Md. Code, Health - General § 20-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “qualified provider” means a physician, nurse practitioner, nurse–midwife, licensed certified midwife, physician assistant, or any other individual:

(1) Who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice in the State; and

(2) For whom the performance of an abortion is within the scope of the individual’s license or certification.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a qualified provider may not perform an abortion on an unmarried minor unless the qualified provider first gives notice to a parent or guardian of the minor.

(c) The qualified provider may perform the abortion without notice to a parent or guardian if:

(1) The minor does not live with a parent or guardian; and

(2) A reasonable effort to give notice to a parent or guardian is unsuccessful.

(d) (1) The qualified provider may perform the abortion, without notice to a parent or guardian of a minor if, in the professional judgment of the qualified provider:

(i) Notice to the parent or guardian may lead to physical or emotional abuse of the minor;

(ii) The minor is mature and capable of giving informed consent to an abortion; or

(iii) Notification would not be in the best interest of the minor.

(2) The qualified provider is not liable for civil damages or subject to a criminal penalty for a decision under this subsection not to give notice.

(e) The postal receipt that shows an article of mail was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the last known address of a parent or guardian and that is attached to a copy of the notice letter that was sent in that article of mail shall be conclusive evidence of notice or a reasonable effort to give notice, as the case may be.

(f) A qualified provider may not provide notice to a parent or guardian if the minor decides not to have the abortion.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-501 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-501
§20–501.
Status: in_force

A licensed private home detention monitoring agency is responsible for the acts of each of its employees while the employee is conducting the business of the agency.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-515 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-515
§20–515.
Status: in_force

(a) The Fund may use the Maryland Tax Refund Intercept Program to recover money owed to the Fund by a fund producer if the Fund makes a demand for the money and the fund producer does not make payment.

(b) (1) If the Fund makes payment to a claimant, the Fund is subrogated to the rights of the claimant against a responsible party and is entitled to recover all money that the Fund paid out and actual collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

(2) The Fund may recover from its insureds all past-due premiums and from the responsible party all money that the Fund paid out under this subtitle in any manner provided by law, including the Maryland Tax Refund Intercept Program.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-515 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-515
§20–515.
Status: in_force

The county or a unit of the county responsible for issuing grading permits shall place conditions on a grading permit issued under Subtitle 4, Division 3 of the Prince George’s County Code (2007 Edition) if:

(1) the permit involves at least 10 acres of land in the county portion of the regional district; and

(2) the county or the unit finds there is or would be an adverse effect, as a result of noise or traffic, on the safety, health, or welfare of the residents in the immediate area of the land that is the subject of the grading permit.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-404 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-404
§20–404.
Status: reserved

(a) On or before March 15 of each year, the Fund shall determine and the Board of Trustees shall certify to the Board of Directors the information required under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the following information certified to the Board of Directors shall be separately identified by commercial auto and private passenger auto results:

(1) the statutory operating loss for the immediately preceding calendar year;

(2) a calculation to yield a private passenger auto assessment limit that is determined by subtracting the year–end total surplus of the Fund for the immediately preceding calendar year from an amount equal to 25% of the average of net direct written private passenger auto premiums of the Fund for each of the three immediately preceding calendar years; and

(3) a calculation to yield a commercial auto assessment limit that is determined by subtracting the year–end commercial auto surplus of the Fund for the immediately preceding calendar year from an amount equal to 25% of the average of net direct written commercial auto premiums of the Fund for each of the 3 immediately preceding calendar years.

(c) The assessment certified to the Board of Directors shall be equal to:

(1) subject to subsection (d) of this section, the assessment limit, if the assessment limit is less than or equal to the statutory operating loss; or

(2) the statutory operating loss, if the assessment limit is greater than the statutory operating loss.

(d) If the calculation under subsection (b)(2) of this section yields a number that is less than or equal to zero, the assessment limit is zero.

(e) The statutory operating loss or assessment certified to the Board of Directors may not include:

(1) assessment money received for a prior year; or

(2) money transferred between the commercial auto and private passenger auto divisions within the Fund.

(f) In a calculation made under this section, income or expenses not clearly attributable to either commercial auto or private passenger auto may be allocated pro rata for that year.

(g) Promptly after the certification of an assessment by the Board of Trustees for commercial auto or private passenger auto under subsection (c) of this section the Board of Directors shall notify the Commissioner of the certification.

(h) On the Commissioner’s verification of the Board of Trustees’ certification, the Board of Directors shall authorize the Fund to withdraw:

(1) an amount equal to the commercial auto or private passenger auto assessment, if the assessment balance for that portion exceeds the assessment; or

(2) the entire commercial auto or private passenger auto balance, if the assessment equals or exceeds the balance for that portion.

(i) Association members may not be subject to an annual assessment if the amount of money held by the Fund from a prior overassessment is equal to or greater than the assessment.

(j) Association members are subject to an annual assessment under § 20–405 of this subtitle if the amount of money held by the Fund from a prior overassessment is less than the assessment, based on the difference between:

(1) the commercial auto assessment or private passenger auto assessment; and

(2) the applicable amount of money held by the Fund from a prior overassessment.

(k) (1) On June 1, 2023, the Board of Directors shall authorize the Fund to withdraw from the money held by the Fund from a prior overassessment.

(2) The funds withdrawn:

(i) shall be allocated to the surplus of the Fund; and

(ii) may not be credited to Association members.

(l) On or before July 1, 2023, the Fund shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the application of the funds withdrawn under this section and all fund balances in the Fund’s Insured and Uninsured Divisions.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2207
§20–2207.
Status: in_force

§20–2207. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

(a) Alleged compliance or noncompliance with a provision of this subtitle is not subject to judicial review.

(b) This subtitle does not create or authorize a right enforceable by administrative or judicial action.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1303
§20–1303.
Status: in_force

The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, the State Medical Society, the Maryland Nurses Association, the Maryland State Dental Association, the National Association of Social Workers – Maryland Chapter, the Maryland Clinical Social Work Coalition, the Maryland Psychological Association, the Maryland Pharmacists Association, or any other health professional association or public health entity in the State is encouraged to identify training programs, or, if feasible, to develop or collaborate in the development of training programs, that:

(1) Address ethnic language or racial groups of interest to the health care professional members;

(2) Are based on the established knowledge of health care professionals serving target populations;

(3) Are developed in collaboration with the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities; and

(4) Include standards that identify the degree of competency for participants to qualify for completion of a program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-117 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-117
§20–117.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Cancer research” includes research to develop and advance the understanding of cancer and the techniques and modalities effective in the prevention, cure, screening, and treatment of cancer.

(3) “Fund” means the Maryland Cancer Fund established under this section.

(4) “Income tax checkoff system” means the checkoff system established under § 2–112 of the Tax – General Article.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Cancer Fund.

(2) The net proceeds from contributions under the income tax checkoff system and any other donations to the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(3) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(4) The Fund shall be used only for cancer research, prevention, and treatment as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(5) The Fund shall be maintained for the purposes stated in this section and unspent portions of the Fund shall remain in the Fund and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.

(6) Money expended from the Fund for cancer research, prevention, and treatment is supplemental and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated to the Department for cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

(7) All expenditures from the Fund shall be made only in accordance with an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or through an approved budget amendment under §§ 7–209 and 7–210 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) (1) The Secretary may distribute not more than 5% of the net proceeds of the Fund to a promotional account to be used to promote further donations to the Fund.

(2) After making the distribution allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall use the remainder of the net proceeds of the Fund only to provide grants to eligible physicians, hospitals, laboratories, educational institutions, and other organizations and persons to conduct cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

(d) (1) On or before August 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly, pursuant to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the administration of the Maryland Cancer Fund.

(2) The report required under this subsection shall include:

(i) The gross amount of donations to the Fund through the income tax checkoff system and otherwise;

(ii) The costs of administration by the Comptroller of the income tax checkoff system;

(iii) A description of promotional efforts undertaken with money from the Fund; and

(iv) A detailed accounting of the use of the Fund.

(e) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement a Maryland Cancer Grant Program under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1004
§20–1004.
Status: in_force

The Office shall:

(1) Be an advocate for the improvement of minority health care by working with the Department on its own, or in partnership with other public and private entities to establish appropriate forums, programs, or initiatives designed to educate the public regarding minority health and health disparities issues, with an emphasis on preventive health and healthy lifestyles;

(2) Assist the Secretary in identifying, coordinating, and establishing priorities for programs, services, and resources that the State should provide for minority health and health disparities issues;

(3) Collect, classify, and analyze relevant research information and data collected or compiled by:

(i) The Department;

(ii) The Department in collaboration with others; and

(iii) Other public and private entities;

(4) Research innovative methods and obtain resources to improve existing data systems to ensure that the health information that is collected includes specific race and ethnicity identifiers;

(5) Serve as a clearinghouse and resource library for information about minority health and health disparities data, strategies, services, and programs that address minority health and health disparities issues;

(6) Develop a strategic plan to improve public services and programs targeting minorities;

(7) Obtain funding and, contingent upon funding, provide grants to community–based organizations and historically black colleges and universities to conduct special research, demonstration, and evaluation projects for targeted at–risk racial and ethnic minority populations and to support ongoing community–based programs that are designed to reduce or eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the State;

(8) Develop criteria for the awarding of grants for programs that are designed to improve minority health care;

(9) Review existing laws and regulations to ensure that they facilitate the provision of adequate health care to the minorities of this State;

(10) Recommend to the Secretary any additions or changes to existing laws and regulations designed to facilitate the adequate provision of health care to minorities in this State;

(11) Identify and review health promotion and disease prevention strategies relating to the leading health causes of death and disability among minority populations;

(12) Develop and implement model public and private partnerships in racial and ethnic minority communities for health awareness campaigns and to improve the access, acceptability, and use of public health services;

(13) Develop recommendations for the most effective means of providing outreach to racial and ethnic minority communities throughout the State to ensure their maximum participation in publicly funded health benefits programs;

(14) Develop a statewide plan for increasing the number of racial and ethnic minority health care professionals which includes recommendations for the financing mechanisms and recruitment strategies necessary to carry out the plan;

(15) Work collaboratively with universities and colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, public health, and allied health in this State and other health care professional training programs to develop courses with cultural competency, sensitivity, and health literacy, that are designed to address the problem of racial and ethnic disparities in health care access, utilization, treatment decisions, quality, and outcomes;

(16) Work collaboratively with the Maryland Health Care Disparities Initiative, the Morgan–Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions, the University of Maryland Disparity Project, the Monumental City Medical Society, faculty and researchers at historically black colleges and universities, and other existing alliances or plans, to reduce or eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in the State;

(17) Seek to establish a statewide alliance with community–based agencies and organizations, historically black colleges and universities, health care facilities, health care provider organizations, managed care organizations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to promote the objectives of the Office;

(18) Evaluate multicultural or racial and ethnic minority health programs in other states to assess their efficacy and potential for replication in this State and make recommendations regarding the adoption of such programs, as appropriate;

(19) Apply for and accept any grant of money from the federal government, private foundations, or other sources which may be available for programs related to minority health and health disparities;

(20) Serve as the designated State agency for receipt of federal funds specifically designated for minority health and health disparities programs;

(21) Work collaboratively with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs as the Office determines necessary;

(22) In collaboration with the Maryland Health Care Commission and the health occupations boards established under the Health Occupations Article, publish annually on the Department’s website and provide in writing on request a “Health Care Disparities Policy Report Card” that includes:

(i) An analysis of racial and ethnic variations in insurance coverage for low–income, nonelderly individuals;

(ii) The racial and ethnic composition of the individuals who hold a license or certificate issued by a health occupations board established under the Health Occupations Article compared to the racial and ethnic composition of the State’s population;

(iii) The racial and ethnic disparities in morbidity and mortality rates for cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, asthma, dementia, and other diseases identified by the Maryland Health Care Commission; and

(iv) A comparison of the information included under items (i) and (ii) of this item with previously published “Health Care Disparities Policy Report Cards” including the same information;

(23) To the extent authorized under federal and State privacy laws, publish on its website health data that includes race and ethnicity information collected by the Office and update the data at least once every 6 months; and

(24) To the extent authorized under federal and State privacy laws, respond to requests for health data that includes race and ethnicity information within 30 days after receipt of the request.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-501
§20–501.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals Act”.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2205
§20–2205.
Status: in_force

§20–2205. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

(a) The Hub shall facilitate consistent State and local government use of health literacy and plain–language criteria, which may include by:

(1) Identifying vendors of health information products that adopt the Hub’s health literacy criteria;

(2) Offering a health literacy review of sources of public information or public media regarding health, safety, and social services benefits information;

(3) Publishing templates that aid the development of plain–language health information materials; and

(4) Publishing templates and model language for use by State agencies and local government agencies for awarding grants and contracts to ensure that recipients:

(i) Address health literacy issues in their proposals and workplans; and

(ii) Refrain from creating additional health literacy barriers.

(b) The Hub shall support workforce development, which may include by:

(1) Offering or recommending educational sessions on health literacy for health professionals and individuals who develop health, safety, and social services benefits information for the public; and

(2) Providing educational and age–appropriate resources that teach students health literacy and health literacy skills for primary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.

(c) The Hub shall assist programs and organizations to promote community health literacy, which may include by:

(1) Offering Hub assessments of programs and organizations to identify barriers to public access of health, safety, and social services benefits information and services; and

(2) Assisting entities with providing consumers with plain–language health information and referral and support services in a consumer’s preferred language.

