Md. Code, Insurance § 20-701 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly file with the Fund a notice or document required under this title that is false or that contains a material misstatement of fact.

(b) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1003 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1003
§20–1003.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in Part II of this subtitle, this part applies to alleged discriminatory housing practices under Subtitle 7 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-306 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-306
§20–306.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an individual required to apply for State and national criminal history records checks under this subtitle.

(b) An individual may contest the finding of a felony conviction reported in a printed statement issued by the Department as provided in this section.

(c) (1) In contesting the finding of a felony conviction, the individual shall contact the office of the Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary, and a hearing shall be convened within 20 workdays, unless subsequently waived by the individual.

(2) The Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary, shall render a decision regarding the appeal within 5 workdays after the hearing.

(d) For the purposes of this subtitle, the record of a felony conviction or a copy of the record certified by the clerk of the court or by a judge of the court in which the conviction occurred shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(e) Failure of the individual to appear at the scheduled hearing shall be considered grounds for dismissal of the appeal.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1001.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1001.1
§20–1001.
Status: reserved

§20–1001.1.

(a) (1) The Board may issue an art gallery beer and wine license to a nonprofit or for–profit retail business engaged in the display and sale of original artwork, or copies of original artwork that are reproduced no more than 300 times, by an individual artist or a group of artists.

(2) A business that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products may not be issued the license.

(b) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption when snacks are served during normal business hours but not later than midnight.

(c) The annual license fee is $100.

(d) The license may not be transferred from the location for which the license was originally issued to another location.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1031 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1031
§20–1031.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may file a petition for the enforcement of an order of the Commission and for appropriate temporary relief or a restraining order.

(2) The petition shall be filed in the circuit court for the county where the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred or where any respondent resides or transacts business.

(3) The clerk of the court shall send a copy of the petition to the parties to the proceedings before the Commission under § 20–1029 of this subtitle or before the administrative law judge.

(b) Any party to the proceedings before the Commission under § 20–1029 of this subtitle or before the administrative law judge may intervene in the circuit court in an enforcement proceeding brought under this section.

(c) Unless the failure or neglect to make the objection is excused because of extraordinary circumstances, an objection not made before the Commission under § 20–1029 of this subtitle or before the administrative law judge may not be considered by the court in an enforcement proceeding brought under this section.

(d) If a petition for judicial review is not filed under § 20–1030 of this subtitle, the findings of fact and conclusions of law in the Commission’s final order shall be conclusive in connection with any petition for enforcement filed by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section after the 45th day after the order is entered.

(e) If a petition for judicial review has not been filed under § 20–1030 of this subtitle within 60 days after the date the Commission’s final order is entered, and the Commission has not sought enforcement of the order under subsection (a) of this section, any person entitled to relief under the order may petition for enforcement of the order in the circuit court for the county in which the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-908 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-908
§20–908.
Status: in_force

The definitions in § 20–901 of this subtitle apply in this part.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-436 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-436
§20–436.
Status: in_force

§20–436. IN EFFECT

If a county has the authority under Part I of this subtitle or any other law to impose a tax on transient charges paid to hotels, to accommodate a tax imposed under this part by a municipality, the county may impose a tax rate on transient charges paid to hotels located in the municipality that is lower than the tax rate imposed on transient charges paid to hotels outside the municipality.

§20–436. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

If a county has the authority under Part I of this subtitle or any other law to impose a hotel rental tax to accommodate a hotel rental tax imposed under this part by a municipality, the county may impose a hotel rental tax rate in the municipality that is lower than the hotel rental tax rate imposed outside the municipality.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-702 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-702
§20–702.
Status: in_force

This part applies only in Montgomery County.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-317 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-317
§20–317.
Status: in_force

Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the license of a person, the person shall surrender to the Secretary the agency license certificate and each branch office certificate issued to the person.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1012 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1012
§20–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a special Class C (retirement center) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the retirement center license by converting a special Class C (club) license held on behalf of a retirement center into the retirement center license.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor to residents and guests at the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.

(2) The license holder may sell for off–premises consumption only special anniversary or special event collectible bottles of wine or liquor not more than 30 calendar days before the special anniversary or event.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a civic group or any other organization that rents the premises from the license holder for an event may serve at the event alcoholic beverages that the license holder provides.

(ii) Not more than 25 events described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph at which alcoholic beverages are served may be held in 1 year.

(iii) The events may be open to the public.

(4) The licensed premises may be expanded to include any building or facility at the retirement center campus, regardless of whether the building or facility exists when the license is issued.

(5) The retirement center campus shall be limited to two areas and the service rooms connected to those two areas.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-310 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-310
§20–310.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails to exercise due diligence under a court order to abate a condition under § 20-306 or § 20-307 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) The cost of prosecution.

(b) A person who knowingly or willfully acts contrary to a court order to abate a condition under § 20-306 or § 20-307 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) The cost of prosecution.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-419 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-419
§20–419.
Status: in_force

(a) Frederick County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows:

(1) a reasonable sum for hotel rental tax administrative costs to the general fund of the county; and

(2) the remaining balance to the Tourism Council of Frederick County, Inc., with a portion of the balance designated by the governing body of Frederick County to be used for a visitor center.

(b) The internal auditor of Frederick County shall conduct an audit of the financial records of the Tourism Council and report the findings to the governing body of Frederick County.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-409 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-409
§20–409.
Status: in_force

§20–409. IN EFFECT

A hotel rental tax return for a county:

(1) shall be made on the form that the county requires; and

(2) shall contain the information that the county requires, including the amount of:

(i) transient charges paid to the hotel during the prior calendar month; and

(ii) the hotel rental tax required to be collected during the prior calendar month.

§20–409. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) For a booking transaction that is not facilitated by an accommodations intermediary, a hotel rental tax return for a county:

(1) shall be made on the form that the county requires; and

(2) shall contain the information that the county requires, including the amount of:

(i) taxable price paid to the hotel or accommodations provider during the prior calendar month; and

(ii) the hotel rental tax required to be collected during the prior calendar month.

(b) For a booking transaction that is facilitated by an accommodations intermediary, the hotel rental tax return shall be filed in the manner and on the form that the Comptroller requires under § 11–502.3 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302
§20–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, 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 have completed:

(1) A State and national criminal history records check; and

(2) Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.

(d) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.

(e) The applicant shall have:

(1) (i) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and

(ii) At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

(2) (i) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and

(ii) At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-312 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-312
§20–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 21 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary written notice of:

(1) the addition of a branch office; and

(2) a change in the address of the private home detention monitoring agency or branch office.

(b) The licensee shall submit with the notice:

(1) a photocopy of the agency license certificate; and

(2) if the proposed change affects an existing branch office, a photocopy of the branch office certificate for that office.

(c) The Secretary shall issue a new agency license certificate and, if applicable, a new branch office certificate, both of which shall set forth the same expiration date as the original agency license certificate.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county planning board shall have administrative control and jurisdiction over personnel performing the duties and functions assigned in this subtitle to the respective county planning board.

(b) In Montgomery County, a director serves at the pleasure of the Montgomery County Planning Board.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “deputy director” includes any position comparable to the position of a deputy director, as the Prince George’s County Planning Board determines.

(2) In Prince George’s County, a director or deputy director of a department shall have education or professional experience in a field relevant to the responsibilities of that department.

(3) A director or deputy director shall receive the compensation established in the budget for the Prince George’s County Planning Board.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a director or deputy director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Prince George’s County Planning Board.

(ii) In Prince George’s County, an individual may elect to remain in the merit system established under Title 16, Subtitle 1 of this article if on June 30, 1991, the individual was a director of planning or a director of parks and recreation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-108 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-108
§20–108.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Disabled individual” means an individual with actual or potential limitations in self-care, mobility, hygiene, vocation, family role, or coping mechanisms.

(3) “Reportable condition” means a:

(i) Spinal cord injury;

(ii) Stroke;

(iii) Amputation; or

(iv) Head injury.

(b) (1) Each hospital shall report to the Department within 7 days of the occurrence of a reportable condition.

(2) (i) The report shall contain the individual’s name, age, residence, the type of disability, and any additional information that the Department requires.

(ii) The information collected under this section is confidential and not open to inspection nor considered a public record. The information shall only be used statistically for the use of the Department in the performance of its duties, except that the identities of individuals reported may be disclosed for research purposes in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 4–501(e) of the General Provisions Article.

(c) The report form shall be developed by the Department with input from physicians, disabled individuals, and consumer advocates. The Department shall be responsible for distributing the form to physicians and institutions.

(d) The Department shall establish a central registry to compile information about disabled individuals with reportable conditions.

(e) (1) Within 15 days of receiving a report of an individual with a reportable condition, the Department shall notify the individual or the individual’s parent or guardian of any assistance or services that may be available from the State and of the eligibility requirements for such assistance or services.

(2) Upon request, the Department shall refer the individual to appropriate divisions of the Department and other agencies, public or private, which provide rehabilitation services for persons with reportable conditions.

(3) The Department shall make each public and private health and social agency aware of the rehabilitation information provided by the Department and advise them how to contact the Department to obtain the information.

(4) All other agencies of the State shall cooperate with the Department to provide available, appropriate rehabilitation services to an individual with a reportable condition who meets the eligibility requirements for such services.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall have a license before the person does business as a buyer in the State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “program” means a local small business enterprise program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-121 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-121
§20–121.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Pediatric Cancer Research Commission.

(b) There is a Pediatric Cancer Research Commission.

(c) The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the award of competitive grants from the Pediatric Cancer Fund, established under § 20–120 of this subtitle, to public and private entities in the State.

(d) The Commission consists of:

(1) The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(2) The following members appointed by the Governor:

(i) Two individuals who are adult survivors of pediatric cancer or caregivers of pediatric cancer patients, who may be identified in consultation with the American Childhood Cancer Organization;

(ii) One representative of the American Childhood Cancer Organization;

(iii) Four scientists with expertise in pediatric cancer research;

(iv) Two advanced practice registered nurses who have experience in pediatric cancer care; and

(v) Three physicians with expertise in treating pediatric cancer patients.

(e) (1) The term of an appointed member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members of the Commission are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2024.

(3) If a vacancy occurs during the term of an appointed member, the Governor shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the term expires.

(4) At the end of a term, a member may continue to serve only until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(6) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(f) Each member of the Commission shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission whether the member is employed by or has a financial interest in an entity that may apply to conduct State–funded pediatric cancer research.

(g) (1) The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, incompetence, misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, or any other sufficient cause.

(2) The Governor may not remove a member for political party preference.

(h) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.

(2) The decision of the Commission shall be by a majority of the quorum present and voting.

(i) The Commission shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.

(j) A member of the Commission:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

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

(k) The Commission annually shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members.

(l) The Commission shall:

(1) Develop criteria, standards, and requirements for the review of applications for pediatric cancer research grants from the Pediatric Cancer Fund;

(2) Establish procedures and guidelines to be used in the review, evaluation, ranking, and rating of the research grant proposals;

(3) Develop criteria and a process for reviewing grant applications to ensure that each application is complete and satisfies the criteria, standards, and requirements developed by the Commission under item (1) of this subsection;

(4) Develop disclosure and recusal guidelines to be followed by members of the Commission when considering grant applications;

(5) Establish standards for the oversight of awards; and

(6) Conduct progress reviews of grant recipients.

(m) The Commission may consult with experts in performing its duties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1304
§20–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer festival license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell beer:

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

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

(e) The Board shall:

(1) choose 4 weekends each year for the beer festival that do not fall on the dates chosen for the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County or the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;

(2) choose for the festival:

(i) a location that is not already licensed; or

(ii) subject to subsection (f) of this section, the premises of a holder of a stadium on–sale license; and

(3) ensure that the primary focus of the beer festival is the promotion of Maryland beer.

(f) If a beer festival is held on the premises of a holder of a stadium license, the holder of the stadium license may not sell any alcoholic beverages during the festival.

(g) A beer festival license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(h) The license fee is $15.

(i) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-601
§20–601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to this section, an applicant for a license shall execute a bond that is conditioned on the faithful and honest conduct of the applicant and runs to the State for the benefit of any person injured by any wrongful act of the applicant that is willful or malicious.

(2) The applicant shall submit the bond to the Secretary with the license application.

(b) (1) The amount of the bond required under subsection (a) of this section shall be at least $2,500.

(2) The total liability of the surety to all insured persons under the bond may not exceed the penal sum of the bond.

(c) A licensee shall keep in effect at all times a bond that meets the requirements of this section.

(d) If a licensee’s bond is canceled, forfeited, or terminated by the surety, the surety immediately shall notify the Secretary.

(e) If a surety fails to notify the Secretary as required by this subsection, the bond shall continue in effect until the notice is given to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1404 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1404
§20–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) For an area to receive a designation as a Health Equity Resource Community, a nonprofit community–based organization, a nonprofit hospital, an institution of higher education, a federally qualified health center, or a local government agency shall:

(1) Apply to the Commission on behalf of the area to receive the designation; and

(2) Include federally qualified health centers or other community–based organizations to provide health or wraparound support services within the Health Equity Resource Community.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (e) of this section, the application shall be in the form and manner and contain the information that the Commission requires.

(c) (1) The application shall contain an effective and sustainable plan to reduce health disparities, reduce costs or produce savings to the health care system, and improve health outcomes.

(2) The application shall include:

(i) A description of how the plan will expand federally qualified health centers’ or other community–based organizations’ capacity to provide health care services or wraparound services to address social determinants of health; and

(ii) A description of how funding available under this subtitle will be used to address health disparities through evidence–based, cross–sector strategies that may include:

1. Building health care provider capacity;

2. Improving health services delivery;

3. Effectuating community improvements;

4. Conducting outreach and education efforts;

5. Implementing systemic strategies to improve coordination and communication across organizations that provide health care services;

6. Supporting community leadership development efforts;

7. Facilitating policy interventions to address upstream determinants of health; and

8. Implementing scalable approaches to meet the nonmedical social needs of populations identified in the most recent community health needs assessment, such as unstable housing, inadequate food, or job development.

