Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: reserved

(a) The governing body of Allegany County and of a municipal corporation in Allegany County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(1) personal property that is owned by a nonprofit television broadcast translator station that is supported principally by public subscription; and

(2) property that is:

(i) owned by the South Cumberland Business and Civic Association, Incorporated; and

(ii) known as the South Cumberland Civic Center.

(b) The governing body of Allegany County or of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(1) property that is owned by the Upper Potomac Jaycees, Incorporated;

(2) property that is owned by the Allegany Beagle Club, Incorporated;

(3) property that is:

(i) leased by Frostburg Community Hospital, Inc.; and

(ii) used for hospital purposes;

(4) property that is owned by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad;

(5) property that is owned by the Frostburg Lions Club;

(6) property that is owned by the Cumberland/Allegany County Industrial Foundation, Inc.;

(7) property that is owned by the La Vale Lions Club Foundation, Inc.;

(8) property that is owned by the Carver Community Center, Inc.;

(9) property that is owned by the Cumberland Cultural Foundation and is known as the Gilchrist Museum;

(10) property that is owned by the Allegany County Agricultural Expo, Inc.;

(11) property that is owned by the Allegany County Building Trades Education Foundation, Inc.;

(12) property that is owned by the Frostburg Museum Association, Inc.;

(13) property that is owned by the Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation, Inc.;

(14) property that is owned by the Family Junction, Inc.;

(15) property that is owned by the LaVale Swim Club, Inc.;

(16) property that is:

(i) owned by:

1. The Lions Center, LLC;

2. The Lions Center I, LLC; or

3. The Lions Center II, LLC; and

(ii) known as The Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care;

(17) property that is owned by the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation; and

(18) property that is owned by Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation, Inc., or Evergreen Heritage Center Holdings, LLC.

(c) (1) The governing body of Allegany County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on:

(i) property that is:

1. owned directly or indirectly by a bona fide labor union or a corporation whose capital stock is owned only by a bona fide labor union;

2. used only for the mutual benefit of the members of the bona fide labor union; and

3. except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, not used for profit;

(ii) real property that is:

1. owned by a religious organization;

2. leased to the La Vale Athletic Association;

3. located in La Vale; and

4. used only to conduct athletic and recreational programs for youth; and

(iii) real property on which improvements are made to a structure that the governing body of Allegany County has certified to be historically or architecturally significant.

(2) Any property under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection that is commercially rented is taxable to the extent of the commercial use of the property.

(3) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall be:

(i) the following percentage of the increase that is due to the improvement:

1. 100% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 1st and 2nd taxable years that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax;

2. 80% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 3rd taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax;

3. 60% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 4th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax; and

4. 40% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 5th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax; and

(ii) ended after the 5th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to county property tax.

(d) The governing body of Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on real property that is:

(1) owned by the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce;

(2) known as the Bell Tower Building; and

(3) located in Cumberland, Maryland.

(e) The governing body of Allegany County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county and special district property tax imposed on:

(1) property that is owned by the Cresaptown Civic Improvement Association, Incorporated; and

(2) property that is owned by the Potomac Park Citizens Committee, Incorporated.

(f) The governing body of Allegany County or of the City of Cumberland may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation tax imposed on property that is owned by the Cumberland Outdoor Club, Incorporated.

(g) (1) The governing body of Allegany County or of the City of Cumberland may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation tax imposed on:

(i) property that is rehabilitated under regulations adopted by the governing body; or

(ii) property that is new construction under regulations adopted by the governing body.

(2) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not extend beyond the first 10 years after the rehabilitation or new construction is completed.

(3) The amount of a tax credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed the amount of the initial valuation of the rehabilitation to the property or the new construction and the resulting phase–in of the valuation.

(h) The governing body of Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county and special district property tax imposed on property that is owned by the Western Maryland Street Rod Association, Incorporated.

(i) (1) The governing body of Allegany County may grant a county property tax credit or exemption for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, assembling, processing, or refining products for sale or in the generation of electricity and may define, fix, or limit the amount, terms, scope, and duration of any credit or exemption provided for or affirmed under this subsection.

(2) To the extent that a tax credit or exemption is granted under this subsection for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, assembling, processing, or refining products for sale, the property may not be treated as taxable personal property for the purpose of computing any payments of State aid to education under § 5–202 of the Education Article or other payments of State aid to counties or municipal corporations that by law are based on the assessment of property.

