Md. Code, Education § 7-434 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-434
§7–434.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Heat acclimatization” means enhancing an individual’s exercise heat tolerance and ability to exercise safely and effectively in warm to hot conditions.

(3) “Practice” means a period of time a student athlete engages in physical activity during a coach–supervised, school–approved sports– or conditioning–related activity, including warm–up, stretching, weight training, and cool–down periods.

(4) “Preseason practice” means the initial 14 days of practice for a student athlete.

(5) “Recovery period” means the time between the end of one practice or walk–through and the beginning of the next practice or walk–through.

(6) “Student athlete” means a student who participates in an athletic program for high school students in a State secondary school that is a member of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

(7) (i) “Walk–through” means a teaching opportunity when an athlete is not wearing protective equipment, including helmets, shoulder pads, catcher’s gear, or shin guards, or using other sports–related equipment.

(ii) “Walk–through” does not include any part of a practice period.

(b) (1) The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, each county board, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the Maryland Athletic Trainers’ Association, and representatives of licensed health care providers who treat student athletes, shall develop a model policy for preseason–practice heat acclimatization guidelines for student athletes.

(2) Each local board shall adopt preseason–practice heat acclimatization guidelines for student athletes consistent with the Model Policy for Preseason–Practice Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student Athletes established under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) The preseason–practice heat acclimatization guidelines shall include requirements for the duration of a practice time, a walk–through, and a recovery period during preseason practice.

(d) Each middle school and high school shall develop a venue–specific emergency action plan for heat acclimatization that meets the requirements of § 7–450 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-9B-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 9B / Section 7-9B-04
§7–9B–04.
Status: in_force

Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, on or before the first day of each school year, the guide shall be:

(1) Posted on the websites of the Department and each county board; and

(2) Distributed to:

(i) Each public school; and

(ii) The parent teacher organization for each public school.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-302 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302
§7–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Real property is not subject to State property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by the American Association of Blood Banks, Incorporated; or

(2) is leased by the American Association of Blood Banks, Incorporated under a lease of 50 years or more.

(b) The property tax exemption under this section only applies to that portion of the property that is necessary for and actually used exclusively for the charitable or educational purposes of the American Association of Blood Banks, Incorporated.

(c) The property tax exemption under this section only applies for any taxable year for which a property tax credit for the property described in subsection (a) of this section is granted by the governing body of Montgomery County under § 9-317 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-215 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-215
§7–215.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “authority” means an authority as defined in § 12-101 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the property of an authority is not subject to property tax.

(c) (1) An authority shall make a payment, if any, to the county and any municipal corporation that has a population of more than 1,000 in which any part of the exempt property is located in an amount determined by agreement with the county and the municipal corporation.

(2) The payment may not be greater than the property tax that would have been payable without this section.

(d) Notwithstanding § 7-104 of this title and after filing the application provided by § 7-103 of this title, property tax on any property that becomes exempt under this section is abated from the date during the taxable year when the instrument transferring title to the authority was recorded.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) “Lump sum appropriation” means an appropriation for which the budget books or other documents that support the appropriation act contain no detailed information.

(b) Within 90 days after the General Assembly adjourns, each officer or unit of the State government to which a lump sum appropriation is made shall submit to the Board of Public Works a schedule that shows, in the form and with the detail set by the Board, the proposed apportionment and proposed disbursement of the appropriation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-903 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-903
§7–903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any other license required by law, a person shall be licensed by the Department before the person may provide services to an individual with developmental disability or a recipient of individual support services.

(2) The Department shall adopt regulations providing for the services requiring licensure under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) (1) If a person is licensed or certified by another State agency or accredited by an organization approved by the Secretary in accordance with § 19–2302 of this article to provide services to an individual with a developmental disability or a recipient of individual support services, the Deputy Secretary may waive the requirement for a license by the Department.

(2) Upon a showing by the Deputy Secretary that the licensed, certified, or accredited person is out of compliance with licensing regulations adopted by the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary may revoke the waiver.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1504 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1504
§7–1504.
Status: in_force

§7–1504. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION **

The Department shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) adopt regulations to implement the Program, including regulations establishing procedures for the Department to:

(i) receive donations for the Fund; and

(ii) use revenue from the Fund to pay selected nonprofit training entities for services that are provided through the Program; and

(3) select at least one nonprofit training entity to:

(i) develop and implement a training protocol that will teach each Program participant methodologies, strategies, and techniques for partnering with service animals;

(ii) select qualified Program participants;

(iii) select an appropriate service animal for each Program participant;

(iv) facilitate each Program participant’s training using the nonprofit training entity’s training protocol; and

(v) partner each successful Program participant with the service animal on the Program participant’s successful completion of the nonprofit training entity’s training protocol.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-503 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-503
§7–503.
Status: in_force

The attorney exemptions in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.7 apply only to an individual admitted to practice law in the State who provides mortgage assistance relief service as part of the individual’s regular practice of law.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-307 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice forestry.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1004 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1004
§7–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall consult with the Department of Aging when considering the eligibility of a Program applicant for a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle.

(b) When awarding a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle, the Administration shall consider:

(1) The ability of the Program applicant to provide door-to-door transportation to low-income to moderate-income seniors;

(2) The projected volume of ridership;

(3) The Program applicant’s marketing and outreach plan to attract riders and drivers;

(4) The ability of the Program applicant to sustain door-to-door transportation for low-income to moderate-income seniors beyond the time when grants may be available;

(5) The ability of the Program applicant to coordinate its dispatcher system with a local central dispatcher system; and

(6) The extent to which the Program applicant encourages:

(i) Shared ridership;

(ii) Coordination between public and private sector transportation providers; and

(iii) Innovations in risk management for drivers and riders.

(c) In consultation with the Department of Aging, the Maryland Insurance Administration, and senior citizen advocacy groups, the Administration shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle, including regulations governing:

(1) Criminal background and driving record checks of drivers;

(2) Driver and vehicle safety;

(3) Driver training; and

(4) The liability coverage of a Program applicant that provides door-to-door transportation under the Program.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-407 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-407
§7–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed funeral director shall provide to the surviving spouse or immediate family members of the deceased or authorized representative a notice which advises that certain individuals may be entitled to continuation of group health insurance benefits under § 15-407 of the Insurance Article.

(b) The notices required to be provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be supplied to the licensed funeral director by the Insurance Commissioner.

(c) A licensed funeral director who fails to provide notice under subsection (a) of this section shall not be liable to any person for benefits which would have otherwise been payable under § 15-407 of the Insurance Article or other damages resulting from the failure to provide notice.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-710 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-710
§7–710.
Status: in_force

The Commission may impose an administrative fee on a renewable energy credit transaction, but the amount of the fee may not exceed the Commission’s actual direct cost of processing the transaction.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-220 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-220
§7–220.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall use the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund for activities by the Department and by any local or State agency, with the approval of the Department that are related to identifying, monitoring, and controlling the proper disposal, storage, transportation, or treatment of hazardous substances, including program development for these activities.

(b) There shall be a separate account within the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund of moneys made available under loan authorizations or by funds appropriated in the State budget for:

(1) All costs incurred by the State for removal, restoration, or remedial action, including the restoration of natural resources where feasible, and site maintenance and monitoring in response to a release or threatened release of any hazardous substance, to the extent the costs are not reimbursable under the federal act;

(2) All cost incurred by the State in monitoring and assessing the effect on public health and natural resources of any site at which a hazardous substance is or may be present, including the costs of any subsurface borings and any analysis of samples taken, the costs of investigations conducted for the purpose of defining necessary remedial action, and the costs of litigation expenses incurred in obtaining reimbursement for expenditures;

(3) The State share mandated under § 104(c)(3) of the federal act;

(4) All cost incurred in providing public information concerning a site that does or may contain a hazardous substance; and

(5) Costs resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances whether or not the hazardous substance was placed at the site, released, or threatened to be released before July 1, 1985.
Md. Code, Education § 7-113 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-113
§7–113.
Status: in_force

A public school may not print or have printed a student’s Social Security number on any type of identification card.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-103 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

The authority granted under this subtitle is not intended to limit a local jurisdiction’s authority to:

(1) exercise any planning and zoning powers not expressly authorized under this subtitle; or

(2) adopt other methods to:

(i) facilitate orderly development and growth;

(ii) encourage the preservation of natural resources; or

(iii) provide affordable housing.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1007 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1007
§7–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) An investor–owned electric company may recover all reasonable costs incurred in:

(1) participating in and administering a program under § 7–1005 of this subtitle; and

(2) offering an upfront incentive or rebate under § 7–1006 of this subtitle.

(b) To the extent feasible, the costs listed in subsection (a) of this section shall be recovered by the investor–owned electric company within the calendar year in which those costs were incurred.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle, an investor–owned electric company may pursue and use a performance incentive mechanism to cover the cost of using distributed energy resources or an aggregator of distributed resources under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

An agreement by a migrant agricultural worker to waive or modify a right of the migrant agricultural worker under this title is void as contrary to public policy.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to:

(1) a radio or television broadcaster or cable radio or television operator who transfers sounds or images:

(i) as part of or with a radio or television transmission; or

(ii) for archival preservation; or

(2) a person who transfers sounds or images in the person’s home for the person’s personal use without consideration being derived by the person, or any other, from the transfer.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-605 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-605
§7–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Secretary certifies that a public group home is needed in a county or multicounty region, the county or counties of the region, in consultation with the local consumer groups, promptly shall choose a site that meets the requirements of the State plan.

(2) Before submitting a proposed site to the Secretary, the governing body of the county where the site is located shall hold at least 1 public hearing in that county.

(b) The Secretary shall cooperate with and help the county or counties to choose a suitable site.

(c) If within 6 months after the Secretary certifies a need for a public group home, a suitable site is not submitted to the Secretary, the Secretary shall declare the county or counties to be in default. However, for good cause shown, the Secretary may extend the 6-month period not more than another 3 months.

(d) Within 3 months after the default by a county or counties, the Secretary shall:

(1) Choose a suitable site; and

(2) After holding a public hearing in the county where the site is located, recommend the site to the Board of Public Works.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-320 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-320
§7–320.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any action by the Attorney General or the Commissioner authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a homeowner may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a practice prohibited by this subtitle.

(2) A homeowner may bring an action for damages under this section:

(i) Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and

(ii) Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.

(b) A homeowner who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.

(c) If the court finds that the defendant willfully or knowingly violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-307 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

(a) On application of the person responsible for paying the Maryland estate tax and subject to § 13–601 of this article, the Comptroller may allow an alternative payment schedule for the Maryland estate tax, notwithstanding any payment extension under § 6166 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) The payment schedule may be in the form of:

(1) a payment deferral; or

(2) an installment payment plan.

(c) (1) For each alternative payment schedule allowed under subsection (a) of this section, the Comptroller shall specify the procedures and guidelines, including:

(i) conditions of eligibility; and

(ii) 1. amount and duration of any payment deferral; or

2. amount of and scheduled time for any installment payments.

(2) If the Comptroller denies an application for an alternative payment schedule, the Comptroller shall mail a notice of the denial to the applicant.

(d) (1) If an alternative payment schedule is allowed under subsection (a) of this section, the person responsible for filing the Maryland estate tax return under § 7–305 of this subtitle shall pay the tax in accordance with the schedule.

(2) If the Maryland estate tax is paid in accordance with an alternative payment schedule allowed under subsection (a) of this section, a penalty for the late payment of the tax may not be assessed under § 13–701 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-217 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-217
§7–217.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Electric school bus” means a school bus that is powered exclusively by an electric motor that draws its current from rechargeable storage batteries that are recharged with electricity from an electric vehicle charging station.

(3) “Electric school bus pilot program” means a pilot program conducted by an investor–owned electric company under this section.

(4) “Incremental administrative and operating costs” means the amount by which the cost of administering and operating an electric school bus program exceeds the cost of administering and operating a diesel school bus program.

(5) “Incremental costs of purchasing and deploying electric school buses” means the amount by which the costs of purchasing and deploying electric school buses exceed the costs of purchasing and deploying diesel school buses.

(6) “Interconnection equipment” means a group of components or an integrated system that connects an electric vehicle charging station with the distribution system of an investor–owned electric company.

(7) “Interconnection facilities” means facilities required by an investor–owned electric company to accommodate the interconnection of an electric vehicle charging station.

(8) “Participating school system” means a school system located within an investor–owned electric company’s service territory that:

(i) participates in an electric school bus pilot program under an agreement between its school board and an investor–owned electric company; and

(ii) owns its school buses or contracts with another entity for school bus services.

(9) “Program costs” means:

(i) any costs to deploy appropriate electric school bus charging infrastructure that are incurred by an investor–owned electric company in implementing an electric school bus pilot program; and

(ii) rebates paid to a participating school system.

(10) “Rebate” means an incentive provided by an investor–owned electric company to a participating school system that is equal to:

(i) the demonstrable incremental costs of purchasing and deploying electric school buses to participating school systems; and

(ii) the incremental administrative and operating costs incurred by a participating school system in implementing its electric school bus pilot program.

(b) (1) There is an electric school bus pilot program.

(2) The electric school bus pilot program shall be implemented and administered by the Commission and shall operate as provided in this section.

(c) An investor–owned electric company may apply to the Commission to implement an electric school bus pilot program if the pilot program is structured to:

(1) commence on or before October 1, 2024;

(2) provide for the deployment of not fewer than 25 electric school buses;

(3) provide for electric school bus rebates to participating school systems;

(4) limit total rebates to $50,000,000;

(5) allow the investor–owned electric company to use the storage batteries of the electric school buses to access the stored electricity through vehicle–to–grid technology:

(i) except as provided in item (6) of this subsection, without additional compensation to the school system for the electricity; and

(ii) at times when the participating school system determines that the school buses are not needed to transport students;

(6) ensure that if the investor–owned utility uses electricity that a participating school system provides to charge an electric school bus battery, the investor–owned utility replaces that electricity at no cost to the participating school system;

(7) provide for the selection of school systems that apply to participate in the pilot program on the basis of appropriate factors determined by the investor–owned electric company with the approval of the Commission, including the locational benefits that the storage batteries of school buses may bring to the investor–owned electric company;

(8) consider, in determining the appropriate factors under item (7) of this subsection, the health and economic effects on low–income and minority communities;

(9) provide and install the interconnection equipment and interconnection facilities for electric vehicle charging stations;

(10) ensure each electric school bus is equipped with lap and shoulder belts in accordance with recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board; and

(11) ensure the school board is provided with adequate training and expertise to operate ably electric school buses, electric vehicle charging stations, and associated infrastructure.

(d) A participating school system shall:

(1) when deploying electric school buses, consider criteria that benefit students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals; and

(2) before the delivery of electric school buses, develop a plan for training and retaining any school system employee affected by the electric school bus pilot program.

(e) Subject to the Commission’s approval, an investor–owned electric company may recover all reasonable and prudent program costs incurred under an electric school bus pilot program through a mechanism that is reviewed and approved by the Commission.

(f) Subject to the Commission’s approval, an investor–owned electric company may establish a pilot tariff or rate to provide service to an electric school bus.

