) (1) Any contract or agreement entered into under this section has the full effect of a contract between the District of Columbia and the State or between the other agencies, authorities, or persons described in the section and this State.

(2) The authority granted in this section is in addition to, and is not limited by, the authority granted by any other Act of the General Assembly.

§17–204. // EFFECTIVE APRIL 24, 2028 PER CHAPTER 241 OF 2023 //

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may enter into a contract or agreement concerning the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water supply, sewer, or drainage systems under its control or under the control or ownership of the District of Columbia or any other agency, authority, or commission specified in this section.

(2) The Commission may enter into a contract or agreement under paragraph (1) of this subsection with:

(i) the District of Columbia;

(ii) any federal, state, county, or municipal authority in the State or any other state; or

(iii) any public water, sewer, or drainage commission in the State or any other state.

(b) The Commission may contract with, as a primary party or as a subcontractor, or invest in any person for the ownership, joint–venturing, management, operation, supervision, assistance, participation, or any other activity relating to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of water or wastewater systems, including systems, services, expertise, intellectual property, and techniques developed in connection with, or usable or marketable with respect to, water or wastewater systems.

(c) (1) Any contract or agreement entered into under this section has the full effect of a contract between the District of Columbia and the State or between the other agencies, authorities, or persons described in the section and this State.

(2) The authority granted in this section is in addition to, and is not limited by, the authority granted by any other Act of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Insurance § 17-307 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-307
§17–307.
Status: in_force

Each policy of group life insurance shall contain a provision that any sum due because of the death of the insured is payable to the beneficiary designated by the insured, subject to:

(1) the provisions of the policy as to payment of all or part of the sum if a designated beneficiary is not alive at the death of the insured; and

(2) any right that the insurer reserves in the policy and sets forth in the certificate to pay at its option a part of the sum, not exceeding $2,500, to a person that the insurer considers equitably entitled to it for having incurred funeral or other expenses incident to the insured’s death or last illness.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-301
§17–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Commission as a real estate broker before the individual may provide real estate brokerage services in the State.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Commission as an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson before the individual, while acting on behalf of a real estate broker, may provide real estate brokerage services in the State.

(b) A license is not required for:

(1) a financial institution, as defined in Title 1 of the Financial Institutions Article, a subsidiary or affiliate of such a financial institution, or mortgage loan institution incorporated under the laws of any state or of the United States to manage, lease, or sell any property that the institution or subsidiary or affiliate of a financial institution acquires in connection with a mortgage foreclosure or deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure;

(2) a lawyer authorized to practice law in the State who:

(i) is not engaged regularly in the business of providing real estate brokerage services;

(ii) does not represent to the public, by use of a sign or advertisement or otherwise, that the lawyer is in the business of providing real estate brokerage services; and

(iii) provides real estate brokerage services while representing another person in the course of the lawyer’s regular practice of law;

(3) a home builder in the rental or initial sale of a home constructed by the builder;

(4) an agent of a licensed real estate broker or of an owner of real estate while managing or leasing that real estate for the real estate broker or owner;

(5) any person in negotiating the sale, lease, or other transfer of a business enterprise if the proposed transfer does not include any interest in real property other than a lease under which the business enterprise operates; or

(6) any person to subdivide and sell unimproved property owned by that person if the person meets the requirements of § 17–302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-309
§17–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may adopt regulations to allow an individual to practice under clinical supervision as a licensed graduate alcohol and drug counselor, a licensed graduate marriage and family therapist, a licensed graduate professional counselor, or a licensed graduate professional art therapist.

(b) To qualify to practice as a licensed graduate alcohol and drug counselor, a licensed graduate marriage and family therapist, a licensed graduate professional counselor, or a licensed graduate professional art therapist, an individual shall be:

(1) Of good moral character; and

(2) At least 18 years old.

(c) An individual may practice graduate alcohol and drug counseling under supervision for a limited period of time if the individual has:

(1) A master’s or doctoral degree in a professional counseling field from an accredited educational institution that meets the educational requirements of § 17–302 of this subtitle; and

(2) Passed:

(i) A national alcohol and drug counselor examination approved by the Board; and

(ii) The law examination on this title administered by the Board.

(d) An individual may practice graduate marriage and family therapy under supervision for a limited period of time if the individual has:

(1) A master’s or doctoral degree in a marriage and family field that meets the educational requirements of § 17–303 of this subtitle; and

(2) Passed the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination approved by the Board.

(e) An individual may practice graduate professional counseling under supervision for a limited period of time if the individual has:

(1) A master’s or doctoral degree in a professional counseling field that meets the educational requirements of § 17–304 of this subtitle; and

(2) Passed the National Professional Counselor Examination approved by the Board.

(f) An individual may practice graduate professional art therapy under supervision for a limited period of time if the individual has a master’s or doctoral degree in art therapy that meets the educational requirements of § 17–304.1 of this subtitle.

(g) An individual may not practice without approval by the Board.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-501
§17–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cholesterol testing” includes collecting a test specimen, testing to detect the amount of cholesterol in an individual’s blood, and the reporting of test results.

(c) “Permit” means a permit issued by the Secretary to a person who:

(1) Offers to provide, with or without charge, a test to detect the amount of cholesterol in an individual’s blood; and

(2) Conducts the test outside a permanently located medical laboratory issued a permit or excepted from a permit under Subtitle 2 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-6A-04 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-04
§17–6A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to behavior analysts.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to behavior analysts.

(b) (1) The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.

(c) The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-519 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-519
§17–519.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with this section, a real estate broker shall display a sign at each office and branch office that the real estate broker maintains for the provision of real estate brokerage services.

(b) The real estate broker shall display the sign conspicuously on the door or outside of the premises of each office or branch office so that the sign is visible to the public.

(c) The real estate broker shall include on the sign the words “real estate” or, where authorized by the respective trade associations, “realtor” or “realtist”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-6A-03 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-03
§17–6A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A contractor or subcontractor that elects to make payments to the Fund in accordance with this subtitle shall make payments, as determined by the Secretary, not to exceed 25 cents per hour for each employee who is employed by the contractor or subcontractor to complete the covered contract.

(2) Payments made to the Fund in accordance with this subsection shall be made on a monthly basis.

(b) (1) If the Secretary determines that a contractor or subcontractor awarded a covered contract has made contributions to a registered apprenticeship program at rates lower than those required by this subtitle, the contractor or subcontractor shall make payments to the Fund for the difference between its contribution and the contribution rate required by this subtitle.

(2) Payments made to the Fund in accordance with this subsection shall be made on a monthly basis.
Md. Code, Land Use § 17-118 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-118
§17–118.
Status: in_force

Payment received under this part may not be considered as income for the purposes of Title 10 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-305 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-305
§17–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a public body is satisfied that a person has completed the work in full compliance with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle, the public body may not pay or authorize a payment for work subject to §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle to a person under a contract.