(3) To the extent that a tax credit or exemption is granted under this subsection for machinery and equipment that is used in the generation of electricity for a facility that started generating electricity prior to June 1, 2000, the property may not be treated as taxable personal property for the purpose of computing any payments of State aid to education under § 5–202 of the Education Article or other payments of State aid to counties or municipal corporations that by law are based on the assessment of property.

(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection do not apply to any personal property unless Allegany County submits to the Department, on or before October 31 of the taxable year for which the tax credit or exemption for the property is granted, the information required under § 9–201(b) of this title regarding the tax credit or exemption.

(j) (1) To encourage the location and development of business operations and expansion of the employment base in Allegany County, the governing body of Allegany County and of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on any property within:

(i) the area known as the Riverside Industrial Park;

(ii) a commercial or industrial park owned, managed, or operated by the Allegany County Commissioners; or

(iii) a public industrial park owned, managed, or operated by an organization described in § 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) In authorizing a credit under paragraph (1)(ii) or (iii) of this subsection, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit; and

(ii) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(3) A tax credit granted under this subsection may not be granted for more than 10 years.

(k) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of Allegany County or of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on property that is subdivided into five or more lots for purposes of future residential development.

(2) (i) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall equal 100% of the tax imposed on the increase in the assessment of the real property when the property is first revalued following the subdivision of the property.

(ii) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a subdivided lot that has been transferred to a new owner after the property was subdivided.

(l) (1) The governing body of Allegany County or of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on any property that:

(i) is owned by Western Maryland Health System Corporation;

(ii) was formerly designated and operated as Western Maryland Health System Braddock Hospital; and

(iii) is vacant as a result of hospital consolidation and relocation approved by the Maryland Health Care Commission.

(2) To encourage the location and development of business operations and expansion of the employment base in Allegany County, the governing body of Allegany County or of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on any property that:

(i) was formerly owned by Western Maryland Health System Corporation;

(ii) was formerly designated and operated as Western Maryland Health System Braddock Hospital;

(iii) was formerly vacant as a result of hospital consolidation and relocation approved by the Maryland Health Care Commission; and

(iv) is owned, managed, or operated by an organization described in § 501(c)(3) or § 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) In authorizing a credit under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) eligibility criteria for the credit;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(4) A tax credit granted under this subsection may not be granted for more than 10 years.

(m) (1) To encourage the location and development of business operations and expansion of the employment base in Allegany County, the governing body of Allegany County or of a municipal corporation in Allegany County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on any property within the area known as the Memorial Hilltop Centre.

(2) In authorizing a credit under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) eligibility criteria for the credit;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(3) A tax credit granted under this subsection may not be granted for more than 10 years.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-303 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of Anne Arundel County and of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(1) property that is:

(i) owned by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Incorporated;

(ii) located at the corner of College Avenue and King George Street in Annapolis, Maryland; and

(iii) known as Ogle Hall;

(2) property that is:

(i) owned by the Naval Academy Athletic Association; and

(ii) used for athletic events and purposes;

(3) real property that is owned by the Three Rivers Sportsmen, Incorporated; and

(4) property that is owned by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Incorporated.

(b) (1) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation tax imposed on real property that is:

(i) owned by a nonprofit community civic association or corporation; and

(ii) dedicated by plat or deed restriction to the use of the lot owners in the community, if the use is not contingent on the payment of:

1. dues to the association or corporation, unless the dues are used only to improve or maintain the property of the community; or

2. compensation for admission to or use of the property, unless the compensation is used only to improve or maintain the property of the community.

(2) The governing body of Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county tax imposed on real property that is:

(i) owned by the Village Commons Community Center, Incorporated; or

(ii) leased by Anne Arundel Community College at Arundel Mills.

(3) (i) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation tax imposed on real property that is owned by Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Incorporated.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. the amount, terms, scope, and duration of the credit granted under this paragraph; and

2. any other provision necessary to administer the credit granted under this paragraph.

(4) (i) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is:

1. leased to a public charter school, as defined in § 9–102 of the Education Article; and

2. used exclusively for primary or secondary educational purposes.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. the amount and duration of the tax credit under this paragraph;

2. additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this paragraph, including a requirement that the tax credit benefit the public charter school;

3. regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

4. any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this paragraph.

(5) (i) 1. In this paragraph the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. “Benefit corporation” means a Maryland corporation that elects to be a benefit corporation and complies with Title 5, Subtitle 6C of the Corporations and Associations Article.