(g) An investor–owned electric company that applies to implement an electric school bus pilot program shall provide to the Commission any information, data, and analysis that the Commission requires.

(h) The Commission shall approve, deny, or approve with modifications an investor–owned electric company’s application to implement an electric school bus pilot program.

(i) (1) An investor–owned electric company that establishes an electric school bus pilot program authorized by this section shall, in consultation with each participating school system, by February 1, 2025, and each year thereafter for the duration of the pilot program, report on the status of the pilot program to the Governor, the Commission, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the House Economic Matters Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

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

(i) an evaluation of the environmental and health benefits of the pilot program; and

(ii) the financial costs and benefits of implementing the pilot program to the participating school system and the investor–owned utility, including:

1. the deployment, operation, and maintenance of the electric school buses; and

2. the use of vehicle–to–grid technology.

(j) The initial duration of an electric school bus pilot program shall be at least 3 years and may not exceed 5 years.

(k) On the request of an investor–owned electric company, the Commission may authorize an expansion of the scope, deployment, program costs, and duration of the electric school bus pilot program.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1902 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 19 / Section 7-1902
§7–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a LYNX High School at Frederick High School in Frederick County.

(2) The LYNX High School is a public school under the authority and supervision of the Frederick County Board of Education and the Frederick County Superintendent of Schools.

(b) The purposes of the LYNX High School are to:

(1) Provide individualized, self–directed learning opportunities for every student in accordance with a personal plan for success that is developed by each student with the assistance of education and business advocates and parents or guardians and is approved by the County Superintendent;

(2) In accordance with a student’s personal plan for success, allow the student to select academic course work, the method of instruction, and the pace of learning that works best for the individual student; and

(3) Allow the student to participate in and move between project–based learning experiences at the high school and college levels and work, internship, or apprenticeship experiences focused on college and career readiness competencies as an integral part of the student’s curriculum.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-309 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-309
§7–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreclosure consultant has a duty to provide the homeowner with written copies of any research the foreclosure consultant has regarding the value of the homeowner’s residence in default, including any information on sales of comparable properties or any appraisals.

(b) A foreclosure consultant owes the same duty of care to a homeowner as a licensed real estate broker owes to a client under § 17–532 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

Article I. Definitions

As used in the compact, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

a. “Broker” means any intermediate person who handles, treats, processes, stores, packages, ships or otherwise has responsibility for or possesses low-level waste obtained from a generator.

b. “Carrier” means a person who transports low-level waste to a regional facility.

c. “Commission” means the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission.

d. “Disposal” means the isolation of low-level waste from the biosphere.

e. “Facility” means any real or personal property, within the region, and improvements thereof or thereon, and any and all plant, structures, machinery and equipment, acquired, constructed, operated or maintained for the management or disposal of low-level waste.

f. “Generate” means to produce low-level waste requiring disposal.

g. “Generator” means a person whose activity results in the production of low-level waste requiring disposal.

h. “Hazardous life” means the time required for radioactive materials to decay to safe levels, as defined by the time period for the concentration of radioactive materials within a given container or package to decay to maximum permissible concentrations as defined by federal law or by standards to be set by a host state, whichever is more restrictive.

i. “Host state” means Pennsylvania or other party state so designated by the Commission in accordance with Article III of this compact.

j. “Institutional control period” means the time of the continued observation, monitoring and care of the regional facility following transfer of control from the operator to the custodial agency.

k. “Low-level waste” means radioactive waste that:

1. Is neither high-level waste or transuranic waste, nor spent nuclear fuel, nor by-product material as defined in Section 11(e)(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended; and

2. Is classified by the federal government as low-level waste, consistent with existing law; but does not include waste generated as a result of atomic energy defense activities of the federal government, as defined in Public Law 96-573, or federal research and development activities.

l. “Management” means the reduction, collection, consolidation, storage, packaging or treatment of low-level waste.

m. “Operator” means a person who operates a regional facility.

n. “Party state” means any state that has become a party in accordance with Article V of this compact.

o. “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity, whether public or private.

p. “Region” means the combined geographical area within the boundaries of the party states.

q. “Regional facility” means a facility within any party state which has been approved by the Commission for the disposal of low-level waste.

r. “Shallow land burial” means the disposal of low-level radioactive waste directly in subsurface trenches without additional confinement in engineered structures or by proper packaging in containers as determined by the law of the host state.

s. “Transuranic waste” means low-level waste containing radionuclides with an atomic number greater than 92 which are excluded from shallow land burial by the federal government.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-319 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-319
§7–319.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle from engaging or continuing to engage in the violation.

(b) The court may enter any order or judgment necessary to:

(1) Prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;

(2) Restore to a person any money or real or personal property acquired from the person by means of any prohibited practice; or

(3) Appoint a receiver in case of willful violation of this subtitle.

(c) In any action brought by the Attorney General under this section, the Attorney General is entitled to recover the costs of the action for the use of the State.

(d) A violation of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1003 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1003
§7–1003.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall:

(1) Solicit grant applications from prospective Program applicants;

(2) Award grants to qualified Program applicants;

(3) Ensure that the grants awarded under item (2) of this section are distributed among Program applicants to provide door–to–door transportation in the following areas:

(i) The Baltimore Metropolitan Area;

(ii) The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area;

(iii) Western Maryland;

(iv) Southern Maryland; and

(v) The Eastern Shore; and

(4) Ensure, to the extent practicable, that at least one grant is awarded to Program applicants to provide door–to–door transportation in each of the following areas:

(i) A rural area;

(ii) An urban area; and

(iii) A suburban area.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-03 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4A / Section 7-4A-03
§7–4A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Family Security Trust Fund.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) Administer the Fund; and

(2) Over a reasonable period of time, build the Fund to a level of $1,000,000 and thereafter maintain the Fund at that level.

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

(d) (1) The Board shall deposit all money collected to the credit of the Fund with the State Treasurer for placement into a special account.

(2) (i) The State Treasurer may invest or reinvest money in the Fund in the same manner as money in the State Retirement and Pension System.

(ii) The investment earnings shall be:

1. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, credited to the Fund; and

2. Available for the same purposes as the money deposited into the Fund.

(3) If the level of the Fund exceeds $1,000,000, the State Treasurer shall pay the investment earnings of the Fund into the General Fund of the State.

(e) The Fund is not liable for any other expenses or obligations of the Board.

(f) (1) Accounting and financial reports related to the Fund shall be publicly available in a timely manner.

(2) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(g) (1) The Board may retain the services of appropriate experts or service providers to advise about, or administer, the Fund.

(2) The costs of the services described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid out of the Fund.

(h) The Board shall adopt regulations for the administration and claims procedures of the Fund.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-507 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-507
§7–507.
Status: in_force

If a person negotiates or delivers a document of title for value, otherwise than as a mere intermediary under § 7-508, unless otherwise agreed, the transferor, in addition to any warranty made in selling or leasing the goods, warrants to its immediate purchaser only that:

(1) The document is genuine;

(2) The transferor does not have knowledge of any fact that would impair the document’s validity or worth; and

(3) The negotiation or delivery is rightful and fully effective with respect to the title to the document and the goods it represents.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-410 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-410
§7–410.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall provide up to 30 hours of support broker services each month to a recipient of waiver services, as needed by the recipient and within the recipient’s total approved annual budget.

(b) Subject to subsection (a) of this section, the Administration shall provide to a recipient of waiver services any support broker services that are authorized by regulations adopted or guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under § 1915(c) of the Social Security Act.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1107 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1107
§7–1107.
Status: in_force

The Governor shall provide funding for the Program in the State budget.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-313 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-313
§7–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a tenancy agreement is included in a contract for the sale or transfer of a residence in default, the purchaser shall provide the homeowner with a document entitled “STATEMENT ABOUT TENANCY” at the time the contract is executed.

(2) The document entitled “STATEMENT ABOUT TENANCY” shall:

(i) Be on a separate sheet of paper attached to the contract for the sale or transfer of a residence in default;

(ii) Be dated and personally signed by the homeowner and the purchaser and be witnessed and acknowledged by a notary public appointed and commissioned by the State;

(iii) Contain a statement informing the homeowner of the homeowner’s right to a copy of a signed lease; and

(iv) Contain the following statement printed in at least 15 point type:

“STATEMENT ABOUT TENANCY

(Date of Contract)

I agree to sell my home. I understand that I will no longer have an ownership interest in or any other right to own this property. Even though I may be able to live on the premises as a tenant, I will have no right to repurchase this property or to obtain any other kind of ownership interest. If I do not pay the rent as agreed, I may be subject to eviction. As a tenant, I am entitled to receive a written lease from the new owner of the property.”.

(b) The purchaser shall provide the homeowner with a signed and dated copy of the document entitled “STATEMENT ABOUT TENANCY” immediately upon execution of the contract for the sale or transfer of the residence in default.

(c) The time during which the homeowner may rescind the contract for the sale or transfer of a residence in default under § 7–310 of this subtitle does not begin to run until the purchaser has complied with this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-408 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-408
§7–408.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Superintendent shall require each county superintendent to hold a fire drill in each public school in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code established under § 6–206 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) Each public school shall:

(1) Keep records of these fire drills; and

(2) Send a copy to the county superintendent.
Md. Code, Education § 7-701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-701
§7–701.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board shall require each county board to provide in each elementary school a free breakfast, unless the school is exempted under § 7–702 of this subtitle.

(2) (i) A nonpublic elementary school may provide a free breakfast program in accordance with this subtitle.

(ii) If a nonpublic elementary school provides a free breakfast program, the participating nonpublic elementary school shall be eligible for the State reimbursement of the student share of the costs for those breakfasts under § 7–703 of this subtitle.

(b) The free breakfast required to be provided under this section shall meet the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-308.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-308.2
§7–308.
Status: in_force

§7–308.2.

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a pre–need trustee license to an applicant if the applicant:

(1) Applies to the Board on an application provided by the Board;

(2) Has been actively licensed in good standing by the Board for a minimum of 5 years while working in a facility that has accepted pre–need contracts and who can provide proof to the Board that these services have been provided by the applicant;

(3) Has been appointed as a pre–need trustee by the holder of an executor license issued under § 7–308.1 of this subtitle;

(4) Is of good moral character; and

(5) Pays the required fee.

(b) (1) While a pre–need trustee license is effective, the license authorizes the license holder to manage pre–need accounts held by a funeral establishment until the closing or sale of the funeral establishment.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7–314 of this subtitle, a pre–need trustee license is valid from the date of issuance until the date of expiration of the license of the executor who appointed the license holder as a pre–need trustee under subsection (a)(3) of this section.

(c) The holder of a pre–need trustee license issued under this section may be the supervising mortician in a funeral establishment.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-118 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-118
§7–118.
Status: in_force

(a) In its annual submission of the proposed budget, the Department of Budget and Management shall provide, for informational purposes, a budget presentation that includes a description of the proposed expenditures under the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund for the:

(1) Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(2) R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center;

(3) Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute;

(4) Aviation Division of the Special Operations Bureau, Department of State Police; and

(5) grants under the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund.

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

(ii) “Cancer Program” means the Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 11 of the Health – General Article.

(iii) “Tobacco Program” means the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 10 of the Health – General Article.

(2) The budget books shall contain a budget presentation that provides an overview of the proposed expenditures for:

(i) the Tobacco Program, including the proposed expenditures for:

1. each Component of the Tobacco Program;

2. each program funded under each Component of the Tobacco Program; and

3. each Local Public Health Tobacco Grant;

(ii) the Cancer Program, including the proposed expenditures for:

1. each Component of the Cancer Program;

2. each program funded under each Component of the Cancer Program;

3. each Local Public Health Cancer Grant;

4. each statewide Academic Health Center Public Health Grant;

5. each statewide Academic Health Center Cancer Research Grant;

6. each statewide Academic Health Center Tobacco–Related Diseases Research Grant; and

7. each statewide Academic Health Center Network Grant;

(iii) the Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland, in accordance with § 13–611 of the Economic Development Article, including proposed expenditures for the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission; and

(iv) any other program that is funded with the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1506 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1506
§7–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall provide not less than $2,000,000, not including any appropriation provided for the Fund, in the annual State budget to carry out the ongoing operation of the Center.

(b) The operation of the Center shall be supported by:

(1) Funds as provided by the Governor in the annual State budget;

(2) Grants or other assistance from local education agencies;

(3) Federal grants; and

(4) Any other grants or contributions from public or private entities received by the Center.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-406 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Each application for a certificate submitted to the Board shall contain a report with information of the type, quality, and detail that will permit adequate consideration of the environmental, social, technical, and economic factors involved in the establishment and operation of the proposed facilities. The applicant shall make the report available to affected subdivisions and to the public.

(b) (1) On receipt of the application for a certificate the Board shall forward a copy of that application to the Department. The Department shall consider the application for a certificate as an application for the facility permit that is required under this article.

(2) On receipt of any application for a facility permit that is required under this article, the Department shall forward a copy of the facility permit application to the Board.

(c) (1) The portion of the applicant’s report dealing with environmental and social assessments shall contain, but not be limited to:

(i) The potential impact of the method and route of transportation of hazardous or low–level nuclear waste to the site and the potential impact of the establishment and operation of the proposed facility on air and water quality, existing land use, transportation, and natural resources in the area affected by proposed facilities;

(ii) A description of the expected effect of the facility; and

(iii) Recommendations for minimizing any adverse impact.

(2) The portion of the applicant’s report dealing with technical and economic assessments shall contain, but not be limited to:

(i) Detailed descriptions of the proposed site and facility, including site location and boundaries and facility purpose, type, size, capacity, and location on the site and estimates of the cost and charges to be made for material accepted; and

(ii) Provisions for managing the site following cessation of operation of the facility.

(d) Acceptance by the Board of any application for processing does not preclude the Board from requiring further information from the applicant if the Board considers the additional information necessary for adequate consideration of the application.

(e) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations describing and governing the procedure for obtaining a certificate, including procedures under paragraph (2) of this subsection. The provisions of this section do not exempt the Board from the requirements of Title 10, Subtitles 1 and 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) Procedural regulations adopted under this subsection shall:

(i) Provide for notice to interested persons of any decision to issue or deny a certificate;

(ii) Permit a person to request a hearing under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases), if the person makes factual allegations with sufficient particularity to demonstrate that:

1. The person is aggrieved by the decision; and

2. The decision is:

A. Legally inconsistent with any provision of law applicable to the decision being challenged; or

B. Based upon an incorrect determination of a relevant and material fact;

(iii) Provide the Board with discretionary authority to stay the effectiveness of its decision pending the outcome of the hearing; and

(iv) Provide that, if a request for a hearing is granted, the Board’s final decision on the application shall be based on the record made in the hearing, including the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law recommended to the Board by the presiding officer.

(f) (1) At least 90 days prior to issuance of a certificate, the Board shall seek the advice and comment of the following:

(i) The Secretaries of Natural Resources, the Environment, Commerce, and Agriculture;

(ii) The Secretary of Planning;

(iii) The Controlled Hazardous Substances Advisory Council; and

(iv) The governing body of any subdivision of the State within which all or part of the proposed site is to be located and the governing bodies of adjoining subdivisions.