(b) If a person receives a payment that should not have been made under subsection (a) of this section, the Attorney General may recover the portion of the payment that is attributable to work that does not comply with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle directly from the person who did not comply with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle by filing a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the contract was executed or performed.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1903 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 19 / Section 17-1903
§17–1903.
Status: in_force

Whenever a person sells goods or offers goods for sale through a vending machine in the State, the person must have a vending machine license that covers that machine.
Md. Code, Insurance § 17-304 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-304
§17–304.
Status: in_force

Each policy of group life insurance shall contain a provision that:

(1) requires a copy of any application of the policyholder to be attached to the policy when issued;

(2) the statements made by the policyholder or the insured are considered representations and not warranties; and

(3) a statement made by an insured may not be used in a contest unless a copy of the instrument that contains the statement is provided to the insured or, in the event of death or incapacity of the insured, to the insured’s beneficiary.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 8 / Section 17-804
§17–804.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Transportation § 17-105 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-105
§17–105.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person has been finally rejected for insurance by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under § 20–516 of the Insurance Article, the person shall, within 10 days after the rejection, furnish evidence satisfactory to the Administration that he has obtained and is covered by the required security.

(b) If the person fails to furnish this evidence within the 10-day period, the Administration:

(1) Shall suspend the registration of each motor vehicle owned by the person; and

(2) Shall suspend the license to drive of that person.

(c) The Administration may not reinstate a registration suspended under this subsection until the person furnishes the evidence that he has obtained and is covered by the required security.

(d) A license to drive that is suspended under this section shall be reinstated if the licensee:

(1) Furnishes evidence that he has obtained and is covered by the required security; or

(2) Has delivered to the Administration the registration plates of each motor vehicle owned by him.
Md. Code, Transportation § 17-111 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-111
§17–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Central Collection Unit fee” means the fee the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management is authorized under § 3–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article to assess on debts or claims collected.

(3) “Program” means the Program to Incentivize and Enable Uninsured Vehicle Owners to Be Insured.

(4) “Program period” means the period during which vehicle owners may have a portion of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties waived under the Program.

(5) “Uninsured vehicle penalty” means the fine the Administration may assess a vehicle owner under § 17–106 of this subtitle for a lapse of the required security on a vehicle during a registration year.

(b) (1) There is a Program to Incentivize and Enable Uninsured Vehicle Owners to Be Insured in the Administration.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles in the State by incentivizing and enabling uninsured vehicle owners with delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties to be insured.

(c) (1) Under the Program, the Administration shall:

(i) Waive a portion of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties on vehicle owners; and

(ii) As a condition of waiving a portion of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties on vehicle owners, require vehicle owners to purchase and maintain the required security on their vehicles.

(2) The Program period shall:

(i) Be up to 90 calendar days; and

(ii) Begin no earlier than January 1, 2017, and end no later than December 31, 2017.

(d) A vehicle owner is eligible to participate in the Program if the vehicle owner:

(1) Is a resident of the State;

(2) Does not have the required security on a vehicle;

(3) Has delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that became delinquent before January 1, 2014; and

(4) Has not been issued a judgment by the Central Collection Unit.

(e) (1) The Administration shall notify vehicle owners who may be eligible to participate in the Program at their last known address.

(2) The notification to a vehicle owner shall include:

(i) The Administration’s Web site address and the Maryland Insurance Administration’s Web site address, where the owner may find contact information for insurers that write motor vehicle liability insurance in the State and other information about motor vehicle insurance; and

(ii) The total delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that the owner owes and the amount of the penalties that may be waived under the Program.

(f) (1) In accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Administration shall waive 80% of a vehicle owner’s delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that became delinquent before January 1, 2014.

(2) (i) As a condition of waiving a portion of a vehicle owner’s delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall require the vehicle owner to pay the balance of the delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties owed after subtracting the waived amount under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) If a claim against a vehicle owner has been sent to the Central Collection Unit, in addition to the balance owed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the vehicle owner shall pay a Central Collection Unit fee calculated as a percentage of the amount of the balance owed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(iii) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Administration shall require a vehicle owner to pay the balance owed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph and any Central Collection Unit fee owed under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph before the end of the Program period.

2. The Administration may allow an owner to pay the balance owed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph and any Central Collection Unit fee owed under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph using a monthly installment payment plan that extends payments beyond the end of the Program period if the terms of the monthly installment payment plan require:

A. The first payment to be due on entry into the Program; and

B. The remaining balance owed to be paid within 6 months after entry into the Program.

(3) (i) As a condition of waiving a portion of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties on a vehicle owner under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall require the vehicle owner to purchase and maintain the required security on the vehicle for the period of time specified in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Administration shall require the required security on the vehicle to be maintained for a period of at least 6 months.

2. The Administration may require that the required security on the vehicle be maintained for a period of at least 1 year if the waiver amount under paragraph (1) of this subsection exceeds $3,000.

(g) The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(h) (1) Beginning July 1, 2018, there is a Program to Incentivize and Enable Uninsured Vehicle Owners to Be Insured, administered by the Uninsured Division of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under § 20–612 of the Insurance Article.

(2) The Administration:

(i) Shall waive delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties as provided in § 20–612 of the Insurance Article; and

(ii) If conditions specified under § 20–612 of the Insurance Article are not met, may reinstate the waived delinquent uninsured motorist penalties.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-209 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-209
§17–209.
Status: in_force

(a) One time per year, the Commissioner shall determine the prevailing wage rate for a classification of worker in a locality by considering among other things:

(1) any other payroll information relevant to the determination; and

(2) wage rates established by collective bargaining agreements.

(b) The Commissioner shall mail notice as provided in § 17-210(b)(2) of this subtitle at least 60 days before making a determination under this section.

(c) (1) The determination, as issued under this section or modified in a proceeding under § 17-211 of this subtitle, is effective for 1 year from the date upon which the Commissioner issued the determination under this section.

(2) The Commissioner shall show on the determination the date upon which it expires.

(3) Upon expiration of the prevailing wage determination for a locality, the Commissioner shall issue a new determination for the locality.

(4) A determination applies to a public work covered by this subtitle that is the subject of a call for bids or proposals published on or before the date upon which it expires.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-603 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-603
§17–603.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a construction license or nonresident construction license shall pay to the clerk a license fee of:

(1) $15 for a license in a county other than Baltimore City, Baltimore County, or Cecil County;

(2) $40 for a license in Baltimore City or Baltimore County; or

(3) $30 for a license in Cecil County.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-703 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 7 / Section 17-703
§17–703.
Status: in_force

§17–703. IN EFFECT

** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 446 AND 447 OF 2012 **

A person that, at the time of bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is identified on a list created by the Board under § 17–704 of this subtitle as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran is ineligible to, and may not bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with a public body for goods or services.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1905 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 19 / Section 17-1905
§17–1905.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller shall print and deliver to the clerk a license sticker for each vending machine.

(b) The clerk shall give each vending machine licensee a license sticker for each vending machine.

(c) (1) Subject to regulations adopted by the Comptroller, the license sticker shall be attached to the vending machine so that the identification label is easily visible.

(2) In addition, the name and telephone number of the vending machine licensee or owner of the vending machine shall be displayed on each vending machine so that the name and telephone number are easily visible.