3. “Benefit limited liability company” means a Maryland limited liability company that elects to be a benefit limited liability company and complies with Title 4A, Subtitle 12 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this paragraph against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real or personal property that is:

1. owned or leased by a benefit corporation or benefit limited liability company;

2. not used for residential purposes; and

3. used in a trade or business by a benefit corporation or benefit limited liability company.

(iii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit;

2. the amount of the tax credit;

3. the duration of the tax credit, for a period not to exceed 10 years;

4. regulations and procedures for the application, certification, and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit;

5. a limitation on the aggregate amount of tax credits granted under this paragraph; and

6. any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this paragraph.

(6) (i) 1. In this paragraph the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. “Blind individual” means an individual who has a permanent impairment of both eyes that:

A. causes central visual acuity, with corrective glasses, of 20/200 or less in the better eye; or

B. causes central visual acuity of more than 20/200 if there is a field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted so that the widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees in the better eye.

3. “Dwelling house” means real property that:

A. is the legal residence of a blind individual;

B. is occupied by not more than two families; and

C. includes the lot or curtilage, and structures necessary to use the real property as a residence.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this paragraph against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on $15,000 of the assessment value of a dwelling house that is owned by a blind individual.

(iii) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, if a property tax credit under this paragraph is granted, it shall be granted in addition to any property tax exemption authorized by law.

2. An individual may not receive both a property tax credit under this paragraph and an exemption under § 7–208 of this article.

(iv) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

2. any other provision necessary to administer the tax credit under this paragraph.

(7) (i) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this paragraph against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is owned by and used as the principal residence of an individual who is at least 62 years old and of limited income.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this paragraph;

2. income eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit;

3. regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

4. any other provision necessary to administer the tax credit under this paragraph.

(8) (i) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on that portion of the real property on which an improvement is substantially completed if:

1. the property is owned by a business having at least 25 employees; and

2. the improvement contains an area set aside and dedicated exclusively for a child care center that is:

A. registered as a family child care home or large family child care home under Title 9.5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article; or

B. licensed as a child care center under Title 9.5, Subtitle 4 of the Education Article.

(ii) The amount of the annual credit may not exceed $10,000 or the amount of county or municipal corporation property tax attributable to that portion of property for which the credit was granted, whichever is less.

(iii) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this paragraph; and

2. any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this paragraph.

(9) (i) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on that portion of real property, including any improvement, that contains an area set aside and dedicated exclusively for a day care center that is:

1. registered as a family child care home or large family child care home under Title 9.5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article;

2. licensed as a child care center under Title 9.5, Subtitle 4 of the Education Article;

3. licensed as a day care center for the elderly under Title 14, Subtitle 2 of the Health – General Article; or

4. licensed as a day care center for adults under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article.

(ii) The amount of the annual credit may not exceed $10,000 or the amount of county or municipal corporation property tax attributable to that portion of property for which the credit was granted, whichever is less.

(iii) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may provide, by law, for:

1. the amount of the property tax credit under this paragraph;

2. the duration of a property tax credit under this paragraph; and

3. any other provision necessary to carry out this paragraph.

(iv) A credit under this paragraph may not be granted if the real property qualifies for a credit under paragraph (8) of this subsection.

(10) (i) 1. In this paragraph the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. “Eligible construction” means construction of a new supermarket or any substantial renovation of an existing supermarket.

3. “Supermarket” means a grocery store that has:

A. all major food departments, including produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and canned and packaged goods;

B. more than 50% of total sales derived from food sales; and

C. more than 50% of total floor space dedicated to food sales.

(ii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this paragraph against the county or municipal corporation personal property tax imposed on personal property that is owned by a supermarket that:

1. completes eligible construction; and

2. is located in a food desert retail incentive area.

(iii) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County shall, by law, designate what constitutes a food desert retail incentive area for purposes of the tax credit under this paragraph.

(iv) A property tax credit granted under this paragraph for a taxable year may not exceed the amount of property tax imposed on the personal property of a supermarket in that year.

(v) The governing body of Anne Arundel County or of a municipal corporation in Anne Arundel County may establish, by law:

1. limits on the cumulative amount of property tax credits granted under this paragraph;

2. additional limitations on the amount of the credit;

3. additional eligibility requirements for supermarkets to qualify for the tax credit under this paragraph;

4. additional criteria for what constitutes eligible construction that may qualify a supermarket for the tax credit under this paragraph; and

5. any other provisions necessary to carry out this paragraph.