(d) The application may include:

(1) A proposal to use funding available under this subtitle to provide for loan repayment incentives to induce health care practitioners to practice in the area;

(2) A proposal to use innovative public health strategies to reduce health disparities in the area that may be supported by grants awarded under this subtitle, such as the use of community health workers, community health centers, federally qualified health centers, institutions of higher education, and community–based disease management activities; and

(3) A proposal to use other incentives or mechanisms to address health disparities that focus on ways to expand access to care, expand access to nonmedical interventions that promote improved health outcomes, promote hiring, and reduce costs to the health care system.

(e) The application submitted in accordance with this section shall allocate sufficient funding to cover salary and benefit costs for the evaluator required under § 20–1406 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-402 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402
§20–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after an infant is born in an institution and before the infant leaves the delivery room of the institution, the institution shall perform at least one of the following infant identification procedures on all newborn infants:

(1) Cord blood sampling;

(2) Footprinting; or

(3) Any other procedure the Secretary deems equivalent and appropriate.

(b) (1) An institution shall maintain the record of a newborn infant’s identification for a period of time the Secretary establishes by regulation.

(2) In establishing the regulations required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall:

(i) Consider the varying nature of infant identification procedures that may be used by an institution under this subtitle; and

(ii) Adopt appropriate time periods for each type of infant identification procedure.

(c) All personnel of an institution responsible for performing newborn infant identification procedures under this subtitle shall be adequately trained in all infant identification procedures used by the institution.

(d) An institution acting in good faith in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle may not be liable in any cause of action related to the failure to produce an identifiable newborn infant identification.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: reserved

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

(b) (1) “Accumulated contributions” means the amounts credited to a member’s individual account in the annuity savings fund of the appropriate State system.

(2) “Accumulated contributions” includes:

(i) member contributions;

(ii) additional contributions; and

(iii) regular interest.

(c) “Additional contribution” means a contribution that is made voluntarily by a member.

(d) “Allowance” means a benefit that is payable in equal monthly installments for the life of the recipient, except as otherwise provided for an optional form of an allowance under § 21–403 of this article.

(d–1) “Alternate Contributory Pension Selection” means the part of the Employees’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Pension System that provides the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article.

(e) “Annuity” means the part of an allowance that is derived from the accumulated contributions of a member.

(f) “Annuity reserve” means the present value of an annuity computed on the basis of actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees.

(g) “Average final compensation” means the average annual earnable compensation that is computed as provided in § 20–204, § 20–205, or § 20–205.1 of this title.

(h) “Basic allowance” means an allowance computed without modification under § 21–403 of this article.

(i) “Beneficiary” means a person, other than a retiree, in receipt of a benefit under this Division II.

(j) “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System.

(j–1) “Contributory pension benefit” means the part of the Employees’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Pension System that provides the contributory pension benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part II of this article.

(k) “Correctional Officers’ Retirement System” means the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System of the State of Maryland.

(l) “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.

(m) “Creditable service” means the service credit of a member that is recognized for computing a benefit under this Division II.

(n) “Designated beneficiary” means a person named as beneficiary by a member, former member, or a retiree by filing:

(1) an acknowledged written designation with the State Retirement Agency; or

(2) a properly completed form submitted through the State Retirement Agency’s secure access participant portal with an electronic signature affixed in the required manner and format.

(o) (1) “Earnable compensation” means one–twelfth of the member’s annual salary rate payable for working the normal time in the member’s position, including:

(i) the employer pickup contribution provided for in § 21–312 of this article; or

(ii) a contribution made under a salary reduction or supplemental retirement plan in accordance with Title 35 of this article.

(2) “Earnable compensation” does not include:

(i) a lump sum payment by a participating employer that represents a retroactive salary increase to one or more classes of employees for periods of employment that took place before the award of the payment; and

(ii) any other payment that the Board of Trustees determines is not part of a member’s annual salary rate payable for working the normal time in the member’s position.

(p) “Eligibility service” means the service credit of a member that is recognized for determining eligibility for a benefit under this Division II.

(q) “Employees’ Pension System” means the Employees’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.

(r) “Employees’ Retirement System” means the Employees’ Retirement System of the State of Maryland.

(s) “Employer pickup contribution” means a contribution made through a reduction in a member’s compensation under § 21–313 of this article.

(t) “Former member” means an individual who:

(1) has been a member;

(2) has separated from employment with a participating employer; and

(3) is not currently a member or retiree.

(u) “Judges’ Retirement System” means the Judges’ Retirement System of the State of Maryland.

(v) “Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System” means the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.

(w) “Legislative Pension Plan” means the Legislative Pension Plan of the State of Maryland as provided by the joint resolution submitted to the General Assembly by the General Assembly Compensation Commission under Article III, § 15 of the Maryland Constitution.

(x) “Local Fire and Police System” means the Local Fire and Police Pension System of the State of Maryland.

(y) “Medical board” means a board of physicians provided for in § 21–126 of this article.

(z) “Member” means, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, an individual:

(1) for whom membership in a State system is a condition of employment; or

(2) (i) for whom membership in a State system is optional; and

(ii) who has elected to become a member of that State system.

(aa) (1) “Member contribution” means:

(i) a contribution that is deducted from a member’s compensation as required by this Division II;

(ii) a contribution that is designated as a member contribution under § 22–212 or § 22–213 of this article;

(iii) a contribution that is redeposited as a member contribution;

(iv) the part attributable to a member contribution of any payment for the purchase of service credit under this Division II; and

(v) an employer pickup contribution.

(2) “Member contribution” does not include any additional contribution.

(aa–1) “Noncontributory pension benefit” means the part of the Employees’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Pension System that does not provide the contributory pension benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part II of this article, the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article, or the Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part IV of this article.

(bb) “Normal retirement age” means:

(1) 50 years old, for a member of:

(i) the State Police Retirement System; or

(ii) the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System;

(2) 60 years old, for a member of:

(i) the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, for the purpose of disability retirement only;

(ii) the Employees’ Retirement System;

(iii) the Judges’ Retirement System;

(iv) the Local Fire and Police System, who transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System; or

(v) the Teachers’ Retirement System;

(3) 62 years old, for a member of:

(i) the Employees’ Pension System who is a member on or before June 30, 2011;

(ii) the Local Fire and Police System, who has not transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System; or

(iii) the Teachers’ Pension System who is a member on or before June 30, 2011; or

(4) 65 years old, for a member of the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System who begins membership on or after July 1, 2011.

(cc) “Participant” means a beneficiary, designated beneficiary, former member, member, or retiree who is or may become eligible to receive a benefit of any type from the several systems.

(dd) “Participating employer” means the employer of an individual who, because of the employment relationship, is eligible for membership in a State system.

(ee) “Participating governmental unit” means a governmental unit that participates in a State system under Title 31 of this article.

(ff) “Pension” means the part of an allowance that is derived from employer contributions.

(gg) “Pension reserve” means the present value of a pension, computed on the basis of actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees.

(hh) (1) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(2) Unless expressly provided otherwise, “person” does not include a governmental entity or a unit or instrumentality of a governmental entity.

(hh–1) “Reformed contributory pension benefit” means the part of the Employees’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Pension System that provides the reformed contributory pension benefit under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part IV of this article.

(ii) “Regular interest” means interest at the rate payable on accumulated contributions as provided under this Division II for each State system.

(jj) “Retiree” means an individual who:

(1) has separated from employment with a participating employer; and

(2) receives a retirement allowance under this Division II.

(kk) “Retirement” means the grant of a retirement allowance under this Division II after separation from employment with a participating employer.

(ll) (1) “Retirement allowance” means an allowance that is payable at the time of separation from employment with a participating employer.

(2) “Retirement allowance” includes:

(i) a service retirement allowance; and

(ii) a disability retirement allowance.

(3) “Retirement allowance” does not include a vested allowance.

(mm) “Several systems” means the State systems specified in § 21–102 of this article.

(nn) “Social Security integration level” means, with respect to the calendar year in which a member retires or otherwise separates from employment, the average yearly amount of earnings for which old age and survivors benefits would be provided under Title II of the federal Social Security Act for an employee who is eligible to receive full old age and survivors benefits provided under Title II of the federal Social Security Act in that calendar year that is:

(1) computed as though for each previous year yearly earnings are at least equal to the maximum amount of yearly earnings subject to tax under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act; and

(2) rounded to the next lower multiple of $100.

(oo) “State Police Retirement System” means the State Police Retirement System of the State of Maryland.

(pp) “State system” means a retirement or pension system that is included in the State Retirement and Pension System under § 21–102 of this article.

(qq) “Taxable wage base” means, with respect to each calendar year, the maximum amount of annual earnings for employees subject to tax under the federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act.

(rr) “Teachers’ Pension System” means the Teachers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.

(ss) “Teachers’ Retirement System” means the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Maryland.

(tt) “Vested allowance” means an allowance that is not payable at the time of separation from employment with a participating employer, but is deferred until the former member becomes eligible for immediate payment.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 20-205.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-205.1
§20–205.
Status: in_force

§20–205.1.

(a) This section applies only to an individual who on or after July 1, 2011, becomes a member of:

(1) the Employees’ Pension System;

(2) the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System; or

(3) the Teachers’ Pension System.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “break in service” means a period of employment in which the member’s employer did not:

(i) deduct the member contributions from the compensation of the member; or

(ii) report the hours worked by the member.

(2) (i) For the purpose of computing benefits under this Division II, the average final compensation of a member equals the average annual earnable compensation of the member, adjusted as provided in this section, during the 5 consecutive years that provide the highest average earnable compensation.

(ii) If the member experienced any break in service during the 5 consecutive years that provide the member’s highest average earnable compensation, the Board of Trustees:

1. may not include in the computation of average final compensation the period of months of the breaks in service that otherwise would be included in the computation; and

2. in order to generate the highest average earnable compensation for the member, shall extend the 5–year period by an equal number of months immediately preceding or following that period.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to a member whose eligibility service has been adjusted under this Division II to compute creditable service, on the basis of the member having completed less than the normal hours of service for the member’s position.

(2) A member’s earnable compensation shall be adjusted to a full–time basis for any period included in the computation of average final compensation.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the member’s average final compensation does not include a salary increase in the last 5 years of employment if it is an extraordinary salary increase according to regulations that the Board of Trustees adopts.

(2) A salary increase may not be considered an extraordinary salary increase under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the salary increase is:

(i) because of a member’s promotion; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, related to a review and adjustment to the compensation for a position classification to:

1. address inequities in compensation among employees in the same position classification; or

2. increase the compensation for the position classification to be more consistent with market compensation for the position.

(3) (i) At the time of retirement, a member who has received a salary increase in accordance with paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall file with the State Retirement Agency a form provided by the State Retirement Agency that:

1. is completed by the member’s employer; and

2. certifies that the member received a salary increase in accordance with paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection.

(ii) A member shall submit to the State Retirement Agency the completed form required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph within 30 days from the date of the State Retirement Agency’s written notice that the member has received an extraordinary salary increase.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-313 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-313
§20–313.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee shall have on the premises at all times:

(1) the agency license certificate in the office of the private home detention monitoring agency; and

(2) the branch office certificate in the agency branch office for which the certificate was issued.

(b) (1) If an agency license certificate or branch office certificate is lost or destroyed, the licensee immediately shall notify the Secretary.

(2) On receipt of notice of the loss or destruction of an agency license certificate or branch office certificate, the Secretary may issue a duplicate.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1306 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1306
§20–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Program shall, in coordination with the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, identify and approve implicit bias and structural racism training programs that an individual may complete to satisfy the requirements of § 1–225 of the Health Occupations Article.

(2) The Program may approve only implicit bias and structural racism training programs under paragraph (1) of this subsection that are recognized by a health occupations board established under the Health Occupations Article or accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education or the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(b) The Program shall provide a list of training programs approved under subsection (a) of this section on request.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-510 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-510
§20–510.
Status: in_force

(a) Each fund producer is a fiduciary as to all premiums, return premiums, or other money that the fund producer receives from any person in connection with a policy or policy application issued by, to be issued by, or bound in the Fund.

(b) Each fund producer shall deposit as trust money into an account for premiums all money received under subsection (a) of this section to be accounted for and paid over to the Fund as the law requires.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-501
§20–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A buyer may not buy or offer to buy personal property from a minor.

(b) If an automated purchasing machine cannot determine the serial number of an electronic device and the device is valued at $25 or more, the buyer may not purchase the electronic device.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-203
§20–203.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in the Commission.

(b) The head of the Office is the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion.

(c) The Office shall:

(1) administer each Commission program that is created to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and promote the participation of local small business enterprises, including:

(i) the minority business enterprise utilization program under § 20–204 of this subtitle; and

(ii) the local small business enterprise program under Subtitle 3 of this title;

(2) promote and coordinate the plans, programs, and operations of the Commission to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and the effects of discrimination;

(3) promote activities and the use of the resources of the Commission, local governments, and private entities to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and the effects of discrimination; and

(4) ensure compliance with certified minority business enterprise subcontract participation goals under § 20–206 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-512 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-512
§20–512.
Status: in_force

This part applies only in the portion of the regional district in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-401 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may establish grades for all roads in the regional district.

(b) In Montgomery County, all road grades shall be established in accordance with local law.

(c) In Prince George’s County, the Department of Public Works and Transportation shall establish road grades.

(d) Permanent road grading may not occur until a road grade has been established by:

(1) the Commission in Montgomery County; or

(2) the Department of Public Works and Transportation in Prince George’s County.