(d) (1) If an inspector finds that a vending machine does not display the license sticker required by this section, the inspector promptly shall:

(i) notify the vending machine licensee or owner in writing of the violation; and

(ii) require that the vending machine licensee or owner display the license sticker properly within 10 days after receiving notice of the violation.

(2) If the vending machine licensee or owner fails to display the license sticker properly within 10 days, the inspector shall:

(i) seal the vending machine to prevent further use; and

(ii) take necessary action to enforce the licensing provisions of this subtitle.

(3) If neither the license sticker nor the name and telephone number of the vending machine licensee or owner are displayed properly, the inspector:

(i) immediately shall seal the vending machine to prevent further use; and

(ii) shall take necessary action to enforce this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-515 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-515
§17–515.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:

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

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

(b) For purposes of this section, a counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of any association or associations representing alcohol and drug counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, or professional art therapists that:

(1) Is recognized by the Board; and

(2) Includes but is not limited to alcohol and drug counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and professional art therapists.

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

(1) Solely for the Board; or

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

(d) For purposes of this section, a counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any alcohol and drug counselor, marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, professional art therapist, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

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

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

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

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the counselor and therapist rehabilitation committee.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-208 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-208
§17–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the standards and requirements of this subtitle and in regulations adopted pursuant to this subtitle.

(b) A medical laboratory license shall include the name of the:

(1) Medical laboratory;

(2) Laboratory director; and

(3) Owner of the laboratory.

(c) A medical laboratory license shall designate the:

(1) Complexity of testing that the laboratory may offer or perform;

(2) Classes of services that may be offered;

(3) Tests or examinations that may be offered or performed by the laboratory; or

(4) Any combination of items (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection.

(d) A medical laboratory may not operate in any manner beyond what is designated by its license.

(e) A medical laboratory license issued by the Secretary under this subtitle is not transferable.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-308 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-308
§17–308.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall issue a permit to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary shall include on each permit that the Secretary issues:

(1) The name of the tissue bank;

(2) The name of its director;

(3) The name of its owner; and

(4) The classes of services that the tissue bank may offer.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-102
§17–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not limit the authority of a public body to require performance security in addition to, or in cases other than, those specified under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle.

(b) This subtitle applies only to security for a construction contract.

(c) (1) By ordinance, Baltimore City may provide for a program to satisfy the bonding requirements under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle with respect to any construction contract:

(i) that does not exceed $200,000; and

(ii) for which State money is not used.

(2) The program shall provide for payment security of at least 50% of the total amount payable under the contract.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-03 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 17A / Section 17-17A-03
§17–17A–03.
Status: in_force

A person must have a chain store license and a trader’s license issued under Subtitle 18 of this title whenever the person operates two or more retail stores under the same general management or ownership in the State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-501.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-501.1
§17–501.
Status: in_force

§17–501.1.

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

(b) As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:

(1) A complete set of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(2) The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and

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

(c) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.

(d) If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board and the individual a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.

(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) Shall be confidential;

(2) May not be redisseminated; and

(3) Shall be used only for the licensing or certification purpose authorized by this title.

(f) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-205
§17–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

(1) Maintain a registry of all counselors or therapists currently licensed or certified by the Board and all individuals currently working as trainees in accordance with § 17–406(b) of this title;

(2) Submit an annual report to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on or before December 31 each year;

(3) Adopt a code of ethics that the Board considers to be appropriate and applicable to the counselors or therapists currently certified or licensed by the Board and the individuals currently working as trainees in accordance with § 17–406(b) of this title;

(4) Establish continuing education requirements for the counselors or therapists currently certified or licensed by the Board;

(5) Adopt an official seal;

(6) Create committees as it deems appropriate to advise the Board on special issues; and

(7) Establish an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Subcommittee to:

(i) Evaluate and make recommendations to the Board on methods to improve and expedite the licensure and certification processes for alcohol and drug counselors and drug trainees;

(ii) Evaluate and make recommendations to the Board on methods to improve and expedite the disciplinary process for alcohol and drug counselors and drug trainees;

(iii) Assist the Board in drafting regulations related to alcohol and drug counselors and drug trainees; and

(iv) Otherwise assist the Board to fulfill the purpose stated in § 17–102(b) of this title.

(c) (1) The Board may take action against a marriage and family therapist only if:

(i) Before taking action against the marriage and family therapist, the Board discusses the proposed action with a Board member who is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist; and

(ii) A Board member who is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist votes, either in the affirmative or in the negative, on the proposed action.

(2) The Board may take action against an alcohol and drug counselor only if:

(i) Before taking action against the alcohol and drug counselor, the Board discusses the proposed action with a Board member who is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; and

(ii) A Board member who is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor votes, either in the affirmative or in the negative, on the proposed action.

(3) The Board may take action against a clinical professional counselor only if:

(i) Before taking action against the clinical professional counselor, the Board discusses the proposed action with a Board member who is a licensed clinical professional counselor; and

(ii) A Board member who is a licensed clinical professional counselor votes, either in the affirmative or in the negative, on the proposed action.

(4) The Board shall investigate all complaints filed against licensed counselors and therapists if, at the time of the violation, the licensed counselor or therapist has also registered and qualified for psychology associate status by virtue of holding a master’s degree under Title 18 (Maryland Psychologists Act) of this article.

(5) The Board shall notify the Board of Examiners of Psychologists of the complaint in writing within 60 days of receipt of the complaint if an investigation of the supervising licensed psychologists is warranted.

(6) The Board shall initiate disciplinary action against any licensed counselor or therapist who also registers as a psychology associate and violates any portion of this statute.

(d) The Board shall establish or select examinations that the Board considers appropriate to determine the ability of an applicant to be licensed or certified by the Board.
Md. Code, Health - General § 17-2A-09 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2A / Section 17-2A-09
§17–2A–09.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may deny a license to an applicant or suspend, revoke, or limit a license or the authority of a licensee to offer or perform tests that a license sets forth, if the forensic laboratory or its director or other personnel fail to meet the standards and requirements of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the Secretary finds that a forensic laboratory licensed under this subtitle no longer meets the standards and requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary may:

(i) Revoke the license of the forensic laboratory; or

(ii) Suspend the license of the forensic laboratory.

(2) If a deficiency exists, the Secretary may:

(i) Impose a directed plan of correction;

(ii) Regularly inspect the forensic laboratory to assure compliance with the directed plan of correction; or

(iii) Limit the testing authorized by the license.

(c) If the Secretary finds that a forensic laboratory provided erroneous or questionable test results, the Secretary may order the laboratory to provide written notification to:

(1) The person or agency that ordered the tests;

(2) The Office of the Public Defender or counsel of record; and

(3) The State’s Attorney.

(d) A State’s Attorney who receives notification from a laboratory under subsection (c) of this section shall notify the victim of the criminal act or the victim’s representative of the erroneous or questionable test results.