(c) The governing body of Anne Arundel County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against county property tax imposed on real property that is owned by the Davidsonville Ruritan Foundation, Incorporated.

(d) The governing body of Anne Arundel County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county tax imposed on real property that is subject to the State’s or county’s agricultural land preservation program.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-342 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-342
§9–342.
Status: in_force

This title does not require a bank to enter into an agreement of the kind described in § 9-104(a)(2), even if its customer so requests or directs. A bank that has entered into such an agreement is not required to confirm the existence of the agreement to another person unless requested to do so by its customer.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-14A-01 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14A / Section 9-14A-01
§9–14A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) If the statement ”all toilets on this property are required to be waterless toilets approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment” is recorded in the land use covenant or deed for a parcel of property, the Department may:

(1) Authorize reductions in initial disposal system size;

(2) Establish the amount of the reductions on a case by case basis; and

(3) Prohibit the installation or use of conventional plumbing fixtures where a reduction has been authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(b) The Department may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-305
§9A–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership of the Board, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this title for an individual who is licensed in another state to provide heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services as a journeyman, journeyman restricted, master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.

(b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) pays the appropriate application fee required by § 9A–207 of this title; and

(2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;

(ii) holds an active license in good standing in the other state;

(iii) holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and

(iv) became licensed in the other state after meeting, in that state, requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of this State, including the number of years of work experience equivalent to the experience required under § 9A–302(b), (c), and (d) of this subtitle.

(c) The Board may grant a waiver only if the state in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the Board shall grant a waiver to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:

(i) pays the appropriate application fee required under § 9A–207 of this title;

(ii) holds an active Virginia license in good standing that is equivalent to the State license;

(iii) has experience in the provision of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services that meets the time requirements of § 9A–302 of this subtitle; and

(iv) has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-807 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-807
§9–807.
Status: in_force

(a) If the county commissioners abate a violation of a zoning law, the county commissioners may assess against the property the reasonable costs of the abatement.

(b) The assessment shall be:

(1) added to the annual tax bill of the property to be collected in the same manner as ordinary taxes are collected; and

(2) subject to the same interest and penalty for nonpayment as provided by law for the nonpayment of county taxes.

(c) The assessment is a lien against the property from the date of assessment until paid.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3302 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 33 / Section 9-3302
§9–3302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

(b) (1) The head of the Office is the Director.

(2) The Director:

(i) is appointed by the Governor;

(ii) serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor; and

(iii) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(c) (1) The Office shall:

(i) advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Office; and

(ii) carry out the Governor’s policies on matters assigned to the Office.

(2) The Director shall:

(i) manage the operation of the Office and establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the Office; and

(ii) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Director may establish, reorganize, or consolidate areas of responsibility in the Office as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the Director.

(d) The Office shall employ staff to carry out its duties as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-713 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-713
§9–713.
Status: in_force

(a) To pay all or any part of the principal or interest on or to retire any outstanding bonds issued under Part II of this subtitle, the municipal authority may levy an annual front–foot assessment against any property that abuts on any street, road, alley, or right–of–way in which a water pipe, sewer, or drain is laid, or from which refuse is collected.

(b) To set front–foot assessment rates, the municipal authority may:

(1) Classify any property according to its use;

(2) Determine a fair and reasonable frontage length for:

(i) Any corner lot fronting on more than one street;

(ii) Any irregular shaped lot fronting on more than one street;

(iii) Any shallow lot fronting on more than one street;

(iv) Any agricultural property; or

(v) Any small acreage; and

(3) Change the classifications or the front–foot assessment rates from year to year, but the rate for all property assessed in the municipality for any year shall be uniform within each classification.

(c) (1) The municipal authority shall notify each owner of assessed property in writing as to:

(i) The classification of the property;

(ii) The amount of the assessment; and

(iii) The time and place for a hearing on the classification of the property and the benefit charges assessed against the property.

(2) The classification of the property and the benefit charges assessed against the property shall be final, subject only to modification at the hearing.

(d) (1) The benefit charges are in default if not paid within 60 days after the date of levy.

(2) The levy bears interest at the rate of 1 percent a month for each month after the time the benefit charges are in default.

(3) The front–foot assessment charges are a first lien on the assessed property, subject only to prior State and county charges.

(4) The municipal authority may enforce the lien by filing in an appropriate court a complaint for a judgment against the property owner and for execution on the judgment.