(2) At least 90 days prior to the issuance of a certificate, the Board shall seek the comments of:

(i) Each landowner of record whose property is within 1,000 feet of the proposed site; and

(ii) Residents who live within 1 mile of the proposed site.

(3) Within 30 days after the Board seeks the advice of a party listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the party shall respond to the Board in writing by either:

(i) Setting forth the advice and comments of the party as to the proposed certification; or

(ii) Stating that the party has no comments as to the proposed certification.

(g) (1) Before it may issue a certificate, the Board shall hold an informational meeting in the subdivision in which the proposed site is to be located for the purpose of receiving advice and comments from the public.

(2) The informational meeting shall be held at least 60 days prior to the issuance of a certificate.

(3) If a site is located in more than one subdivision, the informational meeting shall be held at a location reasonably convenient and accessible to the affected jurisdictions.

(4) The informational meeting may not be held until the application is complete.

(h) (1) The Board shall make a decision to issue or deny a certificate within 6 months of receipt of an application and any additional information required under this section, and shall advise the governing body of a subdivision in writing of any rejection of a site that it recommended and of the reasons for the rejection.

(2) With the concurrence of the applicant, the Board may extend this period for no more than an additional 6 months.

(i) The Board shall set by rule and regulation a reasonable schedule of fees necessary to recover the costs of processing applications and issuing certificates under this subtitle.

(j) On issuance of a certificate the Board shall file a copy of that certificate with the Secretary to the Board and the Secretary of State. Copies of the certificate shall be sent by the Secretary to the Board to:

(1) The governing body of any political subdivision of the State within which all or part of the proposed site is to be located and the governing bodies of adjoining subdivisions;

(2) The record owner(s) of the site and the record owners of adjoining property;

(3) The applicant, if different from the record owner;

(4) The Department;

(5) The Department of Natural Resources;

(6) The Department of Agriculture;

(7) The Maryland Department of Labor; and

(8) The Department of Planning.

(k) The Board shall maintain records of its transactions including the applications and supporting data submitted by those seeking certificates from the Board and any other technical data considered in issuing or denying a certificate. These records are public records for the purposes of Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.

(l) The Board shall consider, review, and approve or deny hazardous or low–level nuclear waste sites applied for by the Maryland Environmental Service in the same manner in which it acts upon applications for issuance of certificates from other parties.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-307 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Community direct service worker” means an employee of a community provider that provides treatment or services to developmentally disabled individuals.

(3) “Community provider” means a community–based agency or program funded by the Administration to serve individuals with developmental disabilities.

(4) “Rate” means the reimbursement rate paid by the Department to a community provider from the State General Fund, Maryland Medical Assistance Program funds, other State or federal funds, or a combination of funds.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this title or any other provision of law, the Department shall reimburse community providers as provided in this section.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Department shall increase the rate of reimbursement for community service providers each fiscal year by the amount of rate increase included in the State budget for that fiscal year.

(d) (1) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 shall include a 3.5% rate increase for community service providers over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services for fiscal year 2018.

(2) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021 shall include a 4% rate increase for community service providers over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services for fiscal year 2020.

(3) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 shall include a 4% rate increase for community service providers over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services for fiscal year 2021.

(4) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 shall include a 4% rate increase for community service providers over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services for fiscal year 2022.

(5) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 shall include a 4% rate increase for community service providers over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services for fiscal year 2023.

(e) The Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 and thereafter for community service providers shall be presented in the same manner, including object and program information, as provided for in the fiscal year 2015 budget.

(f) A portion of the funds in subsection (e) of this section may be allocated to address the impact of an increase in the State minimum wage on wages and benefits of direct support workers employed by community providers licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Md. Code, Education § 7-117 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-117
§7–117.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall include the following amounts in the State budget to the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education for increasing the number of green schools in the State:

(1) For fiscal year 2021, $278,750;

(2) For fiscal year 2022, $268,300;

(3) For fiscal year 2023, $272,100;

(4) For fiscal year 2024, $276,400;

(5) For fiscal year 2025, $280,850;

(6) For fiscal year 2026, $280,850;

(7) For fiscal year 2027, $280,850; and

(8) For fiscal year 2028, $216,600.

(b) The appropriations made under subsection (a) of this section may only be used as follows:

(1) To support professional development, assist with transportation of students to and from environmentally focused activities, or support school projects that incorporate environmental best practices for waste and recycling, energy conservation, water conservation, schoolyard habitat, outdoor classrooms, transportation, or health, the following allocations:

(i) For fiscal year 2021, $115,000;

(ii) For fiscal year 2022, $115,300;

(iii) For fiscal year 2023, $115,600;

(iv) For fiscal year 2024, $116,000;

(v) For fiscal year 2025, $116,250;

(vi) For fiscal year 2026, $116,250;

(vii) For fiscal year 2027, $116,250; and

(viii) For fiscal year 2028, $116,600;

(2) To increase the number of environmental educators in the State who will provide green schools training and assist schools with becoming a green school, the following allocations:

(i) For fiscal year 2021, $125,750;

(ii) For fiscal year 2022, $130,000;

(iii) For fiscal year 2023, $133,500;

(iv) For fiscal year 2024, $137,400;

(v) For fiscal year 2025, $141,600;

(vi) For fiscal year 2026, $141,600;

(vii) For fiscal year 2027, $141,600; and

(viii) For fiscal year 2028, $85,000;

(3) To support statewide green school events, the following allocations:

(i) For each of fiscal years 2021 through 2027, $8,000; and

(ii) For fiscal year 2028, $6,000;

(4) To conduct, in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, an annual evaluation of the impact of the funds appropriated under this section on increasing the number of green schools in the State, the following allocations:

(i) For each of fiscal years 2021 through 2027, $10,000; and

(ii) For fiscal year 2028, $4,000; and

(5) To create an online application form for a school to apply to get funding under this section, the following allocations:

(i) For fiscal year 2021, $20,000; and

(ii) For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028, $5,000.

(c) The annual evaluation funded under subsection (b)(4) of this section shall:

(1) Be conducted annually in calendar years 2022 through 2029;

(2) Be conducted by an independent contractor that has experience evaluating environmental programs;

(3) Examine whether the funding has:

(i) Increased support for the development of green schools;

(ii) Provided professional development to more teachers; and

(iii) Increased the environmental literacy of students; and

(4) On completion, be provided to:

(i) The President of the Senate;

(ii) The Speaker of the House;

(iii) The State Superintendent;

(iv) The Secretary of the Environment;

(v) The Secretary of Natural Resources;

(vi) The Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee;

(vii) The House Committee on Ways and Means; and

(viii) The House Environment and Transportation Committee.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, within 3 years after a domestic insurer ends its control of a subsidiary, the domestic insurer shall dispose of all investments in the subsidiary that were made under § 7-202 of this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may extend the time for disposal of the investments.

(b) A domestic insurer is not required to dispose of an investment under subsection (a) of this section if, after the investment is made:

(1) the investment meets the requirements for investment under another provision of this article; and

(2) the domestic insurer notifies the Commissioner that the investment meets the other requirements.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-405 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-405
§7–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.

(b) The Department may:

(1) administer the Program directly; or

(2) enter into a contract with a private organization to administer and operate the Program.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

A member of a volunteer fire company or rescue squad who is engaged in a fire fighting or rescue activity with an organized fire or rescue company is considered to be on duty during the activity for the purposes of the Federal Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Act of 1976.
Md. Code, Education § 7-9A-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 9A / Section 7-9A-04
§7–9A–04.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the MDK12 Digital Library are to:

(1) Provide equitable access to digital content for all Maryland K–12 students and educators;

(2) Improve school library programs with advanced digital technologies;

(3) Create fiscal efficiencies in the purchase of digital content through enhanced cooperation among schools and the Department; and

(4) Support effective teaching and learning by connecting digital content with the Maryland content standards, workforce development, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics initiatives.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-904 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-904
§7–904.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-12B-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 12B / Section 7-12B-01
§7–12B–01.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Council” means the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-603 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-603
§7–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A personal representative or person nominated as personal representative who defends or prosecutes a proceeding in good faith and with just cause shall be entitled to receive necessary expenses and disbursements from the estate regardless of the outcome of the proceeding.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to the compensation provided for in this subtitle, a personal representative is entitled to reasonable commissions or attorney’s fees, as determined by the court, in connection with an election by a surviving spouse to take an elective share under § 3–403 of this article.

(2) The amount of compensation or attorney’s fees consented to by all interested persons is presumed to be reasonable.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-404 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall ensure that at any given time at least 50% of the eligible individuals receiving financial assistance under the Program are:

(i) gainfully employed;

(ii) actively seeking employment; or

(iii) attending an institution of postsecondary or higher education, as defined in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(2) The remainder of the eligible individuals receiving financial assistance under the Program shall be individuals who:

(i) reside in a nursing facility or similar institution licensed to provide chronic or intermediate care and who will be deinstitutionalized as a result of the Program; or

(ii) are certified by an attending physician or certified nurse practitioner as being at risk of placement in a nursing facility or similar institution licensed to provide chronic or intermediate care if attendant care services are not received in the community.

(b) (1) Subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary may waive the proportional requirement of subsection (a)(1) of this section in the event there is a waiting list of eligible individuals described in subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(2) The Secretary may adopt regulations to establish priorities and procedures for a waiting list of eligible individuals.

(3) An eligible individual receiving financial assistance may not be removed from the Program to achieve the proportional requirement under subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(c) Financial assistance provided under the Program may not duplicate any other State or federal assistance for attendant care services or ongoing additional supports that an eligible individual receives.

(d) The Department shall limit participation in the Program to the number of eligible individuals who can be served with the funds appropriated for the Program in the State budget.

(e) Each year, the Department shall review the eligibility of each individual receiving financial assistance.
Md. Code, Education § 7-2105 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 21 / Section 7-2105
§7–2105.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-309 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-309
§7–309.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In this section, “residential child care program” means a program that:

(i) Provides care for children 24 hours a day within a structured set of services and activities designed to achieve objectives related to the needs of the children served; and

(ii) Is licensed by the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(2) A “residential child care program” includes:

(i) Group homes;

(ii) Alternative living units; and

(iii) Emergency shelter care.

(b) Each licensed operator of a residential child care program who has legal custody or care and control of a child who is at least 5 years old and under the age of 16 years and receives State funding as provided in § 5–526 of the Family Law Article:

(1) Shall enroll the child in the local school system where the residential child care program is located unless the residential child care program operates an approved educational program in accordance with the licensing regulations that govern the residential child care program;

(2) Shall expeditiously initiate and monitor the transfer of the academic records of a child in the operator’s care from the transferring school to insure that the academic records are transferred to the school that the child will be attending while living in the operator’s care;

(3) (i) May request a meeting with the child’s teachers; and

(ii) Shall meet the child’s teachers at the time of enrollment and at any other time the school or a teacher requests; and

(4) Shall sign the child’s report card, insure that the report card is returned to school, and include a copy of the report card in the child’s case record.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-109 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.

(b) The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General authorized by law to be assigned to the Department.

(c) (1) The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department as counsel to the Department and may not reassign that individual without consulting with the Secretary.

(2) The counsel to the Department shall have only the following duties:

(i) to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary and any other official of the Department;

(ii) to supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department; and

(iii) to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns.

(3) The counsel shall perform the duties under paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, this subtitle applies to all employees in the:

(1) skilled service; and

(2) professional service.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to an employee in:

(1) the management service; and

(2) a special appointment position in any service.
Md. Code, Election Law § 7-102 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A question relating to the holding of a constitutional convention qualifies for the ballot automatically every 20 years pursuant to Article XIV, § 2 of the Maryland Constitution.

(2) A question relating to the adoption of a new or altered Constitution qualifies upon its adoption by a duly constituted convention pursuant to Article XIV, § 2 of the Maryland Constitution.

(3) An amendment to the Constitution qualifies upon its passage by the General Assembly pursuant to Article XIV, § 1 of the Maryland Constitution.

(b) A question on an act of the General Assembly pursuant to Article XVI of the Maryland Constitution qualifies upon the certification under Title 6 of this article, that the petition has satisfied all the requirements established by Article XVI.

(c) (1) A question relating to the creation of a home rule county government qualifies upon either:

(i) a determination by the appropriate local authority that the applicable petition has satisfied all the requirements established by law relating to the creation of a charter board; or

(ii) the adoption by the governing body of a county of an enactment proposing that the county become a code county.

(2) A question relating to the approval of a county charter qualifies upon the adoption of a proposed charter by a charter board pursuant to the requirements prescribed by Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution.

(3) A question relating to the amendment of a county charter shall qualify either upon:

(i) the passage by the governing body of the county of a resolution proposing the amendment; or

(ii) a determination by the governing body of the county that a petition submitted has satisfied all the requirements established by law relating to petitions initiating charter amendments.

(d) A question relating to the creation of a new county or the alteration of county boundaries qualifies upon the enactment of the implementing public general law.

(e) A question referred to the voters as provided in an enactment of the General Assembly qualifies upon the enactment of the law calling for the question.

(f) (1) A question on an enactment by a charter county qualifies pursuant to local law and § 9–205 of the Local Government Article.

(2) A question on an enactment by a code county qualifies pursuant to local law and §§ 9–310 through 9–313 of the Local Government Article.

(g) A question relating to the incorporation of a new municipal corporation qualifies upon the determination by the county governing body that the applicable petition has satisfied all the requirements established by law for that petition.

(h) A referendum on a question of issuance of a bond pursuant to § 9-934 of the Environment Article qualifies upon submission of the question to the appropriate local board.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-403 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-403
§7–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and § 7–404 of this subtitle, a builder of any building that is completed after July 1, 1982, shall certify under oath to the electric company designated to provide electric service to the building that the building meets the latest edition of the Energy Code.

(2) If the building was designed while the immediately preceding edition of the Energy Code was in effect and the building was constructed in accordance with the then preceding edition of the Energy Code, the builder may so certify in order to satisfy the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) The certification shall be made on a form that is provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(2) The certificate shall contain a statement to the effect that any action brought by the first purchaser against the builder under § 7–406(b) of this subtitle may be brought within 3 years after the date on which the builder provided the first purchaser with a copy of the certificate or the waiver as provided in § 7–406(a) of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The builder shall file the certificate with the electric company in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(2) If the builder is a corporation, the certificate shall be submitted under oath by an officer of the corporation.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-321 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-321
§7–321.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(b) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-303 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

If a new tenant moves into an assisted unit after a notice of intent is given, the owner shall give the new tenant written notice that:

(1) sets forth any rent increase that the owner plans after the protected action; and

(2) states that the new tenant will not be entitled to tenant protection assistance.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-304 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Property is not subject to State property tax if the property is:

(1) owned by a land trust as defined in § 3-2A-01 of the Natural Resources Article that is certified by the Maryland Environmental Trust to be a land trust in good standing and to have a cooperative agreement in effect; and

(2) used:

(i) to assist in the preservation of a natural area;

(ii) for the environmental education of the public;

(iii) to conserve agricultural land and to promote continued agricultural use of the land;

(iv) generally to promote conservation; or

(v) for the maintenance of a natural area for public use or a sanctuary for wildlife.