(e) A forensic laboratory that fails to comply with an order issued by the Secretary under subsection (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each day of noncompliance after the deadline for compliance stated in the Secretary’s order, not to exceed a maximum penalty of $50,000.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Secretary denies, suspends, or revokes a license, or imposes a civil penalty under this section, the Secretary shall give the applicant or licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-603 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-603
§17–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor that is awarded a procurement contract for a covered project shall provide to a unit, as a condition of receiving the contract, written verification that:

(1) the contractor participates in an apprenticeship training program for each covered craft in which it will employ persons for the covered project;

(2) the contractor will make payments to the Fund; or

(3) the contractor will make payments in amounts determined under § 17–605 of this subtitle to a registered apprenticeship program or to an organization that has registered apprenticeship programs for the purpose of supporting these programs.

(b) The written verification required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided by a contractor to the unit responsible for the project before the contractor commences performance under the procurement contract.

(c) Organizations that have registered apprenticeship programs and receive funds from contractors under subsection (a)(3) of this section shall certify to the Secretary that all funds received are used solely for the purpose of improving or expanding apprenticeship training in the State.

(d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish a process for auditing organizations that provide registered apprenticeship programs to ensure that all funds received under subsection (a)(3) of this section are used solely to improve and expand apprenticeship programs in the State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-107 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-107
§17–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the members of the Commission are entitled to the following annual salaries:

(i) chair $13,500;

(ii) vice chair $13,000; and

(iii) commissioners $13,000.

(2) The salary shall be paid every 2 weeks.

(b) While in office, commissioners may participate in any Commission program of group health, life, and disability insurance to the same extent and under the same terms as Commission staff.

(c) The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the Commission’s budget.

(d) A member of the Commission who also serves as the Director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection may not receive compensation for duties performed as a member of the Commission.
Md. Code, Transportation § 17-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-104
§17–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may not issue or transfer the registration of a motor vehicle unless the owner or prospective owner of the vehicle furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Administration that the required security is in effect.

(b) The owner of a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in this State shall maintain the required security for the vehicle during the registration period.

(c) Each insurer or other provider of required security shall:

(1) Participate in the Administration’s online verification program for vehicle insurance policies for law enforcement and administrative purposes;

(2) For each fleet policy, electronically notify the Administration every 30 days of any additions, deletions, or modifications to the fleet policy, including those policy numbers affected; and

(3) Electronically provide the Administration with all active insurance policies:

(i) In a format required by the Administration; and

(ii) At an interval determined by the Administration.

(d) The Administration, in consultation with the Maryland Insurance Administration and representatives of the automobile insurance industry, shall adopt regulations that establish procedures to be used by an insurer to provide timely notification to an insured of the penalties that may be imposed in accordance with § 17–106 of this subtitle if the insured fails to renew or replace a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance without surrendering the evidences of registration.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “replacement vehicle” means a vehicle that is loaned by an auto repair facility or a dealer, or that an individual rents temporarily, to use while a vehicle owned by the individual is not in use because of loss, as “loss” is defined in that individual’s applicable private passenger automobile insurance policy or because of breakdown, repair, service, or damage.

(2) This subsection does not apply to a rental vehicle that is not a replacement vehicle if the coverage maintained by the renter or driver is provided by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund.

(3) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, subsection (f) of this section, and § 18–106 of this article, an owner of a rental vehicle or replacement vehicle may satisfy the requirement of subsection (a) of this section by maintaining the required security described in § 17–103 of this subtitle that is secondary to any other valid and collectible coverage and that extends coverage in amounts required under § 17–103(b) of this subtitle to the owner’s vehicle while it is used as a rental vehicle or replacement vehicle.

(4) If an owner of a replacement vehicle provides coverage as provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the agreement for the replacement vehicle to be signed by the renter or the individual to whom the vehicle is loaned shall contain a provision on the face of the agreement, in at least 10 point bold type, that informs the individual that the coverage on the vehicle being serviced or repaired is primary coverage for the replacement vehicle and the coverage maintained by the owner on the replacement vehicle is secondary.

(5) If coverage maintained by the renter or individual to whom the vehicle is loaned has lapsed or does not provide the required coverage:

(i) Security maintained by the owner of the rental vehicle or replacement vehicle shall:

1. Be primary; and

2. Provide the coverage required beginning with the first dollar of a claim; and

(ii) The owner of the rental vehicle or replacement vehicle shall have the duty to defend the claim.

(f) If an owner of a rental vehicle provides coverage in accordance with subsection (e)(3) of this section, the rental agreement to be signed by the renter shall contain a provision on the face of the agreement, in at least 10 point bold type, that informs the individual that, except for coverage provided by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund with respect to a rental vehicle that is not a replacement vehicle, the coverage maintained by the renter of the rental vehicle is primary coverage on the owner’s confirmation with the insurance carrier that provides coverage to the renter that the insurance maintained by the renter provides valid and collectible coverage in the amounts required under § 17–103(b) of this subtitle to the owner’s vehicle while it is used as a rental vehicle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 17-106 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-106
§17–106.
Status: in_force

The County Executive shall choose the chair of the Prince George’s Authority from among its Commissioners.
Md. Code, Land Use § 17-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-105
§17–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may acquire land for the purposes stated in § 17–213 of this title and Title 18, Subtitle 2 of this article outside the metropolitan district but in the regional district.

(b) The Commission may acquire land under subsection (a) of this section if the Commission finds that the acquisition is necessary to preserve any portion of the Commission’s regional park plan for the metropolitan district.

(c) (1) To acquire land under this section, the Commission may expend any current funds that may be expended under this division for land acquisition in the metropolitan district for the purposes authorized by this section.

(2) Funds used for land acquisition in the Montgomery County portion of the metropolitan district may include the proceeds of bonds the Commission issues under Title 18, Subtitle 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-312 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-312
§17–312.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed real estate salesperson may exchange a real estate salesperson license for an associate real estate broker license and become affiliated with a licensed real estate broker as an associate real estate broker, if the real estate salesperson:

(1) has previously held an associate real estate broker license or a real estate broker license;

(2) has held a license continuously since initially being licensed as an associate real estate broker or a real estate broker;

(3) obtains, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that, on the granting of an associate real estate broker license to the real estate salesperson, the real estate salesperson shall become affiliated with the broker as an associate real estate broker; and

(4) complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(b) A licensed real estate salesperson may exchange a real estate salesperson license for a real estate broker license, if the salesperson:

(1) has previously held an associate real estate broker license or a real estate broker license;

(2) has held a license continuously since initially being licensed as an associate real estate broker or a real estate broker; and

(3) complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(c) A licensed associate real estate broker may exchange an associate real estate broker license for a real estate salesperson license and become affiliated with a licensed real estate broker as a real estate salesperson, if the associate broker:

(1) obtains, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that, on the granting of a real estate salesperson license to the associate broker, the associate broker shall become affiliated with the licensed real estate broker; and

(2) complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(d) A licensed associate real estate broker may exchange an associate real estate broker license for a real estate broker license if the associate broker complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(e) A licensed real estate broker may exchange a real estate broker license for a real estate salesperson license and become affiliated with another licensed real estate broker as a real estate salesperson, if the broker:

(1) obtains, from the other licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that, on the granting of a real estate salesperson license to the real estate broker, that individual shall become affiliated with the other broker as a real estate salesperson; and