(d) In carrying out this section, the Hub may collaborate with entities that directly educate the public, including education institutions, libraries, and consumer referral services.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-608 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-608
§20–608.
Status: in_force

An employer shall be immune from liability under this title or under the common law arising out of reasonable acts taken by the employer to verify the sexual orientation or gender identity of any employee or applicant in response to a charge filed against the employer on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2208 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2208
§20–2208.
Status: in_force

§20–2208. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 26 / Section 20-2601
§20–2601.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

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

(3) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);

(4) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);

(5) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

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

(7) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);

(8) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and

(9) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).

(b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 20–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-610 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-610
§20–610.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) there is an unacceptably large number of uninsured motorists in the State;

(2) uninsured motorists cause harm to insured drivers by increasing the cost of automobile insurance for everyone required to purchase uninsured motorist coverage;

(3) uninsured motorists are a financial drain on the State and require substantial funding for the Uninsured Division of the Fund to cover legitimate claims of innocent pedestrians, passengers, and drivers who are injured by uninsured motorists;

(4) to encourage uninsured motorists to become insured, the law for many years has provided financial penalties to be imposed on uninsured motorists and a substantial number of penalties are issued every year;

(5) to further address the rate of uninsured motorists, the General Assembly passed legislation (Chapter 446 of the Acts of 2016) to require the Motor Vehicle Administration to conduct a program that waived substantial portions of delinquent uninsured motorist fines as an incentive for eligible participants to become insured, but less than 4% of eligible uninsured motorists actually entered the program;

(6) the General Assembly also passed legislation (Chapter 401 of the Acts of 2016) to require drivers to carry proof of automobile insurance;

(7) despite these statutory efforts, the rate of uninsured motorists has remained stubbornly high, hovering at about 12% according to the Insurance Research Council;

(8) it is in the best interests of the State to address the rate of uninsured motorists in the State in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion;

(9) the Fund was established in 1973 to provide the financial security required under the Maryland Vehicle Law to individuals who are unable to obtain automobile insurance from private insurers;

(10) in addition to the Fund, motor vehicle liability insurance in the State is provided through a system of private insurers, insurance producers, and independent insurance producers;

(11) the Uninsured Division is uniquely positioned to reduce the rate of uninsured motorists by conducting outreach and incentivizing, educating, and encouraging uninsured motorists to obtain automobile insurance from private insurers or the Fund; and

(12) the effort to reduce the rate of uninsured motorists would be greatly enhanced by making the Uninsured Division the primary State agency with responsibility to conduct outreach and incentivize, educate, and encourage uninsured motorists to become insured.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-904 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-904
§20–904.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the home amenity rental tax rate is the rate that the county sets by resolution.

(b) The home amenity rental tax rate may not exceed:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, 1.5% in a code county;

(2) 1.5% in Cecil County;

(3) 2% in Talbot County;

(4) 2.5% in Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, St. Mary’s County, and Somerset County;

(5) 3% in Wicomico County; and

(6) 4% in Garrett County.

(c) With the unanimous consent of the county commissioners:

(1) a code county other than a Western Maryland code county may set a home amenity rental tax rate up to 2.5%; and

(2) a Western Maryland code county may set a home amenity rental tax rate up to 4%.

(d) The home amenity rental tax rate in Washington County is 3%.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2302 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 23 / Section 20-2302
§20–2302.
Status: in_force

A fee may not be charged for a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 20-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

Title 12 of this article applies to Somerset County except where it is inconsistent with this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1005 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1005
§20–1005.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of any law that governs the activities of other units of the Executive Branch of State government, the Director shall:

(1) Promote health and the prevention of disease among members of minority groups;

(2) Distribute grants from available federal and special funds to community–based health groups to be used to promote health and the prevention of disease among members of minority groups;

(3) Fund projects which are innovative, culturally sensitive, and specific in their approach toward reduction of the incidence and severity of those diseases or conditions which are responsible for excess morbidity and mortality in minority populations; and

(4) Meet with representatives from the Maryland Health Care Commission and the Department at least annually to:

(i) Examine the collection of health data that includes race and ethnicity information in the State; and

(ii) Identify any changes for improving the health data that includes race and ethnicity information that is accessible by the Office.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-406 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-406
§20–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner promptly shall review the assessment allocation percentages calculated by the Association.

(2) Unless the Commissioner finds the calculation to be inaccurate, the Commissioner shall authorize each Association member to impose an assessment surcharge on each policy of motor vehicle liability insurance or motor vehicle physical damage insurance that is written or renewed in the State during the 1-year period beginning on the next July 1 following notice of the assessment.

(3) Subject to § 20-407 of this subtitle, the assessment surcharge shall be calculated by applying the appropriate assessment allocation percentage that is adjusted for any excess or shortfall to the premium at the inception or renewal of the policy.

(4) The assessment surcharge may not be:

(i) subject to change or refund; or

(ii) considered premium income for the State premium tax or the payment of commissions.

(b) (1) In conformity with §§ 20-405 through 20-409 of this subtitle, each year the Fund shall impose an assessment surcharge on all of its policyholders as if the Fund were a member of the Association.

(2) The Fund may not make a payment to the Insufficiency Assessment Reserve Fund.

(3) The Fund shall account separately for the assessment surcharges that the Fund assesses and receives.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-303 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a license shall submit to the Secretary:

(i) an application on the form that the Secretary provides; and

(ii) an application fee of $500.

(2) The application fee is nonrefundable.

(b) (1) The application form provided by the Secretary shall contain a statement advising the applicant that willfully making a false statement on an application is a misdemeanor, subject to a fine or imprisonment or both, as provided under § 20-701 of this title.

(2) The applicant shall sign the application under oath.

(c) In addition to any other information that the Secretary requires, the applicant shall provide:

(1) the name, date of birth, and residence address of the applicant;

(2) the address of the applicant’s proposed principal place of business and of each proposed branch office;

(3) a telephone number at which the applicant can be reached during normal business hours;

(4) a telephone or pager number that can be used to reach the applicant during nonbusiness hours; and

(5) the name and permanent address of each individual the applicant intends to employ as a private home detention monitor.

(d) An applicant for a license shall submit with the application form:

(1) a bond in accordance with the requirements of § 20-601 of this title; and

(2) proof of liability insurance, as required under § 20-602 of this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-115 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-115
§20–115.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Center” means any facility that produces, develops, or interprets:

1. Screening mammograms; or

2. Diagnostic mammograms.

(ii) “Center” includes a hospital, outpatient department, medical laboratory, clinic, radiology practice, office of a health care provider, or other testing facility conducting mammography testing.

(iii) “Center” does not include a facility of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

(3) “Dense breast tissue” means heterogeneously dense or extremely dense tissue as defined in nationally recognized guidelines or systems for breast imaging reporting of mammography screening, including the breast imaging reporting and data system of the American College of Radiology.

(4) “Mammogram” means a radiographic image produced through mammography.

(5) “Mammography testing” means the imaging of the breast with ionizing radiation.

(b) On or after July 1, 1992, a person may not perform mammography testing unless:

(1) The individual performing mammography testing is qualified under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and

(2) The center where the mammography testing is performed:

(i) Is accredited or has applied for accreditation under the American College of Radiology Screening Mammography Accreditation Program; and

(ii) Has obtained a certificate of approval from the federal Food and Drug Administration as specified in the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992.

(c) (1) (i) This section does not apply if the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992, or regulations adopted under the Act, requires a notice regarding breast density to be included in the screening results letter that is sent to a patient.

(ii) This section may not be construed to:

1. Require a notice regarding breast density to be sent to a patient that is inconsistent with the provisions of the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992, or regulations adopted under the Act; or

2. Create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for a cause of action.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a center where mammography testing is performed shall include in a screening results letter that is sent to a patient, as required by federal law, the following notice: “This notice contains the results of your recent mammogram, including information about breast density.

If your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense, you should know that dense breast tissue is a common finding and is not abnormal, with about half of women having dense or highly dense breasts. However, dense breast tissue can make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of cancer.

This information about the result of your mammogram is given to you to raise your awareness and to inform your conversations with your physician. Together, you can decide whether additional screening options are right for you based on your mammogram results, individual risk factors, or physical examination. A report of your results was sent to your physician.”.

(3) If the Department finds significant differences between the content of the notice that is required to be provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection and current medical evidence on breast density, the Department may adopt regulations that change the content of the notice.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the penalty for a violation of subsection (b) of this section may not exceed $1,000.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-302 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302
§20–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The account of the Fund is a special fund account and is not a part of the State Treasury.

(b) The State may not provide General Fund appropriations to the Fund.

(c) The debts and obligations of the Fund are not a debt of the State or a pledge of the credit of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1603 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1603
§20–1603.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) A mental or physical disability does not diminish an individual’s right to health care;

(2) The federal Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, yet many individuals with disabilities still experience discrimination in accessing critical health care services;

(3) In other states nationwide, individuals with mental and physical disabilities have historically been denied life–saving organ transplants based on assumptions that their lives are less worthy, that they are incapable of complying with posttransplantation medical requirements, or that they lack adequate support systems to ensure compliance with posttransplantation medical requirements;

(4) Although organ transplant centers must consider medical and psychosocial criteria when determining if a patient is suitable to receive an organ transplant, transplant centers that participate in Medicare, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, and other federally funded programs are required to use patient selection criteria that result in a fair and nondiscriminatory distribution of organs; and

(5) State residents in need of organ transplants are entitled to assurances that they will not encounter discrimination on the basis of a disability.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-909 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-909
§20–909.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a municipality may impose, by ordinance or resolution, a home amenity rental tax.

(b) A municipality may not impose a home amenity rental tax if the municipality is located in a county that does not impose a home amenity rental tax under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-202
§20–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 11 members.

(2) Of the 11 Board members:

(i) Five members shall be appointed as follows:

1. Two by the Secretary, one each for the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Behavioral Health Administration;

2. One by the Secretary of Juvenile Services for the agency;

3. One by the Secretary of Human Services for the agency; and

4. One by the State Superintendent of Schools; and

(ii) Six shall be appointed by the Governor.

(3) Of the six appointed by the Governor:

(i) Three shall be program administrators;

(ii) One shall be a residential child and youth care practitioner; and

(iii) Two shall be consumer members.

(b) The Governor shall appoint members with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(c) Each Board member shall:

(1) Be a United States citizen; and

(2) Have resided in this State for at least 1 year before appointment to the Board.

(d) A consumer member of the Board:

(1) May not be a program administrator or a residential child and youth care practitioner;

(2) May not have a household member who is a program administrator or a residential child and youth care practitioner;

(3) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to administering a program; and

(4) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a program regulated by an agency.

(e) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a program regulated by an agency.

(f) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(g) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2004.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

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

(6) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(h) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty.

(2) On the recommendation of the Children’s Cabinet, the Governor may remove a member whom the Children’s Cabinet finds to have been absent from two successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-309 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-309
§20–309.
Status: in_force

The county tax collector may adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle and to define any terms used in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-304 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

Before an individual may begin working as a private home detention monitor:

(1) the private home detention monitoring agency shall submit to the Secretary, on the form that the Secretary provides, the name of the individual; and

(2) the individual shall apply for State and national criminal history records checks under § 20-305 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1026 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1026
§20–1026.
Status: in_force

(a) When a charge is issued and served under § 20–1025 of this subtitle, a complainant, respondent, or aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in the charge decided in a civil action under § 20–1032 of this subtitle instead of a hearing under § 20–1027 of this subtitle.

(b) An election under subsection (a) of this section shall be made within:

(1) 20 days after the complainant, respondent, or aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed receives service under § 20–1025 of this subtitle; or

(2) if the Commission is the complainant, 20 days after service under § 20–1025 of this subtitle is made on all other parties.

(c) A person that makes an election under subsection (a) of this section shall give notice of the election to the Commission and to all other complainants, respondents, and aggrieved persons on whose behalf the complaint was filed to whom the charge relates.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-110 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-110
§20–110.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff’s office for a criminal investigation:

(1) A licensed hospital.

(2) A physician.

(3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital:

(i) A resident.

(ii) An intern.

(iii) A registered nurse.

(iv) A health career technician.

(b) A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person’s negligence.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1407 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1407
§20–1407.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) Support areas designated by the Commission as Health Equity Resource Communities by providing grants to community–based organizations, nonprofit hospitals, institutions of higher education, federally qualified health centers, local government agencies, health care practitioners, and community health workers to facilitate reduction of health disparities, improve health outcomes, provide drug treatment and rehabilitation, and reduce health costs and hospital admissions and readmissions in specific areas of the State; and

(2) Provide funding to supplement and not supplant existing funding for behavioral health programs that provide prevention, recovery support, and harm reduction services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

(c) The Commission shall administer the Fund.

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

(2) Any unspent portion of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this subtitle.

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund in accordance with § 31–107 of the Insurance Article;

(2) Interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund may be used only to provide funding to the Commission for the support of areas designated as Health Equity Resource Communities by providing grants to community–based organizations, nonprofit hospitals, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, health care practitioners, federally qualified health centers, and community health workers to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes, provide addiction and mental health services, and reduce health costs and hospital admissions and readmissions.

(2) (i) The Fund may be used for the purpose of funding one full–time staff position under § 19–2112(a)(4) of this article and two full–time staff positions under § 20–1402(c) of this subtitle on the Commission.

(ii) In fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Fund may be used to pay for the costs incurred by the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) in providing technical assistance to the Commission.