(b) To qualify for an exemption under this section, a land trust shall obtain a written certification every 5 years beginning July 1, 1998, or as scheduled by the Maryland Environmental Trust.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: reserved

The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of:

(1) The potential threat to the environment posed by the particular materials to be transferred at the facility;

(2) The anticipated cost of monitoring and regulating the facility;

(3) The anticipated cost of removing and properly disposing of any hazardous material that may escape from the facility; and

(4) The anticipated needs for program development activities that relate to management of hazardous materials.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-506 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-506
§7–506.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prevent the delivery of an incarcerated individual to a State or federal authority that is entitled to the incarcerated individual.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1212 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1212
§7–1212.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After the effective date of Commission regulations implementing this part, a person may submit an application to the Commission for approval of a proposed nuclear energy generation project, including an application to upgrade the generation capabilities of an existing nuclear energy generating station.

(2) For an application submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the long–term pricing schedule shall be based only on any new generation proposed in the application, including new generation at an existing nuclear energy generating station.

(b) (1) On receipt of an application for approval of a proposed nuclear energy generation project, the Commission shall:

(i) open an application period during which other interested persons may submit applications for approval of a proposed nuclear energy generation project; and

(ii) provide notice that the Commission is accepting applications for approval of proposed nuclear energy generation projects.

(2) The Commission shall set the closing date for the application period to be not sooner than 90 days after the notice provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) The Commission shall provide at least two additional application periods before January 1, 2031.

(d) The Commission may provide additional application periods that meet the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1401
§7–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Quality online education standards” means the National Standards for Quality Online Programs: Second Edition (2019).

(c) “Sponsor” means a county board, having a fiduciary responsibility for the operation of the virtual school.

(d) “Virtual school” means a public school:

(1) Established by a county board or multiple county boards under a written agreement under § 4–109 of this article;

(2) That uses one or more technologies to deliver instruction to its students entirely or primarily online; and

(3) In which the students and instructors participate remotely from separate locations.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-605 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-605
§7–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless an individual or entity holds a current permit issued by the Board under this subtitle, the individual or entity may not represent to the public by name, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual or entity is a permit holder.

(2) Unless an individual or entity holds a current permit issued by the Board under this subtitle, an individual or entity may not use the words “permitted mortuary transport service” or “mortuary transport service” with the intent to represent that the individual or entity is authorized to operate as a permit holder.

(b) (1) Unless an individual is registered by the Board under this subtitle, the individual may not represent to the public by name, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is a registered transporter.

(2) Unless an individual is registered by the Board under this subtitle, the individual may not use the terms “registered transporter” or “transporter” with the intent to represent that the individual is authorized to operate as a registered transporter.

(c) (1) A mortuary transport service or transporter may not obtain a permit or registration by making a false statement.

(2) On conviction of an individual for making a false representation to the Board in order to obtain a permit or registration, the permit or registration is void.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 7-202.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202.1
§7–202.
Status: in_force

§7–202.1.

(a) This section does not apply to the property that a foreign corporation acquires by any means enumerated in § 7-104 of this title.

(b) Unless it is required to qualify to do business under § 7-203 of this subtitle, a foreign corporation that owns income-producing real or tangible personal property in this State shall register with the Department to do interstate business.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for real property owned by the federal government, real property that is exempt by law from the property tax shall be assessed under this article and in the manner required by the Director.

(b) The assessments of exempt real property shall be maintained in the records of the Department and of the supervisor in each county in which the exempt property is located.

(c) For the purpose of distributing State funds, the assessments of exempt property may not be included in the total assessment of all property.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-604 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604
§7–604.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 7–319 of this title, the Board may deny a permit or registration to any applicant, reprimand any permit holder or registered transporter, place any permit holder or registered transporter on probation, or suspend or revoke any permit or registration if the applicant, permit holder, or registered transporter:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a permit or registration for the applicant, permit holder, registered transporter, or another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a permit or registration;

(3) Commits fraud or misrepresentation while the applicant, permit holder, or registered transporter removes and transports human remains;

(4) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(5) Aids or abets an unauthorized person to remove and transport human remains;

(6) Advertises falsely or in a misleading manner;

(7) Solicits to remove and transport human remains, either personally or by an agent, from a dying individual or the relatives of a dead or dying individual, other than through general advertising;

(8) Employs, pays, or offers to pay a “capper”, “steerer”, “solicitor”, or any other person to obtain business, either in general or for a permit holder or registered transporter;

(9) Directly or indirectly pays or offers to pay to obtain business to remove and transport human remains;

(10) Solicits or accepts any payment or rebate for recommending any crematory, mausoleum, or cemetery or causing human remains to be disposed of there;

(11) Refuses to surrender custody of human remains on the demand of a person who is entitled to their custody;

(12) Sells or offers to sell any share, certificate, or interest in a mortuary transport service with a promise or offer to perform services to the buyer at a cost less than that offered to the general public;

(13) Violates any State, municipal, or county law, rule, or regulation on the handling, custody, care, or transportation of human remains or the disposal of instruments, materials, and wastes relevant to preparation of human remains for final disposition;

(14) Removes and transports human remains under a name other than the name that appears on the permit or registration of the permit holder or registered transporter;

(15) Signs an application for a permit or registration if the signer knew or should have known that grounds existed for which the permit or registration later was denied, suspended, or revoked;

(16) Violates any provision of this subtitle or of any other law relating to removing and transporting human remains;

(17) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(18) Willfully makes or files a false report or record for a mortuary transport service;

(19) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(20) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(21) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(22) Violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(23) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(24) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct while removing and transporting human remains;

(25) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the permit holder or registered transporter is qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(26) Except in an emergency life–threatening situation where it is not feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions;

(27) Removes human remains from a death scene, mortuary, funeral establishment, or crematory without authorization of the individual or entity in custody of the human remains;

(28) Removes and transports human remains, either free of charge or for compensation, to an entity where the human remains are not authorized to be held; or

(29) Removes and transports human remains without respect for the decedent or the health and safety of the public.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) A water company incorporated in the State has the powers necessary for the purposes for which it is incorporated and may:

(1) acquire, possess, and use land, water rights, and other property for those purposes; and

(2) lay pipes and construct works necessary or suitable to carry out its purposes.

(b) (1) A water company shall obtain the consent of the governing body of the municipal corporation or county before laying pipes or constructing waterworks in that jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The governing body of the municipal corporation or county may adopt reasonable regulations for the laying of pipes, construction of works, and operations of a water company.

(c) This section does not authorize the incorporation of a water company to operate in Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-504 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A defendant who is unable to pay a fine ordered by a court may apply to the court for a reduction of the fine.

(b) If a defendant fails or is unable to pay a fine as ordered by a court, the court may investigate the reasons for the failure or inability to pay the fine, including the defendant’s financial and family situation and whether nonpayment of the fine is contumacious or is due to indigence.

(c) After an investigation that a court considers necessary as to the reasons for the failure or inability to pay a fine, the court:

(1) May order that the individual be committed to a correctional facility;

(2) May reduce the fine to an amount that the court determines the defendant is able to pay; or

(3) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, may direct that the individual be imprisoned until payment of:

(i) The fine; or

(ii) Part of the fine that is undischarged after a pro rata credit for time served instead of payment.

(d) (1) Subject to the limitations in this subsection, the court shall determine the period of imprisonment for default in payment of a fine.

(2) The period of imprisonment may not exceed:

(i) 1 day for each $10 of the fine; and

(ii) If the fine was imposed for a crime subject to punishment by imprisonment, one-third of the maximum term authorized by the statute or ordinance under which the individual was convicted, or 90 days, whichever is less; or

(iii) If the fine was imposed for a crime that is not subject to punishment by imprisonment, absent default in payment of a fine, 15 days.

(3) The period of imprisonment, when added to the original sentence, may not exceed the maximum term of imprisonment allowed for the crime.

(4) Each period of imprisonment imposed because of nonpayment of two or more fines shall run concurrently unless the court specifies that the periods of imprisonment shall run consecutively.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-403 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-403
§7–403.
Status: in_force

A court may not require the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to pay filing fees or other costs in connection with an action under Title 3, Subtitle 5 of the Labor and Employment Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1404 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1404
§7–1404.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

(a) A fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity may enter into an agreement with the federal government in accordance with this section to provide fire fighting or rescue activities on property under the jurisdiction of the United States.

(b) An agreement entered into under this section shall be limited to the provision of fire fighting or rescue equipment and personnel or both.

(c) An agreement entered into under this section shall include:

(1) a waiver by each party of any claim against any other party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death that occurs in the performance of the agreement;

(2) a provision to indemnify and hold harmless each party to the agreement from any claim by a third party for property damage or personal injury, within the limitations permitted by federal law, that arise out of the activities of each party to the agreement; and

(3) a provision that entitles the fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity to obtain reimbursement from the appropriate federal authority for all or part of the cost of providing fire protection on property under the jurisdiction of the United States in accordance with federal law.

(d) If an individual engaging in an activity authorized under this section sustains an injury that arises out of the activity, the individual is entitled to any or all benefits available under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act as the primary remedy for reimbursement of expenses for medical bills, loss of earnings, and disability that arises under or as a result of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-443 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-443
§7–443.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before June 1, 2019, the Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop health and safety best practices for the use of digital devices in school classrooms.

(b) On or before July 1, 2019, the Department shall provide the best practices to each county board and nonpublic school for consideration and adoption.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-303 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) is the State crustacean.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

Necessary expenditures for purposes of this subtitle shall be made out of any appropriations usually available to a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-902 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-902
§7–902.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not limit the right of any person to practice a health occupation that the individual is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-404 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

The value of property included in a generation-skipping transfer is the same value as determined under Chapter 13 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-109 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

The Office of the Secretary of State shall assume lead responsibility with respect to the maintenance and development of sister-state relationships.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-605 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-605
§7–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To verify the information required in the insurer’s registration statement and in the annual enterprise risk report, and any addition or amendment to the registration statement or the annual enterprise risk report, and in addition to the powers granted under §§ 2–205 through 2–209 of this article relating to the examination of insurers, the Commissioner may order an insurer subject to registration under this subtitle to produce:

(i) those records, books, or papers in the possession of the insurer or its affiliates that are necessary to verify the registration statement; and

(ii) additional information relevant to the registration statement.

(2) The Commissioner shall examine the materials produced under this subsection at the time and place prescribed in §§ 2–205 through 2–209 of this article.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may conduct an examination under subsection (a) of this section only:

(i) if the examination of the insurer under §§ 2–205 through 2–209 of this article is inadequate, or the interests of the policyholders of the insurer are being adversely affected; and

(ii) within 3 years after the filing of the registration statement or the addition or amendment to the registration statement.

(2) In a matter involving fraud, the 3–year limitation period of this subsection does not apply.

(c) (1) The Commissioner may retain, at the insurer’s expense, the services of accountants, attorneys, actuaries, and other experts not otherwise a part of the Commissioner’s staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the conduct of an examination under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The accountants, attorneys, actuaries, and other experts retained under this subsection are under the direction and control of the Commissioner and act only in an advisory capacity.

(d) An insurer that produces materials for an examination under subsection (a) of this section is liable for and shall pay the expense of the examination in accordance with § 2–208 of this article.

(e) With regard to an examination under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner has the authority provided under § 2–203 of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-513 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-513
§7–513.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon completion of the requirements of the response action plan, the participant shall notify the Department in writing that the response action plan has been completed.

(2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notice of completion under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) The Department shall review the implementation and completion of the response action plan at the eligible property; and

(ii) If the Department determines that the requirements of the response action plan have been completed to the satisfaction of the Department and the response action plan has achieved the cleanup criteria, the Department shall issue a certificate of completion.

(b) The certificate of completion shall state that, subject to the requirements of § 7–514(b) of this subtitle:

(1) The requirements of the response action plan have been completed;

(2) The participant has demonstrated that the implementation of the response action plan at the eligible property has achieved the applicable cleanup criteria under § 7–508(b) of this subtitle;

(3) The Department may not bring an enforcement action against the participant at the eligible property; and

(4) The participant:

(i) Is released from further liability for the remediation of the eligible property under this title for any contamination identified in the environmental site assessment; and

(ii) May not be subject to a contribution action instituted by a responsible person.

(c) Within 10 days after the issuance of a certificate of completion, the Department shall send a copy of the certificate of completion to the Director of the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(d) A requirement for long–term monitoring and maintenance in the approved response action plan may not delay the issuance of the certificate of completion under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Code of Maryland Regulations shall contain the text of:

(1) each executive order that is generally permanent in nature;

(2) each regulation;

(3) each document that the General Assembly requires to be published with a regulation; and

(4) unless otherwise privileged, each other document that the Committee permits to be published in the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(b) (1) At least once each year, the Division shall integrate into the Code of Maryland Regulations each document that:

(i) is required to be included in the Code of Maryland Regulations; and

(ii) has not previously been integrated or included in the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(2) This integration may be carried out by:

(i) publication of looseleaf pages for insertion in the Code of Maryland Regulations; or

(ii) other appropriate permanent supplements to the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(c) (1) Each part of the Code of Maryland Regulations and each issue of its permanent supplements shall contain a certification of the Administrator that the part or issue includes all of the documents that are effective and have been codified, as of the date set by the Administrator.

(2) Each issue of the permanent supplements shall contain its issue date, which shall be its date of deposit in the United States mail. This date shall appear prominently on the first page.

(d) (1) If the Committee permits a unit to publish a document in the Code of Maryland Regulations and publication otherwise would not be required, the Committee may require the unit to reimburse the Division for the cost of the publication.

(2) The Division shall bill for and collect the reimbursement.
Md. Code, Education § 7-401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

(a) With the assistance of the county health department, each county board shall provide:

(1) Adequate school health services;

(2) Instruction in health education, including the importance of physical activity in maintaining good health; and

(3) A healthful school environment.

(b) The Department and the Maryland Department of Health jointly shall:

(1) Develop public standards and guidelines for school health programs; and

(2) Offer assistance to the county boards and county health departments in their implementation.

(c) (1) (i) Each county board shall designate a school health services program coordinator.

(ii) A county board may authorize the county health department to designate the school health services program coordinator.

(2) The school health services program coordinator shall:

(i) Implement State and local health policies in the public schools;

(ii) Ensure that public schools adhere to local health services guidelines; and

(iii) Communicate State and local health policies to the parents and guardians of public school students.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the county board shall grant the school health services program coordinator the authority to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

(ii) The county board shall consult with a county superintendent before any change in the hiring or termination of personnel in connection with a school health services program.

(4) The Department shall conduct at least two meetings annually with all school health services program coordinators in the State.

(d) On or before December 1, 2015, and every 5 years thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly a summary of the information reported to the State Superintendent during the COMAR certification process.
Md. Code, Education § 7-301.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301.1
§7–301.
Status: in_force

§7–301.1.