(2) complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(f) A licensed real estate broker may exchange a real estate broker license for an associate real estate broker license and become affiliated with another licensed real estate broker as an associate real estate broker, if the broker:

(1) obtains, from the other licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that, on the granting of an associate real estate broker license to the real estate broker, that individual shall become affiliated with the other real estate broker as an associate real estate broker; and

(2) complies with the application procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(g) To exchange a license for another license, a qualified licensee shall:

(1) surrender the current license certificate and pocket card of the licensee to the Commission;

(2) submit to the Commission an application on the form that the Commission provides;

(3) if exchanging a real estate salesperson license or an associate real estate broker license for another license, submit to the Commission:

(i) acknowledgment from the licensed real estate broker with whom the licensee currently is affiliated that the affiliation is terminated; or

(ii) a statement from the licensee that the current affiliation of the licensee is terminated;

(4) if exchanging a license for a real estate salesperson license or an associate real estate broker license, submit to the Commission adequate evidence that the licensee has obtained, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that the licensee shall become affiliated with the broker as a real estate salesperson or an associate real estate broker on the granting of a new license to the licensee;

(5) pay to the Commission an application fee set by the Commission; and

(6) submit to the Commission any additional information or documentation that the Commission requires.

(h) On compliance by the applicant with the procedures of this section, the Commission shall cancel the current license of and grant an appropriate new license to each individual who meets the applicable requirements under this subtitle.

(i) The Commission shall issue an appropriate license certificate and pocket card to each individual who has been granted a license under subsection (h) of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-6A-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-14
§17–6A–14.
Status: in_force

A behavior analyst license authorizes the licensee to practice behavior analysis while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 17-104 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-104
§17–104.
Status: in_force

The Housing Authority of Prince George’s County is a public body corporate and politic that:

(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and

(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-201 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-201
§17–201.
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall:

(1) Attempt to discover abandoned property in federal custody that is unclaimed by an owner who is presumed to have an address in this State; and

(2) Institute proceedings for a judicial determination of this State’s rights to receive custody of any abandoned property in federal custody.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-216 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-216
§17–216.
Status: in_force

(a) A laborer may perform any work that is not ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, but shall be paid the prevailing wage rate for the work performed.

(b) (1) A laborer receiving the prevailing wage rate for laborers may not perform work ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice.

(2) If a laborer performs work ordinarily performed by any mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay the laborer for the entire time of performance of that work at the prevailing wage rate for a mechanic.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1003 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 10 / Section 17-1003
§17–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipal governing body in the county in which the license of the junk dealer or scrap metal processor is held shall designate by resolution the primary law enforcement unit to receive records in accordance with § 17–1011(b) of this subtitle.

(b) If a municipal governing body designates a county police department or sheriff as the primary law enforcement unit under this section, the county may designate the Department of State Police as the primary law enforcement unit.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-403
§17–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A museum may acquire title to undocumented property held by the museum for at least 3 years by giving notice that the museum is asserting title to the undocumented property.

(b) In addition to the information required under § 17–408 of this subtitle, the notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall contain the following statement:

“The records of (name of museum) fail to indicate the owner of record of certain property in its possession. The museum hereby asserts title to the following property: (general description of property). If you claim ownership or other legal interest in this property, you must contact the museum, establish ownership of the property, and make arrangements to collect the property. If you fail to do so within 60 days, you will be considered to have waived any claim you may have had to the property.”.

(c) If, within 60 days after notice is provided, the lender does not respond by giving written notice of intent to retain an interest in the property on loan, the museum’s title to the property becomes absolute.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 24 / Section 17-2401
§17–2401.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-922 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 9 / Section 17-922
§17–922.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not act as a nonresident itinerant magazine seller in Calvert County unless the person has a magazine seller license.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $300.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-307.2 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-307.2
§17–307.
Status: in_force

§17–307.2.

(a) Virtual currency is presumed abandoned if it remains unclaimed 5 years after the last indication of apparent owner interest in the property.

(b) Within 30 days before the filing of the report required under § 17–310 of this subtitle, the holder of abandoned virtual currency shall liquidate the virtual currency.

(c) The holder shall remit any liquidation proceeds to the Administrator.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision under this subtitle, an owner has no right of recourse against a holder or the Administrator to recover any gain in value to the virtual currency that occurs after the liquidation described under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 17-210 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-210
§17–210.
Status: in_force

(a) If a park police officer apprehends a person for violating any law punishable as a misdemeanor under § 17–209 of this subtitle, the officer may prepare and sign a written citation.

(b) A citation issued under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) a notice to appear in court;

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

(3) appropriate license numbers, if any;

(4) the violation charged;

(5) the time and place the person shall appear in court; and

(6) other pertinent information the Commission requires.

(c) (1) A person charged under subsection (a) of this section may give a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation prepared by the officer.

(2) An officer shall arrest a person charged under subsection (a) of this section if:�

(i) the person does not furnish satisfactory identification;

(ii) the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear; or

(iii) the person refuses to sign a written promise to appear.

(d) A person shall comply with the written promise to appear in court unless the person:

(1) posts sufficient collateral for the violation;

(2) pays the fine in advance of trial; or

(3) is represented by counsel in court.

(e) (1) If a person fails to comply with the notice to appear in a citation issued under this section, the court may:

(i) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, issue a warrant for the person’s arrest; or

(ii) after 5 days, notify the court clerk of the person’s noncompliance.

(2) On receipt of notice of noncompliance from the court, the clerk shall notify the person by mail at the address indicated on the citation that the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest unless, within 15 days after the notice is mailed, the person:

(i) pays the fine on the charge as provided for in the original citation and an additional fine of $100 for failing to appear; or

(ii) posts bond or a penalty deposit and requests a new trial date.

(3) If a person fails to pay the fines or post the bond or penalty deposit under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest.

(4) If the original violation is not punishable by imprisonment, the court may not issue a warrant for the person’s arrest under this subsection for at least 20 days after the original trial date.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-303 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-303
§17–303.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license to practice clinical marriage and family therapy, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) (1) Except as provided in § 17–306 of this subtitle, the applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a marriage and family field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board or have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and extent of training as may be required by the Board in regulation.

(2) The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.

(e) The applicant shall have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in marriage and family therapy approved by the Board, 2 years of which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree or its substantial equivalent.

(f) The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at an accredited college or university approved by the Board.

(g) The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience as required by the Board.

(h) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-501
§17–501.
Status: in_force

Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-322.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-322.1
§17–322.
Status: in_force

§17–322.1.

(a) For purposes of § 17-322(b) of this subtitle, it is not a material fact relating to property offered for sale or lease that:

(1) an owner or occupant of the property is, was, or is suspected to be:

(i) infected with human immunodeficiency virus; or

(ii) diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; or

(2) a homicide, suicide, accidental death, natural death, or felony occurred on the property.