(e) Unauthorized permanent road grading is a misdemeanor and is punishable under Title 27 of this article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1406 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1406
§20–1406.
Status: in_force

(a) Health care practitioners and community health workers that practice in a Health Equity Resource Community may receive loan repayment assistance, as provided for in the application for designation for the Health Equity Resource Community and approved by the Commission under this subtitle.

(b) (1) A health care practitioner or community health worker may apply to the Commission for a grant to defray the costs of capital or leasehold improvements to, or medical or dental equipment to be used in, a Health Equity Resource Community.

(2) To qualify for a grant under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a health care practitioner or a community health worker shall:

(i) Own or lease the health care facility; and

(ii) Provide health care from that facility.

(3) (i) A grant to defray the cost of medical or dental equipment may not exceed the lesser of $25,000 or 50% of the cost of the equipment.

(ii) Grants for capital or leasehold improvements shall be for the purposes of improving or expanding the delivery of health care in the Health Equity Resource Community.

(c) (1) A nonprofit community–based organization, a nonprofit hospital, an institution of higher education, a federally qualified health center, or a local government agency that receives approval of an application submitted under § 20–1403 of this subtitle may submit an application, on its own behalf, to receive grants for capital or leasehold improvements, as determined by the Commission, for the purposes described under subsection (b)(3)(ii) of this section.

(2) Subject to § 20–1408(a)(2) of this subtitle, the term of any grant awarded to a nonprofit community–based organization, a nonprofit hospital, an institution of higher education, a federally qualified health center, or a local government agency for capital or leasehold improvements shall have a term of 5 years, and may be renewed in accordance with an application approved by the Commission.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-604
§20–604.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) an employer with respect to the employment of aliens outside of the State; or

(2) a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status to perform work connected with the activities of the religious entity.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-704 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-704
§20–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission or the county planning board may enter into an agreement with a prior established municipal corporation that allows the Commission or the county planning board to exercise planning and zoning powers in the municipal corporation.

(b) On execution of an agreement authorized under this section, the following shall apply to a prior established municipal corporation that enters an agreement with the Commission or the county planning board:

(1) all local laws and official acts of the Commission or the county planning board and the district council that are in effect in the regional district within the county;

(2) all provisions of this title; and

(3) the administrative tax provided for in § 18–307 of this article.

(c) (1) An agreement under this section may authorize the governing body of the prior established municipal corporation to act as the district council for the municipal corporation.

(2) If the governing body of the municipal corporation is authorized to act as the district council for the municipal corporation, the governing body shall exercise all the power granted to the district council by this title within the municipal corporation.

(d) An agreement under this section between a municipal corporation and the Commission or county planning board shall remain in effect as written unless revoked or amended by mutual action of the parties to the agreement.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-206
§20–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall verify that a certified minority business enterprise listed in a schedule of participation is actually performing work and receiving compensation as established in the schedule.

(b) To facilitate the Office completing its duties under subsection (a) of this section, a contractor shall:

(1) allow the Office to inspect any relevant matter, including records and the job site;

(2) allow the Office to interview subcontractors and employees of the contractor;

(3) ensure that subcontractors comply with Commission regulations;

(4) include in the agreement with the certified minority business enterprise subcontractor a requirement that the subcontractor submit a monthly report to the Commission that:

(i) identifies the prime contract; and

(ii) lists payments received from the contractor in the previous month and invoices sent to the contractor that have not been paid; and

(5) submit a monthly report to the Commission that lists:

(i) unpaid invoices that are more than 30 days old received from certified minority business enterprise subcontractors; and

(ii) the reason payments have not been made.

(c) (1) (i) On completion of a contract or before final payment or release of retainage, the Commission may require a prime contractor on a contract having a minority business enterprise subcontracting goal to submit to the Commission a final report of all payments made to or withheld from minority business enterprise subcontractors.

(ii) The final report shall be in affidavit form and under the penalties for perjury.

(2) Each solicitation shall contain notice of the requirements of this subsection.

(d) (1) On a finding that a contractor is noncompliant, the Commission shall notify the contractor in writing of the findings and state the required corrective action.

(2) A noncompliant contractor shall:

(i) initiate the corrective action within 10 days after receiving the written notice; and

(ii) complete the corrective action within the time specified by the Commission.

(e) If the Commission finds that a prime contractor is in material noncompliance with minority business enterprise contract provisions and the prime contractor fails to take the corrective action required by the Commission, the Commission may:

(1) terminate the contract;

(2) refer the prime contractor to the relevant person for appropriate action; or

(3) initiate any other specific remedy identified in the contract.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A wine license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery that contains not more than 22% of alcohol by volume.

(2) Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(d) The annual license fee is $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1006 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1006
§20–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–CI (country inn) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for an establishment that:

(1) provides services ordinarily found in a country inn;

(2) contains at least eight rooms with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time; and

(3) has a kitchen facility for guests that is separate from the kitchen facility of the resident management quarters.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor when accommodating the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.

(e) If an establishment ends operations as a country inn:

(1) the license is void; and

(2) the license holder shall return the license to the Board.

(f) The annual license fee is $2,500.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-603 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

§20–603. IN EFFECT

(a) By ordinance, Anne Arundel County may impose a sales or use tax on:

(1) fuel and utilities used by commercial and industrial businesses;

(2) residential, commercial, and industrial telephone service; and

(3) space rentals other than space rentals for the docking or storing of boats.

(b) (1) Any revenues collected under subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section in the City of Annapolis shall be allocated and distributed in equal amounts to the City of Annapolis and to Anne Arundel County.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the tax on space rentals shall be collected and retained by the City of Annapolis.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax shall be collected by Anne Arundel County.

(4) From any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax, Anne Arundel County shall distribute:

(i) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission;

(ii) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc.;

(iii) 17% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(iv) 3% to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund established under § 20.30.070 of the Code of the City of Annapolis to be used only for housing assistance payments.

(5) After making the distributions required under paragraph (4) of this subsection, the balance of the revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax shall be distributed to the City of Annapolis.

(6) (i) Anne Arundel County may authorize the City of Annapolis to collect revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax.

(ii) If Anne Arundel County authorizes the City of Annapolis to collect revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax, the City of Annapolis shall distribute a percentage of the revenue in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection and retain the balance of the revenue generated.

(c) (1) From the county’s share of revenue from the hotel tax, Anne Arundel County shall distribute:

(i) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(ii) 17% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.

(2) After making the distributions required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the balance of the county’s share of revenue from the hotel tax shall be credited to the general fund of the county.

(d) (1) On or before November 1 each year, the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission shall report on its use of hotel tax revenue during the preceding fiscal year to:

(i) the Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis; and

(ii) in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Annapolis.

(2) If the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission fails to submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the City of Annapolis may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to the Commission under this section.

(e) (1) On or before November 1 each year, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. and Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. shall report on their use of hotel tax revenue during the preceding fiscal year to:

(i) the Anne Arundel County Executive;

(ii) the Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis; and

(iii) in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the members of the General Assembly representing Anne Arundel County.

(2) The County Auditor of Anne Arundel County:

(i) may conduct an audit of the financial records of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. or Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(ii) shall report any audit findings under item (i) of this paragraph to the governing body of Anne Arundel County.

(3) (i) The City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel County may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County under this section if the Council fails to:

1. submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

2. correct any audit findings identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) The City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel County may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. under this section if Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. fails to:

1. submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

2. correct any audit findings identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(f) The hotel tax authorized under this section does not apply to the sale of a right to occupy a room or lodgings as a transient guest at a dormitory or other lodging facility that:

(1) is operated solely in support of the headquarters, a training facility, a conference facility, an awards facility, or the campus of a corporation or other organization;

(2) provides lodging solely for employees, contractors, vendors, and other invitees of the corporation that owns the dormitory or lodging facility; and

(3) does not offer lodging services to the general public.

§20–603. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) By ordinance, Anne Arundel County may impose a sales or use tax on:

(1) fuel and utilities used by commercial and industrial businesses;

(2) residential, commercial, and industrial telephone service; and

(3) space rentals other than space rentals for the docking or storing of boats.

(b) (1) Any revenues collected under subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section in the City of Annapolis shall be allocated and distributed in equal amounts to the City of Annapolis and to Anne Arundel County.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the tax on space rentals shall be collected and retained by the City of Annapolis.

(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of this subsection, any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax shall be collected by Anne Arundel County.

(4) From any revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax, Anne Arundel County shall distribute:

(i) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission;

(ii) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc.;

(iii) 17% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(iv) 3% to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund established under § 20.30.070 of the Code of the City of Annapolis to be used only for housing assistance payments.

(5) After making the distributions required under paragraph (4) of this subsection, the balance of the revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax shall be distributed to the City of Annapolis.

(6) (i) Anne Arundel County may authorize the City of Annapolis to collect revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax.

(ii) If Anne Arundel County authorizes the City of Annapolis to collect revenue generated in the City of Annapolis from the hotel tax, the City of Annapolis shall distribute a percentage of the revenue in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection and retain the balance of the revenue generated.

(7) The Comptroller shall:

(i) collect the hotel tax imposed under subsection (a)(3) of this section from accommodations intermediaries in the manner prescribed in Subtitle 4 of this title and Title 11 of the Tax – General Article; and

(ii) distribute before the last day of the next month the hotel tax revenue collected from accommodations intermediaries during the preceding month in the manner prescribed in this subsection.

(8) To defray the cost of collecting and distributing the hotel tax under this section, the Comptroller may distribute to an administrative cost account an amount not to exceed 1.5% of the hotel tax revenue collected each month on behalf of Anne Arundel County from an accommodations intermediary.

(c) (1) From the county’s share of revenue from the hotel tax, Anne Arundel County shall distribute:

(i) 3% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(ii) 17% to a special fund to be used only to provide funds to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.

(2) After making the distributions required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the balance of the county’s share of revenue from the hotel tax shall be credited to the general fund of the county.

(d) (1) On or before November 1 each year, the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission shall report on its use of hotel tax revenue during the preceding fiscal year to:

(i) the Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis; and

(ii) in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Annapolis.

(2) If the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission fails to submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the City of Annapolis may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to the Commission under this section.

(e) (1) On or before November 1 each year, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. and Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. shall report on their use of hotel tax revenue during the preceding fiscal year to:

(i) the Anne Arundel County Executive;

(ii) the Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis; and

(iii) in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the members of the General Assembly representing Anne Arundel County.

(2) The County Auditor of Anne Arundel County:

(i) may conduct an audit of the financial records of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. or Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; and

(ii) shall report any audit findings under item (i) of this paragraph to the governing body of Anne Arundel County.

(3) (i) The City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel County may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County under this section if the Council fails to:

1. submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

2. correct any audit findings identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) The City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel County may withhold from appropriation special funds dedicated to Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. under this section if Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc. fails to:

1. submit the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

2. correct any audit findings identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(f) The hotel tax authorized under this section does not apply to the sale of a right to occupy a room or lodgings as a transient guest at a dormitory or other lodging facility that:

(1) is operated solely in support of the headquarters, a training facility, a conference facility, an awards facility, or the campus of a corporation or other organization;

(2) provides lodging solely for employees, contractors, vendors, and other invitees of the corporation that owns the dormitory or lodging facility; and

(3) does not offer lodging services to the general public.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1402
§20–1402.
Status: in_force

The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-207
§20–207.
Status: in_force

(a) By October 31 of each year, the Commission shall issue a report to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly concerning:

(1) the implementation and administration of the minority business enterprise programs under this subtitle for the fiscal year ending on the preceding June 30; and

(2) appropriate recommendations concerning the programs.

(b) (1) The Commission may conduct an impartial fact–finding study in connection with a minority business enterprise program for consistency with applicable law.

(2) The Commission shall report the findings of a study completed under this subsection to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1006 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1006
§20–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before the 15th day of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Department shall submit an annual report on the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include the projects and services developed and funded by the Office and the health care problems that the grant funds are intended to ameliorate.

(c) The report may include any recommendations for administrative or legislative action that it deems appropriate.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 20-206 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-206
§20–206.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “unused sick leave” means sick leave credit that:

(1) has not been used before retirement; and

(2) was available to the member to be used as sick leave during employment.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the Judges’ Retirement System; or

(2) the Legislative Pension Plan.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this section, a member is entitled to receive creditable service for unused sick leave if the member retires on or before 30 days after the member is separated from employment with a participating employer or a participating governmental unit that has withdrawn from one of the several systems under Title 31 of this article.

(d) (1) At retirement, a member is entitled to receive creditable service for unused sick leave, on verification of the unused sick leave to the Board of Trustees.

(2) (i) This subsection does not apply to the Local Fire and Police System or the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(ii) A member who separates from employment for reasons other than retirement on or before June 30, 1990, is entitled to receive creditable service for unused sick leave that is reported by the member’s employer at the member’s separation from employment if the member was entitled to a vested allowance at the time of separation.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, for 22 days of unused sick leave a member is entitled to receive 1 month of creditable service.

(2) (i) If a member has at least 11 days but less than 22 days of unused sick leave, the member is entitled to receive 1 month of creditable service.

(ii) If a member has at least 22 days of unused sick leave, and if fractional days totaling 11 or more result from the application of the formula described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a member is entitled to receive 1 additional month of creditable service.

(3) For the purposes of this section:

(i) a member may not accumulate more than 15 days of sick leave per year;

(ii) unless sick leave credit is accepted and credited by the current participating employer, a member may not receive credit for unused sick leave granted by a former employer; and

(iii) in determining the amount of unused sick leave a member is eligible to use as creditable service at retirement, the Board of Trustees shall use the lesser of:

1. the member’s number of years of creditable service, not including credit for unused sick leave, multiplied by 15; or

2. the member’s cumulative number of unused sick leave days reported by the participating employer.