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

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

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

(i) Money expended from the Fund to support areas designated by the Commission as Health Equity Resource Communities under this subtitle is supplemental to and not intended to supplant funding that otherwise would be appropriated for those purposes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1003 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1003
§20–1003.
Status: in_force

The Director shall report to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 20-113 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-113
§20–113.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Administration shall prepare and, on request, supply to police departments, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals, forms for the written accident reports required by § 20–107 of this title.

(2) The forms shall:

(i) Require sufficiently detailed information to disclose the cause of the reported accident, the conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved; and

(ii) Distinguish autocycles from motorcycles.

(b) Each written accident report required by § 20–107 of this title shall be made on the form that the Administration requires and shall contain all the available information required by the report.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-413 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-413
§20–413.
Status: in_force

§20–413. IN EFFECT

(a) The Comptroller shall provide a county with information to help the county verify hotel rental tax liability.

(b) (1) The Comptroller may charge a county a reasonable fee for the cost of providing information under this section.

(2) The county shall treat the fee as a hotel rental tax administrative cost.

§20–413. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) The Comptroller shall:

(1) provide a county with information to help the county verify hotel rental tax liability for the hotel rental tax remitted by a hotel or an accommodations provider;

(2) establish the remittance process for the hotel rental tax collected and remitted by an accommodations intermediary;

(3) establish the process for distributing to each county, before the last day of the next month, the hotel rental tax revenue that is collected on behalf of each county from an accommodations intermediary during the preceding month;

(4) publish the hotel rental tax rate, fees, or surcharges imposed on an accommodation by a county or a municipality under this subtitle;

(5) develop a single return for use by an accommodations intermediary that aggregates the hotel rental tax that an accommodations intermediary is required to collect and remit; and

(6) adopt regulations to implement this part.

(b) (1) The Comptroller may charge a county a reasonable fee for the cost of providing information under subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(2) The county shall treat the fee as a hotel rental tax administrative cost.

(c) To defray the cost of collecting and distributing the hotel rental tax under this part, the Comptroller may distribute to an administrative cost account an amount not to exceed 1.5% of the hotel rental tax revenue collected each month on behalf of a county from an accommodations intermediary.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-807 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-807
§20–807.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose a building excise tax on any building construction in St. Mary’s County.

(b) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shall specify in the ordinance the types of building construction that are subject to the tax.

(c) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose different tax rates on different types of building construction.

(d) The revenues from the tax:

(1) shall be deposited in the county’s general fund; and

(2) may be used for any lawful purpose in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1105 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1105
§20–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.

(b) The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-312
§20–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a certificate, a certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner may not surrender the certificate nor may the certificate lapse by operation of law while the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner is under investigation or while charges are pending against the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the certified program administrator’s certificate or the certified residential child and youth care practitioner’s certificate.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-103 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

If the Commission decides to proceed with the design or construction of a water supply or sanitary sewer system, the Commission shall comply with the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-701 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

By public local law, the county commissioners of a code county may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-103 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out and enforce this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1014 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1014
§20–1014.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may intervene in a civil action brought by the Commission under this part, if the action involves:

(1) an alleged discriminatory act to which the person is a party; or

(2) a conciliation agreement to which the person is a party.

(b) The Commission may intervene in a civil action brought under this part, if:

(1) the Commission certifies that the case is of general public importance; and

(2) timely application is made.

(c) The court may grant any appropriate relief to an intervening party that may be granted to a plaintiff in a civil action under § 20–1013 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-111 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-111
§20–111.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies to the use of sperm or eggs from a donor known to the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs.

(2) This section does not apply to the use of sperm or eggs donated to a tissue bank or fertility clinic by a donor who intended to remain anonymous either indefinitely or until a child that results from the use of the sperm or eggs becomes an adult.

(b) A person may not use sperm or eggs from a known donor after the donor’s death for the purpose of assisted reproduction, if:

(1) The person knows that the known donor died and did not give consent for the posthumous use of the sperm or eggs; or

(2) The donor or the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs receives any remuneration for the donation or use of the sperm or eggs.

(c) A donor’s consent to the posthumous use of the donor’s sperm or eggs given on or after October 1, 2012 is not valid unless it is:

(1) In writing; and

(2) Signed by the donor or by some other person for the donor, in the presence of the donor, and at the express direction of the donor.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-114 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-114
§20–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a physician operates on a patient to insert a breast implant, the physician shall inform the patient of the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with a breast implantation.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) Provide a standardized written summary in layman’s language that:

(i) Contains all the information on breast implantation generally contained in the information sheet for the breast implant; and

(ii) Discloses side effects, warnings, and cautions for a breast implantation operation;

(2) Update as necessary the standardized written summary; and

(3) Distribute the standardized written summary to each hospital, clinic, and physician’s office and any other facility that performs breast implantations.

(c) A physician satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) of this section if:

(1) The physician provides the breast implantation patient with the standardized written summary described in subsection (b) of this section;

(2) The patient receives the standardized written summary 5 days before the breast implantation operation; and

(3) The patient signs a statement provided by the Department acknowledging the receipt of the standardized written summary.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-403
§20–403.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 3 winery license in the county.

(b) A holder of the license may sell wine in any election district of the county.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-206 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-206
§20–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board:

(1) Shall set reasonable fees for:

(i) The issuance and renewal of certificates;

(ii) Approving training programs for residential child and youth care practitioners; and

(iii) Its other services;

(2) May waive the fees, based on demonstrated need, as determined by the Board; and

(3) May not require fees for the examination of qualified certified residential child and youth care practitioner applicants under this title.

(b) The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-308 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-308
§20–308.
Status: in_force

While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to:

(1) operate, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, 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; and

(2) employ qualified individuals to work as private home detention monitors on behalf of the licensee.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-310 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-310
§20–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A certificate expires on a date set by the Board, unless the certificate is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(2) A certificate may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b) At least 1 month before the certificate expires, the Board shall send to the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current certificate expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the certificate expires, the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to obtain a certificate;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for certificate renewal;

(iii) Evidence of application for a child protective services background clearance; and

(iv) Fingerprints for use by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to conduct a State and national criminal history records check.

(d) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established in consultation with the Children’s Cabinet, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of certificates under this section.

(e) The Board shall renew the certificate of each certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner who meets the requirements of this section.

(f) The Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement in subsection (c)(3)(iii) of this section for an out–of–state applicant who presents evidence to the Board that circumstances beyond 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.

(g) A certified program administrator or a certified residential child and youth care practitioner shall report to the Board any arrests or investigations that would appear on a child protective services background clearance and that occur during the period between issuance of the clearance and renewal of the certificate.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-102 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to:

(1) design/build contracts; and

(2) construction contracts.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-403
§20–403.
Status: reserved

§20–403. IN EFFECT

(a) Except as provided in § 20–404 of this subtitle, a county may impose, by resolution, a hotel rental tax.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only to Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County.

(2) The governing body of a county shall hold a public hearing before imposing a hotel rental tax.

(3) The hearing:

(i) shall be advertised twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the hearing; and

(ii) may not be part of the annual budget hearing.

§20–403. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) Except as provided in § 20–404 of this subtitle, a county may impose, by resolution, a hotel rental tax.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only to Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County.

(2) The governing body of a county shall hold a public hearing before imposing a hotel rental tax.

(3) The hearing:

(i) shall be advertised twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the hearing; and

(ii) may not be part of the annual budget hearing.

(c) (1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, Titles 1, 2, and 11 and Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the Tax – General Article and this title shall prevail to the extent of any conflict with any local law, ordinance, or resolution relating to the county hotel rental tax.

(2) Any local law, ordinance, or resolution that is preempted under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not repealed but shall be administered in conformity with State law.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2028, Titles 1, 2, and 11 and Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the Tax – General Article and this title shall prevail to the extent of any conflict with an agreement between a county and an accommodations intermediary.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-307 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-307
§20–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this title and any regulations adopted under this title.

(2) (i) The Secretary shall issue a private home detention monitoring agency license certificate to each licensed agency.

(ii) For each additional office the private detention monitoring agency proposes to operate, the Secretary shall issue a branch office certificate.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall include on each agency license certificate that the Secretary issues:

(i) the full name of the licensee;

(ii) the location of the private home detention monitoring agency and of each branch office, if any;

(iii) the date of issuance of the license; and

(iv) the date on which the license expires.

(2) The Secretary shall include on a branch office certificate:

(i) the full name of the licensee;

(ii) the location of the principal office of the licensee and of the agency branch office for which the certificate is issued;

(iii) the date of issuance of the branch office certificate; and

(iv) the date on which the license of the licensee expires.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-702 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-702
§20–702.
Status: in_force

By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Carroll County may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Design/build contract” means a contract that provides for both architectural and engineering design services and construction services as a part of a single contract.

(c) “Evaluated bid price” means the price of a bid after adjustment in accordance with objective measurable criteria.

(d) “Facilities construction contract” means a contract that provides services for the construction of:

(1) a water or wastewater treatment plant;

(2) a water or wastewater pumping station and related force mains in the pumping station site limits;

(3) a water storage facility;

(4) a wastewater storage facility;

(5) a building for Commission purposes; or

(6) a pipeline.

(e) “Objective measurable criteria” means standards that enable the Commission to compare the economy, effectiveness, or value of the subject of the bids.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-208 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-208
§20–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “county office of civil rights” means the county office responsible for responding to complaints alleging discrimination in a county.

(b) This section applies only to:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Howard County;

(5) Montgomery County; and

(6) Prince George’s County.

(c) On or before October 1 each year, each county office of civil rights, or other appropriate agency, shall report the following information to the Commission:

(1) the number of complaints received alleging discrimination in employment; and

(2) for each complaint received:

(i) the type of discrimination alleged;

(ii) the category of job held by the complainant;

(iii) whether the complainant is a public sector employee or a private sector employee;

(iv) the complainant’s country of origin; and

(v) whether the appropriate agency determined that a violation occurred.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-305 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-305
§20–305.
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) An applicant for a license under this title and an individual whose name must be submitted under § 20-303(c)(5) of this subtitle shall apply to the Central Repository for State and national criminal history records checks on a form approved by the Director of the Central Repository.

(c) For each individual applying for State and national criminal history records checks under subsection (b) of this section, the Central Repository shall:

(1) notify the Secretary of the receipt of the application for State and national criminal history records checks;

(2) process the State and national criminal history records checks and forward to the Secretary and the individual a printed statement listing the finding of a felony conviction; and

(3) process an update of the initial State criminal history records check and forward to the Secretary a revised printed statement listing the finding of a felony conviction for an offense occurring in the State after the date of the initial criminal history records check.

(d) An individual applying for State and national criminal history records checks shall submit to the Central Repository:

(1) a complete set of legible fingerprints taken at any designated State or local law enforcement office in the State or other location approved by the Secretary;

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

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

(e) A private home detention monitoring agency or an applicant for a license to operate a private home detention monitoring agency may pay the fees required in subsection (d) of this section for an individual it intends to employ as a private home detention monitor.

(f) Information obtained by the Secretary under this section shall be confidential and may not:

(1) be used for any purpose other than that for which it was disseminated; and

(2) be redisseminated.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1604
§20–1604.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue any license with an off–sale privilege for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through sales facility at which alcoholic beverages are:

(1) sold at retail; and

(2) dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-402 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402
§20–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, a buyer shall submit a copy of the records required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle to the primary law enforcement unit within 48 hours after a transaction in a paper or electronic format acceptable to the primary law enforcement unit.

(ii) If a serial number cannot be determined at the time of the transaction, a buyer shall submit to the primary law enforcement unit:

1. a preliminary report containing the information required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle, except the serial number, within 48 hours after the transaction; and

2. a final report containing the information required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle, including the serial number, within 17 days after the transaction.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not be construed to require a buyer to incur a substantial financial burden to comply with the requirements of this paragraph.

(2) A buyer shall keep the records required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle for at least 1 year after the date of the transaction.

(3) A copy of a record submitted under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle:

(i) shall be kept confidential;

(ii) is not a public record; and

(iii) is not subject to Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the State Government Article.

(b) (1) A buyer shall keep all personal property bought for at least 30 days after the buyer submits the information required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle to the primary law enforcement unit.

(2) On the request of the primary law enforcement unit, a buyer shall provide to the primary law enforcement unit any personal property purchased by an automated purchasing machine at the cost of the buyer.

(c) A buyer shall make all personal property purchased by an automated purchasing machine available for inspection by the primary law enforcement unit at any time.

(d) (1) A buyer shall remove all items of personal property from an automated purchasing machine in intervals of no less than 10 days.

(2) A buyer shall notify the primary law enforcement unit of the date and time the buyer will remove personal property from an automated purchasing machine at least 72 hours before removing the personal property.

(3) The primary law enforcement unit may inspect the personal property being removed from an automated purchasing machine at the time of the removal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-703 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-703
§20–703.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by a gunshot of any type, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, or the Department of State Police of the injury as soon as practicable.

(b) A report of injury shall include:

(1) The injured individual’s name and address, if known;

(2) A description of the injury; and

(3) Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.

(c) A person who fails to make a report required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in:

(1) Allegany County;

(2) Anne Arundel County;

(3) Charles County;

(4) Harford County;

(5) Kent County;

(6) Montgomery County;

(7) Prince George’s County;

(8) Somerset County;

(9) Talbot County; and

(10) Wicomico County.