(b) (1) It is not grounds for a disciplinary action against a licensee under this subtitle, that a licensee did not disclose to a prospective purchaser or lessee, a fact contained in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) A licensee may not be held personally liable for failure to disclose a fact contained in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-525 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-525
§17–525.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this section is to prohibit steering and other discriminatory real estate practices with respect to residential housing in Baltimore City to:

(1) ensure fair and equal real estate housing practices in Baltimore City for all of its residents, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin;

(2) provide fair and equal real estate housing opportunities in Baltimore City for all of its residents, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin; and

(3) protect and ensure the peace, health, safety, prosperity, and general welfare of all residents of Baltimore City.

(b) This section applies only in regard to residential property in Baltimore City.

(c) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each real estate broker shall maintain a current and complete registry of all residential properties that the broker lists for sale in Baltimore City.

(ii) The real estate broker shall break down the properties listed in the registry into price categories that are established by the Commission.

(iii) If a prospective buyer requests to see the registry, the real estate broker shall allow the prospective buyer to see the part of the registry for the price category in which the prospective buyer indicates interest.

(2) This subsection does not require a real estate broker who is a member of a multiple listing service to disclose properties that are obtained from multiple listing.

(d) (1) Unless requested to do so by a prospective buyer or renter, a real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson may not fail or refuse to show any residential property that is available for sale, rent, or sublease to a prospective buyer or renter because of:

(i) the race, color, sex, religion, or national origin of the prospective buyer or renter; or

(ii) the racial composition or character of the neighborhood where the property is located.

(2) A real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson may not fail or refuse to show all available listed residential properties that are in a certain area and within a specified price range to a prospective buyer or renter who has requested to be shown all available properties that are in the area and within the specified price range.

(3) If the representation is made because of the race, color, sex, religion, or national origin of the prospective buyer or renter or because of the racial composition or character of the area where the property is located, a real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson may not represent to a prospective buyer or renter that the available residential properties, prospective sites for a residence, or listings are limited to those already shown when, in fact, there is a residential property, a prospective site for a residence, or a listing that is available and within the price range specified by the prospective buyer or renter.

(e) This section does not prohibit a real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson from charging a reasonable fee for showing a residential property to a prospective buyer or renter.

(f) The Commission shall enforce the provisions of this section and, for this purpose, may receive complaints, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and hold hearings.
Md. Code, Local Government § 17-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-202
§17–202.
Status: in_force

To the extent of any conflict, this subtitle and the local government investment guidelines adopted by the State Treasurer under this subtitle supersede:

(1) any local law, including a charter provision; and

(2) any other public general law.
Md. Code, State Government § 17-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-101
§17–101.
Status: in_force

Until an individual accounts for and pays into the Treasury of the State all money that is charged to and due by the individual on the books of the State, the individual is ineligible to become a member of the Senate of Maryland or the House of Delegates, or to hold any State office of profit or trust if the individual:

(1) is a collector, receiver, or holder of public money;

(2) is charged on the books of the State a sum due to the State; and

(3) has failed to account fairly for the public money with the Treasury of the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 17-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-208
§17–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the requirements of this section, the lives of a group of individuals may be insured under a policy issued to a volunteer fire, rescue squad, or ambulance service organization to cover the registered members of the organization for the benefit of persons other than the organization.

(2) The volunteer fire, rescue squad, or ambulance service organization to which the policy is issued is deemed the policyholder.

(b) All registered members of a volunteer fire, rescue squad, or ambulance service organization are eligible for insurance under a policy issued in accordance with this section.

(c) (1) The premiums for the policy shall be paid from funds contributed by the volunteer fire, rescue squad, or ambulance service organization or funds contributed by the insured members or from both.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a policy on which no part of the premium is to be derived from funds contributed by the insured member specifically for the insurance must insure all eligible persons, except those who reject the coverage in writing.

(3) An insurer may exclude or limit the coverage on any person as to whom evidence of individual insurability is not satisfactory to the insurer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 25 / Section 17-2502
§17–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1704 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 17 / Section 17-1704
§17–1704.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must have a micro market license to operate one or more micro markets in the State.

(b) A license issued to a person authorizes the holder to operate a micro market in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 20 / Section 17-2001
§17–2001.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “restaurant” means a business establishment:

(1) that is for the accommodation of the public;

(2) that has a proper and an adequate dining room and sufficient facilities for preparing and serving meals;

(3) that has been approved by the Board; and

(4) whose average of annual receipts from the sale of food comprises at least 25% of the average receipts of the business.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-215 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-215
§17–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Each contractor and subcontractor subject to this subtitle shall pay each employee not less than the prevailing wage rate required under this subtitle:

(1) unconditionally;

(2) without subsequent rebate; and

(3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, without deductions for:

(i) food;

(ii) sleeping accommodations;

(iii) transportation;

(iv) use of small tools; or

(v) any other thing of any kind.

(b) A contractor or subcontractor may make deductions that are:

(1) required by law;

(2) required or allowed by a collective bargaining agreement between a bona fide labor organization and the contractor or subcontractor; or

(3) contained in a written agreement between an employee and an employer undertaken at the beginning of employment, if the agreement:

(i) concerns food, sleeping accommodations, or other similar items;

(ii) is submitted by the employer to the public body awarding the public work contract; and

(iii) is approved by the public body as fair and reasonable.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-406 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-406
§17–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may adopt regulations governing:

(1) erosion and sediment control for utility construction under authority of § 17–403 of this subtitle and § 4–105 of the Environment Article, after review and approval of the proposed regulations by the soil conservation districts of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County and the Department of Natural Resources;

(2) sewer cleaning under authority of § 24–201 of this article;

(3) plumbing under authority of § 17–403 of this subtitle and §§ 24–106, 26–102, and 26–204 of this article;

(4) gas fitting under authority of § 17–404 of this subtitle;

(5) required permits for public utility construction under authority of §§ 27–101 and 27–107 of this article; and

(6) the Commission Pretreatment Program under authority of § 17–403 of this subtitle and § 9–332 of the Environment Article.

(b) (1) The Commission shall publish the regulations as provided under § 17–403(b) of this subtitle.

(2) The sworn certificate of a commissioner as to the publication of the regulations is prima facie evidence of publication.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1407 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 14 / Section 17-1407
§17–1407.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not act as a promoter in the State unless the person has a promoter license.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-205 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-205
§17–205.
Status: in_force

(a) When the federal government reports abandoned property to the Administrator under the agreement, the Administrator shall forward a copy of the report to the clerk of the circuit court for each county in the State.

(b) Each clerk of the circuit court shall post the report of abandoned property in federal custody at the court house for the county for 60 days.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-319.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-319.1
§17–319.
Status: in_force

§17–319.1.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a licensed real estate broker is terminated by a business for any reason, the business may designate another individual who is a licensed real estate broker to provide real estate brokerage services for the business.

(b) (1) If the license certificate and pocket card of a terminated real estate broker are surrendered to the Commission, the Commission shall approve the designation under subsection (a) of this section in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

(2) If the license certificate and pocket card of a terminated real estate broker are not surrendered to the Commission, the Commission shall approve the designation under subsection (a) of this section only if:

(i) the designated licensed real estate broker is in good standing with the Commission;

(ii) the business notifies the Commission of the reason for the termination of the real estate broker; and

(iii) the designation of the licensed real estate broker complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

(c) A licensed real estate broker who has been designated by a business under subsection (a) of this section is subject to all of the applicable provisions of this title that relate to real estate brokers.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-307.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-307.1
§17–307.
Status: in_force

§17–307.1.