(e) The municipal authority may provide terms for the extinguishment by property owners of annual front–foot benefit charges, if the extinguishment arrangement provides for the necessary payments on the outstanding bonds.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-703 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-703
§9–703.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not intentionally:

(1) make or cause to be made or omit to note on inspection a defect in a product to be used in connection with a defense-related activity; and

(2) act, or fail to act, with intent to hinder, delay, or interfere with a defense-related activity.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-335 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-335
§9–335.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall surrender the bond filed by a licensee if:

(1) the license is revoked or canceled; and

(2) the licensee has paid all motor fuel taxes, interest, and penalties that are due.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 23 / Section 9-2303
§9–2303.
Status: reserved

The Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the City of Baltimore, hereinafter “Signatories,” hereby enter into an interstate compact, as set forth below, for the purpose of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games. This interstate compact shall be known and may be cited as the Chesapeake Regional Olympic Games Authority Act.

Article I.

Findings.

The Maryland General Assembly finds that:

1. For some time now, the State of Maryland (including the City of Baltimore), the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, through the nonprofit organization known as the Washington/Baltimore Regional 2012 Coalition (WBRC 2012), have been actively engaged in national competition to win the U.S. Candidate City designation and, subsequently, the Host City designation and the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games.

2. Hosting the Olympic Games will provide several major, lasting, and unique benefits for all of the citizens of the Chesapeake region, including:

(a) Direct, positive economic impact on our regional economy;

(b) An opportunity to showcase our region to the world;

(c) A catalyst for regional action; and

(d) A renewed sense of pride along with a tangible legacy (e.g. new and improved venues and enhanced transportation infrastructure).

3. Independent economic studies show that preparing for and hosting the Olympic Games will have a positive economic impact on the region, including:

(a) Direct and indirect spending in excess of $5,000,000,000;

(b) The creation of approximately 70,000 jobs;

(c) Increased tax revenues resulting from Olympic related economic activity in excess of $130,000,000, without raising or creating any new taxes; and

(d) A lasting improvement in the region’s competitive position within the travel/tourism industry, as well as the region’s ability to attract new businesses.

4. The citizens of the region have responded positively to WBRC 2012’s efforts and solidly embraced the cause to host the Olympic Games, expressed in part by the endorsement of scores of local business, civic, governmental, academic, and amateur sports organizations, and by survey results that show:

(a) 82% of the region’s residents support the effort to bring the 2012 Olympic Games to this area; and

(b) 86% of area residents believe that the Olympic Games will bring substantial economic benefits to our region.

5. Through the submission of the region’s official bid proposal to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) on December 15, 2000, WBRC 2012 reached a milestone in the process of capturing the Olympic Games by providing a 631-page logistical, operational, and financial blueprint for hosting the 2012 Games.

6. The bid proposal highlights the great venues and vistas found in our region and is developed around key principles, including:

(a) Building less, not more;

(b) Utilizing mass transit; and

(c) Protecting the environment.

7. In addition to the region’s bid proposal, the USOC and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) require certain government guarantees and commitments in conjunction with hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, should our region win the U.S. Candidate City designation.

8. Our unique regional approach to winning the right to host the Olympic Games creates the added complication of determining which entities will provide the necessary guarantees.

9. It is incumbent upon WBRC 2012 and government leaders to move forward together now to craft the solution that best “lives regionalism” and maximizes the region’s chances of winning the 2012 Olympic Games, and reaping the many benefits that come with this honor.

10. Given that all four jurisdictions - Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Baltimore - will host a significant number of events and reap substantial benefits, the most effective solution for all four jurisdictions is to enter into a single agreement that gives the USOC (and subsequently the IOC) a single focal point and a united front that reflects the regional nature of our bid.

Article II.

Purpose.

The purpose of this Act is to create a Regional Authority to oversee the conduct of the 2012 Olympic Games, coordinated and managed by the local Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG), and to assure that the region’s guarantees and commitments accepted in conjunction with hosting the Olympic Games are fulfilled.

Article III.

Definitions.