(a) A student’s absence due to a student’s pregnancy or parenting needs is a lawful absence as provided under this section.

(b) Each county board shall develop a written attendance policy for pregnant and parenting students that, at a minimum, meets the requirements of this section.

(c) (1) The policy developed under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(i) Excuse all absences due to pregnancy– or parenting–related conditions, including absences for:

1. Labor;

2. Delivery;

3. Recovery; and

4. Prenatal and postnatal medical appointments;

(ii) Provide at least 10 days of excused absences for a parenting student after the birth of the student’s child;

(iii) Excuse any parenting–related absences due to an illness or a medical appointment of the student’s child, including up to 4 days of absences per school year for which the school may not require a note from a physician;

(iv) Excuse any absence due to a legal appointment involving the pregnant or parenting student that is related to family law proceedings, including adoption, custody, and visitation; and

(v) Excuse any parenting–related absence from a class due to use of a lactation space to nurse or express breast milk.

(2) In addition to home and hospital services, the school may allow the student to:

(i) Make up the work that the student missed in a time period that equals at least as many days that the student was absent; and

(ii) Choose one of the following alternatives to make up work that the student missed:

1. Retake a semester;

2. Participate in an online course credit recovery program; or

3. Allow the student 6 weeks to continue at the same pace and finish at a later date.

(3) Each county board shall publish its written attendance policy for pregnant and parenting students on the county board’s website.
Md. Code, Education § 7-130 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-130
§7–130.
Status: in_force

§7–130. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 205 OF 2022 //

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste.

(b) There is a Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste within the Department.

(c) (1) The purpose of the Program is to award grants to county boards and public schools to develop and implement programs for reducing food waste and to establish composting of pre– and post–consumer waste.

(2) A county board or a public school may apply for a grant under this section.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall administer the Program.

(2) (i) The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education shall review grant applications and select grant awardees under the Program.

(ii) The Department shall award grants to the applicants selected by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education.

(e) A project is eligible for a grant if it is submitted by a county board or public school and will:

(1) Educate students, staff, and parents on the connection between food waste, climate, environment, and hunger;

(2) Support school infrastructure to measure food waste and reduction of food waste;

(3) Train and educate students and staff on the implementation of food waste reduction and composting; and

(4) Include at least one of the following activities:

(i) Planning to transition the school to an offer versus serve model in cafeterias, which allows students to decline foods offered rather than serving food a student will not eat, in compliance with federal law, and trains students and staff on the model;

(ii) Developing processes for surplus food to be served during after school activities or the following day, or to be taken home to student families;

(iii) Contracting with a commercial composter or municipal or county agency to recycle in–school organic waste;

(iv) Establishing on–site composting bins;

(v) Replacing single–serve milk cartons with bulk milk dispensers;

(vi) Establishing share tables based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service document number SP41 CACFP13 SFSP15–2016;

(vii) Packaging and distributing surplus food to local food rescue organizations to support local communities; or

(viii) Establishing any other program or activity that prevents and reduces food waste in a public school.

(f) To carry out the purpose of the Program, grant awards shall be prioritized to the following programs or schools:

(1) Programs that will be led by students;

(2) Schools with high numbers of students who receive free and reduced price meals;

(3) Programs that will contract with a small and minority– or veteran–owned business; and

(4) Programs that will contract with businesses that pay employees a living wage, as defined in § 18–101 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(g) A county board or public school that receives a grant through the Program annually shall report to the Department on program outcomes, including:

(1) The amount of food waste prevented, diverted, and composted; and

(2) Improvement in education of students and staff on environmental best practices related to food waste management.

(h) The Department shall coordinate with the Department of the Environment to identify and apply for federal funding that may be used to support the Program.

(i) On or before December 1, 2023, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the Program.

(j) The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-708 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-708
§7–708.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), shall conduct a study every 5 years of the utilization of bus, rail, and subway transportation services under the jurisdiction of WMATA.

(2) In conducting the study, the Department shall:

(i) Compile and analyze statistics regarding the starting points and destinations, by jurisdiction, of individuals using WMATA–provided transportation services;

(ii) Determine the modes of transportation individuals use to connect to WMATA–provided transportation services and the modes of transportation used between WMATA–provided transportation services and final destinations, including walking, personal vehicle, bus, and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) train;

(iii) Compile and analyze data on the number of individuals who use Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess and the frequency of use; and

(iv) Study and compare the various reasons individuals use WMATA–provided transportation services, including traveling for work, educational, entertainment, recreational, or other purposes.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the information used in the study shall be from data gathered within the previous 5 years.

(ii) In conducting the first study, the Department shall compile and analyze the information pertaining to WMATA–provided transportation services listed under paragraph (2) of this subsection that is available at the time.

(4) (i) Information used in the study pertaining to Maryland jurisdictions shall be organized:

1. Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, by jurisdiction rather than by region, including separate information for Baltimore County and Baltimore City; or

2. By zip code.

(ii) Information pertaining to Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County may be compiled and organized under the category “other Maryland”.

(b) On or before December 1, 2015, and every 5 years thereafter, the Department shall submit a report detailing the results of the study conducted under this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Environment and Transportation Committee.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-520 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-520
§7–520.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Economic development project” means a real estate development project in Anne Arundel County that consists of newly constructed or rehabilitated commercial property if the property has not been the subject of a condemnation or eminent domain proceeding undertaken for purposes related to the project.

(3) “Public benefit” means a unique and quantifiable service to be provided by the economic development project for the benefit of schools, public safety, or other local government services beyond that which would arise generally from a private business development project.

(b) The governing body of Anne Arundel County may exempt or partially exempt an economic development project from the county real or personal property tax if:

(1) the owner of the economic development project demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Anne Arundel County Executive and County Council of Anne Arundel County that the project is an economic development project that provides a public benefit; and

(2) on or before June 30, 2020, the owner of the economic development project and the county enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement, approved by ordinance of the County Council, that specifies:

(i) any amount that the owner of the economic development project shall pay to the county each year in lieu of the payment of county real or personal property taxes during the term of the agreement;

(ii) any services that the economic development project shall provide to the county each year of the term of the payment in lieu of taxes agreement;

(iii) the term of the agreement; and

(iv) that each year after the expiration or termination of the agreement, full real and personal property taxes shall be payable on the property.

(c) The owner of the economic development project and the county may modify any payment in lieu of taxes agreement entered into on or before June 30, 2020, if the modification is approved by ordinance of the County Council.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-506.3 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-506.3
§7–506.
Status: in_force

§7–506.3.

(a) (1) In this subsection, “service facilities” includes nondwelling commercial and community facilities, community rooms, dining halls, infirmaries, child and adult day care facilities, and drug rehabilitation facilities.

(2) In Prince George’s County, real property may be exempt from county property tax if:

(i) the real property is owned by a person engaged in constructing or operating housing structures or projects;

(ii) the real property is used for a housing structure or project that:

1. is acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated under a federal, State, or local government program that:

A. funds construction or rehabilitation or insures the financing of construction or rehabilitation in whole or in part, including a housing investment trust; or

B. provides interest subsidy, rent subsidy, or rent supplements;

2. is acquired or financed under the Right of First Refusal program under Subtitle 13, Division 14 of the Prince George’s County Code; or

3. is acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated for the purpose of operating rental housing for lower income persons;

(iii) the owner and the governing body of Prince George’s County agree that the owner shall pay a negotiated amount in lieu of the applicable county property tax; and

(iv) the owner of the real property:

1. A. agrees to commence or continue to maintain the real property as rental housing for lower income persons under the requirements of item (ii) of this paragraph; and

B. agrees to renew any annual contributions contract or other agreement for rental subsidy or supplement; or

2. enters into an agreement with the governing body of Prince George’s County to allow the entire property or the portion of the property that was maintained for lower income persons to remain as housing for lower income persons for a term of at least 5 years.

(3) If the structure and facilities of the real property are used predominantly for residential purposes, the real property may contain service facilities to serve its occupants and the surrounding neighborhood.

(b) Real property described in subsection (a) of this section is exempt when the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-206 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-206
§7–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall have supervision and control of hazardous substances governed by this subtitle.

(b) In exercising responsibilities under this subtitle, the Secretary shall consider low-level nuclear waste separately.
Md. Code, Education § 7-14A-06 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14A / Section 7-14A-06
§7–14A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before August 15, 2023, and each August 15 thereafter, only when applicable, each county board shall collect the following data from each school that engaged in virtual education in accordance with the county board’s virtual education plan during the previous school year:

(1) The learning models employed, including:

(i) Virtual education;

(ii) In–person instruction; and

(iii) Hybrid instruction;

(2) The proportion of school hours spent in each learning model;

(3) Student attendance;

(4) Student engagement; and

(5) Teacher attendance.

(b) Each applicable year, each county board shall publish on its website the data required under subsection (a) of this section disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, English proficiency status, and income.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-108
§7–108.
Status: in_force

The powers, remedies, procedures, and penalties provided in this title are in addition to any other powers, remedies, procedures, and penalties otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Education § 7-406 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who has tuberculosis in a communicable stage may not work in any capacity in a public, private, or parochial school.

(b) (1) A school employee may be required to furnish a current certification to the school administration that the employee is free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage.

(2) The health officer of a county or the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health may require an employee to furnish the certification when:

(i) The employee is first employed; and

(ii) At any other time that the health officer or the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health deems necessary.

(3) This certification shall be based on results of specific tests.

(4) The types of tests and the intervals between these tests shall:

(i) Be regulated by the health officer or Commissioner; and

(ii) Conform to the standards of the Maryland Department of Health.
Md. Code, Education § 7-4B-06 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4B / Section 7-4B-06
§7–4B–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations as necessary to implement this subtitle.

(b) The Department shall provide technical assistance to county boards concerning the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-802 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-802
§7–802.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly with information regarding the current status of projects designed to promote the goals identified in this section, including information on planning processes and implementation that promote, as specific goals, the following:

(1) measures to decrease greenhouse gas emissions incident to electric distribution, including high levels of distributed energy resources and electric vehicles;

(2) giving priority to vulnerable communities in the development of distributed energy resources and electric vehicle infrastructure;

(3) energy efficiency;

(4) meeting anticipated increases in load;

(5) incorporation of energy storage technology as appropriate and prudent to:

(i) support efficiency and reliability of the electric system; and

(ii) provide additional capacity to accommodate increased distributed renewable electricity generation in connection with electric transmission and distribution system modernization;

(6) efficient management of load variability;

(7) electric system resiliency and reliability;

(8) bidirectional power flows;

(9) demand response and other nonwire and noncapital alternatives;

(10) increased use of distributed energy resources, including electric vehicles;

(11) transparent stakeholder participation in ongoing electric system planning processes; and

(12) any other issues the Commission considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-535 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-535
§7–535.
Status: in_force

(a) A rate stabilization bond issued under this part is not a debt, liability, or a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State or any other governmental unit.

(b) The issuance of a rate stabilization bond under this part is not directly, indirectly, or contingently a moral or other obligation of the State or any other governmental unit to levy or pledge any tax or to make an appropriation to pay the rate stabilization bond.

(c) Each rate stabilization bond issued under this part shall state on its face that:

(1) the State and any governmental unit are not obliged to pay the principal of or interest on the bond; and

(2) neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State or any other governmental unit is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on a rate stabilization bond.

(d) (1) The State pledges, for the benefit and protection of financing parties and the electric company, that it will not take or allow any action that would impair the value of rate stabilization property, or, except as allowed in accordance with §§ 7-531, 7-533, and 7-534 of this subtitle, reduce, alter, or impair the qualified rate stabilization charges to be imposed, collected, and remitted to financing parties, until the principal, interest, and premium, and any other charges incurred and contracts to be performed in connection with the related rate stabilization bonds have been paid and performed in full.

(2) Any party issuing rate stabilization bonds is authorized to include this pledge in any documentation relating to those bonds.
Md. Code, Education § 7-424 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-424
§7–424.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Bullying, harassment, or intimidation” means intentional conduct, including verbal, physical, or written conduct, or an intentional electronic communication, that:

(i) Creates a hostile educational environment by substantially interfering with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, or with a student’s physical or psychological well–being and is:

1. Motivated by an actual or a perceived personal characteristic including race, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, familial status, or physical or mental ability or disability;

2. Sexual in nature, including descriptions or depictions of a student with the student’s intimate parts exposed or while engaged in an act of sexual contact; or

3. Threatening or seriously intimidating; and

(ii) 1. Occurs on school property, at a school activity or event, or on a school bus; or

2. Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school.

(3) “Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager.

(4) “Intimate parts” means the naked genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or female nipple.

(5) “Sexual contact” means sexual intercourse, including genital–genital, oral–genital, anal–genital, or oral–anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex.

(b) (1) The Department shall require a county board to report incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation against students attending a public school under the jurisdiction of the county board.

(2) An incident of bullying, harassment, or intimidation may be reported by:

(i) A student;

(ii) The parent, guardian, or close adult relative of a student; or

(iii) A school staff member.

(c) (1) The Department shall create a standard victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report form.

(2) Each victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report form shall:

(i) Identify the victim and the alleged perpetrator, if known;

(ii) Indicate the age of the victim and alleged perpetrator;

(iii) Describe the incident, including alleged statements made by the alleged perpetrator;

(iv) Indicate the location of the incident;

(v) Identify any physical injury suffered by the victim and describe the seriousness and any permanent effects of the injury;

(vi) Indicate the number of days a student is absent from school, if any, as a result of the incident;

(vii) Identify any request for psychological services initiated by the victim or the victim’s family due to psychological injuries suffered; and

(viii) Include instructions on how to fill out the form and the mailing address to where the form shall be sent.

(3) A county board shall distribute copies of the victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report form to each public school under the county board’s jurisdiction.

(d) (1) A county board may establish an anonymous two–way electronic tip program to allow the reporting of an act of bullying, harassment, or intimidation of a student.

(2) The purpose of the anonymous two–way electronic tip program is for a student, a parent, guardian, or close adult relative of a student, or a school staff member to report acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.

(3) Each county board that establishes an anonymous two–way electronic tip program shall publicize the anonymous two–way electronic tip program in student handbooks, school system websites, and other locations that the county board determines are necessary or appropriate.

(4) On receipt of a report of an act of bullying, harassment, or intimidation from an anonymous two–way electronic tip, the recipient of the report or the recipient’s designee shall:

(i) Complete a victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report form in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(ii) Provide a transcript of the conversation to a designated person in the school.

(5) The Governor may include funding in the State budget to provide grants to county boards to establish an anonymous two–way electronic tip program.

(e) (1) Each county board shall submit summaries of report forms filed with the county board to the State Board on or before January 31 each year.

(2) A county board shall delete any information that identifies an individual.

(f) The information contained in a victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report form in accordance with subsection (c) of this section or received from an anonymous two–way electronic tip in accordance with subsection (d) of this section:

(1) Is confidential and may not be redisclosed except as otherwise provided under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or this section; and

(2) May not be made a part of a student’s permanent educational record.