(b) A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by an automobile accident or a lethal weapon, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, or the Department of State Police of the injury as soon as practicable.

(c) A report of injury shall include:

(1) The injured individual’s name and address, if known;

(2) A description of the injury; and

(3) Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.

(d) An individual who fails to make a report required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-503 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-503
§20–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Each policy issued by the Fund shall contain the minimum coverages required under Title 19, Subtitle 5 of this article and may contain other provisions determined by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Trustees and the Commissioner.

(b) At the time a policy of private passenger auto liability insurance is issued to an applicant, the Fund shall include in the policy a written notice to the applicant that contains the following disclosures:

(1) the time and the conditions under which the applicant is eligible to seek insurance from an Association member;

(2) that if the applicant seeks insurance from an Association member, the Association member may not refuse to underwrite the private passenger auto liability insurance risk solely because the applicant or named insured previously obtained insurance from the Fund; and

(3) that if the applicant seeks insurance from an Association member and the Association member refuses to underwrite the applicant solely because the applicant or named insured previously obtained insurance from the Fund, the applicant may file a complaint with the Commissioner against that Association member.

(c) Whenever the Fund issues a policy of commercial auto liability insurance under this subtitle, the Fund:

(1) may provide coverages in addition to and in excess of the minimum coverages required by Title 19, Subtitle 5 of this article and by Title 17 of the Transportation Article; but

(2) is not required to provide coverages in addition to and in excess of the required minimum coverages except to the extent that reinsurance for the additional or excess coverage is available and acceptable to the Fund.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-705 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-705
§20–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission or the county planning board may submit recommendations to any prior established municipal corporation regarding any planning or zoning action under consideration by the municipal corporation.

(b) The prior established municipal corporation shall incorporate the recommendation of the Commission or the county planning board as a part of the record of the planning or zoning action.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this title that a document be under oath means that the document shall be supported by a signed statement made under the penalty of perjury that the contents of the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the statement.

(b) The oath or affirmation shall be made:

(1) before an individual authorized to administer oaths, who shall certify in writing to have administered the oath or taken the affirmation; or

(2) by a signed statement that:

(i) is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) is expressly made under the penalty of perjury.

(c) If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the affidavit subjects the individual making it to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as an oath or affirmation made before an individual authorized to administer oaths.

(d) A document made under oath shall be signed:

(1) for a corporation, by an officer of the corporation authorized to do so;

(2) for a sole proprietorship, by its owner; or

(3) for a partnership, by a partner authorized to do so.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-301 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to code counties and Garrett County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-104
§20–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to qualify as a restaurant under this title, a restaurant shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 40% of the total average daily receipts of the restaurant.

(b) (1) The average daily receipts requirement under subsection (a) of this section expires at 10 p.m.

(2) After 10 p.m., there is no requirement for a restaurant regarding average daily receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-302 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302
§20–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a license shall:

(i) submit to the Secretary an application on the form that the Secretary provides; and

(ii) pay to the Secretary an application fee of $300.

(2) The application fee is nonrefundable.

(b) The applicant shall sign the application under oath.

(c) In addition to any other information that the Secretary requires, the application shall state:

(1) the name, date of birth, and residence address of the applicant;

(2) the business address of the applicant;

(3) a telephone number at which the applicant can be reached during normal business hours;

(4) each address where the applicant has conducted any business during the 3 years before application;

(5) the driver’s license number, if any, of the applicant; and

(6) the name and permanent address of the resident agent who will represent the applicant in the State.

(d) The application form shall contain immediately above the signature line the following:

“If issued a license, I agree to allow a municipal, county, or State police officer or agent acting in the course of a stolen property investigation or an investigation of a violation of this title to inspect and photograph all personal property and records at my business or storage locations.”.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-709 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-709
§20–709.
Status: in_force

A municipal corporation in Prince George’s County that is in the regional district may not exercise any powers relating to planning, subdivision control, or zoning not granted to the municipal corporation by the district council under § 25–303 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1008 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1008
§20–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class EC (entertainment center) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a person for use in conjunction with:

(1) a Class 7 micro–brewery license that the person then obtains from the Executive Director; or

(2) a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license that the person has been issued by the Board.

(c) (1) The Class EC license authorizes the license holder to sell, in an entertainment center for on–premises consumption:

(i) malt beverages that are brewed in the license holder’s micro–brewery, if the license holder also holds a Class 7 micro–brewery license; or

(ii) beer, wine, and liquor, if the license holder also holds a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The entertainment center may:

(i) contain:

1. rides and games such as bowling lanes, billiard tables, and go–carts; and

2. one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges; and

(ii) allow the playing of music and dancing.

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

(e) 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 of this title.

(f) The annual Class EC license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-902 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-902
§20–902.
Status: in_force

(a) In an employment discrimination case in which a unit, officer, or employee of the State, a county, or a municipality is a respondent, the rules, procedures, powers, rights, and remedies that apply are the same as those that apply in a discrimination case in which a private person is the respondent.

(b) In a discrimination case in which a unit, officer, or employee of the State, a county, or a municipality is a respondent, the Commission may seek injunctive relief or judicial enforcement of its orders against the respondent.

(c) In a discrimination case in which the Commission, or a member, officer, or employee of the Commission, is a respondent, the Governor shall specially designate a person to perform the functions usually performed by the Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1601 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1601
§20–1601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Anatomical gift” means the donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor’s death for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion.

(c) “Auxiliary aids and services” includes:

(1) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments;

(2) Qualified readers, taped texts, texts in accessible electronic format, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments;

(3) Supported decision–making services, including:

(i) The use of a support individual to assist in making medical decisions, communicating information to the individual, or ascertaining an individual’s wishes;

(ii) The provision of information to a person designated by the individual consistent with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable laws and regulations governing the disclosure of health information; and

(iii) If an individual has a court–appointed guardian or other individual responsible for making medical decisions on behalf of the individual, any measures used to ensure that the individual is included in decisions involving the individual’s health care and that medical decisions are in accordance with the individual’s own expressed interests; and

(4) Any other aid or service that is used to provide information in a format that is easily understandable and accessible to individuals with cognitive, neurological, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.

(d) “Covered entity” means:

(1) A licensed health care provider;

(2) A health care facility as defined in § 19–114 of this article;

(3) A laboratory;

(4) A State psychiatric hospital;

(5) A State residential center as defined in § 7–101 of this article;

(6) An alternative living unit as defined in § 7–101 of this article;

(7) A group home as defined in § 7–101 of this article;

(8) An institutional medical unit in a correctional facility; or

(9) Any entity responsible for potential recipients of the anatomical gift.

(e) “Disability” has the meaning stated in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

(f) “Organ transplant” means the transplantation or transfusion of a part of a human body into the body of another individual for the purpose of treating or curing a medical condition.

(g) “Qualified individual” means an individual who:

(1) Has a disability; and

(2) Meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of an anatomical gift, with or without:

(i) The support networks available to the individual;

(ii) The provision of auxiliary aids and services; or

(iii) Reasonable modifications to the policies or practices of a covered entity, including modifications to allow:

1. Communication with individuals responsible for supporting the individual with postsurgical and posttransplantation care, including medication; and

2. The consideration of support networks available to the individual, including family, friends, and home– and community–based services funded through the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Medicare, or another health plan in which the individual is enrolled, or any program or source of funding available to the individual, in determining whether the individual is able to comply with posttransplantation medical requirements.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-425 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-425
§20–425.
Status: in_force

§20–425. IN EFFECT

(a) If a hotel fails to pay the hotel rental tax as required under this part, the hotel shall pay interest on the unpaid tax from the date on which the hotel is required to pay the tax to the date that the tax is paid.

(b) The interest rate for each month or fraction of a month is:

(1) for Cecil County, Dorchester County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Wicomico County, 1%; and

(2) for any other county, 0.5%.

§20–425. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) If a hotel, an accommodations provider, or an accommodations intermediary fails to pay the hotel rental tax as required under this part, the hotel, accommodations provider, or accommodations intermediary shall pay interest on the unpaid tax from the date on which the hotel, accommodations provider, or accommodations intermediary is required to pay the tax to the date that the tax is paid.

(b) The interest rate for each month or fraction of a month is:

(1) for Cecil County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Wicomico County, 1%; and

(2) for any other county, 0.5%.
Md. Code, Transportation § 20-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-104
§20–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person or in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident and, if the person requests medical treatment or it is apparent that medical treatment is necessary, arrange for the transportation of the person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical treatment.

(b) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person or in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall give his name, his address, and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving and, on request, exhibit his license to drive, if it is available, to:

(1) Any person injured in the accident; and

(2) The driver, occupant of, or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in the accident.

(c) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person or in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall give the same information described in subsection (b) of this section and, on request, exhibit his license to drive, if it is available, to any police officer who is at the scene of or otherwise is investigating the accident.

(d) If a police officer is not present and none of the specified persons is in condition to receive the information to which the person otherwise would be entitled under this section, the driver, after fulfilling to the extent possible every other requirement of § 20–102 of this title and subsection (a) of this section, immediately shall report the accident to the nearest office of an authorized police authority and give the information specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(e) 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 § 20-607 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-607
§20–607.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, the governing body of Wicomico County may impose a user fee on the charges for all ticketed events held at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of Wicomico County shall set the rate of the user fee.

(2) The rate of the user fee may not exceed 5% of the charge for a ticket to an event held at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center.

(c) Any revenue from the user fee authorized under this section shall be dedicated to the physical improvement of and renovations to the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1015 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1015
§20–1015.
Status: in_force

In an action brought under this part, the court may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and costs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 28 / Section 20-2801
§20–2801.
Status: in_force

Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-403
§20–403.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a certificate issued under this title; or

(2) Perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner under any certificate unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or issued.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 20 / Section 20-2001
§20–2001.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider, including:

(1) A health care facility as defined in § 19–114(d)(1) of this article;

(2) A kidney dialysis center;

(3) A facility operated by the Department or a health officer; and

(4) The office of a health care provider.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-103
§20–103.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-116 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-116
§20–116.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Biennial” means once every other year.

(3) “Clinical breast examination” means a breast examination performed by a health care professional for the purpose of detecting breast cancer.

(4) “Eligible individual” means an individual who is eligible to receive benefits under the Program in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.

(5) “Mammogram” means an X-ray examination of the breast using dedicated equipment, including X-ray tube, filter, compression device, screens, films, and cassettes, specifically for mammography that delivers an average radiation exposure of less than one rad mid-breast with two views for each breast.

(6) “Mastectomy” means the surgical removal of all or part of a breast as a result of breast cancer.

(7) “Program” means the Breast Cancer Program.

(b) (1) The Department shall establish a Breast Cancer Program.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to:

(i) Provide at least biennial screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations to low-income, underinsured and low-income, uninsured women aged 40 years to 49 years;

(ii) Provide annual screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations to low-income, underinsured and low-income, uninsured women aged 50 years and older; and

(iii) Provide diagnosis and treatment for individuals who are identified by this Program as being in need.

(c) Treatment provided to a Program participant who has undergone a mastectomy shall include:

(1) Reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed;

(2) Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance;

(3) Prostheses; and

(4) Any physical complications related to the mastectomy.

(d) The Department shall administer the Program through the local health departments using a grant program under which a local health department makes arrangements with health care facilities to provide screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations to eligible individuals.

(e) An individual is eligible for the Program if the individual:

(1) Has a family income that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty level; and

(2) Does not have access to health insurance coverage that covers screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations for women aged 40 years and older.

(f) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include an appropriation of general funds to the Program in an amount not less than the amount appropriated for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in the State budget for fiscal year 1999, subject to the availability of State funds.

(g) The Department shall:

(1) Adopt regulations necessary to implement the Program; and

(2) Work with all interested parties to assure that breast cancer screening services are available to women at least 40 years old.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-205 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-205
§20–205.
Status: in_force

(a) To participate in the contract–specific goals and preferences authorized under this subtitle, a business must:

(1) be certified by a certification agency in accordance with Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle;

(2) (i) be certified by any certification agency; and

(ii) submit all additional documentation necessary for the Office to determine that the business meets the requirements of Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle; or

(3) be certified under a certification program that the Commission determines substantially duplicates the requirements for a State certification agency under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle.

(b) To substantially duplicate the requirements for a State certification agency under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle, a certification program shall, at a minimum, have certification requirements that are at least as narrowly tailored as the State’s requirements in Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle with respect to:

(1) business ownership and control;

(2) business size standards;

(3) business owner personal net worth; and

(4) business owner social and economic disadvantage.

(c) If the Office determines that a business seeking to participate in the minority business enterprise utilization program established under § 20–204 of this subtitle has a certification that does not substantially duplicate the requirements in Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under that subtitle, the Office may:

(1) request and evaluate documentation and evidence necessary to determine whether the business may be authorized to participate in programs under this subtitle; and

(2) following the evaluation under item (1) of this subsection, authorize a business to participate in programs under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that:

(1) Is voluntary;

(2) Does not pay money for the blood; and

(3) Is approved by:

(i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or

(ii) The American Red Cross.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-121 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-121
§20–121.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who negligently or without reasonable cause fails to provide any information as required under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

(b) (1) A person who willfully or with the intent to evade payment or prevent the collection of a tax under this title fails to provide information as required under this title or provides false or misleading information is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(2) A prosecution under this subsection does not bar a prosecution for perjury.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1008 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1008
§20–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a civil action is not elected under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the case shall be heard by an administrative law judge.