For the purposes of this Act, the term:

(a) “Bid proposal” shall mean the bid formally submitted by WBRC 2012 to the USOC on December 15, 2000;

(b) “Host City” shall mean the entity which has been selected by the International Olympic Committee to host the 2012 Olympic Games;

(c) “International Olympic Committee” and “IOC” shall mean the International Olympic Committee, a body corporate under international law created by the Congress of Paris of 23rd June, 1894, and having perpetual succession;

(d) “Olympic Games” shall mean any Olympic Games sponsored and governed by the International Olympic Committee and any other educational, cultural, athletic, or sporting events related or preliminary thereto;

(e) “Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games,” and “OCOG” shall mean the Committee formed by WBRC 2012 to organize and conduct the Olympic Games, if WBRC 2012 is selected by the IOC as the “Host City” in 2005;

(f) “Regional Authority” shall mean the Chesapeake Regional Olympic Games Authority;

(g) “Signatories” shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the City of Baltimore;

(h) “United States Olympic Committee” and “USOC” shall mean the United States Olympic Committee, incorporated by Act of Congress on September 21, 1950, and having perpetual succession;

(i) “U.S. Candidate City” shall mean the entity which has received the United States Olympic Committee’s endorsement to submit to the IOC the sole bid from the United States for the hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games; and

(j) “WBRC 2012” shall mean Washington/Baltimore Regional 2012 Coalition, a not for profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland, and its successors.

Article IV.

Creation of the Regional Authority.

The Signatories hereby provide the mechanism for the creation and termination of the “Chesapeake Regional Olympic Games Authority,” hereinafter “Regional Authority,” which shall be an instrumentality of the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the City of Baltimore, and shall have the powers and duties set forth herein, and those additional powers and duties conferred upon it by subsequent actions of the Signatories:

(a) The Regional Authority shall come into existence by the force of this Act when and if, and only if, the IOC awards the 2012 Olympic Games in year 2005 to WBRC 2012, as the U.S. Candidate City and the official representative of the Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Baltimore region; and

(b) The Regional Authority shall, if ever brought into existence, cease to exist by the force of this Act on January 1, 2014, unless extended by substantially similar future legislation enacted by each of the Signatories; and

(c) Until such time as the Regional Authority may be triggered into existence, the combined signatures of the Governors of Virginia and Maryland, and the Mayors of the District of Columbia and the City of Baltimore, on any and all documents necessary and appropriate to the pursuit of the 2012 Olympic Games shall be deemed binding on future actions of the Regional Authority. For the purposes of this subsection:

(i) The above referenced signatures may be on the same document, on separate but materially and substantially similar documents, or any combination thereof; and

(ii) No individual signature shall be deemed effective until such time as all four above referenced signatures are obtained.

Article V.

Regional Authority Composition; Terms of Service; Order of Business; Accounting.

1. (a) The Regional Authority shall be composed of 11 “voting members,” as follows:

(i) The State of Maryland shall be entitled to three voting members, to be appointed by the Governor;

(ii) The Commonwealth of Virginia shall be entitled to three voting members, to be appointed by the Governor;

(iii) The District of Columbia shall be entitled to three voting members, to be appointed by the Mayor;

(iv) The City of Baltimore shall be entitled to one voting member, to be appointed by the Mayor; and

(v) The Washington/Baltimore Regional 2012 Coalition, a not for profit corporation created for the sole purpose of bringing the Olympic Games to the region, or the OCOG, shall be entitled to one voting member, to be appointed in a manner consistent with its usual procedure;

(b) The Regional Authority shall cause to be formed a Regional Authority Advisory Committee, which shall be comprised of representatives (“advisory members”) from each of the local jurisdictions substantially impacted by hosting the Olympic Games in the region, in a manner to be determined by the Regional Authority;

(c) Reasonable efforts should be made to ensure that appointments of voting members and advisory members:

(i) Are residents of the regional community with relevant and useful experience, and with sufficient time to devote to the duties of the Regional Authority, to help facilitate the successful hosting of the Olympic Games;

(ii) Reflect the geographical diversity inherent in the regional nature of WBRC 2012’s bid proposal; and

(iii) Reflect the cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity inherent in the Chesapeake Region; and

(d) Voting members shall not be financially compensated for their service on the Regional Authority; such service shall be considered voluntary. Voting members may be reimbursed by the Regional Authority for normal and customary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

2. The terms of the voting members of the Regional Authority shall be as follows:

(a) The initial terms of office of the voting members shall be 2 years from the date of appointment, and all subsequent terms of office of the voting members shall be for 2 years. Each voting member shall hold office until his or her successor shall be appointed and duly qualified. Any voting member of the Regional Authority may succeed himself or herself; and

(b) All vacancies in the membership of the voting members of the Regional Authority, whether caused by expiration of term of office, death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled in the same manner as that membership was originally filled. The term of any voting member, appointed to fill an unexpired term, shall be for the remainder of the term.