(g) (1) The Department shall submit a report on or before March 31 each year to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, consisting of a summary of the information included in the victim of bullying, harassment, or intimidation report forms filed with the county boards the previous year.

(2) The report submitted by the Department shall include, to the extent feasible:

(i) A description of the act constituting the bullying, harassment, or intimidation;

(ii) The age of the victim and alleged perpetrator;

(iii) The allegation of the alleged perpetrator’s motive;

(iv) A description of the investigation of the complaint and any corrective action taken by the appropriate school authorities;

(v) The number of days a student is absent from school, if any, as a result of the incident; and

(vi) The number of false allegations reported.
Md. Code, Education § 7-603 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-603
§7–603.
Status: in_force

Each public school and participating nonpublic school in this State shall provide a free feeding program for children who meet the standards adopted by the State Board under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1008 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1008
§7–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each licensee shall keep complete records for each individual who is served by the licensee under this title.

(2) The record shall contain all of the information that is required by this title or the Administration.

(b) A licensee shall keep records in a secure area and available for the inspection by any person with the right of access to the records under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 7-112.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-112.1
§7–112.
Status: in_force

§7–112.1.

(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Department may develop a standardized course numbering system to facilitate the collection of data on student participation in courses offered by the public schools.

(b) The course numbering system shall be available for adoption by each county school system on a voluntary basis.

(c) If the Department requires a data collection involving course numbers, a county school system that has not adopted the State standardized course numbering system shall be responsible for providing a translation between the county school system’s course numbers and those in the State standardized course numbering system.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1402 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1402
§7–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities;

(2) support the State’s efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages, including underrepresented populations, through comprehensive statewide programs of technology–related assistance;

(3) ensure statewide access to assistive technology lending libraries that allow individuals with disabilities and those supporting individuals with disabilities to learn about, try, and borrow assistive technology devices through short–term loans; and

(4) implement activities required by federal grants, including funding authorized under the federal 21st Century Assistive Technology Act.

(c) The Program shall provide access to or conduct assistive technology services that include any activity described in the federal 21st Century Assistive Technology Act.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-501 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-501
§7–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Affordable” means that housing costs do not exceed 30% of a household’s income.

(c) “Affordable dwelling unit” means a dwelling unit that is affordable to households earning 60% or less of the area median income.

(d) “Area median income” means the median household income for the area adjusted for household size as published and annually updated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(e) “Board of appeals” means a board of appeals established under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(f) “Cottage cluster” means a grouping of not fewer than four detached housing units per acre that:

(1) have a footprint of less than 900 square feet each; and

(2) include a common courtyard.

(g) “Historic district commission” or “historic preservation commission” means a commission established under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(h) “Middle housing” means:

(1) duplexes;

(2) triplexes;

(3) quadplexes;

(4) cottage clusters; or

(5) town houses.

(i) (1) “Mixed–use” means any combination of a residential use with a recreational, office, dining, or retail use.

(2) “Mixed–use” does not mean any combination of a residential use with an industrial or hazardous use.

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

(k) “Planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:

(1) Title 2 of this article;

(2) Division II of this article; or

(3) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

(l) “Town house” means a complex of dwelling units constructed in a row of three or more attached units, where each dwelling unit is located on an individual lot or parcel and shares at least one common wall with an adjacent dwelling unit.

(m) “Unreasonable limitation or requirement” includes any limitation or requirement that amounts to a de facto denial by having a substantial adverse impact on:

(1) the viability of an affordable housing development in a qualified project;

(2) the degree of affordability of affordable dwelling units in a qualified project; or

(3) the allowable density or number of units of the qualified project.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 7–307 of this subtitle, the person responsible for filing the Maryland estate tax return under § 7–305 of this subtitle shall pay the Maryland estate tax to the Comptroller no later than 9 months after the date of the death of the decedent.

(b) An extension of time to file the Maryland estate tax return granted by the Comptroller under § 7–305.1 of this subtitle does not extend the time for remitting the Maryland estate tax.

(c) If an amended Maryland estate tax return is filed pursuant to § 7–305(d) of this subtitle, the person responsible for filing the amended Maryland estate tax return shall pay the additional Maryland estate tax developed on the amended Maryland estate tax return to the Comptroller when the amended Maryland estate tax return is filed with the Comptroller.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1005 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1005
§7–1005.
Status: in_force

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

(i) Any physical injury that is inflicted willfully or with gross recklessness;

(ii) Inhumane treatment; or

(iii) Any of the following kinds of sexual abuse:

1. A sexual act, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article;

2. Sexual contact, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article; or

3. Vaginal intercourse, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) In this section, “abuse” does not include:

(i) The performance of:

1. An accepted medical procedure that a physician orders;

2. An accepted behavioral procedure that a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, as appropriate, orders; or

(ii) An action taken by an employee that complies with applicable State and federal laws and applicable Department policies on the use of physical intervention.

(b) (1) In addition to any other reporting requirement of law, a person who believes that an individual with developmental disability has been abused promptly shall report the alleged abuse to the executive officer or administrative head of the licensee.

(2) The executive officer or administrative head shall report the alleged abuse to an appropriate law–enforcement agency.

(3) A report to the executive officer or administrative head:

(i) May be oral or written; and

(ii) Shall contain as much information as the reporter is able to provide.

(c) (1) The law–enforcement agency shall:

(i) Investigate thoroughly each report of an alleged abuse; and

(ii) Attempt to ensure the protection of the alleged victim.

(2) The investigation shall include:

(i) A determination of the nature, extent, and cause of the abuse;

(ii) The identity of the alleged abuser or abusers; and

(iii) Any other pertinent fact or matter.

(d) As soon as possible, but no later than 10 working days after the completion of the investigation, the law–enforcement agency shall submit a written report of its findings to the State’s Attorney, the Deputy Secretary, the State–designated protection and advocacy agency, and the executive officer or administrative head of the licensee.

(e) The Administration shall maintain a central registry of abuse reports and their disposition and shall take appropriate remedial action.

(f) A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–625 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for:

(1) Making a report under this section;

(2) Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under this section; or

(3) Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-109 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.

(b) A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:

(1) to ensure a fair trial; and

(2) if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

With respect to any cause of action on which a foreign corporation would not otherwise be subject to suit in this State, compliance with this subtitle:

(1) Does not of itself render a foreign corporation subject to suit in this State; and

(2) Is not considered as consent by it to be sued in this State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-12B-05 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 12B / Section 7-12B-05
§7–12B–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall provide advice and make recommendations to the Administration on:

(1) Administration–operated Medicaid waiver program system design, including waiver application regulations and policies;

(2) Service delivery and access to services;

(3) Federal waiver assurances;

(4) Ensuring access to Medicaid services;

(5) Quality enhancement efforts and improvement strategies;

(6) Communication with stakeholders, including a transparent feedback process; and

(7) Collaborative processes with stakeholders.

(b) (1) The Council shall vote on the advice and recommendations to provide to the Administration under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The Council shall attempt to reach consensus and all members shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard.

(3) If consensus cannot be reached on a particular issue, the Council may vote with a 75% agreement threshold.

(4) (i) A Council member may not vote on another member’s behalf.

(ii) A Council member may designate a proxy for the member.

(iii) A Council member’s proxy may vote on behalf of a member only if the proxy is attending the meeting for the member.

(iv) A Council member’s proxy may not vote on behalf of the proxy.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-211 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-211
§7–211.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of the State to encourage the development of clean, carbon–free nuclear power, including development through innovative designs.

(b) The Maryland Energy Administration, in coordination with the Commission and the Department of Natural Resources, shall pursue:

(1) cost–sharing agreements with neighboring states in the PJM region to mitigate the risks of developing new nuclear energy generating stations; and

(2) agreements with federal agencies regarding the siting of small modular reactors:

(i) on federal land; or

(ii) on or near federal facilities, including military and national security installations.

(c) On or before December 1, 2026, the Maryland Energy Administration shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) the status of the efforts made under subsection (b) of this section, including an assessment of any opportunities to participate with other states, federal agencies, and public or private partners in a multistate procurement of new nuclear energy technology; and

(2) an evaluation and status of the nuclear energy procurement process established under Subtitle 12, Part III of this title.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-219 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-219
§7–219.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies if a protected action involves substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction that does not allow continued occupancy of a unit because of danger to the health and safety of the household.

(b) (1) The owner shall give notice of the reconstruction or rehabilitation at least 1 year before the date when the unit must be vacated.

(2) The notice shall explain the household’s rights under this section.

(c) (1) To allow work to be performed in a unit, a designated household with an extended lease under § 7-216 of this subtitle may be required to:

(i) vacate the unit not earlier than 1 year after the giving of the notice of intent; and

(ii) relocate at the expense of the owner to a comparable unit in the assisted project.

(2) (i) If a comparable unit is not available, the designated household may be required to vacate the assisted project until the work is completed.

(ii) When the work is completed, the owner shall notify the designated household of the completion of the work.

(iii) The designated household has 30 days to return to the original or a comparable rental unit after the owner notifies the designated household that the work is completed.

(iv) The term of the extended lease begins when the designated household returns to the assisted project.

(3) The owner shall pay all reasonable relocation expenses of a designated household required as a result of subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) The owner shall pay relocation expenses in accordance with § 7-212(b)(2) of this subtitle on or before the date when the designated household vacates the unit.

(2) The owner shall also reimburse a designated household that returns to its unit under subsection (c)(2) of this section for its relocation expenses in accordance with § 7-212(b) of this subtitle.

(e) (1) In accordance with the schedule of fair market rents of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in effect on the moving date, within 15 days after that date, the owner shall pay compensation equivalent to 3 months’ rent for a unit of comparable size and quality to each designated household eligible under this subsection.

(2) A designated household is eligible for compensation under this subsection if it:

(i) is current in its rent payments and has not violated any other material term of its lease;

(ii) includes an individual described under § 7-213(1) of this subtitle and:

1. does not have an extended lease; or

2. cannot have an extended lease because the number of assisted units set aside under § 7-214(b) of this subtitle is less than the number of qualified households; or

(iii) otherwise qualifies for an extended lease but is required to vacate its unit under subsection (c)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.

(b) A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1216 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1216
§7–1216.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may not approve an application for a nuclear energy generation project submitted under § 7–1212 of this subtitle unless:

(1) the project is connected to the electric system serving the State;

(2) over the duration of the proposed long–term pricing schedule, the projected net rate impact for an average residential customer, based on annual consumption of 12,000 kilowatt–hours and combined with the projected net rate impact of other nuclear energy generation projects, does not exceed an amount determined by the Commission;

(3) over the duration of the proposed long–term pricing schedule, the projected net rate impact for all nonresidential customers, considered as a blended average and combined with the projected net rate impact of other nuclear energy generation projects, does not exceed a percentage determined by the Commission of nonresidential customers’ total annual electric bills; and

(4) the price specified in the proposed long–term pricing schedule does not exceed an amount determined by the Commission.

(b) When calculating the projected net average rate impacts for nuclear energy generation projects under this section, the Commission shall apply the same net long–term cost per megawatt–hour to residential and nonresidential customers.

(c) The Commission shall keep confidential any amounts determined under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-213 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-213
§7–213.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Eligible reliability measure” means a replacement of or an improvement in existing infrastructure of an electric company that:

1. is made on or after June 1, 2014;

2. is designed to improve public safety or infrastructure reliability;

3. does not increase the revenue of an electric company by connecting an improvement directly to new customers; and

4. is not included in the current rate base of the electric company as determined in the electric company’s most recent base rate proceeding.

(ii) “Eligible reliability measure” includes vegetation management measures that are necessary to meet applicable service quality and reliability standards under this section.

(3) “Fund” means the Electric Reliability Remediation Fund established under subsection (j) of this section.

(4) “System–average interruption duration index” or “SAIDI” means the sum of the customer interruption hours divided by the total number of customers served.

(5) “System–average interruption frequency index” or “SAIFI” means the sum of the number of customer interruptions divided by the total number of customers served.

(b) It is the goal of the State that each electric company provide its customers with high levels of service quality and reliability in a cost–effective manner, as measured by objective and verifiable standards, and that each electric company be held accountable if it fails to deliver reliable service according to those standards.

(c) This section does not apply to small rural electric cooperatives or municipal electric companies.

(d) On or before July 1, 2012, the Commission shall adopt regulations that implement service quality and reliability standards relating to the delivery of electricity to retail customers by electric companies through their distribution systems, using:

(1) SAIFI;

(2) SAIDI; and

(3) any other performance measurement that the Commission determines to be reasonable.

(e) (1) The regulations adopted under subsection (d) of this section shall:

(i) include service quality and reliability standards, including standards relating to:

1. service interruption;

2. downed wire response;

3. customer communications;

4. vegetation management;

5. periodic equipment inspections;

6. annual reliability reporting; and

7. any other standards established by the Commission;

(ii) account for major outages caused by events outside the control of an electric company; and

(iii) for an electric company that fails to meet the applicable service quality and reliability standards, require the electric company to file a corrective action plan that details specific actions the company will take to meet the standards.

(2) The regulations adopted under subsection (d) of this section may include a separate reliability standard for each electric company in order to account for system reliability differentiating factors, including:

(i) system design;

(ii) existing infrastructure;

(iii) customer density; and

(iv) geography.

(3) In adopting the regulations required under subsection (d) of this section, the Commission shall:

(i) consider applicable standards of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers;

(ii) ensure that the service quality and reliability standards are cost–effective; and

(iii) with respect to standards relating to vegetation management, consider:

1. limitations on an electric company’s right to access private property; and

2. customer acceptance of vegetation management initiatives.

(4) A county or municipal corporation may not adopt or enforce a local law, rule, or regulation or take any other action that interferes with, or materially increases the cost of the work of an electric company toward, compliance with the vegetation management standards adopted under subsection (d) of this section.

(f) (1) On or before September 1 of each year, the Commission shall determine whether each electric company has met the service quality and reliability standards adopted by the Commission for that electric company under subsection (d) of this section and under § 7–213.1(e) of this subtitle.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply to electric cooperatives.

(ii) The Commission shall take appropriate corrective action against an electric company that fails to meet any or all of the applicable service quality and reliability standards, including the imposition of appropriate civil penalties for noncompliance as provided in § 13–201 of this article.

(iii) A civil penalty assessed under § 13–201 of this article for a violation of the service quality and reliability standards under this section shall be paid into the Fund.

(iv) An electric company may not recover the cost of any civil penalty paid under this section from ratepayers.

(g) (1) On or before April 1 of each year, each electric company shall submit to the Commission an annual performance report that summarizes the actual electric service reliability results for the preceding year.

(2) The annual performance report shall include:

(i) the electric company’s average 3–year performance results;

(ii) actual year–end performance measure results;

(iii) an assessment of the results and effectiveness of the reliability objectives, planned actions and projects, programs, and load studies in achieving an acceptable reliability level; and

(iv) annual information that the Commission determines necessary to assess the electric company’s efforts to maintain reliable electric service to all customers in the electric company’s service territory, including:

1. current year expenditures, labor resource hours, and progress measures for each capital and maintenance program designed to support the maintenance of reliable electric service;

2. the number of outages by outage type;

3. the number of outages by outage cause;

4. the total number of customers that experienced an outage;

5. the total customer minutes of outage time; and

6. to the extent practicable, a breakdown, by the number of days each customer was without electric service, of the number of customers that experienced an outage.