(2) The hearing shall be held in the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.

(b) The general counsel of the Commission shall present the case in support of the complaint at the hearing.

(c) The respondent:

(1) may file a written answer to the complaint;

(2) may appear at the hearing in person, or otherwise, with or without counsel;

(3) may submit testimony;

(4) shall be fully heard; and

(5) may examine and cross–examine witnesses.

(d) (1) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and recorded.

(2) A transcript shall be made of all testimony at the hearing.

(e) The administrative law judge may allow any complaint or answer to be reasonably amended.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-409 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-409
§20–409.
Status: in_force

(a) If the aggregate amount of assessment surcharges received by an Association member during a surcharge year is less than that Association member’s assessment payment, the Association member’s assessment surcharge authorized under § 20–406 of this subtitle shall be increased accordingly for the next appropriate surcharge year.

(b) (1) If the aggregate amount of assessment surcharges received by an Association member during a recoupment year exceeds the Association member’s assessment payment, the Association shall promptly return the excess to the association member.

(2) An Association member to whom an excess is returned under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) refund the excess to the policyholders who paid the excess; or

(ii) apply the excess as an expense reduction in a subsequent rate filing.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-407 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-407
§20–407.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before June 30 of each year, each Association member shall elect whether to recoup its share of the assessment for the immediately preceding year by imposing an assessment surcharge, where appropriate, on each of the Association member’s commercial auto policyholders or private passenger auto policyholders, or both.

(b) An Association member that does not elect on or before June 30 to recoup its share of an assessment is considered to have recouped that assessment and to have waived its option to impose an assessment surcharge on its policyholders.

(c) (1) This section does not deny an Association member the right to:

(i) absorb an annual assessment; or

(ii) recover all or part of an annual assessment as costs in rate filings made under this article.

(2) An Association member that recovers assessments as costs in rate filings shall identify the assessment on any premium billing to the policyholder.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $50.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-609 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-609
§20–609.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Fund makes payment in an action brought or claim made under this subtitle, the Fund shall be subrogated to the cause of action of the claimant receiving the payment against the driver or owner of the motor vehicle by which the accident was occasioned.

(b) The Fund:

(1) if the identity and whereabouts are established of the person that is the driver or owner, may bring an action against that person for the amount of damage the claimant sustains; and

(2) may recover that amount out of any money payable with respect to death or injury under any policy in force when the accident occurred.

(c) If the amount recovered in an action under subsection (b) of this section is greater than the amount paid out of the Fund, the Fund:

(1) first, shall reimburse itself as provided in § 20-608 of this subtitle; and

(2) second:

(i) shall collect and pay the unpaid balance to the claimant; or

(ii) shall assign and transfer to the claimant any judgment, note, or other right, interest, or cause of action that the Fund has against the uninsured driver or owner.

(d) Notwithstanding any other statute of limitations, the Fund may bring an action against the person that is the driver or owner within 6 months after the identity and whereabouts of that person are established.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

A member of the Commission:

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

(2) is entitled to:

(i) a per diem as provided in the State budget for attending scheduled meetings of the Commission, including participation in any hearings required by the administrative appeal process; and

(ii) reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1102
§20–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) If it is in the person’s power to comply, a person may not willfully fail or neglect to attend and testify, answer any lawful inquiry, or produce records, documents, or other evidence, in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title.

(b) A person may not, with intent to mislead another person in any proceeding under Subtitle 10, Part II of this title:

(1) make or cause to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title;

(2) willfully neglect or fail to make or cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in any report, account, record, or other document produced in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title; or

(3) willfully mutilate, alter, or by any other means falsify any documentary evidence.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in Frederick County.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-517 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-517
§20–517.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant whose application for insurance has been rejected or a policyholder whose policy has been canceled for a reason other than nonpayment of premiums may appeal the decision to a special board within 10 days after receipt of notice of the rejection or cancellation.

(b) (1) The special board consists of two members of the Board of Trustees and the Commissioner or designee of the Commissioner.

(2) The Executive Director may not sit on the special board.

(c) (1) The special board:

(i) may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision on the record; or

(ii) on at least 10 days’ written notice to the applicant, may hold a hearing and then affirm, reverse, or modify the decision.

(2) The current policy of a policyholder who appeals the decision to the special board remains in effect until the special board decides the appeal.

(d) The Fund shall notify the Motor Vehicle Administration immediately after:

(1) the Fund cancels a policy or terminates coverage of an insured; or

(2) the Fund rejects an application for insurance and the action is final because:

(i) the rejection was not appealed to the special board; or

(ii) the special board does not reverse or modify the decision to cancel as to require issuance of a policy.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-305
§20–305.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a certificate is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least four times a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, for qualified certified program administrator applicants, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.

(2) The subjects of examination shall be related to:

(i) Health and safety issues, including:

1. Nutritional standards;

2. Water safety;

3. Preventative and acute health care standards;

4. Suicide assessment;

5. Prevention of abuse and neglect; and

6. Crisis intervention and problem solving;

(ii) The importance of staff training in appropriate observation techniques, including educational and psychological tests and social histories;

(iii) Rights of the child, including:

1. Educational and recreational needs; and

2. Establishment of and compliance with appropriate grievance procedures;

(iv) Physical plant requirements;

(v) Criminal history records checks of personnel;

(vi) Fiscal accountability;

(vii) Record keeping that complies with federal requirements and State regulations;

(viii) Emergency planning; and

(ix) Other standards established in the regulations.

(3) Each applicant shall be required to show knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to programs.

(4) The scope, content, and form of an examination shall be the same for all certificate applicants who take the examination at the same time.

(e) For qualified certified residential child and youth care practitioner applicants, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.

(f) (1) The Board may limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this subtitle.

(2) To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall pass the examination within 3 years of the first time the applicant takes the examination.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-109 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-109
§20–109.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Alzheimer’s special care unit or program” means a secured or segregated special unit or program specifically designed for individuals with a probable or confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.

(b) An assisted living program that provides care for or offers to provide care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder by means of an Alzheimer’s special care unit or program, shall disclose how the form of care and treatment provided by the Alzheimer’s special care unit or program is specifically designed for the specialized care of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.

(c) At the time of licensure, an assisted living program with an Alzheimer’s special care unit or program shall send to the Department a written description of the special care unit or program.

(d) An assisted living program with an Alzheimer’s special care unit or program shall disclose the written description of the special care unit to:

(1) Any person on request; and

(2) The family or party responsible for any resident prior to admission of the resident to the Alzheimer’s special care unit or program.

(e) The description of the Alzheimer’s special care unit or program shall include:

(1) A statement of philosophy or mission;

(2) Staff training and staff job titles;

(3) Admission procedures including screening criteria;

(4) Assessment and care planning protocol;

(5) Staffing patterns;

(6) A description of the physical environment and any unique design features appropriate to support the functioning of cognitively impaired individuals;

(7) A description of activities including frequency and type;

(8) Charges to residents for services provided by the Alzheimer’s special care unit or program;

(9) Discharge procedures;

(10) Any services, training, or other procedures that are over and above those that are provided in the existing assisted living program; and

(11) Any other information that the Department may require.

(f) The Department, in consultation with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Health Facilities Association of Maryland, and Lifespan, may adopt regulations that govern the submission of disclosure materials to the Department and to consumers.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-506 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-506
§20–506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Director shall:

(1) establish and maintain reasonable and adequate reserves for payment of claims against the Fund; and

(2) use the same criteria as is required for use by an Association member in determining the amount of reserves that are necessary.

(b) At least annually, the Board of Trustees shall review the reasonableness and adequacy of reserves.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-205 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-205
§20–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this subtitle may not be construed to affect the powers and duties of the Commission with respect to parks and parklands.

(b) The Commission may delegate to the county planning boards those powers and duties with respect to parks and parklands that the Commission may determine.

(c) The Prince George’s County Planning Board shall:

(1) provide a program of recreation in Prince George’s County; and

(2) coordinate the program with the Commission’s park functions.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1037 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1037
§20–1037.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and Subtitle 7 of this title, the Commission may bring a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint under this part.

(b) An action under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where the dwelling that is the subject of the alleged discriminatory housing practice is located.

(c) The commencement of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under this part.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1106 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1106
§20–1106.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1035 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1035
§20–1035.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with this section, an aggrieved person may commence a civil action in an appropriate State court to obtain appropriate relief for an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this part.

(b) (1) The action shall be filed within 2 years after the later of the occurrence or termination of the alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of the conciliation agreement.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the computation of the 2–year period does not include any time during which an administrative proceeding under this part was pending for a complaint or charge based on the alleged discriminatory housing practice.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply to an action arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an aggrieved person may commence a civil action under this section:

(i) not sooner than 130 days after a complaint has been filed under § 20–1021 of this subtitle; and

(ii) regardless of the status of any complaint.

(c) (1) If the Commission or a State or local unit has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, the aggrieved person may not file an action under this section for the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis for the complaint, except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of the conciliation agreement.

(2) An aggrieved person may not commence a civil action under this section with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis of a charge issued by the Commission, if an administrative law judge has commenced a hearing on the record under this part with respect to the charge.

(d) On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged, the court may:

(1) appoint an attorney for the person; or

(2) if, in the opinion of the court, the person is financially unable to bear the costs of the action, authorize the commencement or continuation of a civil action under subsection (a) of this section without the payment of fees, costs, or security.

(e) (1) In a civil action under this section, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, the court may:

(i) award to the plaintiff actual and punitive damages; and

(ii) subject to subsection (f) of this section, grant as relief, as the court considers appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering affirmative action.

(2) In a civil action under this section, the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(f) Relief granted under this section may not affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the granting of relief and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant without actual notice of the filing of a complaint with the Commission or civil action under this part.

(g) If the Commission certifies that the case is of general public importance and on timely application, the Commission may:

(1) intervene in a civil action brought under this section; and

(2) obtain any relief that would be available to the Commission under § 20–1036(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1003
§20–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–BB (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license.

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

(1) provides services ordinarily found in a bed and breakfast; and

(2) contains at least one room with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest whose name and address appears on the registry that is maintained by the establishment and who is an occupant of a sleeping room in the establishment.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor to an individual who is registered at the establishment only to obtain beer, wine, or liquor.

(d) If an establishment ends operations as a bed and breakfast:

(1) the license is void; and

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

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

(f) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-411 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-411
§20–411.
Status: in_force

§20–411. IN EFFECT

(a) Except in Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Washington County, a hotel is allowed, for administrative costs, a discount equal to 1.5% of the gross amount of hotel rental tax collected if, on or before the due date, the hotel:

(1) files the hotel rental tax return; and

(2) pays the hotel rental tax.

(b) In Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Washington County, the county commissioners may determine whether a hotel is eligible to receive a discount.

§20–411. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) Except in Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Washington County, a hotel, an accommodations intermediary, or an accommodations provider is allowed, for administrative costs, a discount equal to 1.5% of the gross amount of hotel rental tax collected if, on or before the due date, the hotel, accommodations intermediary, or accommodations provider:

(1) files the hotel rental tax return; and

(2) pays the hotel rental tax.

(b) In Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Washington County, the county commissioners may determine whether a hotel, an accommodations intermediary, or an accommodations provider is eligible to receive a discount.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-801
§20–801.
Status: in_force

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-507 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-507
§20–507.
Status: in_force

This part applies only in the portion of the regional district located in Montgomery County.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1801 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 18 / Section 20-1801
§20–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider.

(ii) “Health care facility” includes a hospital and a limited service hospital.

(3) “Health care provider” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article to provide health or medical care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

(4) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.

(5) “Limited service hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.

(b) The Department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall identify up–to–date, evidence–based, written information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that:

(1) Has been reviewed by medical experts and national and local organizations specializing in maternal mental health;

(2) Is designed for use by health care providers and pregnant and postpartum women and their families;

(3) Is culturally and linguistically appropriate for potential recipients of the information; and

(4) Includes:

(i) Information addressing:

1. The signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders;

2. Perinatal medication usage;

3. Risk factors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including perinatal loss and high–risk pregnancy;

4. How and when to screen for symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders;

5. Brief intervention strategies; and

6. Evidence–based psychosocial treatments; and

(ii) Contact information for national and local maternal mental health programs and services.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) Provide the information identified by the Department under subsection (b) of this section to health care facilities and health care providers that provide prenatal care, labor and delivery services, and postnatal care to expectant parents; and

(2) Make the information identified by the Department under subsection (b) of this section available on the Department’s website.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-603 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not require:

(1) an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor–management committee subject to this subtitle to grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of the race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or military status of the individual or group because an imbalance may exist with respect to the total number or percentage of individuals of any race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or military status or individuals with disabilities employed by the employer, referred or classified for employment by the employment agency or labor organization, admitted to membership or classified by the labor organization, or admitted to, or employed in, any apprenticeship or other training program, compared to the total number or percentage of individuals of that race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or military status or individuals with disabilities in the State or any community, section, or other area, or in the available work force in the State or any community, section, or other area; or

(2) an employer to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religion or disability, or an applicant for employment’s disability, if the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-708 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-708
§20–708.
Status: in_force

A person may not coerce, intimidate, threaten, interfere with, or retaliate against any person:

(1) in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this subtitle;

(2) because a person has exercised or enjoyed any right granted or protected by this subtitle; or

(3) because a person has aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 17 / Section 20-1701
§20–1701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) §�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(2) §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”);

(3) §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”); and

(4) §�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).