The balance of the proceeds from the sale of personal property stored at a self–service storage facility that is unclaimed after the expiration of the 1 year period specified in § 18–504(e) of this article is presumed abandoned.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-604 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-604
§17–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A subcontractor that performs work at a value exceeding the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this article for a covered project shall provide to a unit written verification that:

(1) the subcontractor participates in an apprenticeship training program for each covered craft in which it will employ persons for the covered project;

(2) the subcontractor will make payments to the Fund; or

(3) the subcontractor will make payments in amounts determined under § 17–605 of this subtitle to a registered apprenticeship program or to an organization that has registered apprenticeship programs for the purpose of supporting these programs.

(b) The written verification required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided by a subcontractor to the unit responsible for the project before the subcontractor commences performance under the procurement contract.

(c) Organizations that have registered apprenticeship programs and receive funds from contractors under subsection (a)(3) of this section shall certify to the Secretary that all funds received are used solely for the purpose of improving or expanding apprenticeship training in the State.

(d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish a process for auditing organizations that provide registered apprenticeship programs to ensure that all funds received under subsection (a)(3) of this section are used solely to improve and expand apprenticeship programs in the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-527.4 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-527.4
§17–527.
Status: in_force

§17–527.4.

(a) (1) In this section, “service provider” includes a mortgage lender, a mortgage broker, a real estate appraiser, a home inspector, a plumber, an electrician, and a heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.

(2) “Service provider” does not include a home improvement contractor.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a licensee offers the name of a service provider to a client in the provision of real estate brokerage services, the licensee need not verify that the service provider is currently licensed by the State to perform the services.

(c) If a licensee offers the name of a home improvement contractor to a client, the licensee shall:

(1) annually verify that the home improvement contractor is licensed by the Home Improvement Commission under Title 8 of the Business Regulation Article to act as a home improvement contractor before offering the name to the client; and

(2) inform the client of the website on which the licensing information may be found, and the date on which the licensee verified the information.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-602
§17–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $75.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-606 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-606
§17–606.
Status: in_force

A real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson may not post, on real property that is offered for sale or exchange, an outdoor sign or other advertisement on which the cost and capitalization of ground rent on the real property is shown in print or lettering that is smaller than the size of the print or lettering that is used to show the price of the real property.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-6A-05 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-05
§17–6A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The regulations shall establish the process for a contractor or subcontractor to provide written verification to the Department that the requirements of this subtitle have been met.

(2) If a contractor or subcontractor is affiliated with a registered apprenticeship program, the regulations shall require the registered apprenticeship program to provide written documentation to the contractor or subcontractor verifying the affiliation.

(c) The regulations shall establish a process for auditing organizations that provide registered apprenticeship programs to ensure that all funds received by a registered apprenticeship program under § 17–6A–02(a)(3) of this subtitle are used solely to improve and expand apprenticeship programs in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 8 / Section 17-802
§17–802.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer and wine license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $75.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-803 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 8 / Section 17-803
§17–803.
Status: in_force

(a) By regulation, the Department of General Services and the Department of Transportation shall establish procedures for each bidder, contractor, or subcontractor that performs work on a State–funded construction project to certify that the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor pays employee health care expenses in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a bidder, contractor, or subcontractor shall demonstrate the payment of employee health care expenses by submitting certification or a valid contract to the Department of General Services or the Department of Transportation evidencing that, with respect to the employees who will work on or at the site of the project:

(i) the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor pays aggregate employee health care expenses of at least 5% of the aggregate Social Security wages paid by the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor; or

(ii) the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor pays 50% or more of the required premium necessary to obtain coverage by a credible health care insurance plan.

(2) Before July 1, 2021, a bidder, contractor, or subcontractor may demonstrate payment of employee health care expenses by submitting certification or a valid contract to the Department of General Services or the Department of Transportation evidencing, with respect to the employees who will work on or at the site of the project, that:

(i) under a contract with a credible health care insurance plan or through a collective bargaining agreement, the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor pays some portion of employee health care expenses; and

(ii) the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor will meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection on renewal of the contract or collective bargaining agreement.

(c) The Department of General Services and the Department of Transportation shall collaborate with the Maryland Department of Labor to develop the form required for certification under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A procurement officer may require a responsible bidder or subcontractor to submit records to the procurement officer that are sufficient to support the certification that the bidder or subcontractor submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(e) If a responsible bidder that is awarded a contract to work on a State–funded construction project fails to submit records required under this section within a reasonable period of time, the procurement officer may void the contract.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-501 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-501
§17–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “eMaryland Marketplace” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of this article.

(c) “Procurement” means procurement by competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, or noncompetitive negotiation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-404 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-404
§17–404.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify as a certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug, an applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) At a minimum:

(i) Hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution in a health and human services counseling field; or

(ii) Hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter as may be required by the Board in regulation; and

(3) Have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:

(1) An examination approved by the Board under this title; and

(2) The law examination on this title administered by the Board.

(c) A certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug shall practice alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved alcohol and drug supervisor who is:

(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor;

(2) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug;

(3) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug;

(4) A licensed clinical professional counselor;

(5) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist;

(6) A licensed clinical professional art therapist; or

(7) A health care provider licensed under this article with documented expertise in alcohol and drug counseling.

(d) A certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug:

(1) May provide only:

(i) Alcohol and drug counseling as an employee of an agency or facility that is certified or licensed by the State; and

(ii) Alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved supervisor as specified in subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) May not:

(i) Provide supervision; or

(ii) Practice independently.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2008 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 20 / Section 17-2008
§17–2008.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class C beer, beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor license may allow the consumption of the alcoholic beverages authorized by the license on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-02 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 17A / Section 17-17A-02
§17–17A–02.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to a retail service station dealer, as defined in § 10–101 of this article, of which the principal business is the sale or distribution of motor fuel.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-403
§17–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 17–405 of this subtitle, to qualify as a certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug, an applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) At a minimum:

(i) Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution approved by the Board in a health and human services counseling field; or

(ii) Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter as may be required by the Board in regulation;

(3) Have completed not less than 1 year with a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinically supervised experience in alcohol and drug counseling approved by the Board; and

(4) Have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:

(1) An examination approved by the Board under this title; and

(2) The law examination on this title administered by the Board.

(c) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug shall practice alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved alcohol and drug supervisor who is:

(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor;

(2) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug;

(3) A licensed clinical professional counselor;

(4) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist;

(5) A licensed clinical professional art therapist; or

(6) A health care provider licensed under this article with documented expertise in alcohol and drug counseling.

(d) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug:

(1) May provide only:

(i) Alcohol and drug counseling as an employee of an agency or a facility that is certified or licensed by the State;

(ii) Alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved supervisor as specified in subsection (c) of this section; and

(iii) Supervision with approval by the Board; and

(2) May not practice independently.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-408 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-408
§17–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Commission takes precautions to make a composting facility free of offensive off–site odors, the Commission may not construct the facility in an area that has more than 100 homes that are located within 5 miles of the facility.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide standards for the construction and operation of a composting facility that is free of offensive off–site odors.