(3) At the request of an electric company, the Commission shall hold a hearing to discuss the annual performance report of the electric company.

(h) This section may not be construed to limit the Commission’s authority to adopt and enforce engineering and safety standards for electric companies.

(i) The Commission and each electric company assessed a penalty for a violation of service quality and reliability standards under this section shall establish priorities for targeting remediation efforts to improve electric service quality and reliability for the worst performing feeder lines and other distribution lines and equipment that shall be paid for, in whole or in part, using the Fund, as available and in accordance with subsection (j) of this section.

(j) (1) There is an Electric Reliability Remediation Fund in the Commission.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to provide resources to target remediation efforts to improve electric service quality and reliability for the worst performing electric distribution lines in the State.

(3) The Commission shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(5) The Fund consists of:

(i) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 13–201(e)(2) of this article for a violation of this section;

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

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

(6) (i) The Fund may be used only for eligible reliability measures.

(ii) The civil penalties collected from an electric company:

1. may be used only for eligible reliability measures and projects in the service territory of that electric company; but

2. may not replace or substitute for money already budgeted for or spent on any project, including an otherwise eligible reliability measure, that the electric company is required to implement under this section or any other law.

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

(ii) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-305 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) solicit and gather concerns of caregivers by:

(i) conducting surveys;

(ii) holding public hearings;

(iii) establishing a telephone hotline for public access; and

(iv) other appropriate means;

(2) develop and distribute to interested parties a handbook of current respite care and other family caregiver services available in the State;

(3) review successful respite care programs in other states;

(4) develop a model family caregiver support program that incorporates best practices from existing programs in this and other states;

(5) provide ongoing analysis of best practices in family caregiver support programs in this and other states;

(6) coordinate activities of existing and proposed family caregiver support services among State and local units;

(7) research available funding sources and explore possibilities for additional funds;

(8) identify unmet needs and priorities for additional funds; and

(9) monitor implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.

(b) The Commission shall report annually on its activities and recommendations regarding family caregiver support services to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-801 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-801
§7–801.
Status: in_force

Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Howard County, and Montgomery County may:

(1) Levy and collect taxes for:

(i) The organization, operation, and maintenance of public transportation services; and

(ii) The purchase, sale, construction, maintenance, and operation of all real and personal property necessary or incidental to public transportation services; and

(2) Establish, modify, amend, and abolish special taxing areas for public transportation services.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-302 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302
§7–302.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Baltimore County, Dorchester County, and Queen Anne’s County.

(b) The sheriff of a county subject to this section may appoint as deputy sheriffs members of fire companies, whether volunteer, career, incorporated, or unincorporated, to exercise the powers of deputy sheriffs at fires and while going to and from fires.

(c) (1) The commanding officer may designate three members of the fire company to be appointed as deputy sheriffs.

(2) The commanding officer may be one of the three members designated under this subsection.

(d) (1) The sheriff of a county subject to this section shall appoint as deputy sheriff a member of the fire company designated under subsection (c) of this section on request of the designated member.

(2) A request for appointment shall be accompanied by a written certificate of designation signed by the commanding officer.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a fire company appointed as deputy sheriff under this section may exercise the powers of deputy sheriffs at fires and while going to and from fires.

(2) The powers of members appointed as deputy sheriffs do not apply and may not be exercised in a municipal corporation that maintains an organized police force.

(f) (1) The appointment of a member of a fire company as deputy sheriff terminates if the member ceases to be a member of the fire company.

(2) The sheriff of a county subject to this section may remove a member appointed as deputy sheriff at any time for just cause.

(3) If a member appointed as deputy sheriff dies, resigns, is dismissed, refuses to serve, or is unable to serve, the commanding officer may designate another member of the fire company to be appointed as deputy sheriff.

(4) If the commanding officer designates another member of the fire company to be appointed as deputy sheriff, the sheriff of the county shall appoint that member as deputy sheriff, subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-436 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-436
§7–436.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Athletic activity” means:

1. Interscholastic athletics;

2. An athletic contest or competition that is sponsored by or associated with a school; and

3. Practices and scrimmages.

(ii) “Athletic activity” includes cheerleading and sports sponsored by school–affiliated organizations.

(3) “Sudden cardiac arrest” means a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.

(4) “Youth sports program” means a program organized for recreational athletic competition or instruction for participants who are under the age of 19 years.

(b) Nothing in this section may be construed to create, establish, expand, reduce, contract, or eliminate any civil liability on the part of a county board employee, school employee, or youth sports program volunteer.

(c) (1) The Department shall develop policies and implement a program to provide awareness to coaches, school personnel, students, and the parents or guardians of students, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, each county board, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the Maryland Athletic Trainers’ Association, Parent Heart Watch, and licensed health care providers who treat heart issues, on:

(i) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, including fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and abnormal heart rate; and

(ii) The risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing a symptom of sudden cardiac arrest.

(2) The program shall include a process to verify that a coach has received information on the program developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) (i) Before a student enrolled in a public school system in the State may participate in an authorized athletic activity, the county board shall provide a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet to the student and a parent or guardian of the student.

(ii) The student and the parent or guardian of the student shall sign a statement acknowledging receipt of the information sheet.

(iii) The Department shall create the information sheet and acknowledgment statement required under this paragraph.

(4) The Department may use materials available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parent Heart Watch, Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation, or any other appropriate entity to carry out the requirements of this subsection.

(d) A public school may hold an informational meeting before the start of each athletic season regarding the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

(e) (1) Before an individual participates in an authorized athletic activity on school property, the county board shall provide, or require that a third party provide:

(i) Information on sudden cardiac arrest to the individual and, if applicable, a parent or guardian of the individual; and

(ii) Notice that acknowledgment of the receipt of the information by the individual and, if applicable, the parent or guardian of the individual, is required.

(2) The information required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in the form of:

(i) A separate information sheet; or

(ii) A notice on the registration form for a youth sports program stating that information on sudden cardiac arrest is available, including directions on how to receive the information electronically.

(3) The individual and, if applicable, the parent or guardian of the individual shall:

(i) Acknowledge receipt of the information by:

1. Signature;

2. Checking an acknowledgment box on the registration form; or

3. Another method of written or electronic acknowledgment; and

(ii) Return the acknowledgment to the county board or third party.

(f) (1) A youth sports program that uses a public school facility shall provide annually to the county board or the board’s agent a statement of intent to comply for all its athletic activities with the requirements of subsection (e) of this section.

(2) A youth sports program that does not use a public school facility is encouraged to follow the guidelines of this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted and duties imposed elsewhere, the Secretary of State has the powers and duties set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-606 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-606
§7–606.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Education § 7-14A-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14A / Section 7-14A-01
§7–14A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Learning loss” means a general or specific loss of knowledge or skills due to an extended gap or discontinuity in a student’s regular education program.

(c) “Prolonged state of emergency” means a state of emergency declared by the Governor under Title 14 of the Public Safety Article that prevents regular, in–person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days.

(d) “Student eligible for aid” means a child who:

(1) Meets the certification of income eligibility under any of the following:

(i) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(ii) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

(iii) Head Start;

(iv) Even Start;

(v) Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program, up to 189% of the federal poverty level; or

(vi) Free or reduced price meals for schools not participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture community eligibility provision;

(2) Is in foster care;

(3) Is a migrant student;

(4) Is a homeless student; or

(5) Qualifies under an alternative form developed by the Department for the compensatory education formula under § 5–222 of this article.

(e) “Virtual education” means academic instruction:

(1) In which one or more technologies are used to deliver a significant portion of the teaching to students entirely or primarily online; and

(2) In which students and instructors participate remotely from separate locations.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1006 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1006
§7–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Council is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The Council is subject to:

(1) the Open Meetings Act; and

(2) the Public Information Act.

(c) The employees of the Council are subject to the Public Ethics Law.

(d) The employees of the Council are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(e) The Council and the employees of the Council are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(f) Each year, the Designated State Entity shall audit the books and records of the Council.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-109 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Each budget bill shall contain a separate section that includes:

(1) the proposed salary schedule for the executive pay plan established under Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, which shall be in effect for that fiscal year; and

(2) a listing of the job classification and title of each position in the executive pay plan, including the proposed salary grade for each position.

(b) In addition to the separate section required under subsection (a) of this section, each budget bill shall contain a separate section that includes:

(1) a listing, by the unit of State government, of the job classification of each position with flat rate or per diem compensation in excess of the minimum salary in the proposed executive pay plan. The listing shall include, but not be limited to, constitutional officers, positions for which salaries by law are determined by judicial salaries, and positions for which salaries are determined by an agency with independent salary setting authority that have not been included in the executive pay plan;

(2) the number of positions in each of those job classifications; and

(3) the amount of the salary proposed for each of those job classifications.

(c) (1) The salary schedule and proposed salary grade, as provided in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, shall be subject to approval by the General Assembly.

(2) The proposed salary for job classifications, as provided in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, shall be subject to approval by the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-301 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

In connection with a protected action, each tenant shall cooperate with the owner in providing information necessary to certify eligibility for housing subsidy payments and in executing all necessary documents.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-313 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-313
§7–313.
Status: in_force

The original Maryland orange crush is the State cocktail.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-522 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-522
§7–522.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “affordable dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 7–501 of the Land Use Article.

(b) Real property that is used for rental housing may be exempt from county property tax if:

(1) the owner of the real property and the governing body of the county agree that the owner shall pay a negotiated amount in lieu of the county property tax; and

(2) the owner of the real property enters into an agreement with the governing body of the county to maintain at least 25% of the rental housing units located at the real property as affordable dwelling units for a period of at least 15 years.

(c) In an agreement under this section, the governing body of the county may require the owner of real property to maintain a higher percentage of rental housing units as affordable dwelling units than the minimum percentage specified in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(d) Real property described in subsection (b) of this section is exempt when the requirements of subsection (b) of this section are met.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-308.3 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-308.3
§7–308.
Status: in_force

§7–308.3.

(a) This section applies to a funeral establishment owned by a funeral director, mortician, or surviving spouse who was the single owner and sole licensee of a funeral establishment.

(b) Within 7 days after the death of the single owner and sole licensee of a funeral establishment, the supervising mortician shall:

(1) Place an obituary for the deceased single owner and sole licensee in the death notices section of a newspaper with general circulation in the area of the funeral establishment; and

(2) Place a notice to the public of the death of the single owner and sole licensee on any Web site maintained by the funeral establishment.

(c) (1) Within 90 days after the death of a single owner of a funeral establishment, the pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall send a letter to all pre–need contract holders who have funds in trust with or an insurance product assigned to the funeral establishment stating the options available under § 7–405 of this title.

(2) The letter required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be returned within 5 days after receipt and shall include the full signature of the pre–need contract holder next to the option chosen from those available under § 7–405 of this title.

(d) (1) Within 90 days after the death of a single owner and sole licensee of a funeral establishment, the pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall identify to the Board and the executor licensed under § 7–308.1 of this subtitle all pre–need bank trust money that has been deposited under the federal identification number of the funeral establishment or the Social Security number of the deceased single owner and sole licensee, instead of the Social Security number of the beneficiary or buyer of the pre–need contract.

(2) The pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall make a claim against the estate of the deceased single owner and sole licensee of the establishment which the licensee previously owned for the money identified under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The executor licensed under § 7–308.1 of this subtitle shall transfer all money identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the abandoned property office in the Office of the Comptroller in the proper name of the beneficiary or buyer of the pre–need contract.

(e) Within 90 days after the death of the single owner of a funeral establishment, the pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall send to the Board a list that includes:

(1) The names of all funded pre–need contract holders;

(2) The amount of the funds entrusted to the funeral establishment through a bank account or insurance product; and

(3) The location where the funds currently are maintained.

(f) (1) Within 90 days after the death of the single owner of a funeral establishment, the pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall send to the Board a list of all unclaimed cremains, including:

(i) A copy of the filed death certificate for each cremated decedent; and

(ii) The crematory certificate for each cremains.

(2) The Board shall work collaboratively with the State Anatomy Board to ensure proper disposition of the cremains.

(g) The pre–need trustee licensed under § 7–308.2 of this subtitle shall submit to the Board a digital image on removable media or on cloud–based storage that includes:

(1) All signed pre–need contracts; and

(2) Any associated paperwork dating from the signing of the pre–need contract.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise disposed of the goods according to the terms of a document of title or pursuant to this title is not liable for the goods even if:

(1) The person from which the bailee received the goods did not have authority to procure the document or to dispose of the goods; or

(2) The person to which the bailee delivered the goods did not have authority to receive the goods.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Interagency Disabilities Board.

(c) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Disabilities.

(d) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.

(e) “Disability” has the meaning stated in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12102.

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Disabilities.

(g) “Unit of State government” means a department, agency, office, commission, council, or other unit in the Executive Branch of the State government.
Md. Code, Education § 7-408.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-408.1
§7–408.
Status: in_force

§7–408.1.

(a) Each nonpublic school in the State shall hold fire drills in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code established under § 6–206 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) Each nonpublic school shall:

(1) Keep records of these fire drills; and

(2) Send a copy of the records to the State Board.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-405 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-405
§7–405.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Developmentally disabled individual” means a severe chronic disability of an individual that:

(i) is attributable to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments;

(ii) is manifested before the individual attains the age of 22;

(iii) is likely to continue indefinitely;

(iv) results in an inability to live independently without external support or continuing and regular assistance; and

(v) reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are individually planned and coordinated for the individual.

(3) “Elderly individual” means an individual who is 60 years old or older.

(b) In addition to any other requirement of this subtitle, each corporation that administers services to elderly or developmentally disabled individuals and receives funds from the State shall be subject to audit of its financial records by:

(1) the State Comptroller; or

(2) the State Legislative Auditor.

(c) This section does not apply to services administered by a nonprofit hospital corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-302 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302
§7–302.
Status: in_force

With respect to a transaction subject to this subtitle, a person must comply with all requirements of this subtitle before the person:

(1) makes a tender offer for, invites tenders of, enters into an agreement to exchange securities for, or otherwise acquires any voting security or security convertible into voting security of a domestic insurer, or a person, including an insurance holding company, that controls a domestic insurer; or

(2) makes an agreement to merge with or otherwise to acquire control of a domestic insurer, or a person, including an insurance holding company, that controls a domestic insurer.
Md. Code, Education § 7-430 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-430
§7–430.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, in consultation with the Department, shall develop a cultural competency model training curriculum for law enforcement officers assigned to public schools.

(b) (1) The cultural competency model training curriculum shall teach behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable law enforcement officers to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with the individuals, organizations, and institutions in the community in which the public school to which a law enforcement officer is assigned is located.