(f) (1) This subsection applies to a member of the Employees’ Pension System who:

(i) was a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and was transferred from the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System to the Employees’ Pension System as a result of a change in position with the same employer that rendered the individual ineligible for membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; and

(ii) did not transfer service credit from the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System to the Employees’ Pension System.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a member is entitled to receive creditable service for the total amount of unused sick leave accrued by the member at the time of retirement.

(3) The creditable service for unused sick leave shall be calculated for each of the two State systems by multiplying the total amount of unused sick leave, calculated in accordance with subsection (e) of this section, by a fraction:

(i) the numerator of which is the creditable service earned in the State system, not including the creditable service for unused sick leave; and

(ii) the denominator of which is the total creditable service earned in both State systems, not including the creditable service for unused sick leave.

(g) (1) This subsection applies to a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System who:

(i) was a member of the Employees’ Pension System or Employees’ Retirement System and was transferred from the Employees’ Pension System or Employees’ Retirement System to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System as a result of a change in membership within the several systems that rendered the individual ineligible for membership in the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System;

(ii) did not transfer service credit from the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; and

(iii) 1. retires under § 25–401 of this article, and receives a vested benefit from the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System;

2. retires under §§ 22–401, 22–402, 23–401, or 23–402 of this article, and receives a vested benefit from the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System for service earned on or after July 1, 2016; or

3. retires with a vested benefit from the Employees’ Pension System or Employees’ Retirement System, and earned service in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System on or after July 1, 2016, for which the individual is not eligible for a benefit.

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, a member is entitled to receive creditable service for the total amount of unused sick leave accrued by the member at the time of retirement.

(3) (i) This paragraph applies to an individual described under paragraph (1)(iii)1 or 2 of this subsection.

(ii) The creditable service for unused sick leave shall be calculated for each of the two State systems by multiplying the total amount of unused sick leave, calculated in accordance with subsection (e) of this section, by a fraction:

1. the numerator of which is the creditable service earned in the State system, not including the creditable service for unused sick leave; and

2. the denominator of which is the total creditable service earned in both State systems, not including the creditable service for unused sick leave.

(4) (i) This paragraph applies to an individual described under paragraph (1)(iii)3 of this subsection.

(ii) An individual’s retirement benefit from the Employees’ Pension System or Employees’ Retirement System shall be adjusted to include any credit for unused sick leave that the individual accrued in the Employees’ Pension System or Employees’ Retirement System prior to becoming a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System:

1. on or after July 1, 2016, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(7) of this article;

2. on or after July 1, 2017, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(8) or (9) of this article;

3. on or after July 1, 2018, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(10) or (11) of this article;

4. on or after July 1, 2022, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(12) of this article;

5. on or after July 1, 2024, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(13) of this article; or

6. on or after July 1, 2025, in a position included under § 25–201(a)(14) of this article.

(h) Credit for unused sick leave may not be used under this section:

(1) to determine years of eligibility service required for a benefit under this Division II; or

(2) to compute average final compensation.

(i) A State employee who came into the State system while retaining sick leave and annual leave benefits under a county system and who came under the provisions of Chapter 423 of the Acts of 1971 shall be entitled to the same full credit toward retirement as provided by this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 21 / Section 20-2101
§20–2101.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before April 1, 2022, the Department shall develop and publish materials to assist Maryland residents with long–term care family planning.

(b) The materials developed under subsection (a) of this section, consistent with recommendation number 4 in the Report of the Maryland Governor’s Task Force on Long–Term Care Planning published in 2018 as required by Chapters 212 and 213 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2017, shall:

(1) Meet the requirements for the PLAN NOW Starter Kit described in recommendation number 4;

(2) Be consistent with the mock–up PLAN NOW Starter Kit materials detailed in recommendation number 4; and

(3) Include contact information, including websites and phone numbers, for organizations that a State resident may contact for assistance with long–term care family planning.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) Make the materials published under this section available in English, Spanish, and any other language, as the Department determines is necessary; and

(2) Ensure that the materials published under this section are understandable to individuals with limited literacy skills.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 26 / Section 20-2603
§20–2603.
Status: in_force

An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-702 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-702
§20–702.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State:

(1) to provide for fair housing throughout the State to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, source of income, or military status; and

(2) to that end, to prohibit discriminatory practices with respect to residential housing by any person, in order to protect and ensure the peace, health, safety, prosperity, and general welfare of all.

(b) This subtitle:

(1) is an exercise of the police power of the State for the protection of the people of the State; and

(2) shall be administered and enforced by the Commission and, as provided in this title, enforced by the appropriate State court.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1301
§20–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cultural and linguistic competency” means cultural and linguistic abilities that can be incorporated into therapeutic and medical evaluation and treatment, including:

(1) Direct communication in the patient’s primary language;

(2) Understanding and applying the roles that culture, ethnicity, and race play in diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care; and

(3) Awareness of how the attitudes, values, and beliefs of health care providers and patients influence and impact professional and patient relations.

(c) “Health care professional” includes a physician, nurse, dentist, social worker, psychologist, pharmacist, health educator, or other allied health professional.

(d) “Implicit bias” means a bias in judgment that results from subtle cognitive processes, including the following prejudices and stereotypes that often operate at a level below conscious awareness and without intentional control:

(1) Prejudicial negative feelings or beliefs about a group that an individual holds without being aware of the feelings or beliefs; and

(2) Unconscious attributions of particular qualities to a member of a specific social group that are influenced by experience and based on learned associations between various qualities and social categories, including race and gender.

(e) “Program” means the Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program.

(f) “Structural racism” means the totality of ways in which societies foster racial discrimination by mutually reinforcing systems of housing, education, employment, earnings, benefits, credit, media, health care, and criminal justice.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-507 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-507
§20–507.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the authority of the Commissioner to determine whether rates are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, as provided in Title 11, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of this article, the Executive Director shall determine the premiums to be charged on policies issued by the Fund.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the provisions of Title 11, Subtitle 3 of this article apply to the determination of premiums by the Executive Director and the filing of rates with the Commissioner.

(2) Notwithstanding Title 11, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of this article or any other provision of this title, the Executive Director may base premiums on one or both of the following items:

(i) the number of points accumulated by an insured or applicant for insurance under the point system provided for in Title 16, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Article; or

(ii) the prior claims experience of an insured or applicant for insurance.

(c) The provisions of Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article apply to the determination of premiums by the Executive Director and the filing of rates with the Commissioner:

(1) between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, both inclusive; and

(2) beginning January 1, 2026, if the Fund’s total adjusted capital is less than the amount required under § 20–306(c) of this title.

(d) (1) Premiums for all commercial coverage shall be determined in accordance with this section and § 20–508 of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the rating principles under subsection (e) of this section may not be used to determine the premium for commercial coverage.

(e) In reviewing rates filed by the Fund, the Commissioner shall consider not only the rating principles under Title 11, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of this article but also the statutory purpose of the Fund under § 20–301 of this title.

(f) (1) The Motor Vehicle Administration and Executive Director may arrange for the Motor Vehicle Administration to collect premiums on policies issued by the Fund when the Motor Vehicle Administration issues a driver’s license or certificate of registration.

(2) A premium collected under this subsection shall be paid to the State Treasurer for the account of the Fund.

(g) (1) The Fund may not provide directly or indirectly for the financing of premiums.

(2) A premium may be financed only by a premium finance company registered with the Commissioner in accordance with § 23–201 of this article.

(3) If a prospective insured’s initial payment to the Fund, a fund producer, or premium finance company is not honored, a policy or endorsement issued in reliance on that payment is void.

(h) (1) (i) Subject to the approval of the Commissioner and in accordance with this subsection, the Fund may accept premiums on an installment payment basis.

(ii) In approving the Fund’s plan for accepting premiums on an installment payment basis, the Commissioner shall:

1. consider as factors:

A. the percentage of the initial premium payment in comparison to the total premium under the policy;

B. the number of installment premium payments accepted on a policy under the installment payment plan; and

C. the overall affordability of the installment payment plan in comparison to other payment options available to the policyholder; and

2. ensure that the Fund’s installment payment plan

meets the requirements of § 27–216 of this article.

(2) The Fund may not discriminate among insureds by charging different premiums to insureds who select, as a payment option, the Fund’s installment payment plan instead of a premium finance agreement.

(3) In determining commissions paid to a fund producer, the Fund may not consider whether the fund producer placed an insured in an installment payment plan.

(4) (i) In accordance with this paragraph, written and electronic communications, including the Fund’s website, affecting the placement of coverage by the Fund or a fund producer shall include a statement, on a form approved by the Commissioner, advising an applicant or an insured of the payment options available to the applicant or insured.

(ii) The statement shall state that the applicant or insured has the following payment options:

1. the Fund’s installment payment plan;

2. a premium finance agreement; or

3. payment of the policy in full.

(iii) The statement shall be included on written or electronic communications at the time the applicant or insured:

1. is issued a new policy; or

2. is issued a reissuance, rewrite, or renewal of an existing policy.

(iv) The statement shall state that the applicant or insured should consult a fund producer who will fully describe the terms of each payment option.

(i) (1) If the Fund makes a change to its plan for accepting premiums on an installment payment basis, within 90 days after the change, the Commissioner shall submit a report to the General Assembly providing the reason for the change.

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

(i) include the effect the change will have on the required factors for consideration under subsection (h)(1)(ii)1 of this section; and

(ii) be submitted in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-903 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-903
§20–903.
Status: in_force

The State, its officers, and its units may not raise sovereign immunity as a defense against an award in an employment discrimination case under this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1001
§20–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

(c) “Minority person” includes African Americans, Hispanics, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and American Indians statewide.

(d) “Office” means the Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities established under § 20-1002 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-513 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-513
§20–513.
Status: in_force

The Fund may refuse to accept further applications from a fund producer or may terminate the authority of the fund producer to bind coverage or both if:

(1) the Fund finds that the fund producer has engaged in the practice of binding coverage in the Fund in violation of policies adopted by the Board of Trustees; or

(2) after demand has been made by the Fund, the fund producer fails to pay money owed the Fund as a result of:

(i) the binding or change of coverage; or

(ii) a commission paid to the fund producer on a policy that is canceled after the effective date of coverage.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-303 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission disapproves a referral submitted under § 20–301 of this subtitle, the Commission shall communicate the reasons for the disapproval to the entity that proposed the activity.

(b) Notwithstanding § 20–301 of this subtitle, the entity that proposed the activity may overrule the disapproval of the Commission and proceed with the activity as proposed.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In Subtitles 1 through 11 of this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Commission” means the Commission on Civil Rights.

(c) “Complainant” means a person that files a complaint alleging a discriminatory act under this title.

(d) “Discriminatory act” means an act prohibited under:

(1) Subtitle 3 of this title (Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation);

(2) Subtitle 4 of this title (Discrimination by Persons Licensed or Regulated by Maryland Department of Labor);

(3) Subtitle 5 of this title (Discrimination in Leasing of Commercial Property);

(4) Subtitle 6 of this title (Discrimination in Employment);

(5) Subtitle 7 of this title (Discrimination in Housing); or

(6) Subtitle 8 of this title (Aiding, Abetting, or Attempting Discriminatory Act; Obstructing Compliance).

(e) “Gender identity” means the gender–related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth, which may be demonstrated by:

(1) consistent and uniform assertion of the person’s gender identity; or

(2) any other evidence that the gender identity is sincerely held as part of the person’s core identity.

(f) “Military status” means the status of being:

(1) a member of the uniformed services;

(2) a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services; or

(3) a dependent, as defined in 50 U.S.C. § 3911(4).

(g) “Protective hairstyle” includes braids, twists, and locks.

(h) “Race” includes traits associated with race, including hair texture, afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles.

(i) (1) “Respondent” means a person accused in a complaint of a discriminatory act.

(2) “Respondent” includes a person identified during an investigation of a complaint and joined as an additional or substitute respondent.

(j) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.

(c) “Licensed private home detention monitoring agency” means a person who is licensed by the Secretary to conduct a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.

(d) “Private home detention monitor” means an employee of a licensed private home detention monitoring agency who personally monitors individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.

(e) “Private home detention monitoring agency” means a person who conducts a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-105
§20–105.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Informal kinship care” means a living arrangement in which a relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship.

(3) “Relative” means an adult related to the child by blood or marriage within the fifth degree of consanguinity.

(4) “Serious family hardship” means:

(i) Death of a parent or legal guardian of the child;

(ii) Serious illness of a parent or legal guardian of the child;

(iii) Drug addiction of a parent or legal guardian of the child;

(iv) Incarceration of a parent or legal guardian of the child;

(v) Abandonment by a parent or legal guardian of the child; or

(vi) Assignment of a parent or legal guardian to active uniformed services duty.

(b) A relative providing informal kinship care for a child may consent to health care on behalf of the child if:

(1) A court has not appointed a guardian for the child or awarded custody of the child to an individual other than the relative providing informal kinship care; and

(2) The relative verifies the informal kinship care relationship through a sworn affidavit that:

(i) Meets the requirements of this section; and

(ii) Is filed with the Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration.

(c) The affidavit shall include:

(1) The name and date of birth of the child;

(2) The name and address of the child’s parent or legal guardian;

(3) The name and address of the relative providing informal kinship care;

(4) The date the relative assumed informal kinship care;

(5) The nature of the serious family hardship and why it resulted in informal kinship care; and

(6) The kinship relation to the child of the relative providing informal kinship care.

(d) The affidavit shall be in the following form:

(1) I, the undersigned, am over eighteen (18) years of age and competent to testify to the facts and matters set forth herein.