(c) If the Commission does not control and eliminate any offensive off–site odor that is caused by a composting facility that is constructed after July 1, 1986, the Commission shall close the facility within 4 months after the date the offensive off–site odor is emitted from the facility.

(d) If a composting facility is closed for failure to meet any standards adopted by the Commission under this section, Montgomery County shall select an alternative method or location for the disposition of sludge located at the closed facility.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-604 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 6 / Section 17-604
§17–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 17–301 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 17–301 of this title is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

(c) Each violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 17 / Subtitle 26 / Section 17-2605
§17–2605.
Status: in_force

One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 17-309 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-309
§17–309.
Status: in_force

Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Board written notice of:

(1) If the licensee is an individual or entity, any change in the address or telephone number of an existing office or principal place of business; and

(2) If the licensee is an entity, the addition of a branch office.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1811 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 18 / Section 17-1811
§17–1811.
Status: in_force

(a) A promoter may not allow an exhibitor to do business at a show unless, before the show, the exhibitor submits to the promoter:

(1) a photocopy of the trader’s license of the exhibitor; or

(2) an exhibitor’s affidavit in accordance with § 17–1803(d)(2) or (3) of this subtitle.

(b) The exhibitor’s affidavit or the photocopy of the trader’s license shall be displayed conspicuously during the show.

(c) Within 7 days after a show ends, the promoter shall submit to the Comptroller the exhibitors’ affidavits.
Md. Code, Transportation § 17-203 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 17 / Subtitle 2 / Section 17-203
§17–203.
Status: in_force

If the judgment debtor named in a certified copy of a judgment or in a certificate of facts is a nonresident, the Administration shall send a certified copy of the judgment or certificate of facts to the Motor Vehicle Administrator of the state where the judgment debtor is a resident and of any other state where the vehicle of the judgment debtor is registered.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-6A-06 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 17 / Subtitle 6A / Section 17-6A-06
§17–6A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor or subcontractor that fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle shall be liable for an amount equal to twice the amount of unpaid apprenticeship contributions required by this subtitle.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “willfully” means a representation or an omission known to be false or made with deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard for truth or falsity.

(2) (i) Any person, firm, or corporation that is found to have made willfully a false or fraudulent representation or omission regarding a material fact in connection with contributions required by this subtitle shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount of up to $1,000 for each employee for whom contributions are required and each falsification.

(ii) A penalty shall be recoverable in a civil action and paid to the State.

(c) (1) The Secretary may file suit to enforce this section in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In an action filed under this subsection, the court shall require the contractor or subcontractor to pay the amount required by subsection (a) of this section, including interest, reasonable counsel fees, and court costs.
Md. Code, Transportation § 17-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 17 / Subtitle 1 / Section 17-101
§17–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fleet policy” means an insurance policy issued for a fleet of vehicles that provides coverage that is not based on a schedule of individual vehicles at the time the policy is issued.

(c) “Lapse” and “termination” mean a lapse or termination of required security, as defined in regulations adopted by the Administration.

(d) “Required security” means security in the form and providing for the minimum benefits required:

(1) For a vehicle registered in the State, under this subtitle or any other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(2) For a vehicle registered in another jurisdiction, under the laws of that jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-502
§17–502.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license or certificate is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.

(d) (1) The Board may not limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this title.

(2) The applicant shall pay to the Board a reexamination fee set by the Board for each reexamination.

(e) The examination shall include a portion that tests an applicant’s knowledge of the Maryland Professional Counselors and Therapists Act.
Md. Code, Education § 17-304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-304
§17–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Amounts paid by the State under this subtitle may be applied to any eligible program at the eligible institution to which the payment is made.

(b) No more than one-half of the total amount to be paid by the State under provisions of this subtitle may be appropriated in any fiscal year. The provisions of § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article do not apply to unused program funds.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-405 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 17 / Subtitle 4 / Section 17-405
§17–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless there is an agreement otherwise between the museum and the lender, a museum may apply conservation measures to property on loan to the museum without receiving the lender’s permission or giving the lender formal notice if:

(1) Action is required to protect the property on loan or other property in the custody of the museum; or

(2) The property on loan is a hazard to the health and safety of the public or the museum staff.

(b) If a museum applies conservation measures to property under this section or with the agreement of the lender, unless the agreement provides otherwise, the museum:

(1) Acquires a lien on the property in the amount of the cost of the conservation measures incurred by the museum; and

(2) Is not liable for injury to or loss of the property if the museum:

(i) Had a reasonable belief at the time the conservation measure action was taken that the action was necessary to protect the property on loan or other property in the custody of the museum, or that the property on loan was a hazard to the health and safety of the public or the museum staff; and

(ii) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1402 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 17 / Subtitle 14 / Section 17-1402
§17–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply in Baltimore City or Allegany, Howard, and Montgomery counties.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to an outdoor musical festival held in:

(1) Carroll County by a college or public school; or

(2) Kent County by a nonprofit agricultural, charitable, civic, fraternal, religious, social welfare, or war veterans’ organization operating in Kent County.

(c) (1) In Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Garrett, Harford, Prince George’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, this subtitle applies only to an outdoor musical festival with 1,000 or more spectators in attendance.

(2) In Carroll, Frederick, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Washington counties, this subtitle applies only to an outdoor musical festival with 500 or more spectators in attendance.

(d) This subtitle applies only if admission is charged to attend the outdoor musical festival.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 3 / Section 17-307
§17–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall waive the requirements for licensure for an applicant to practice clinical professional counseling if the applicant:

(1) Is licensed or certified as a clinical professional counselor in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that has requirements that are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of § 17–304 of this subtitle;

(2) Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires; and

(3) Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17-507 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 17 / Subtitle 5 / Section 17-507
§17–507.
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual who is licensed under Subtitle 3 of this title or certified under Subtitle 4 of this title may not charge a client or receive remuneration for counseling or therapy services unless:

(1) Before the performance of those services, the client is furnished a copy of a professional disclosure statement; or

(2) (i) This professional disclosure statement is displayed in a conspicuous location at the place where the services are performed; and

(ii) A copy of the statement is provided to the client on request.

(b) The professional disclosure statement shall contain:

(1) The name, title, business address, and business telephone number of the licensee or certificate holder performing the services;

(2) The formal professional education of the licensee or certificate holder, including the institutions attended and the degrees received from them;

(3) The areas of specialization of the licensee or certificate holder and the services provided;

(4) In the case of an individual licensed under Subtitle 3 of this title or certified under Subtitle 4 of this title who is engaged in a private individual practice, partnership, or group practice, the individual’s fee schedule listed by type of service or hourly rate;

(5) At the bottom of the first page of the disclosure statement, the words, “This information is required by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, which regulates all licensed and certified counselors and therapists.”; and

(6) Immediately beneath the statement required by item (5) of this subsection, the name, address, and telephone number of the Board.