(b) Section 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–1702 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-402 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402
§20–402.
Status: in_force

A person that is licensed or regulated by a unit in the Maryland Department of Labor listed in § 2–108 of the Business Regulation Article may not refuse, withhold from, or deny any person any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, sales, or services of the licensed or regulated person or discriminate against any person because of the person’s race, sex, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, or disability.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1040 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1040
§20–1040.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Attorney General” means the Attorney General and the Office of the Attorney General.

(c) (1) “Civil rights violation” means an act of discrimination prohibited under the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or State or federal law.

(2) “Civil rights violation” includes a discriminatory act as defined in § 20–101 of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-605 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-605
§20–605.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) After the Fund negotiates with a plaintiff or claimant a settlement offer that the Fund finds reasonable, the Fund shall give notice to the defendant or uninsured party of the offer in accordance with regulations of the Fund.

(2) If a defendant or uninsured party approves the settlement offer, the plaintiff or claimant shall proceed to settlement in accordance with regulations of the Fund and the Maryland Rules.

(b) (1) If a defendant or uninsured party rejects a settlement offer, the Fund shall cause notice to be served on the defendant or uninsured party by any lawful manner, including:

(i) a sheriff;

(ii) a private process server; and

(iii) certified mail bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service to the last known address of the defendant or uninsured party or the last address on file with the Motor Vehicle Administration of this State or the state where the defendant or uninsured was last known to reside.

(2) The notice served under this subsection shall state that:

(i) without further notice, the Fund will withdraw from the claim or action 30 days after the date of the notice;

(ii) within 30 days after the date of the notice, an appearance may be entered by the defendant or uninsured party or by defense counsel whom the defendant or uninsured party chooses; and

(iii) if the provisions of item (ii) of this paragraph are not met, at any time after 30 days following the date of the notice and without further notice, suit may be filed or judgment may be entered against the defendant or uninsured party in the amount of the settlement offer.

(c) After the end of the 30-day period following notice served to a defendant or uninsured party under subsection (b) of this section, the Fund may settle the claim, file suit, or request the court to set the action for an expedited hearing.

(d) At a hearing authorized under subsection (c) of this section, the court may proceed in a summary manner and, if satisfied that each applicable provision of this title has been met, enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff or Fund in the amount of the settlement offer.

(e) (1) The defendant or uninsured party may file an appeal within 10 days after the date of entry of the judgment.

(2) Absent proof of fraud, mutual mistake, or obvious irregularity, the judgment is not subject to appeal, amendment, or other action of the court after the period for filing an appeal has expired.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-519 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-519
§20–519.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County unit” includes:

(1) the Commission;

(2) the county Department of Environmental Resources;

(3) the county Department of Public Works and Transportation;

(4) the county fire/EMS department;

(5) the county health department; and

(6) the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

(c) “Development” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.

(d) “Development permit” means a building permit or other permit issued in writing, as required by local law, to authorize the start of construction activities to construct, alter, demolish, or relocate an existing structure.

(e) “Qualifying redevelopment project” means a development project to rehabilitate dilapidated real property through demolition, reconstruction, or reuse that qualifies for expedited development permit review under this part.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1001 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1001
§20–1001.
Status: in_force

In this part, “unlawful employment practice” means an act that is prohibited under § 20–606 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 15 / Section 20-1501
§20–1501.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”);

(3) §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

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

(5) §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);

(6) §�4–209�(“Hearing”);

(7) §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);

(8) §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(9) §�4–212�(“License not property”);

(10) §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and

(11) §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).

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

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

(2) § 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 20–1502 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-805 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-805
§20–805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By ordinance, the County Council of Dorchester County may impose a building excise tax on any building construction in Dorchester County.

(2) The tax may be imposed throughout the county, including within municipalities.

(b) The County Council of Dorchester County shall specify in the ordinance:

(1) the types of building construction that are subject to the tax;

(2) the criteria and formulas used to assess the tax; and

(3) the tax rates.

(c) (1) The County Council of Dorchester County may impose different tax rates on different types of building construction.

(2) The tax rates shall relate to the development or growth–related infrastructure needs in the county.

(3) The tax rates may not exceed:

(i) for residential development, $5,000 per unit; and

(ii) for nonresidential development, the lesser of:

1. $1 per square foot; or

2. $5,000 per lot or parcel.

(d) (1) The revenues from the tax shall be deposited in a special fund.

(2) The special fund may be used only for the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development, including emergency services, sheriff’s offices, and schools.

(e) (1) If the tax is imposed within a municipality, the municipality shall assist the county in the collection of the tax by:

(i) collecting and remitting the tax to the county; or

(ii) requiring the tax be paid to the county in accordance with the county ordinance.

(2) (i) A municipality that collects the tax and remits the tax to the county may deduct a fee for administrative costs from the revenues collected.

(ii) The fee deducted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not exceed 2% of the revenues collected by the municipality.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1030 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1030
§20–1030.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, any party aggrieved by a final order for relief under § 20–1029 of this subtitle may obtain judicial review of the order in accordance with the provisions for judicial review under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(b) A petition for judicial review shall be filed within 30 days after the final order is entered.

(c) A petition for judicial review shall be filed in the circuit court for the county where the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred.

(d) If the Commission issues a final order in which a finding of a discriminatory housing practice is made, the Commission is a party in any appeal of the final order.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-305 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-305
§20–305.
Status: in_force

(a) After appropriate public hearings, the Commission shall adopt uniform standards of review to be followed in reviewing changes to property subject to review.

(b) (1) The Commission shall publish a notice of the adoption of the standards of review in a newspaper of general circulation that is published in each county.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) include a summary of the purpose of the standards and the review process; and

(ii) identify a location and a phone number to contact for a complete copy of the standards of review.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1013 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1013
§20–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to the right to make an election under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, a complainant may bring a civil action against the respondent alleging an unlawful employment practice, if:

(i) the complainant initially filed a timely administrative charge or a complaint under federal, State, or local law alleging an unlawful employment practice by the respondent;

(ii) at least 180 days have elapsed since the filing of the administrative charge or complaint; and

(iii) 1. subject to item 2 of this item, the civil action is filed within 2 years after the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred; or

2. if the complaint is alleging harassment, the civil action is filed within 3 years after the alleged harassment occurred.

(2) The time limitations under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall be tolled while an administrative charge or complaint filed by the complainant under paragraph (1)(ii) is pending.

(b) A civil action under this section shall be filed in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.

(c) The filing of a civil action under this section automatically terminates any proceeding before the Commission based on the underlying administrative complaint and any amendment to the complaint.

(d) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20–1009(b) of this subtitle.

(e) (1) In addition to the relief authorized under subsection (d) of this section, the court may award punitive damages, if:

(i) the respondent is not a governmental unit or political subdivision; and

(ii) the court finds that the respondent has engaged in or is engaging in an unlawful employment practice with actual malice.

(2) If the court awards punitive damages, the sum of the amount of compensatory damages awarded to each complainant under subsection (d) of this section and the amount of punitive damages awarded under this subsection may not exceed the applicable limitation established under § 20–1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(f) If a complainant seeks compensatory or punitive damages under this section:

(1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and

(2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory and punitive damages imposed under § 20–1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(g) When appropriate and to the extent authorized under law, in a dispute arising under this part, in which the complainant seeks compensatory or punitive damages, the parties are encouraged to use alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations or mediation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1007 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1007
§20–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation for the Office in an amount that is at least $1,788,314 or 0.012% of the total funds appropriated to the Department in that fiscal year, whichever is greater.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Office supplement the funding for the Office provided under subsection (a) of this section with funding from federal and special funding sources.

(c) On or before October 1 each year, the Office shall report to the House Health and Government Operations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following information from the immediately preceding fiscal year:

(1) The Office’s efforts to obtain funding described under subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) The amount of funding from federal and special funding sources the Office received.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-701.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701.1
§20–701.
Status: in_force

§20–701.1.

(a) By ordinance, the County Council of Baltimore County may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.

(b) Any funds collected through a development impact fee for the purposes identified under subsection (a) of this section shall be used within the surrounding community of the construction or development for which the development impact fee is imposed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 17 / Section 20-1702
§20–1702.
Status: in_force

The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

A contract, conveyance, release, or sale may be made to or by two or more persons acting jointly, and one or more, but less than all, of these persons, acting either by himself or themselves or with other persons.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1009 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1009
§20–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–GSF (golf simulator facility) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a golf simulator facility that:

(1) is open to the public;

(2) has at least five golf simulator bays; and

(3) has accommodations that are predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.

(c) An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board a floor plan or layout of the proposed licensed premises that illustrates that the proposed licensed premises is predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and has seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:

(1) if the license holder offers food on–premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold; and

(2) during normal business hours and in accordance with § 20–2005 of this title.

(e) (1) The license holder’s annual gross sales from:

(i) alcoholic beverages may not exceed 35% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility;

(ii) golf simulator bay rental fees shall be at least 50% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility; and

(iii) food shall be at least 15% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility.

(2) Before the Board may renew the license, the license holder shall provide the Board with an annual gross sales report for alcohol, golf simulator bay rental fees, and food that shows the license holder has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(f) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

A person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a private home detention monitoring agency before operating 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.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-304 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

An owner or operator of a place of public accommodation or an agent or employee of the owner or operator may not refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges of the place of public accommodation because of the person’s race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-410 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-410
§20–410.
Status: in_force

§20–410. IN EFFECT

A hotel shall pay to the county the hotel rental tax collected for a calendar month with the return that covers that month.

§20–410. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) A hotel or an accommodations provider shall pay to the county the hotel rental tax collected for a calendar month with the return that covers that month.

(b) An accommodations intermediary shall pay to the Comptroller the hotel rental tax collected for a calendar month with the return that covers that month.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1102.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1102.2
§20–1102.
Status: in_force

§20–1102.2.

(a) There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.

(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer, wine, and liquor.

(d) (1) An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.

(2) The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.

(3) If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.

(4) Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.

(e) An individual may taste beer, wine, or liquor covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:

(1) 12 total ounces of beer;

(2) 6 total ounces of wine; or

(3) 1.5 total ounces of liquor, which may be mixed with other nonalcoholic beverages.

(f) The Board shall regulate:

(1) the quantity of beer, wine, and liquor that may be served to an individual; and

(2) the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.

(g) (1) The permit authorizes the tasting of beer, wine, and liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.

(2) The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.

(3) The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.

(h) The annual permit fee is $400.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402
§20–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-318 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-318
§20–318.
Status: in_force

When the Secretary makes a determination to suspend or revoke the license of a private home detention monitoring agency, the Secretary shall immediately notify:

(1) the administrative judge for the circuit court in each of the counties where the private home detention monitoring agency monitors individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency; and

(2) the administrative judge for the District Court in each of the districts where the private home detention monitoring agency monitors individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-108 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-108
§20–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Within the period allowed in § 20–127 of this subtitle, an action to collect a tax imposed under this title may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a tax under this title is not paid when due, the tax collector shall request the attorney for the county or municipality to bring an action against the person responsible to pay the tax.

(2) The tax collector does not need to take action under paragraph (1) of this subsection if a lien on real property sufficiently secures the tax or a judgment in the action would not be collectible.

(c) (1) If a request is made under subsection (b) of this section, the attorney for the county or municipality shall bring the action.

(2) In an action under this section, the plaintiff shall be:

(i) the county;

(ii) the municipality; or

(iii) the tax collector authorized by law to collect the tax.

(d) If the attorney for the county or municipality and the tax collector agree that the full amount of the claim is not collectible, the attorney may:

(1) compromise the claim;

(2) accept a lesser amount; and

(3) issue a release of the claim or a satisfaction of the judgment.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-314 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-314
§20–314.
Status: in_force

Sections 20-310 through 20-313 of this subtitle may not be construed to abrogate any equitable or legal right or remedy otherwise available under the law to abate a nuisance.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-402.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402.1
§20–402.
Status: in_force

§20–402.1. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

This subtitle applies to an accommodations intermediary only if the accommodations intermediary facilitates:

(1) booking transactions or sales for use of an accommodation in the State totaling $100,000 or more in the previous or current calendar year; or

(2) 200 or more booking transactions or sales for use of an accommodation in the State in the previous or current calendar year.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1405
§20–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall post a notice that the Board approves in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 14 days before the application hearing.

(b) The notice shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 20-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-104
§20–104.
Status: in_force

This title does not apply to conveyances, releases, sales, or contracts made prior to June 1, 1931.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-308
§20–308.
Status: in_force

A county that imposes a tax under this subtitle may impose interest and penalties for late payment of the tax.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-604 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-604
§20–604.
Status: in_force

(a) On verifying that the requirements of § 20–603 of this subtitle have been complied with, the chair of the County Council shall promptly cause a local law to be introduced that proposes the change of boundaries that the petition requests.

(b) The local law shall:

(1) describe by clearly ascertained boundary lines, by landmarks, and by other well–known terms consistent with the description of other areas included in the regional district, the exact area proposed to be included in the change; and

(2) include a brief and accurate description of the conditions and circumstances applicable to the change of boundaries the petition requests.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-602 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-602
§20–602.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State, in the exercise of its police power for the protection of the public safety, public health, and general welfare, for the maintenance of business and good government, and for the promotion of the State’s trade, commerce, and manufacturers:

(1) to assure all persons equal opportunity in receiving employment and in all labor management–union relations, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; and

(2) to that end, to prohibit discrimination in employment by any person.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By resolution and adopting regulations, the Commission shall establish a minority business enterprise utilization program to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises in contracts awarded by the Commission if the Commission determines that:

(i) there is a strong basis in evidence that minority business enterprises are subject to discrimination; and

(ii) a program is necessary to remedy the effects of this discrimination.