(2) _______________ (name of child), whose date of birth is _____________, is living with me because of the following serious family hardship (check each that is applicable):

_____ Death of father/mother/legal guardian

_____ Serious illness of father/mother/legal guardian

_____ Drug addiction of father/mother/legal guardian

_____ Incarceration of father/mother/legal guardian

_____ Abandonment by father/mother/legal guardian

_____ Assignment of father/mother/legal guardian to active uniformed services duty

(3) The name and last known address of the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian is:

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

(4) My kinship relation to the child is _____________________________

(5) My address is:

______________________________________________________

Street Apt. No.

______________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

(6) I assumed informal kinship care of this child for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on __________________ (day/month/year).

(7) The name and address of the school that the child attends is:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

(8) I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the foregoing are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

______________________________________

Signature of affiant

______________________________________

(Day/month/year)

(e) Affidavit forms that comply with subsection (d) of this section shall be made available free of charge at the offices of each county board of education and each local health department.

(f) If a change occurs in the care or in the serious family hardship of the child, the relative providing informal kinship care shall notify the Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration in writing within 30 days after the change occurs.

(g) The relative providing informal kinship care shall file an affidavit annually with the Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration for each year the child continues to live with the relative because of a serious family hardship.

(h) A copy of the affidavit shall be given to the health care provider that treats the child.

(i) The relative providing informal kinship care may apply on behalf of the child for all medical and public assistance entitlements for which the child may be eligible.

(j) An affidavit under this section does not abrogate the right of the parent or guardian of a child to consent to health care on behalf of the child in a future health care decision.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-802
§20–802.
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) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, 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 $140.

(d) (1) The Board may issue the license with a cheese and deli shop wine privilege for use in an establishment that has average daily receipts from the sale of cheese, meats, sandwiches, and other products normally associated with delis that are at least 50% of the total average daily receipts of the establishment.

(2) The privilege authorizes the license holder to sell not more than 5 ounces of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption to a customer while the customer:

(i) purchases items at the cheese and deli shop; or

(ii) attends a fund–raising event at the cheese and deli shop for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.

(3) The holder of the privilege may sell wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours, but not later than 9 p.m.

(4) The cheese and deli shop for which the privilege is granted is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article, subject to § 20–1903 of this title.

(5) The annual fee for the privilege is $100.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-902 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-902
§20–902.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education in the State that includes in the curriculum courses necessary for the licensing of health care professionals in the State may include in the curriculum courses or offer special seminars that address the identification and elimination of health care services disparities of minority populations as reported in the findings of:

(1) The Institute of Medicine’s report “Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care”; and

(2) The Surgeon General’s “Healthy People 2020” report.

(b) The courses or special seminars described under subsection (a) of this section shall address, with cultural competence, sensitivity, and health literacy the issue of health care services disparities of minority populations identified by:

(1) Race;

(2) Ethnicity;

(3) Poverty; and

(4) Gender.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-701 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

In this part, “prior established municipal corporation”:

(1) means a municipal corporation subject to Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution that includes land added to the regional district under Chapter 596 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1957; and

(2) includes:

(i) Barnesville;

(ii) Brookeville;

(iii) Gaithersburg;

(iv) Laytonsville;

(v) Rockville;

(vi) Poolesville; and

(vii) Washington Grove.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-208 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-208
§20–208.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2028.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-602 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-602
§20–602.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Beverage” does not include an alcoholic beverage, as defined in § 5–101 of the Tax – General Article, if the alcoholic beverage is sold for consumption off the premises.

(3) “Convention center facility” means a convention center of at least 150,000 net square feet that is used for the holding of conventions, trade shows, meetings, displays, entertainment shows, or similar events but does not have lodging facilities.

(4) “Food” has the meaning stated in § 11–206 of the Tax – General Article.

(5) “Premises” has the meaning stated in § 11–206 of the Tax – General Article.

(6) “Public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Maryland Constitution.

(7) “Resort area” means any portion of a county, as specified by the county commissioners of the county, that:

(i) by reason of natural, scenic, or man–made attractions or development, has an unusual influx of visitors, sojourners, and temporary residents; and

(ii) by reason of the influx, requires municipal services in unusual number or magnitude.

(8) “Substantial grocery or market business” has the meaning stated in § 11–206 of the Tax – General Article.

(9) “Taxable price” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the county commissioners of a code county, by public local law, may impose a tax on the sale of food and beverages in a resort area in the county for the sole purpose of providing revenues to pay the principal and interest on bonds issued relating to the construction, reconstruction, repair, renovation, or equipping of a convention center facility in the resort area.

(2) The total oustanding principal amount of the bonds issued by the county commissioners for the purpose stated in paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed $20,000,000.

(c) (1) Before passing a public local law imposing a tax under this section or altering the amount of the tax, the county commissioners shall hold a public hearing.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 3 or more than 14 days before the hearing.

(3) The notice shall state the subject of the hearing and the time and place that the hearing will occur.

(d) A tax imposed under this section does not apply to:

(1) a sale of food that is exempt from the State sales and use tax under § 11–206 of the Tax – General Article;

(2) a sale of food or beverages for consumption off the premises if sold by a vendor that operates a substantial grocery or market business at the same location where the food is sold, even if the sale is subject to the State sales and use tax under Title 11 of the Tax – General Article; or

(3) a sale of food or beverages in a vending machine.

(e) A tax imposed under this section may not exceed 1% of the taxable price of a sale of food or beverages that are subject to the tax.

(f) A tax imposed under this section shall be:

(1) collected from the buyer on behalf of the county by the vendor who makes a sale that is subject to the tax; and

(2) held in trust by the vendor for the county.

(g) (1) A vendor required to collect a tax imposed under this section shall file a return with the county on or before the 21st day of each month.

(2) A return required under this section:

(i) shall be made on the form that the county requires; and

(ii) shall contain the information that the county requires, including:

1. the gross proceeds of the vendor during the preceding month from sales that are subject to the tax;

2. the taxable price of sales for the month on which the tax is computed; and

3. the tax due.

(h) (1) A vendor who makes a sale that is subject to a tax imposed under this section shall pay the tax that the vendor collects for the sale with the return that covers the period in which the vendor makes the sale.

(2) For the expense of collection and remittance of a tax imposed under this section, a vendor who timely files a return and remits the tax may deduct an amount equal to 1.5% of the gross tax collected by the vendor.

(i) The county commissioners may provide by law for:

(1) the imposition of interest and penalties for failure to pay the tax as required; and

(2) collection of unpaid tax, interest, or penalties.

(j) (1) The Comptroller shall provide a county that imposes a tax under this section with information to help the county verify liability for the tax.

(2) The Comptroller may charge a county a reasonable fee for the cost of providing information under this subsection.

(k) From the total revenue derived from a tax imposed under this section, the county commissioners shall:

(1) deduct a reasonable percentage not to exceed 5% for the cost of imposing and collecting the tax; and

(2) after the deduction in item (1) of this subsection, distribute the revenue to the appropriate authority to be deposited in a sinking fund and used for the sole purpose of paying the principal and interest on bonds issued relating to a convention center facility in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(l) (1) If any tax is imposed by the county commissioners of a county in accordance with this section, the authority to impose the tax in the county shall terminate at the end of the month in which sufficient revenues have been generated to pay in full the maturing principal of and interest on any bonds issued relating to a convention center in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The county commissioners shall notify the Comptroller as to the month in which the authority to impose the tax expires.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-516 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-516
§20–516.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to § 20-517 of this subtitle, the Fund:

(1) may reject an application of insurance if the applicant owes to the Fund an unpaid premium on an expired or canceled policy;

(2) at any time may cancel a policy for nonpayment of premiums; or

(3) may reject an application of insurance or at any time may cancel a policy if it is found that the driver’s license of the applicant or policyholder is:

(i) suspended, unless the suspension is for a first offense under § 16-205.1 of the Transportation Article for driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more; or

(ii) revoked.

(b) The Fund shall notify the applicant or policyholder promptly after the Fund rejects an application or cancels a policy.

(c) If a person does not have a valid license or other privilege to drive a covered vehicle in the State, or is otherwise ineligible to be insured by the Fund, the Fund may issue the appropriate policy with an excluded driver endorsement under § 27-609 of this article.

(d) (1) The Fund may cancel a policy if:

(i) the temporary registration issued for the covered vehicle under § 13-405 or § 23-107(b) of the Transportation Article has expired; and

(ii) the covered vehicle is not otherwise validly registered in the State.

(2) The cancellation may not take effect until the day after the temporary registration of the covered vehicle expires.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-707 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-707
§20–707.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “residential real estate–related transaction” means:

(1) the making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance:

(i) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or

(ii) secured by residential real estate; or

(2) the selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property.

(b) (1) A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate–related transactions may not discriminate against any person in making available a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of a transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not prohibit a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status.

(c) A person may not, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status:

(1) deny a person access to, or membership or participation in, a multiple–listing service, real estate brokers’ organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or

(2) discriminate against a person in the terms or conditions of membership or participation.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-501 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-501
§20–501.
Status: in_force

An owner or operator of commercial property, an agent or employee of the owner or operator of commercial property, or a person that is licensed or regulated by the State may not discriminate against an individual in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the leasing of property for commercial use, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the leasing of property for commercial use, because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-902
§20–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a luxury–type restaurant that has:

(1) a capital investment of at least $250,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leases; and

(2) seating for at least 28 individuals.

(c) The license authorizes the sale of 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 under § 20–2006(d) of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.

(f) The Board shall define “luxury–type restaurant” by regulation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-402.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402.1
§20–402.
Status: in_force

§20–402.1.

(a) There is a manufacturer’s limited beer, wine, and liquor permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a manufacturer’s license with a local on–site consumption permit under § 2–202 or § 2–207 of this article.

(c) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit authorizes the holder to allow a licensed caterer or other contracted party to provide sealed beer, wine, and liquor products not manufactured by the holder during private events for on–premises consumption at the premises licensed for the manufacturer’s license.

(ii) The holder may not have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the licensed caterer or other contracted party.

(2) The holder may not allow patrons who are visiting any part of the manufacturer’s licensed premises that is open to the public to enter the private event area while the private event is being held.

(d) The holder shall request approval from the Board before each event.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including:

(1) criteria for approving events; and

(2) setting the annual permit fee.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-502
§20–502.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-301.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301.1
§20–301.
Status: in_force

§20–301.1.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10 of the Environment Article, the Secretary is responsible for the general care of the sanitary interests of the people of the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-901 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-901
§20–901.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a unit, officer, or employee of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation may not engage in a discriminatory act prohibited by § 20–304, § 20–606, § 20–705, § 20–706, § 20–707, or § 20–708 of this title.

(b) Sections 20–304, 20–705, and 20–706 of this title do not prohibit the State, a county, or a municipality from:

(1) providing separate facilities for males and females in government–owned or government–operated public institutions; or

(2) operating or funding special or separate programs and facilities for children, seniors, or other special populations.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-411 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-411
§20–411.
Status: in_force

(a) All money that the Fund receives from the Association to pay an assessment during the calendar year shall be considered a direct contribution to surplus for purposes of the annual statement.

(b) (1) The Fund shall include in its annual statement to the Commissioner an accounting of all money received during the preceding calendar year from the Insufficiency Assessment Reserve Fund.

(2) When filing a rate with the Commissioner, the Fund may not consider money that is received from or that remains in the Insufficiency Assessment Reserve Fund.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1005
§20–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (country and golf club) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that maintains a regular or championship golf course with at least nine holes.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to members and their guests 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 C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-612 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-612
§20–612.
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 established under subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(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 Motor Vehicle Administration may assess a vehicle owner under § 17–106 of the Transportation Article 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 Uninsured Division.

(2) The Program is administered by the Uninsured Division.

(3) The purpose of the Program is to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles in the State by incentivizing and enabling individuals with delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties to become:

(i) eligible to register a vehicle in the State; and

(ii) insured after paying a reduced uninsured vehicle penalty.

(c) The Program period:

(1) may not exceed 180 calendar days; and

(2) shall begin not earlier than July 1, 2018, and end not later than December 31, 2019.

(d) An individual is eligible to participate in the Program if the individual:

(1) is a State resident;

(2) has delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that became delinquent on or before December 31, 2016;

(3) does not have the required insurance on any vehicle owned by the individual; and

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

(e) (1) The Motor Vehicle Administration and the Central Collection Unit shall provide the Uninsured Division with contact information and the total amount of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties of each individual who may be eligible to participate in the Program.

(2) The Uninsured Division shall notify individuals who may be eligible to participate in the Program at the individual’s last known address.

(3) The notification required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the website addresses of the Motor Vehicle Administration, the Fund, and the Administration, where individuals 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 amount of delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that the individual owes and the amount of the penalties that may be waived under the Program.

(f) (1) On notification by the Uninsured Division that an applicant meets the eligibility requirements for the Program, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall waive 80% of an eligible individual’s delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties that became delinquent on or before December 31, 2016.

(2) (i) As a condition of receiving a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the eligible individual shall 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 an eligible individual has been sent to the Central Collection Unit, in addition to the balance owed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the eligible individual 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, an eligible individual shall 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. An eligible individual may 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 receiving a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an eligible individual who owns a vehicle at the time of the waiver, or an eligible individual who does not own a vehicle at the time of the waiver but subsequently registers a vehicle, shall purchase and maintain the required security on the vehicle for the period of time specified in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) The eligible individual shall maintain the required security on the vehicle for a period of:

1. at least 6 months; or

2. at least 1 year if the waived amount under paragraph (1) of this subsection exceeds $3,000.

(g) (1) On behalf of the State, the Uninsured Division may collect the amount of the delinquent uninsured vehicle penalties due together with any Central Collection Unit fee that is due and transmit the money that is owed to the Motor Vehicle Administration and the Central Collection Unit.