(2) The cultural competency model training curriculum shall include:

(i) Personal exposure to the individuals, organizations, and institutions within the assigned community; and

(ii) Knowledge of government and community services available to help prevent juvenile arrests.

(c) A law enforcement officer who is assigned to patrol a school building or school grounds is encouraged to complete the cultural competency model training curriculum established under subsection (b) of this section before the law enforcement officer begins an assignment in a public school.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-301 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation in the Maryland Department of Labor.

(c) “Foreclosure consultant” means a person who:

(1) Solicits or contacts a homeowner in writing, in person, or through any electronic or telecommunications medium and directly or indirectly makes a representation or offer to perform any service that the person represents will:

(i) Stop, enjoin, delay, void, set aside, annul, stay, or postpone a foreclosure sale;

(ii) Obtain forbearance from any servicer, beneficiary or mortgagee;

(iii) Assist the homeowner to exercise a right of reinstatement provided in the loan documents or to refinance a loan that is in foreclosure and for which notice of foreclosure proceedings has been published;

(iv) Obtain an extension of the period within which the homeowner may reinstate the homeowner’s obligation or extend the deadline to object to a ratification;

(v) Obtain a waiver of an acceleration clause contained in any promissory note or contract secured by a mortgage on a residence in default or contained in the mortgage;

(vi) Assist the homeowner to obtain a loan or advance of funds;

(vii) Avoid or ameliorate the impairment of the homeowner’s credit resulting from the filing of an order to docket or a petition to foreclose or the conduct of a foreclosure sale;

(viii) Save the homeowner’s residence from foreclosure;

(ix) Purchase or obtain an option to purchase the homeowner’s residence within 20 days of an advertised or docketed foreclosure sale; or

(x) Arrange for the homeowner to become a lessee or renter entitled to continue to reside in the homeowner’s residence after a sale or transfer; or

(2) Systematically contacts owners of residences in default to offer foreclosure consulting services.

(d) “Foreclosure consulting contract” means a written, oral, or equitable agreement between a foreclosure consultant and a homeowner for the provision of any foreclosure consulting service.

(e) “Foreclosure consulting service” includes:

(1) Receiving money for the purpose of distributing it to creditors in payment or partial payment of any obligation secured by a lien on a residence in default;

(2) Contacting creditors on behalf of a homeowner;

(3) Arranging or attempting to arrange for an extension of the period within which a homeowner may cure the homeowner’s default and reinstate the homeowner’s obligation;

(4) Arranging or attempting to arrange for any delay or postponement of the sale of a residence in default;

(5) Arranging or facilitating the purchase of a homeowner’s equity of redemption or legal or equitable title;

(6) Arranging or facilitating the sale of a homeowner’s residence or the transfer of legal title, in any form, to another party as an alternative to foreclosure; or

(7) Arranging for or facilitating a homeowner remaining in the homeowner’s residence after a sale or transfer as a tenant, renter, or lessee under terms provided in a written lease.

(f) “Foreclosure rescue transaction” means a transaction:

(1) In which a residence in default is conveyed by a homeowner who retains a legal or equitable interest in all or part of the property, including an interest under a lease–purchase agreement, an option to reacquire the property, or any other legal or equitable interest in the property conveyed; and

(2) That is designed or intended by the parties to prevent or delay actual or anticipated foreclosure proceedings against the residence in default.

(g) “Foreclosure surplus acquisition” means a transaction involving the transfer, sale, or assignment of the surplus remaining and due the homeowner based on the audit account during a foreclosure proceeding.

(h) (1) “Foreclosure surplus purchaser” means a person who acts as the acquirer by assignment, purchase, grant, or conveyance of the surplus resulting from a foreclosure sale.

(2) “Foreclosure surplus purchaser” includes a person who acts in joint venture or joint enterprise with one or more acquirers.

(i) “Homeowner” means the record owner of a residence in default or a residence in foreclosure, or an individual occupying the residence under a use and possession order issued under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of the Family Law Article.

(j) “Residence in default” means residential real property located in the State consisting of not more than four single family dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the owner, or the owner’s spouse or former spouse under a use and possession order issued under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of the Family Law Article, as the individual’s principal place of residence, and on which the mortgage is at least 60 days in default.

(k) “Residence in foreclosure” means residential real property located in the State consisting of not more than four single family dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the owner, or the owner’s spouse or former spouse under a use and possession order issued under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of the Family Law Article, as the individual’s principal place of residence, and against which an order to docket or a petition to foreclose has been filed.

(l) “Settlement” means an in–person, face–to–face meeting with the homeowner to complete final documents incident to the sale or transfer of real property or the creation of a mortgage or equitable interest in real property, conducted by a settlement agent, during which the homeowner must be presented with a completed copy of the HUD–1 Settlement Form.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Parole Commission in the Department.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-504 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “service facilities” includes nondwelling commercial and community facilities, community rooms, dining halls, and infirmaries.

(2) Real property is exempt from Baltimore City property tax if:

(i) the real property is exempted under the express terms of an approved urban renewal land disposition agreement;

(ii) the real property is exempted by an agreement in effect on or after July 1, 1976, with the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, which agreement provides for the owner to pay a negotiated sum in lieu of Baltimore City property tax;

(iii) the real property is owned by:

1. a limited distribution partnership; or

2. a limited distribution partnership that:

A. acquires equitable ownership to receive substantial financial assistance; and

B. is approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and any other appropriate government agency; and

(iv) the structures and facilities of the property are governmentally controlled as to rents, charges, rates of return, and methods of operation so that the real property operates on a nonprofit or limited distribution basis.

(3) If the structure and facilities of the real property are used predominantly for residential purposes, the real property may contain service facilities to serve its occupants and the surrounding neighborhood.

(b) The real property described in subsection (a) of this section is exempt from Baltimore City property tax when the owner of the real property and the governing body of Baltimore City agree on the payment that the owner shall make to Baltimore City in lieu of Baltimore City property tax on the real property.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an agreement under subsection (b) of this section may provide for abating or reducing Baltimore City property tax previously imposed on the real property if the agreed payment in lieu of Baltimore City property tax is made for any period for which the tax is abated or reduced.

(2) Baltimore City property tax on the real property from before the July 1, 1976 taxable year may not be abated or reduced.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-301 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is the State bird.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.2
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.2.

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

(2) “Foreclosed Property Registry” means the Foreclosed Property Registry established by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation under § 7–105.14 of this subtitle.

(3) “Local jurisdiction” means:

(i) A county; or

(ii) A municipal corporation.

(4) “Notice of foreclosure” means the notice described in subsection (b) of this section.

(5) “Person authorized to make the sale” means the person designated under the Maryland Rules to sell residential property subject to foreclosure.

(6) “Residential property” means real property improved by four or fewer dwelling units that are designed principally and are intended for human habitation.

(b) (1) Within 7 days of the filing of an order to docket or a complaint to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on a residential property by a person authorized to make the sale of the residential property, the person authorized to make the sale shall provide the Commissioner of Financial Regulation with a notice of foreclosure as required under this subsection.

(2) The notice of foreclosure shall:

(i) Be in the form the Commissioner of Financial Regulation requires, which may be the form of a registration with the Foreclosed Property Registry; and

(ii) Contain the following information regarding the property that is subject to foreclosure:

1. The street address;

2. The tax account number, if known;

3. Whether the property is vacant, if known;

4. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner or owners of the property, if known;

5. The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to make the sale; and

6. The name, address, and telephone number of a person authorized to manage and maintain the property before the foreclosure sale, if known.

(c) (1) A notice of foreclosure:

(i) Is not a public record as defined in § 4–101 of the General Provisions Article; and

(ii) Is not subject to Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.

(2) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may authorize access to a notice of foreclosure only to local jurisdictions, the agencies of local jurisdictions, and representatives of State agencies.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation or a local jurisdiction may provide information for a specific property described in a notice of foreclosure to:

(i) A person who owns property on the same block; or

(ii) A homeowners association or condominium in which the property is located.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Each commissioner is entitled to:

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

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

(b) The General Assembly may provide for an increase in the compensation of commissioners during their terms in the same proportion as any average compensation increase awarded to State employees generally.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Without the permission of the owner, a person may not take and carry away from the premises or out of the custody of another or use of the other, or the other’s agent, or a governmental unit any property, including:

(1) a vehicle;

(2) a motor vehicle;

(3) a vessel; or

(4) livestock.

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

(1) is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 4 years or a fine not less than $50 and not exceeding $100 or both; and

(2) shall restore the property taken and carried away in violation of this section or, if unable to restore the property, shall pay to the owner the full value of the property.

(c) It is not a defense to this section that the person intends to hold or keep the property for the person’s present use and not with the intent of appropriating or converting the property.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-701 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-701
§7–701.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title, “part-time employee” means an employee who works an average of 50% or more but less than 100% of the regular workweek.

(b) An individual who is a full-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a full-time employee may not be required to accept part-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.

(c) An individual who is a part-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a part-time employee may not be required to accept full-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.

(d) (1) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, a part-time employee is entitled to receive all employment rights, privileges, and benefits that are normally available to a full-time employee in a similar position with a similar grade and length of service.

(2) Benefits shall be prorated in proportion to the number of hours employed.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-202 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section:

(1) “fraternal organization” means any organization that:

(i) is conducted solely for the benefit of its members and its beneficiaries;

(ii) is operated on a lodge system with a ritualistic activity; and

(iii) has a representative form of government;

(2) “fraternal organization” includes a sororal organization; and

(3) “fraternal organization” does not include:

(i) any college or high school fraternity or sorority; or

(ii) any other fraternal or sororal organization the membership of which is restricted wholly or largely to students or graduates of an educational institution or a professional school.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and § 6–302(d) of this article and subject to § 7–204.1 of this subtitle, property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(i) is necessary for and actually used exclusively for a charitable or educational purpose to promote the general welfare of the people of the State, including an activity or an athletic program of an educational institution; and

(ii) is owned by:

1. a nonprofit hospital;

2. a nonprofit charitable, fraternal, educational, or literary organization including:

A. a public library that is authorized under Title 23 of the Education Article; and

B. a men’s or women’s club that is a nonpolitical and nonstock club;

3. a corporation, limited liability company, or trustee that holds the property for the sole benefit of an organization that qualifies for an exemption under this section; or

4. a nonprofit housing corporation.

(2) The exemption under paragraph (1)(ii)1 of this subsection includes any personal property initially leased by a nonprofit hospital for more than 1 year under a lease that is noncancellable except for cause.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to real property owned by a nonprofit charitable museum that:

(i) is open to the public; and

(ii) does not charge an admission fee.

(2) Except for a nonprofit hospital, not more than 100 acres of real property owned by an exempt organization and appurtenant to the premises of the exempt organization is exempt from property tax, if the property is located outside of a municipal corporation or Baltimore City.

(3) Not more than 100 acres of real property of a nonprofit hospital that is appurtenant to the hospital is exempt from property tax.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding § 7–104 of this title and after filing the application provided by § 7–103 of this title, property tax on any property that is transferred to a nonprofit charitable organization is abated from the date during the taxable year when the instrument transferring title to the organization is recorded if:

(i) the property is transferred to a nonprofit charitable organization qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(ii) the property becomes exempt under this section;

(iii) the property has a value less than $300,000 as listed in the records of the Department on the date when the instrument transferring title to the organization is recorded; and

(iv) the nonprofit charitable organization provides the Department evidence of the property tax it actually paid or reimbursed at the property settlement.

(2) The amount of property tax abated under this subsection may not exceed the amount of property tax actually paid or reimbursed by an eligible organization at the property settlement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-601 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

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

(1) (i) “Accredited representative” includes:

1. The representative of any labor organization, or its successor, authorized to act for the employees described in subsection (b) of this section; and

2. A representative of the Maryland Classified Employees Association, Local 1935 authorized to act for the employees described in subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section.

(ii) As of December 31, 1983, “accredited representative” included only:

1. The Amalgamated Transit Union, Division No. 1300;

2. The Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 2; and

3. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1859, Council 67.

(2) “Employees” means those employees who are validly represented by an accredited representative.

(3) “Supervisor” means an employee of the Administration who is a sworn police officer and who is in a career service position that:

(i) Supervises career service positions of a lower grade;

(ii) Is supervised by an Executive Service position; and

(iii) Has no authority to take personnel actions.

(b) The Administration shall bargain collectively and enter into written collective bargaining agreements as to wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and pension and retirement provisions with the accredited representatives of its employees who are employed:

(1) In job classifications that on December 31, 1983, were included in recognized bargaining units pursuant to agreements in force on that date between the Administration and an accredited representative identified in subsection (a)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section; and

(2) (i) In new or revised classifications comparable to those described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, provided, however, that supervisory, managerial, professional, confidential, including secretaries or assistants to administrative department and section heads or to other management staff personnel, and engineering classifications shall not be included; and

(ii) As supervisors and sergeants in the Maryland Transit Administration Police.

(c) The Administration may provide its employees with automatic cost–of–living wage adjustments in accordance with any applicable formula in a collective bargaining agreement between the parties, provided that the aggregate of automatic cost–of–living wage adjustments provided to any employee in any contract year does not exceed 5 percent of the employee’s base wage rate as that base wage rate existed immediately prior to commencement of the contract year.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-310 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310
§7–310.
Status: in_force

The white oak (Quercus alba) is the State tree.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-108
§7–108.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “affidavit” means a written statement:

(1) made to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief; and

(2) the contents of which are affirmed under the penalties of perjury.

(b) A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization that has been in existence for at least 5 years and promotes social welfare and general civic improvement may register with the Secretary of State as a community association by filing an affidavit that the organization meets the requirements of § 5-406(a)(7) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-605 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-605
§7–605.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of:

(1) the Secretary of Information Technology or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) a representative from the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration, appointed by the Secretary of Health;

(3) a representative of the State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services, appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools; and

(4) eight members of the public appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) Of the eight members of the public appointed by the Governor:

(1) four shall have significant experience in finance, accounting, investment management, or consumer lending; and

(2) four shall have disabilities or assist individuals with disabilities.

(c) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.

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

(3) 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.

(4) A member appointed by the Governor may not serve more than two terms.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.

(b) (1) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(2) The Board may hold special meetings as provided in its bylaws, but the Board may not hold more than 1 meeting in a calendar month.

(c) A member of the Board:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

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

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who leases or rents a motor vehicle under an agreement to return the motor vehicle at the end of the leasing or rental period may not abandon the motor vehicle or refuse or willfully neglect to return it.

(b) (1) A person may not be prosecuted under this section if, within 5 days after a written demand for the return of the motor vehicle is mailed by regular mail and certified United States mail, return receipt requested, to the person who leased or rented the motor vehicle at the last address known to the person who delivered the motor vehicle, the person returns or accounts for the motor vehicle to the person who delivered the motor vehicle.

(2) A prosecution may not be started until 5 days after a written demand described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is mailed.

(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 $500 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-219 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-219
§7–219.
Status: in_force

Unless notice by publication is insufficient in law or unless otherwise specifically provided by law, publication of a document under this subtitle gives a person who is subject to or affected by the document notice of the contents of the document.