(2) The Office shall administer the program established under this subsection.

(b) Regulations that establish the program under subsection (a) of this section shall include provisions that:

(1) recognize the certification of minority business enterprises by the State certification agency designated under § 14–303(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations adopted under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(2) recognize any other certification program that the Commission determines, under § 20–205 of this subtitle, substantially duplicates the requirements of the State certification agency;

(3) provide for the graduation of a minority business enterprise from the program if the Commission determines that the minority business enterprise no longer requires the assistance or benefits offered by the program;

(4) at the time of submission, require a bid or proposal based on a solicitation with an expected degree of minority business enterprise participation to include proof of a certified minority business enterprise commitment by stating:

(i) the potential subcontract opportunities available in the prime procurement contract; and

(ii) the number of minority business enterprises that have certified, under the penalties for perjury, that the minority business enterprise has entered into an agreement with the bidder or offeror to provide goods or services under specific terms outlined in the certification;

(5) require each prime contractor to submit to the Commission monthly reports containing information required by the Office;

(6) require each prime contractor to provide prompt notification to the Commission before the termination of a contract with a minority business enterprise;

(7) require each prime contractor to:

(i) maintain participation from minority business enterprises that is consistent with the participation referenced under item (4)(ii) of this subsection; or

(ii) provide justification for the inability of the prime contractor to maintain the participation;

(8) provide for minority business enterprise participation through contract–specific goals;

(9) (i) authorize the waiver of all or part of the program for a specific contract if the Commission determines that applying the program to the contract would conflict with the law or the overall objectives and responsibilities of the Commission; and

(ii) require the Commission to report annually to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly on any waivers granted under this subsection;

(10) except as provided in item (11) of this subsection, allow for a system of granting a price preference of up to the lesser of 5% or $50,000 to minority business enterprises in evaluating bids or proposals, including the availability of a good faith waiver provision for a preference;

(11) subject to subsection (d) of this section, establish a sheltered market program in which bidding on procurement contracts designated by the Commission as appropriate is restricted to certified minority business enterprises;

(12) require the solicitation document accompanying each solicitation to set forth the regulations that establish the program;

(13) require the geographic location and the principal place of business of the minority business enterprise to be a consideration for participation in the program, including requiring Montgomery County businesses and Prince George’s County businesses to each have a targeted percentage of at least 40% of any contracts; and

(14) authorize the Commission to:

(i) refuse to recognize the certification of a business found to be in violation of the purposes of the program; and

(ii) permanently bar an active principal of a violating business from future participation in the program.

(c) Before accepting an alternative certification program under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Commission shall examine the alternative program to ensure that:

(1) the alternative program complies with the guidelines established under § 20–205 of this subtitle; and

(2) the principal owner of an eligible minority business enterprise is in not more than one certified business that is participating in the Commission minority business enterprise utilization program under this section.

(d) (1) The sheltered market program established in subsection (b)(11) of this section may not be used until all less restrictive remedies under subsection (b) of this section and race–neutral remedies, including assistance with bonding requirements, financing, or bidding procedures for small firms, have been used and determined to be ineffective.

(2) If at least three certified minority business enterprises bid on a contract under the sheltered market program, the Commission shall award the contract to the lowest bidder.

(3) If fewer than three certified minority business enterprises bid on a contract under the sheltered market program, the contract shall be awarded under subsection (b)(10) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “surface mining related activities” does not include the activities of any coal washing preparation coal plant.

(2) A county shall exempt from any county tax personal property that is:

(i) used primarily in surface mining related activities, however operated and whether or not in use; and

(ii) 1. owned by a person subject to the tax imposed under § 20–302 of this subtitle; or

2. leased by a person subject to the tax imposed under § 20–302 of this subtitle if, under the terms of the lease, the lessor is responsible for the personal property tax.

(b) Notwithstanding the exemption of any personal property from county taxation under this section, the property exempted in a county shall continue to be included in the assessable base of the county for the purposes of any other law.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1309
§20–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a 1–day multivenue wine (MVW) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization.

(c) (1) The license holder may conduct simultaneous wine events at not more than five venues that are:

(i) within walking distance of each other; and

(ii) located in districts that allow the consumption of wine.

(2) Under regulations that the Board adopts, at each wine event, the license holder:

(i) may sell wine by the glass for on–premises consumption or by the bottle for off–premises consumption;

(ii) may allow the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to conduct a wine tasting; and

(iii) shall prohibit a guest from transporting wine from one venue to another.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-402 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-402
§20–402.
Status: in_force

§20–402. IN EFFECT

(a) This part applies only to:

(1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charter county;

(2) a code county;

(3) Calvert County;

(4) Carroll County;

(5) Cecil County;

(6) Garrett County;

(7) St. Mary’s County;

(8) Somerset County; and

(9) Washington County.

(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a charter county, the other law shall prevail over this part.

§20–402. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) This part applies to each county in the State.

(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a county, this part shall prevail over the other law.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 19 / Section 20-1901
§20–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);

(3) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and

(4) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 20–1902 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 20–1903 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–508 (“Display of license”), subject to § 20–1904 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-201
§20–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Association” means the Industry Automobile Insurance Association.

(c) (1) “Association member” means an insurer that is licensed to write motor vehicle liability insurance or motor vehicle physical damage insurance in the State.

(2) “Association member” does not include the Fund.

(d) “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Association.

(e) “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(f) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Fund.

(g) “Fund” means the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund.

(h) “Motor vehicle liability insurance” means insurance coverage that is reported as private passenger auto no-fault, other private passenger auto liability, commercial auto no-fault, or other commercial auto liability on the exhibit of premiums and losses page of the annual statement that Association members are required to file with the Commissioner.

(i) “Motor vehicle physical damage insurance” means insurance coverage that is reported as private passenger auto physical damage or commercial auto physical damage on the exhibit of premiums and losses page of the annual statement that Association members are required to file with the Commissioner.

(j) “Person” includes a governmental unit.

(k) “Uninsured Division” means the unit within the Fund that is responsible for claims under Subtitle 6 of this title and activities related to reducing the rate of uninsured motorists in the State.

(l) “Uninsured motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle for which:

(1) the security required under § 17–103 of the Transportation Article is not in force; or

(2) the security required under § 17–103 of the Transportation Article is in force but a receiver or conservator has been appointed by a court for the insurer that issued the security.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland–Washington Regional District.

(b) The regional district consists of:

(1) the entire area of Montgomery County, subject to the limitations in Subtitle 7, Part I of this title and Title 24, Subtitle 2 of this article; and

(2) the entire area of Prince George’s County, except for the City of Laurel as it existed on July 1, 2013.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 21 / Section 20-2101
§20–2101.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1103
§20–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “disability”, “dwelling”, “familial status”, “marital status”, “rent”, and “source of income” have the meanings stated in § 20–701 of this title.

(b) Whether or not acting under color of law, a person may not, by force or threat of force, willfully injure, intimidate, interfere with, or attempt to injure, intimidate, or interfere with:

(1) 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 and because the person is or has been:

(i) selling, purchasing, renting, financing, occupying, or contracting or negotiating for the sale, purchase, rental, financing, or occupation of any dwelling; or

(ii) applying for or participating in any service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings;

(2) any person because the person is or has been, or in order to intimidate the person or any other person or any class of persons from:

(i) participating, without discrimination on account of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status, in any of the activities, services, organizations, or facilities described in item (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) affording another person or class of persons the opportunity or protection to participate in any of the activities, services, organizations, or facilities described in item (1) of this subsection; or

(3) any person because the person is or has been, or in order to discourage the person or any other person from:

(i) lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate, without discrimination on account of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status, in any of the activities, services, organizations, or facilities described in item (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) participating lawfully in speech or peaceful assembly opposing any denial of the opportunity to participate in any of the activities, services, organizations, or facilities described in item (1) of this subsection.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both;

(2) if the violation results in bodily injury, imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; or

(3) if the violation results in death, imprisonment not exceeding life.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-609 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-609
§20–609.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Heavy equipment property” means construction, earthmoving, or industrial equipment that is mobile, including any attachment for the heavy equipment.

(ii) “Heavy equipment property” includes:

1. a self–propelled vehicle that is not designed to be driven on a highway; and

2. industrial electrical generation equipment, industrial lift equipment, industrial material handling equipment, or other similar industrial equipment.

(3) “Short–term lease or rental” means the lease or rental of heavy equipment property for a period of 365 days or less.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, there is a tax at a rate of 2% on the gross receipts from the short–term lease or rental of heavy equipment property by a person whose principal business is the short–term lease or rental of heavy equipment property at retail.

(2) A person is in the principal business of short–term lease or rental of heavy equipment property if:

(i) the largest segment of total rental receipts of the business is from the short–term lease or rental of heavy equipment property; and

(ii) the business is described under Code 532412 of the North American Industry Classification System as published by the United States Census Bureau.

(c) The tax imposed under this section does not apply to:

(1) a business located in a county or municipality that does not impose a personal property tax; or

(2) a short–term lease or rental of heavy equipment property to the federal government, the State, a county, or a municipality.

(d) (1) A person who owns a business with gross receipts subject to the tax under this section shall collect the tax from the rental customer and remit the tax as provided in this subsection.

(2) The tax is payable quarterly and due by the last day of the month after the end of the quarter.

(3) A person who owns a business with gross receipts subject to the tax under this section shall remit the tax collected to:

(i) the county in which the business is located, if that location is not within a municipality; or

(ii) the county and municipality in which the business is located in proportion to the personal property tax rate of the county and municipality, if that location is within a municipality.

(4) Notwithstanding any other law and except as otherwise provided in this section, the gross receipts tax imposed under this section shall be administered and collected according to the laws applicable to the personal property tax under the Tax – Property Article.

(e) A person who owns a business with gross receipts subject to the tax under subsection (b) of this section shall submit to the Department of Assessments and Taxation a report on personal property as required under § 11–101 of the Tax – Property Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-502 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-502
§20–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly or willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) for a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(b) Each violation of this title is a separate offense.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-107
§20–107.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties, except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Howard County;

(6) Prince George’s County;

(7) Queen Anne’s County; and

(8) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) A county may provide for the prompt collection of taxes by authorizing discounts or imposing penalties.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-503 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-503
§20–503.
Status: in_force

(a) By zoning law, a district council may provide for:

(1) the issuance of use and occupancy permits; and

(2) a process to raise a zoning question before the preparation of all structural specifications of a building or structure that may be required for a complete building permit.

(b) In Montgomery County, all building permit applications shall be referred to the Commission for review and recommendation as to zoning requirements.

(c) In Prince George’s County, the County Council, by local law, may provide for the referral of some or all building permit applications to the Commission for review and recommendation as to zoning requirements.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-806 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-806
§20–806.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By ordinance, the County Council of Talbot County may impose a building excise tax on any building construction in Talbot County.

(2) The tax may be imposed throughout the county, including within municipalities.

(b) The County Council of Talbot County shall specify in the ordinance:

(1) the types of building construction that are subject to the tax;

(2) the criteria and formulas used to assess the tax; and

(3) the tax rates.

(c) (1) The County Council of Talbot County may impose different tax rates on different types of building construction.

(2) The tax rates shall relate to the development or growth–related infrastructure needs in the county.

(3) The tax rates may not exceed $2,000 per lot or parcel.

(d) (1) The revenues from the tax shall be deposited in a special fund.

(2) The special fund may be used only for the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development, including:

(i) bridges;

(ii) parks and recreational facilities;

(iii) roads;

(iv) schools; and

(v) storm drainage facilities.

(e) If the tax is imposed within a municipality, the municipality shall assist the county in the collection of the tax by:

(1) collecting and remitting the tax to the county; or

(2) requiring the tax be paid to the county in accordance with the county ordinance.

(f) Talbot County shall adopt a revenue sharing mechanism to apportion an appropriate share of revenues from the tax to the municipalities within the county.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-309
§20–309.
Status: in_force

A certificate authorizes:

(1) An individual who is a program administrator to administer a residential child care program while the certificate is effective; or

(2) An individual who is a residential child and youth care practitioner to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, self–help, and socialization skills in a residential child care program while the certificate is effective.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply:

(1) to a private club or other establishment that is not open to the public, except to the extent that the facilities of the private club or other establishment are made available to the customers or patrons of an establishment within the scope of this subtitle;

(2) with respect to sex discrimination, to a facility that is:

(i) uniquely private and personal in nature; and

(ii) designed to accommodate only a particular sex; and

(3) to an establishment providing lodging to transient guests located within a building that:

(i) contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire; and

(ii) is occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the proprietor’s residence.

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

(ii) “Equivalent private space” means a space that is functionally equivalent to the space made available to users of a private facility.

(iii) “Private facility” means a facility:

1. that is designed to accommodate only a particular sex;

2. that is designed to be used simultaneously by more than one user of the same sex; and

3. in which it is customary to disrobe in view of other users of the facility.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, this subtitle applies, with respect to gender identity, to all facilities in a place of public accommodation.

(3) This subtitle does not apply, with respect to gender identity, to a private facility, if the place of public accommodation in which the private facility is located makes available, for the use of persons whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex at birth, an equivalent private space.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-608 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-608
§20–608.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, a municipality may impose a user fee on charges for the docking and storage of boats.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality shall set the rate of the user fee.