(2) On notification from the Uninsured Division that the required amount of the uninsured vehicle penalties and Central Collection Unit fees have been received from an eligible individual, the Motor Vehicle Administration and the Central Collection Unit shall take the necessary steps to allow the eligible individual to register a vehicle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-904
§20–904.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel or restaurant license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:

(1) is an establishment for the accommodation of the public providing service ordinarily found in hotels;

(2) contains:

(i) at least 25 rooms;

(ii) a lobby with a registration and mail desk; and

(iii) seating facilities and a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily and that has a regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals; and

(3) is operated in a facility that:

(i) is valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $20,000; and

(ii) has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $3,000.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:

(i) serves full–course meals at least twice daily;

(ii) has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals;

(iii) is operated in a facility valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $40,000; and

(iv) has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $5,000.

(2) (i) This subsection does not apply to or affect any license holder that had the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.

(ii) The area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages shall occupy at least 80% of the square foot area of the licensed premises, except for premises used for recreation, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.

(3) (i) The license holder may remove tables and chairs to accommodate additional patrons at not more than four special events held in the restaurant in a calendar year.

(ii) A restaurant that removes its tables and chairs for a special event:

1. shall give notice to the Board at least 1 week before the event;

2. shall store the removed tables and chairs in an appropriate location in the restaurant and in a manner that does not block the exits of the restaurant; and

3. may not allow into the restaurant more than the maximum number of occupants that the County Fire Marshal allows.

(d) (1) The license issued for a hotel or restaurant:

(i) authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption where meals are prepared and served; and

(ii) prohibits sales for consumption anywhere else, including at a bar or counter.

(2) The license issued for a restaurant authorizes the sale for off–premises consumption of beverages with an alcoholic content of not more than 22%.

(e) The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.

(f) 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 § 20–2005(b) of this title.

(g) The annual license fee is:

(1) $1,500 for a restaurant; and

(2) $2,000 for a hotel.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1304 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1304
§20–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland Department of Health shall develop a method through which the appropriate professional licensing board recognizes the training received by health care professionals under this subtitle, either through continuing education credits or otherwise.

(b) The Program shall provide a certificate of training completion for any individual who completes the training established under § 20–1305 of this subtitle, and to a facility on request.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-903 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-903
§20–903.
Status: in_force

A hospital with a continuing education program may offer and require the hospital’s medical staff and health care practitioners to take a continuing medical education or continuing education unit course that addresses health care services disparities of minority populations.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1104 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1104
§20–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not affect the right of a respondent to bring a civil action against a person that has filed a complaint under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title.

(b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:

(1) the person has claimed to be aggrieved under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title;

(2) the person has pursued the complaint under §§ 20–1006 and 20–1008 through 20–1011 of this title;

(3) the Commission has:

(i) found the complaint to be unfounded; or

(ii) dismissed the complaint without further action against the respondent; and

(4) the court has found the complaint to have been made maliciously.

(c) A person convicted under this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-304 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Applicants for licenses under § 20–301 of this subtitle and individuals whose names must be submitted to the Secretary under § 20–303 of this subtitle shall apply to the Central Repository for a national and State criminal history records check on a form approved by the Director of the Central Repository.

(c) The Central Repository shall provide to the Secretary:

(1) the national and State criminal history records of each individual requiring a criminal history records check under subsection (b) of this section and a printed statement listing any convictions and pleas of guilty or nolo contendere to any criminal charge;

(2) an update of the initial criminal history records check for an individual requiring a criminal history records check and a revised printed statement listing any convictions and pleas of guilty or nolo contendere to any criminal charge occurring in the State after the date of the initial criminal history records check; and

(3) an acknowledged receipt of the application for a criminal history records check by an individual requiring a criminal history records check.

(d) An individual requiring a criminal history records check shall submit a complete set of legible fingerprints taken at any designated State or local law enforcement office in the State or other agency or location approved by the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services to the Central Repository.

(e) An individual requiring a criminal history records check under subsection (b) of this section shall pay:

(1) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check; and

(2) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records.

(f) A buyer or an applicant may pay for the costs incurred by the resident agent or other individual requiring a criminal history records check under subsection (b) of this section.

(g) (1) Information obtained by the Secretary from the Central Repository under this title shall be confidential and may be disseminated only to the individual who is the subject of the criminal history records check.

(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall preclude the Secretary from notifying a buyer or an applicant of the approval or disqualification of the resident agent for employment based on information obtained by the Secretary under this section.

(h) The Secretary shall verify periodically the continued employment or licensure of individuals requiring criminal history records checks in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-207 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-207
§20–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may:

(i) conduct studies and surveys concerning human relations, conditions, and problems; and

(ii) promote in every way possible the improvement of human relations.

(2) In conducting studies and surveys, the Commission may expend any funds provided in the State budget or otherwise made available.

(3) On the basis of studies or surveys, the Commission may recommend legislation to the Governor.

(b) The Commission may apply for and accept grants from State, federal, and private nonprofit organizations in furtherance of its mission.

(c) On or before January 1 of each year, the Commission shall submit a report on the work of the Commission to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly that includes:

(1) a review of the data reported under § 20–208 of this subtitle; and

(2) recommendations, if any, for policy changes to address discriminatory trends noted in the data review under item (1) of this subsection.

(d) (1) Whenever any problem of racial discrimination arises, the Commission immediately may hold an investigatory hearing.

(2) The purpose of the hearing shall be to resolve the problem promptly by gathering all of the facts from each interested party and making recommendations as necessary.

(3) The hearing shall be held in the geographic area where the problem exists.

(e) (1) The Commission shall meet at least once each month.

(2) (i) In addition to its regular monthly meetings, the Chair or a majority of the members of the Commission may, at any time, call a special meeting of the Commission.

(ii) At least 5 days’ notice of a special meeting shall be given to the members.

(3) The Commission shall establish procedures for the conduct of its meetings.

(f) (1) In addition to their other duties, the commissioners shall serve on appeal boards to review decisions of the administrative law judges.

(2) As determined by the Commission’s rules of procedure, an appeal board may allow any party affected by an administrative law judge’s decision to introduce additional relevant testimony or evidence.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1401
§20–1401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);

(3) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);

(4) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);

(5) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);

(6) § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);

(7) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);

(8) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);

(9) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(10) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 20–1404 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”).

(c) Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 20–1402 and 20–1403 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-306 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-306
§20–306.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “company action level RBC” has the meaning stated in § 4–301(n)(1) of this article.

(b) The Fund shall calculate and report its RBC level in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(c) Beginning December 31, 2026, the Fund shall maintain total adjusted capital, as defined in § 4–301(r) of this article, in an amount that is greater than or equal to its company action level RBC.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-210 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-210
§20–210.
Status: in_force

The chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board may not engage in any other full–time employment while serving as chair.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-610 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-610
§20–610.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “intern” means an individual who performs work for an employer for the purpose of training if:

(1) the employer is not committed to hire the individual at the conclusion of the training period;

(2) the employer and the individual agree that the individual is not entitled to wages for the work performed; and

(3) the work performed:

(i) supplements training given in an educational environment that may enhance the employability of the individual;

(ii) provides experience for the benefit of the individual;

(iii) does not displace regular employees; and

(iv) is performed under the close supervision of existing staff.

(b) An employer may not:

(1) fail or refuse to offer an internship, terminate an internship, or otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of an internship because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the internship;

(2) limit, segregate, or classify its interns or applicants for internships in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of internship opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the individual’s status as an intern because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the internship;

(3) fail or refuse to make a reasonable accommodation for the known disability of an otherwise qualified intern; or

(4) discriminate or retaliate against any of its interns or applicants for internships because the individual has:

(i) opposed any practice prohibited by this subtitle; or

(ii) made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, a proceeding, or a hearing under this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employer may not print or cause to be printed or published any notice or advertisement relating to an internship with the employer that indicates any preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.

(2) A notice or an advertisement may indicate a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or military status if religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or military status is a bona fide occupational qualification for the internship.

(d) An intern claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged discriminatory act prohibited under this section:

(1) shall have access to any internal procedure the employer has for resolving a complaint by an employee of sexual harassment or other discrimination; or

(2) if the employer does not have an internal procedure for resolving a complaint of sexual harassment or other discrimination, may file a complaint with the Commission for the nonmonetary administrative remedies provided under Subtitle 10 of this title.

(e) This section does not create and may not be construed as creating an employment relationship between an employer and an intern for the purposes of:

(1) a civil cause of action or monetary damages under Subtitle 10 of this title;

(2) any provision of the Labor and Employment Article; or

(3) any provision of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Fund is to provide the financial security required under § 17–103 of the Transportation Article to those eligible persons that are unable to obtain it from an Association member.

(b) Money of the Fund consists of revenues, premiums, and other receipts provided by law.

(c) (1) All operating expenses of the Fund shall be paid from the money collected by or for the Fund.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii) through (iv) of this paragraph, money and property available to the Fund may be used for the general purposes of the Fund.

(ii) Premiums collected and income accruing from those premiums may be used only for the payment of claims arising under policies issued by the Fund and for the administrative expenses of the Fund.

(iii) The Fund shall keep separate records of any income and expenses directly attributable to the Uninsured Division, including the processing and payment of unsatisfied claims under Subtitle 6 of this title.

(iv) The Fund shall keep separate records of any income and expenses directly attributable to its commercial policy and claims operations.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1041 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1041
§20–1041.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General may investigate, prosecute, and remediate, on behalf of the residents of the State, any conduct that constitutes a civil rights violation.

(b) The Attorney General may not bring a civil rights action under this part:

(1) on behalf of an individual;

(2) against a political subdivision;

(3) against any unit of State or local government established by law; or

(4) against any employee or agent of an entity identified in item (2) or (3) of this subsection who is acting under the color of law.

(c) Nothing in this part may be interpreted to impair the rights and powers of the Commission under Subtitles 1 through 11 of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-408 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-408
§20–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each Association member shall apply and collect any assessment surcharge that the Association member elects to recoup under § 20-407 of this subtitle.

(2) Policyholders of an Association member shall receive any excess surcharge credits and may be charged for any surcharge shortfall that the Association member receives from or is charged by the Association.

(b) (1) If an Association member elects on or before June 30 to recoup its share of an assessment, the Association member must identify clearly the assessment surcharge imposed on its policyholders by stating on the premium billing of each policyholder: “Recoupment of MAIF assessment, $_____”.

(2) No other statement may accompany the premium billing.

(c) Each Association member shall:

(1) report quarterly to the Association; and

(2) require an officer of the Association member to certify, in the manner required by the Board of Directors, that any amounts collected and paid are an accurate accounting of the assessment surcharges of the Association member.

(d) (1) Each Association member may keep separate and detailed records of any expenses actually incurred that are directly attributable to collection of the assessment surcharge authorized under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The Commissioner shall consider verified and relevant expenses to be appropriate cost items in a subsequent rate filing by the Association member.

(e) If a policyholder fails to pay the assessment surcharge when due, the Association member may cancel the policy in accordance with the terms of the policy for nonpayment of premium.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1022 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1022
§20–1022.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall investigate a complaint alleging a discriminatory housing practice and determine, based on the facts, whether probable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.

(2) Unless it is impracticable to do so, the Commission shall complete the investigation and make the determination required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 100 days after the filing of the complaint.

(3) If the Commission is unable to complete the investigation and make the determination required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 100 days after the filing of the complaint, the Commission shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing and include the reasons for the delay.

(b) (1) A person that is not named as a respondent in a complaint, but that is identified as a respondent during an investigation, may be joined as an additional or substitute respondent after written notice in accordance with § 20–1021(e) of this subtitle.

(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of § 20–1021(e) of this subtitle, the notice shall explain the basis for the Commission’s belief that the person to whom the notice is addressed is properly joined as a respondent.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “legal holiday” means:

(1) the day on which a legal holiday, as defined under § 1–111 of the General Provisions Article, is observed; or

(2) a federal legal holiday.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, when the last day to pay a tax, file a tax return, or perform any other act that relates to taxes under this title falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, performance of the act is timely if the act is performed on the next succeeding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

(c) The last day to perform an act described under subsection (b) of this section is the last day of any authorized extension of time.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-415.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-415.1
§20–415.
Status: in_force

§20–415.1.

(a) Calvert County shall distribute the revenue from the hotel rental tax collected under this part to the Tourism Development Incentive Fund, established under this section.

(b) There is a Tourism Development Incentive Fund.

(c) The Tourism Development Incentive Fund shall be distributed as follows:

(1) to the general fund of the county, a reasonable amount for the administration of the hotel rental tax;

(2) after the distribution required under item (1) of this subsection, to a municipality, the revenue attributable to a hotel located in the municipality; and

(3) the remainder to:

(i) subject to subsection (d) of this section, provide grants to businesses and organizations to pay the application and permit fees required by the county to hold a special event in the county; and

(ii) market Calvert County to potential visitors.

(d) Grants provided for under subsection (c)(3) of this section may be awarded only to applicants that meet criteria adopted by the county.

(e) After the distributions required under subsection (c) of this section, any unexpended funds at the end of each fiscal year shall be distributed to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-115 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-115
§20–115.
Status: in_force

A claim for refund shall be filed within 3 years of the date that the tax, interest, or penalty was paid.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-603 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.

(2) The written petition shall be signed by:

(i) at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and

(ii) owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.

(b) If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the written petition; and

(2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) This title applies throughout this State, whether on or off a highway.

(b) All of the provisions of §§ 20-101 through 20-105 of this title apply to the owner of any vehicle who is present when the accident occurs, whether or not the owner is the driver.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-206 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-206
§20–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may employ its own attorney.

(2) The Executive Director shall appoint and remove the attorney with the approval of the Commission.

(b) The attorney shall:

(1) act as general counsel and legal adviser to the Commission; and

(2) represent the Commission at all hearings and judicial proceedings in which the Commission is a party.

(c) The general counsel is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(d) The office of the general counsel shall include additional personnel as provided in the State budget.

(e) The general counsel and any assistant general counsel are special appointments in the State Personnel Management System.

(f) (1) The Commission may retain legal assistance to advise the commissioners in legal matters.

(2) Legal advisers retained under this subsection shall be compensated as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an individual shall receive a certificate from the Board before the individual may be a program administrator in this State.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a program administrator leaves or is removed from a position as program administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the chief administrator of a residential child care program or other appropriate program authority shall immediately designate a certified program administrator to serve in that capacity.

(ii) 1. In the event a certified program administrator is not available, the chief administrator or other appropriate program authority may appoint a noncertified person to serve in the capacity of acting program administrator for a period not to exceed 90 days.

2. The chief administrator or other appropriate program authority shall immediately notify the Board of the appointment and forward the credentials and the State and national criminal history records check of the person appointed to the Board for evaluation to assure that the person appointed is experienced, trained, of good moral character, and competent.

3. The 90–day period begins on the date that the program administrator leaves or is removed from the position as a program administrator.

4. The Board may extend the 90–day period for a further period of not more than 30 days.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before October 1, 2015, an individual shall receive a certificate from the Board before the individual may be a residential child and youth care practitioner in this State.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) An employee of the Maryland School for the Blind who is a residential child and youth care practitioner and holds a current paraprofessional certificate; or

(ii) For up to 180 days, an individual participating in a Board–approved training program.

(c) (1) The governing body of each residential child care program shall appoint a chief administrator of the program.

(2) If the chief administrator of a residential child care program leaves or is removed from a position as chief administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the governing body of the residential child care program shall immediately designate an individual to serve as the acting chief administrator for a period not to exceed 180 days.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-905
§20–905.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by:

(1) a nationally chartered fraternal, charitable, or veterans’ organization, regardless of how long the organization has been operating; or

(2) any other club that has been operating for at least 3 years before the application for the license is made.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail:

(1) for on–premises consumption, beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license; and

(2) for off–premises consumption, collectible bottles of wine or liquor 30 calendar days before a special anniversary or special event.

(d) The annual license fee is $600.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-801 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-801
§20–801.
Status: in_force

(a) A mother may breast-feed her child in any public or private location in which the mother and child are authorized to be.

(b) A person may not restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-205
§20–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may appoint:

(1) one chief inspector; and

(2) not more than:

(i) one full–time inspector in addition to the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; or

(ii) two part–time inspectors.

(b) To qualify for appointment as an inspector of any type, an individual shall:

(1) be of high moral character; and

(2) possess a sound reputation for sobriety, honesty, and integrity.

(c) (1) An inspector of any type shall:

(i) receive the compensation set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget;

(ii) be reimbursed for reasonable expenses; and

(iii) receive reimbursement for mileage at the standard rate set by the governing body of the county.

(2) Reimbursement for mileage does not include travel to and from the inspector’s home and office.

(d) (1) An inspector of any type:

(i) may issue a civil citation as allowed under § 20–2603 of this title; and

(ii) shall:

1. possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;

2. submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints or violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector;

3. assist the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws; and

4. have any other duties that the Board requires.

(2) The chief inspector shall determine the hours and assignments of all inspectors.

(e) The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to full–time and part–time inspectors.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 12 / Section 20-1201
§20–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.

(c) The license authorizes a holder to:

(1) provide beer, wine, and liquor at a publicly or privately sponsored event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor 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:

(1) prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;

(2) provide the service employees to serve alcoholic beverages at the catered event;

(3) ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the event; and

(4) ensure after the event that all of the alcoholic beverages:

(i) remain in the possession of the license holder; and

(ii) are returned to the premises for which the Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.

(f) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-904 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-904
§20–904.
Status: in_force

(a) If the State has sufficient money available at the time an award is made against the State under this title, the State shall pay the award as soon as practicable within 20 days after the award is final.

(b) (1) If sufficient money is not available at the time an award is made against the State under this title, the affected State unit or officer shall report the outstanding award to the State Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall:

(i) keep an accounting of all outstanding awards; and

(ii) report the accounting annually to the Governor.

(c) (1) The Governor shall include in the State budget sufficient money to pay all awards made against the State under this title.

(2) On appropriation of money by the General Assembly, the Comptroller shall authorize payment of all outstanding awards under this title in the order of the date on which each award was made.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

The tax rate is 30 cents for each ton of surface mined coal that is reported to the Bureau of Mines under § 15–508 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-205 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-205
§20–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall:

(1) appoint an Executive Director of the Commission from a list of five names submitted by the Commission; and

(2) remove the Executive Director on the recommendation of two–thirds of the members of the Commission.

(b) The Executive Director:

(1) shall appoint a deputy director with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission; and

(2) may remove the deputy director with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission.

(c) (1) The Executive Director and deputy director shall perform the duties prescribed by the Commission.

(2) In the absence of the Executive Director, the deputy director shall perform the functions and exercise the authority of the Executive Director.

(d) The Executive Director and deputy director are entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-901 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-901
§20–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Home amenity” means any portion, whether indoors or outdoors, of a residential property, excluding bedrooms or any portion of the property intended for sleeping quarters, that is occupied by the hour and for not more than 15 hours consecutively.

(c) “Home amenity rental” means the temporary use in exchange for consideration of a home amenity.

(d) “Home amenity rental charge” means a charge for a home amenity rental, excluding any charge for services.

(e) “Home amenity rental tax” means the tax on a home amenity rental charge.

(f) “Western Maryland code county” means a code county in the Western Maryland class as established under § 9–302 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1101
§20–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and

(2) § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) §�4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1104 of this subtitle;

(2) §�4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 20–1105 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1106 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-301 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

Subject to §§ 20–303 and 20–304 of this subtitle, a public board, public body, or public official may not conduct any of the following activities in the regional district unless the proposed location, character, grade, and extent of the activity is referred to and approved by the Commission:

(1) acquiring or selling land;

(2) locating, constructing, or authorizing:

(i) a road;

(ii) a park;

(iii) any other public way or ground;

(iv) a public building or structure, including a federal building or structure; or

(v) a publicly owned or privately owned public utility; or

(3) changing the use of or widening, narrowing, extending, relocating, vacating, or abandoning any facility listed in item (2) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-416 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-416
§20–416.
Status: in_force

Carroll County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows:

(1) a reasonable sum for hotel rental tax administrative costs to the general fund of the county; and

(2) the remaining balance to tourism and general promotion of Carroll County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 25 / Section 20-2501
§20–2501.
Status: reserved

(a) After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 20–2003 through 20–2006 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not:

(1) serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or

(2) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.

(b) The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4–605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-607 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-607
§20–607.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subtitle, an unlawful employment practice occurs, with respect to discrimination in compensation in violation of this subtitle, when:

(1) a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted;

(2) an individual becomes subject to a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice; or

(3) an individual is affected by application of a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, including each time wages, benefits, or other compensation is paid, resulting wholly or partly from the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.

(b) In addition to any relief authorized by this title, liability may accrue and an aggrieved person may obtain relief as provided in § 20–1009 of this title, including recovery of back pay for up to 2 years preceding the filing of the complaint, where the unlawful employment practice that has occurred during the complaint filing period is similar or related to an unlawful employment practice with regard to discrimination in compensation that occurred outside the time for filing a complaint.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-309 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-309
§20–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the date set by the Secretary.

(b) At least 2 months before a license expires, the Secretary shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:

(1) a renewal application form; and

(2) a notice that states:

(i) the date on which the current license expires;

(ii) the amount of the renewal fee; and

(iii) that the submission of a false statement in the renewal application or in the annual statements is cause for revocation of the license.

(c) The Secretary shall renew the license of each licensee who satisfies the requirements of this title and any regulations adopted under this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-113 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-113
§20–113.
Status: in_force

A claim for a refund may be filed with the tax collector who collects the tax, fee, charge, interest, or penalty by a claimant who:

(1) erroneously pays to a county or municipality a greater amount of tax, fee, charge, interest, or penalty than is properly and legally payable; or

(2) pays to a county or municipality a tax, fee, charge, interest, or penalty that is erroneously, illegally, or wrongfully assessed or collected in any manner.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-604 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-604
§20–604.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Executive Director shall adopt regulations and the Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt rules that set forth procedural requirements for claims and actions against the Fund filed under this subtitle.

(2) Before the Fund becomes liable under this subtitle, a claimant must comply with each procedural requirement for claims and actions against the Fund.

(3) On behalf of the Fund, the Executive Director or designee of the Executive Director may stipulate that the procedural requirements have been met and consent to the claimant bringing an action against the Fund.

(4) A stipulation or consent does not waive any defense that the Fund may have with respect to the case.

(b) (1) At any time and without filing a petition for payment or other court approval, the Fund may settle, compromise, and pay claims and actions brought and judgments obtained under this subtitle.

(2) The Executive Director shall adopt regulations setting forth the procedure for settlement or payment.

(3) Interest shall accrue from the date of judgment in accordance with § 11–107 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-523 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-523
§20–523.
Status: in_force

A qualifying redevelopment project shall incorporate environmentally responsible design elements that promote:

(1) water conservation by using practices, techniques, and technologies that:

(i) reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;

(ii) improve efficiency in the use of water; or

(iii) make more efficient use of the water treatment infrastructure;

(2) energy efficiency by using practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce and minimize the consumption, loss, or waste of energy; and

(3) the use of recycled or recyclable building materials.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title:

(1) the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

(2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.

(c) “County” means Frederick County.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-511 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-511
§20–511.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On application to the Fund for appointment as a fund producer, an applicant shall file with the Fund a bond for the benefit of the Fund for the balance of the current year.

(2) On or before December 31 of each year, each fund producer shall file with the Fund a bond for the benefit of the Fund for the next succeeding year.

(b) A bond required under this section shall be:

(1) in the amount of $10,000;

(2) executed by an authorized surety insurer; and

(3) conditioned that the fund producer will account for and pay over to the person entitled to it all money belonging to the person that comes into the fund producer’s possession in accordance with this subtitle and the regulations that relate to the binding of coverage.

(c) (1) A fund producer is considered to have complied with this section if an Association member certifies to the Fund that:

(i) the Association member has a bond in effect that covers the fund producer and complies with the requirements of this section; and

(ii) the bond coverage extends to the Fund when persons apply to the Fund for coverage through the fund producer.

(2) The certification shall be made by an authorized representative of the Association member.

(3) A copy of the certification shall be mailed promptly to the Fund.

(d) A fund producer’s authority to bind coverage in the Fund may be terminated on 10 days’ written notice if the bond is not:

(1) filed with the Fund in a timely manner; or

(2) continuously maintained in effect while the fund producer has authority to bind coverage in the Fund.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-304 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall adopt:

(1) eligibility criteria for businesses to qualify for the program, including:

(i) the criteria for a small business qualifying under the Small Business Preference Program as established in regulations adopted by the Department of General Services under § 14–203 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(ii) a requirement that:

1. the business’s principal place of business be in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; or

2. at least 25% of the total number of employees of the business be domiciled in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; and

(iii) any other eligibility criteria that the Commission determines to be necessary or appropriate for the promotion of small businesses in the Commission’s service area; and

(2) administrative procedures for conducting the program.

(b) A business may qualify as a local small business enterprise under the program without regard to the race, ethnicity, or gender of the participants in the business.

(c) The Commission shall establish criteria for graduation from the program for a local small business that the Commission determines no longer requires the assistance or benefits offered by the program.

(d) The Commission shall review the eligibility criteria and administrative procedures of the program each year to assess their effectiveness in furthering the purposes of the program.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-201
§20–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Minority business enterprise” has the meaning stated in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) “Office” means the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion established under § 20–203 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-509 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-509
§20–509.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, by local law, the legislative body of a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district may impose an additional or stricter building requirement than is required by a State, regional, or county unit that exercises zoning or planning authority over the municipal corporation or governed district if the authority is exercised in addition to the State, regional, or county zoning or planning authority.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a building requirement adopted under this section:

(i) shall be imposed for:

1. the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; or

2. the preservation, improvement, or protection of lands, water, and improvements in the municipal corporation or governed special taxing district;

(ii) may regulate only the construction, repair, or remodeling of residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units, including single–unit houses, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters, townhouses, and similar buildings, and their accessory structures, as it relates to:

1. fences, walls, hedges, and similar barriers;

2. signs;

3. residential parking;

4. residential storage;

5. the location of buildings and structures, including setback requirements;

6. the dimensions of buildings and structures, including height, bulk, massing, and design; and

7. lot coverage, including impervious surface; and

(iii) shall apply without regard to housing type.

(2) A building requirement adopted under this section for residential buildings with two to four dwelling units:

(i) may not be more restrictive than a building requirement adopted under this section for a single–unit house; but

(ii) may be less restrictive than a building requirement adopted under this section for a single–unit house.

(c) Before adopting a local law under this section, a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district shall:

(1) hold a public hearing; and

(2) at least 30 days before the public hearing, transmit a copy of the proposed local law to the county council.

(d) A local law that a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district adopts under this section shall provide a procedure for a waiver from the strict application of the building requirements.

(e) By local law, a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district may enact an additional or stricter commercial sign regulation than is imposed by the State, the Commission, or the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-802 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-802
§20–802.
Status: reserved

(a) “Public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Maryland Constitution.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, by public local law, the county commissioners of a code county may impose a development excise tax when a subdivision lot is initially sold or transferred to finance any of the costs of purchasing development rights on agricultural land.

(2) A county that imposes a development impact fee may not impose a development excise tax under this section.

(c) (1) Before passing a public local law imposing a development excise tax or altering the amount of the tax, the county commissioners shall hold a public hearing.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 3 or more than 14 days before the hearing.