(2) The rate of the user fee may not exceed 5% of the rental charges for the docking and storage of boats.

(c) The total amount of user fees charged per boat slip under this section may not exceed $100 annually.

(d) A municipality shall use any revenue from the user fee authorized under this section:

(1) to maintain and enhance:

(i) water quality;

(ii) water and wastewater treatment facilities;

(iii) marinas;

(iv) law enforcement;

(v) public safety; or

(vi) fire services; or

(2) for land acquisition and the related construction and maintenance of public facilities to enhance public use and water access.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1020 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1020
§20–1020.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Aggrieved person” means any person that claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice.

(c) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of a complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the Commission.

(d) “Conciliation agreement” means a written agreement between the respondent and the complainant setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation.

(e) “Discriminatory housing practice” means an act that is prohibited under § 20–705, § 20–706, § 20–707, or § 20–708 of this title.

(f) “Prevailing party” has the meaning as judicially determined under 42 U.S.C. § 1988.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1029 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1029
§20–1029.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with the Commission’s regulations, the Commission shall:

(i) review any findings, conclusions, or orders issued under § 20–1028 of this subtitle; and

(ii) issue a final order.

(2) If a timely appeal of the findings, conclusions, or orders issued under § 20–1028 of this subtitle is not filed with the Commission in accordance with the Commission’s regulations, the findings, conclusions, or orders issued by the administrative law judge under § 20–1028 of this subtitle shall become a final order of the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall cause the findings of fact and conclusions of law made with respect to any final order for relief under this section, together with a copy of the order, to be served on each aggrieved person and respondent in the proceeding.

(c) If an order is issued concerning a discriminatory housing practice that occurred in the course of a business subject to licensing or regulation by a State or local unit, the Commission shall, within 30 days after the date of the issuance of the final order of the Commission or, if the order is judicially reviewed, 30 days after the final order is affirmed in substance after review:

(1) send copies of the findings of fact and conclusions of law and the final order to the State or local unit; and

(2) recommend to the State or local unit appropriate disciplinary action, including, if appropriate:

(i) the suspension or revocation of the license of the respondent; or

(ii) the suspension or debarment of the respondent from participation in State and local loan, grant, or other regulated programs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1011 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1011
§20–1011.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (private country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) Three officers of the private country club shall apply for the license.

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

(1) is organized for social purposes;

(2) has been incorporated since at least 1 year before the application for the license was made;

(3) has at least 75 members;

(4) prepares and serves meals to members and their guests during regular operating hours;

(5) is in the 14th election district or wherever else is allowed in the county; and

(6) has made at least $500,000 in capital expenditures for structures, improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the private country club.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members and their guests for consumption in the structures and on the surrounding grounds of the licensed premises.

(e) 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 of this title.

(f) The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-306
§20–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an individual who is certified as a program administrator in any other state that the Board determines has a comparable certification process to the one established in this title.

(b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Pays the application fee required by the Board under § 20–303 of this subtitle; and

(3) Provides adequate evidence that:

(i) At the time the applicant was certified in the other state, the applicant was qualified to take the examination that then was required by the laws of this State;

(ii) The applicant qualified for a certificate in the other state by passing an examination given in that or any other state; and

(iii) The applicant has completed a State and national criminal history records check.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-209 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-209
§20–209.
Status: in_force

In Montgomery County, to the extent authorized by local law, the Montgomery County Planning Board may:

(1) administer and enforce any adopted growth policy or forest conservation program; and

(2) provide staffing assistance on matters relating to the promotion of historic preservation.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-206 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-206
§20–206.
Status: in_force

The expenses of operating each county planning board shall be paid from the proceeds of the administrative tax collected for the Commission under § 18–307 of this article and any additional funds appropriated by the respective county governing body.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-901
§20–901.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(c) A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:

(1) has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

(2) is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

(3) has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

(d) (1) The annual license fee is $650.

(2) A Sunday permit may be issued for an additional annual fee of $650.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1044 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1044
§20–1044.
Status: in_force

(a) Before initiating a civil action, the Office of the Attorney General shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that any person committed a civil rights violation.

(b) During any examination, investigation, or hearing, the Office of the Attorney General may:

(1) subpoena witnesses;

(2) administer oaths;

(3) examine individuals under oath; and

(4) compel production of records, books, papers, contracts, and other documents.

(c) Unless obtained by a method independent of a subpoena, information obtained under a subpoena described under this section is not admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provides the evidence.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may commence a civil action under this part.

(2) If the Attorney General obtains a conciliation or settlement agreement under this part, no action may be filed under this part with respect to the alleged conduct that forms the basis for the complaint covered by the agreement except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of the agreement.

(e) The Attorney General may intervene in a civil action concerning an alleged civil rights violation, if:

(1) the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general importance; and

(2) timely application is made.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-308 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-308
§20–308.
Status: in_force

The applicant may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board that relates to issuing or renewing a certificate as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-301 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-301
§20–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “place of public accommodation” means:

(1) an inn, hotel, motel, or other establishment that provides lodging to transient guests;

(2) a restaurant, cafeteria, lunchroom, lunch counter, soda fountain, or other facility principally engaged in selling food or alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises, including a facility located on the premises of a retail establishment or gasoline station;

(3) a motion picture house, theater, concert hall, sports arena, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;

(4) a retail establishment that:

(i) is operated by a public or private entity; and

(ii) offers goods, services, entertainment, recreation, or transportation; or

(5) an establishment:

(i) 1. that is physically located within the premises of any other establishment covered by this subtitle; or

2. within the premises of which any other establishment covered by this subtitle is physically located; and

(ii) that holds itself out as serving patrons of the covered establishment.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1202 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 12 / Section 20-1202
§20–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.

(b) In accordance with this section, a person that is subjected to a discriminatory act prohibited by the county code may bring and maintain a civil action against the person that committed the alleged discriminatory act for damages, injunctive relief, or other civil relief.

(c) (1) An action under subsection (b) of this section shall be commenced in the circuit court for the county in which the alleged discriminatory act occurred within 2 years after the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory act.

(2) (i) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an action under subsection (b) of this section alleging discrimination in employment or public accommodations may not be commenced sooner than 45 days after the aggrieved person files a complaint with the county unit responsible for handling violations of the county discrimination laws.

(ii) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an action under subsection (b) of this section alleging discrimination in real estate may be commenced at any time.

(d) In a civil action under this section, the court may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and costs.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-905 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-905
§20–905.
Status: in_force

To provide for the orderly, systematic, and thorough administration of the home amenity rental tax, a county may adopt regulations that:

(1) are consistent with this part; and

(2) conform to the applicable provisions and regulations for the sales and use tax under Title 11 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-601
§20–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer 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 was sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 24 / Section 20-2402
§20–2402.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1011 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1011
§20–1011.
Status: in_force

If a respondent refuses to comply with an order of the Commission issued under this title, the Commission may bring a civil action to enforce compliance with the order in the appropriate equity court of the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1102
§20–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a holder of:

(1) a Class C per diem beer and wine license; or

(2) a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) A license holder listed under subsection (a) of this section may sell collectible special anniversary or event bottles of wine or liquor for off–premises consumption on the days permitted by the license for the special anniversary or event.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 20-105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-105
§20–105.
Status: in_force

This title shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states that enact it.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

Before an individual may begin work as a resident agent for a buyer:

(1) the buyer shall submit to the Secretary on the form that the Secretary provides the name of the individual; and

(2) the individual shall apply for a national and State criminal history records check required under § 20–304(b) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-203 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-203
§20–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board of Trustees shall:

(i) appoint the Executive Director of the Fund; and

(ii) employ attorneys to advise and represent the Fund in all legal matters and, where necessary, to sue or defend suits in the name of the Fund.

(2) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.

(3) If the Board of Trustees fails to agree on a successor Executive Director, the Governor shall appoint the successor.

(b) (1) The Executive Director:

(i) is the administrative head of the Fund; and

(ii) shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred on the Fund by this title, except for those powers and duties conferred on the Board of Trustees.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall advise the Executive Director on the exercise of the powers and duties conferred on the Executive Director by this title.

(c) The Board of Trustees shall determine the compensation of the Executive Director.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-405 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-405
§20–405.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; and

(2) A fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-801 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-801
§20–801.
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 capital costs of additional or expanded public school facilities or improvements.

(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) (1) A development excise tax imposed under this section by a county other than a code county in the Eastern Shore class may not exceed $2,000 per lot.

(2) A development excise tax imposed under this section by a code county in the Eastern Shore class may not exceed $5,000 per lot.

(e) (1) The county commissioners shall deposit development excise taxes in an account known as the “educational facilities improvement fund”.

(2) Money in the educational facilities improvement fund may be used only to pay for capital projects, or for debt incurred for capital projects, for additional or expanded public school facilities or improvements.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-704 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-704
§20–704.
Status: reserved

(a) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) the sale or rental of a single–family dwelling, if the dwelling is sold or rented without:

(i) the use of the sales or rental facilities or services of any:

1. real estate broker, agent, or salesperson;

2. agent of any real estate broker, agent, or salesperson;

3. person in the business of selling or renting dwellings; or

4. agent of a person in the business of selling or renting dwellings; or

(ii) the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of this subtitle; and

(2) with respect to discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, or source of income if the source of income is low–income housing assistance certificates or vouchers issued under the United States Housing Act of 1937:

(i) the rental of rooms in any dwelling, if the owner maintains the dwelling as the owner’s principal residence; or

(ii) the rental of any apartment in a dwelling that contains not more than five rental units, if the owner maintains the dwelling as the owner’s principal residence.

(b) The use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other similar professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title to a single–family dwelling does not subject a person to this subtitle if the person otherwise would be exempted under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) (i) In this subsection, “housing for older persons” means housing:

1. provided under any State or federal program that is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, as defined in the State or federal program;

2. intended for, and solely occupied by, persons who are at least 62 years old;

3. intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person who is at least 55 years old in each unit; or

4. that meets the requirements set forth in regulations adopted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under 42 U.S.C. § 3607(b)(2)(C).

(ii) “Housing for older persons” includes:

1. unoccupied units, if the units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; or

2. units occupied as of September 13, 1988 by persons who do not meet the age requirements of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, if the new occupant of the unit meets the age requirement.

(2) The provisions in this subtitle concerning familial status do not apply to housing for older persons.

(d) The prohibitions in this subtitle against discrimination based on source of income do not:

(1) prohibit a person from determining the ability of a potential buyer or renter to pay a purchase price or pay rent by verifying in a commercially reasonable and nondiscriminatory manner the source and amount of income or creditworthiness of the potential buyer or renter;

(2) prevent a person from refusing to consider income derived from any criminal activity; or

(3) prohibit a person from determining, in accordance with applicable federal and State laws, the ability of a potential buyer to repay a mortgage loan.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-609 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-609
§20–609.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “reasonable accommodation” means an accommodation:

(1) for an employee’s disability caused or contributed to by pregnancy; and

(2) that does not impose an undue hardship on the employee’s employer.

(b) Disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy or childbirth:

(1) are temporary disabilities for all job–related purposes; and

(2) shall be treated as temporary disabilities under any health or temporary disability insurance or sick leave plan available in connection with employment.

(c) Written and unwritten employment policies and practices involving matters such as the commencement and duration of leave, the availability of extensions of leave, the accrual of seniority and other benefits and privileges, reinstatement, and payment under any health or temporary disability insurance or sick leave plan, formal or informal, shall be applied to disability due to pregnancy or childbirth on the same terms and conditions as they are applied to other temporary disabilities.

(d) If an employee requests a reasonable accommodation, the employer shall explore with the employee all possible means of providing the reasonable accommodation, including:

(1) changing the employee’s job duties;

(2) changing the employee’s work hours;

(3) relocating the employee’s work area;

(4) providing mechanical or electrical aids;

(5) transferring the employee to a less strenuous or less hazardous position; or

(6) providing leave.

(e) If an employee requests a transfer to a less strenuous or less hazardous position as a reasonable accommodation, the employer shall transfer the employee for a period of time up to the duration of the employee’s pregnancy if:

(1) the employer has a policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement requiring or authorizing the transfer of a temporarily disabled employee to a less strenuous or less hazardous position for the duration of the disability; or

(2) the employee’s health care provider advises the transfer and the employer can provide the reasonable accommodation by transferring the employee without:

(i) creating additional employment that the employer would not otherwise have created;

(ii) discharging any employee;

(iii) transferring any employee with more seniority than the employee requesting the reasonable accommodation; or

(iv) promoting any employee who is not qualified to perform the job.

(f) (1) An employer may require an employee to provide a certification from the employee’s health care provider concerning the medical advisability of a reasonable accommodation to the same extent a certification is required for other temporary disabilities.

(2) A certification under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the date the reasonable accommodation became medically advisable;

(ii) the probable duration of the reasonable accommodation; and

(iii) an explanatory statement as to the medical advisability of the reasonable accommodation.

(g) An employer shall post in a conspicuous location, and include in any employee handbook, information concerning an employee’s rights to reasonable accommodations and leave for a disability caused or contributed to by pregnancy.

(h) An employer may not interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any right provided under this section.

(i) This section may not be construed to:

(1) affect any other provision of law relating to discrimination on the basis of sex or pregnancy; or

(2) diminish in any way the coverage of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth under this section.