(3) The notice shall state:

(i) the subject of the hearing;

(ii) the time and place that the hearing will occur;

(iii) the amount of the tax; and

(iv) when during the subdivision process the tax shall be paid.

(d) A development excise tax imposed under this section may not exceed $750 per lot.

(e) (1) The county commissioners shall deposit development excise taxes in an account known as the “agricultural land preservation fund”.

(2) Money in the agricultural land preservation fund may be used only to pay for the purchase of development rights on agricultural land.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-606 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-606
§20–606.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose a sales or use tax on any form of energy or fuel used or consumed in St. Mary’s County.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) motor vehicle fuels;

(2) fuels used in the production of other forms of energy that are subject to the tax imposed under this section; or

(3) energy or fuel used by a municipality in St. Mary’s County.

(c) Before the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County impose a tax under this section, the county commissioners shall hold a public hearing that:

(1) is advertised twice at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in St. Mary’s County; and

(2) is not part of an annual budget hearing.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may provide for the refund of the tax imposed under this section to a person who is eligible for:

(i) a tax credit under § 9–102 or § 9–104 of the Tax – Property Article; or

(ii) weatherization or energy assistance from the State.

(2) The county commissioners may provide for the refund of the tax imposed under this section to additional classes of persons based on:

(i) age;

(ii) income; or

(iii) charitable endeavors.

(e) (1) The tax imposed under this section shall be either:

(i) a percentage of the net energy or fuel bill; or

(ii) an amount per unit of fuel or energy.

(2) (i) If the tax imposed under this section is imposed as a percentage of the net energy or fuel bill, the rate of the tax may not exceed 5%.

(ii) If the tax imposed under this section is imposed as an amount per unit of fuel or energy, the amount per unit for each separate classification of energy or fuel, for any fiscal year, may not exceed 5% of a fraction:

1. the numerator of which is the sum of the total amounts billed in St. Mary’s County by all vendors for energy or fuel subject to the tax within that classification during the calendar year that ends before the beginning of the fiscal year; and

2. the denominator of which is the total number of units of energy or fuel subject to the tax within that classification used or consumed in St. Mary’s County during the calendar year that ends before the beginning of the fiscal year.

(3) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may establish different rates of tax on energy or fuel used for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the tax imposed under this section:

(i) shall be itemized on the bill;

(ii) may not be considered part of the price charged for the energy or fuel; and

(iii) is not subject to the approval of the Public Service Commission.

(2) (i) A heating fuel vendor may include the tax imposed under this section as part of the price charged for fuel oil.

(ii) If the tax imposed under this section is included in the price, the fuel oil bill shall state that clearly.

(3) The vendor shall collect the tax on behalf of St. Mary’s County.

(g) (1) On or before February 1 of each year, a vendor of energy or fuel subject to the tax imposed under this section shall certify to the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, for each separate classification of energy or fuel for the preceding calendar year:

(i) the total amount billed by the vendor in St. Mary’s County; and

(ii) the total number of units sold by the vendor in St. Mary’s County.

(2) If the tax imposed under this section is imposed as an amount per unit of fuel or energy, the county commissioners shall determine the maximum amount per unit allowed under subsection (e)(2)(ii) of this section based on the totals certified by vendors under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-605 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-605
§20–605.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act” means the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act, 4 U.S.C. §§ 116 through 126.

(3) “Service address” means:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, the location of the telecommunications equipment to which a call is charged, regardless of where the call is billed or paid; and

(ii) in the case of mobile telecommunications service, the location of the customer’s place of primary use as defined in the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a tax imposed under this section applies to telecommunications service that:

(i) originates and terminates in Prince George’s County; or

(ii) originates or terminates in Prince George’s County and has a service address in Prince George’s County.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, and except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for a customer bill to which the amendment made by the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act applies, a tax imposed under this section applies to mobile telecommunications service to the fullest extent authorized under § 117(b) of the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act.

(3) A tax imposed under this section does not apply to:

(i) telecommunications service provided to a person to whom a sale of tangible personal property or a taxable service is exempt under § 11–204 or § 11–220 of the Tax – General Article;

(ii) a prepaid telephone calling arrangement that is taxable under Title 11 of the Tax – General Article; or

(iii) telephone lifeline service provided under § 8–201 of the Public Utilities Article.

(c) By ordinance, the County Council for Prince George’s County shall impose at least one of the following:

(1) a sales and use tax on telecommunications service in Prince George’s County at a rate not less than 5%; or

(2) an excise tax on telecommunications service in Prince George’s County at a rate not exceeding $3.50 monthly for each telephone line.

(d) (1) A tax imposed under this section shall be itemized on each bill for telecommunications service in Prince George’s County.

(2) Each vendor providing telecommunications service in Prince George’s County shall collect the tax on behalf of and remit the tax to the county.

(e) (1) The net proceeds of the revenue from a tax imposed under this section shall be used as follows:

(i) at least 90% of the net proceeds shall be used for operating expenditures for the Prince George’s County school system; and

(ii) the remainder shall be used for:

1. cash payments for capital expenditures for school renovation projects approved by the Prince George’s County Board of Education and Prince George’s County; or

2. payment of debt service on bonds issued by the governing body of Prince George’s County for school renovation projects approved by the Prince George’s County Board of Education and Prince George’s County.

(2) The proceeds provided under this section for the Prince George’s County school system may be used to meet the county’s funding requirements under § 5–235(a) of the Education Article.

(3) Among the expenditures to be funded from the proceeds, the Prince George’s County Board of Education shall consider:

(i) a program to serve disruptive, delinquent, or low–performing students in grades 6 through 12 that:

1. provides proof of progress in reading and mathematics;

2. is designed to include small learning communities and areas of support services provided by community–based providers; and

3. is operated by an educational provider with substantial experience serving the type of student population served by the program in separate school facilities provided by the education provider, unless the public school system decides otherwise;

(ii) a Spanish language immersion program to serve at least 450 students in kindergarten through grade 5 in order to address long–term labor needs for bilingual employees; and

(iii) addressing any needs related to capital improvements or renovations that are the result of the deferral of maintenance or other deterioration of school facilities.

(4) On or before December 31 of each year, the governing body of Prince George’s County shall submit a report detailing the expenditure of revenues generated from a tax imposed under this section to the Department of Legislative Services, the Prince George’s County school system, and the Prince George’s County Delegation of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-426 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-426
§20–426.
Status: in_force

§20–426. IN EFFECT

(a) Except in Talbot County or Wicomico County, if a hotel fails to pay the hotel rental tax to a county within 1 month after the payment is due under § 20–410 of this subtitle, the hotel shall pay a tax penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax.

(b) If a hotel fails to pay the hotel rental tax to Talbot County or Wicomico County within 120 days after the payment is due under § 20–410 of this subtitle, the hotel shall pay a tax penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax.

§20–426. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) Except in Wicomico County, if a hotel, an accommodations provider, or an accommodations intermediary required to collect the hotel rental tax fails to pay the hotel rental tax to a county within 1 month after the payment is due under § 20–410 of this subtitle, the hotel, accommodations provider, or accommodations intermediary shall pay a tax penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax.

(b) If a hotel, an accommodations provider, or an accommodations intermediary required to collect the hotel rental tax fails to pay the hotel rental tax to Wicomico County within 120 days after the payment is due under § 20–410 of this subtitle, the hotel, accommodations provider, or accommodations intermediary shall pay a tax penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-906 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-906
§20–906.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 24 / Section 20-2401
§20–2401.
Status: in_force

§20–2401. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 844 OF 2024 //

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1602 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1602
§20–1602.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to require a covered entity to make a referral or recommendation for or perform a medically inappropriate organ transplant.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1006 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1006
§20–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) On the making of a finding under § 20–1005(c)(2) of this subtitle that an agreement to remedy and eliminate the discrimination cannot be reached, the entire file, including the complaint and any findings, shall be certified to the general counsel of the Commission.

(b) The Executive Director of the Commission shall cause a written notice to be issued and served in the name of the Commission, together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the respondent to answer the charges of the complaint at a public hearing:

(1) before an administrative law judge at a time and place certified in the notice; or

(2) if the complaint alleges an unlawful employment practice, in a civil action elected under § 20–1007 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 12 / Section 20-1201
§20–1201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “prevailing party” has the meaning as judicially determined under 42 U.S.C. § 1988.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

There is an Industry Automobile Insurance Association.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-303 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a certificate, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;

(2) Provide evidence of application for a child protective services background clearance;

(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and

(4) Apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check.

(b) (1) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) A legible set of fingerprints taken in a format approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

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

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

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

(3) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this subsection:

(i) Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(ii) May be used only for the certification purpose authorized by this subtitle.

(4) The subject of a criminal history records check under this subsection may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(c) The results of the child protective services background clearance shall be provided to the Board and the applicant.

(d) The Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement in subsection (a)(2) of this section for an out–of–state applicant who presents evidence to the Board that circumstances outside the applicant’s control prevent the applicant from obtaining, from the applicant’s state of residence, a background clearance that is equivalent to a child protective services background clearance.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-611 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-611
§20–611.
Status: in_force

In an action alleging a violation of this subtitle based on harassment, an employer is liable:

(1) for the acts or omissions toward an employee or applicant for employment committed by an individual who:

(i) undertakes or recommends tangible employment actions affecting the employee or an applicant for employment, including hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and reassigning the employee or an applicant for employment; or

(ii) directs, supervises, or evaluates the work activities of the employee; or

(2) if the negligence of the employer led to the harassment or continuation of harassment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(3) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(4) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);

(5) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(6) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(7) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(8) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(9) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);

(10) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(11) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(12) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–408 of this subtitle;

(2) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 20–403 of this subtitle;

(3) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 20–404 of this subtitle;

(4) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–407 of this subtitle;

(5) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 20–405 of this subtitle; and

(6) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 20–406 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-414 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-414
§20–414.
Status: in_force

(a) To cover the revenue that a tax collector collects under this part, a county may increase the surety bond that the county requires for its tax collector.

(b) The county shall treat any additional premium due to a surety bond increase allowed under subsection (a) of this section as a hotel rental tax administrative cost.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2002 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 20 / Section 20-2002
§20–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care facility may not provide peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis treatment services unless the individual performing the dialysis procedure has received training in the peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis technique being performed.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Department not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-605 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-605
§20–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Council shall give public notice of a hearing on the local law introduced under § 20–604 of this subtitle.

(2) The notice required under this subsection shall be published at least four times at not less than weekly intervals in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed.

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

(i) a brief and accurate description of the change in boundaries proposed in the local law and the conditions and circumstances applicable to the change in boundaries; and

(ii) the time and place where the public hearing on the proposed local law will be held.

(b) The hearing shall:

(1) commence not less than 7 days after the fourth publication of the required notice of the hearing; and

(2) be held at the location identified in the notice.

(c) After the required notice and hearing on the local law, a majority of the County Council may adopt the local law.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-705 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-705
§20–705.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in §§ 20–703 and 20–704 of this subtitle, a person may not:

(1) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status;

(2) discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status;

(3) make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published, any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status, or an intention to make any preference, limitation, or discrimination;

(4) represent to any person, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status, that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when the dwelling is available; or

(5) for profit, induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status.
Md. Code, Transportation § 20-103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.

(b) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has complied with § 20–104 of this title.

(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-428 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-428
§20–428.
Status: in_force

§20–428. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, to protect hotel rental tax revenue, a county may require a hotel to file security with the county in an amount that the county determines.

(2) Cecil County, Talbot County, and Wicomico County may require security under this section only for a hotel that has been in default.

(b) Security under this section shall be:

(1) a bond issued by a surety company that is:

(i) authorized to do business in the State; and

(ii) approved by the Insurance Commissioner as to solvency and responsibility;

(2) cash; or

(3) security approved by the county.

(c) (1) If security is required under this section, the county shall give the hotel notice of the amount of security.

(2) Within 5 days after a hotel receives notice that security is required, the hotel shall:

(i) file the security; or

(ii) submit a written request for a hearing on the security requirement.

(d) (1) If a hearing is requested under subsection (c) of this section, the county shall hold a hearing to determine the necessity, propriety, and amount of the security.

(2) (i) The determination at the hearing is final.

(ii) The hotel shall comply within 15 days after the hotel receives notice of the determination.

(e) Without notice to the hotel that files security under subsection (b)(2) or (3) of this section, the county at any time may:

(1) apply the cash to the hotel rental tax due; or

(2) sell the security and apply the proceeds of the sale to the hotel rental tax due.

§20–428. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, to protect hotel rental tax revenue, a county may require a hotel or an accommodations provider to file security with the county in an amount that the county determines.

(2) Cecil County, Talbot County, and Wicomico County may require security under this section only for a hotel or an accommodations provider that has been in default.

(b) Security under this section shall be:

(1) a bond issued by a surety company that is:

(i) authorized to do business in the State; and

(ii) approved by the Insurance Commissioner as to solvency and responsibility;

(2) cash; or

(3) security approved by the county.

(c) (1) If security is required under this section, the county shall give the hotel or accommodations provider notice of the amount of security.

(2) Within 5 days after a hotel or an accommodations provider receives notice that security is required, the hotel or accommodations provider shall:

(i) file the security; or

(ii) submit a written request for a hearing on the security requirement.

(d) (1) If a hearing is requested under subsection (c) of this section, the county shall hold a hearing to determine the necessity, propriety, and amount of the security.

(2) (i) The determination at the hearing is final.

(ii) The hotel or accommodations provider shall comply within 15 days after the hotel or accommodations provider receives notice of the determination.

(e) Without notice to the hotel or accommodations provider that files security under subsection (b)(2) or (3) of this section, the county at any time may:

(1) apply the cash to the hotel rental tax due; or

(2) sell the security and apply the proceeds of the sale to the hotel rental tax due.