3. The Regional Authority shall elect from its membership a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by resolution of the Regional Authority or until their successors are elected and qualified. No voting member of the Regional Authority shall hold more than one office on the Regional Authority.

4. The Regional Authority shall hold meetings in accordance with the following:

(a) Regular meetings of the Regional Authority shall be held on such dates and at such time and place as shall be fixed by resolution of the Regional Authority;

(b) Special meetings of the Regional Authority may be called by resolution of the Authority, by the chairman or vice chairman, or upon the written request of at least three voting members of the Regional Authority;

(c) Written notice of all meetings shall be delivered to each voting member, not less than 3 days prior to the date of such meeting in the case of regular meetings and not less than 24 hours in the case of special meetings;

(d) Each voting member should make all reasonable efforts to be in attendance at meetings called by the Regional Authority; and

(e) A majority of the voting members of the Regional Authority in office shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum is empowered to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Regional Authority and no vacancy on the Regional Authority shall impair the right of such majority to act. If at any meeting there is less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting to a fixed time and place, and notice of such time and place shall be given in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, provided that if the notice period under subsection (c) of this section cannot reasonably be complied with, such notice, if any, of such adjourned meeting shall be given as is reasonably practical.

5. The Regional Authority shall establish rules and regulations for its own governance, not inconsistent with this Act.

6. The Regional Authority shall:

(a) Make provision for a system of financial accounting and controls, audits, and reports. All accounting systems and records, auditing procedures and standards, and financial reporting shall conform to generally accepted principles of governmental accounting. All financial records, reports, and documents of the Regional Authority shall be public record and open to public inspection under reasonable regulations prescribed by the Regional Authority; and

(b) Adopt a fiscal year, establish a system of accounting and financial control, designate the necessary funds for complete accountability, and specify the basis of accounting for each such fund. The Regional Authority shall cause to be prepared a financial report on all funds at least quarterly and a comprehensive report on the fiscal operations and conditions of the Regional Authority annually.

Article VI.

Compliance with Local Law.

The Regional Authority shall make every effort to comply with the local laws of each of the Signatories to this Act, regarding disclosure, appointment, and open meetings.

Article VII.

Funding of the Regional Authority.

1. The OCOG will provide reasonable funds for the operation of the Regional Authority and the conduct of its business in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

2. For the purposes of this article, payment of any insurance premiums incurred by the Regional Authority under the authority granted to it by Article VIII shall not be considered operations funds referred to in subsection 1 of this article. The OCOG shall pay only such insurance premiums as are reasonable.

3. The OCOG shall not be responsible for any financial liability that the Regional Authority may incur under Article VIII of this Act.

4. The Regional Authority shall submit to the OCOG a planned budget for the Regional Authority’s next fiscal year, adopted consistent with Article V 6 (b) of this Act, no less than 90 days before the beginning of the next fiscal year.

Article VIII.

Regional Authority Oversight of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games; Additional Powers.

1. The Regional Authority, in recognition of its oversight responsibility over the OCOG, shall have access to:

(a) The quarterly financial statements of the OCOG;

(b) The annual business plans of the OCOG; and

(c) All other OCOG documents necessary to achieve its oversight purpose.

2. The Regional Authority shall have the power to enforce OCOG budgetary and planning changes when:

(a) Review by the Regional Authority of the OCOG financial statements, annual business plans, or other documents contemplated in Article VIII 1 of this Act suggests:

(i) Economic shortfalls that would possibly trigger the Regional Authority’s liability outlined in Article VIII 3 of this Act; or

(ii) The OCOG will fail to host the Olympic Games in a manner that would satisfy the requirements of the USOC or the IOC; and

(b) Such changes are supported by a majority of the voting members of the Regional Authority, notwithstanding the quorum requirements of Article V 4 (e) of this Act.

3. The Regional Authority, in recognition of its duties as overseer of the OCOG, shall:

(a) Be bound by the terms of, cause the OCOG to perform, and guaranty performance of the OCOG’s obligations under all documents necessary and appropriate to the pursuit of the Olympic Games;

(b) Certify the OCOG’s performance of such obligations as requested by the USOC from time to time;

(c) Accept liability for the OCOG, if any, as far as required by all documents necessary and appropriate to the pursuit and hosting of the Olympic Games, provided, however, that:

(i) With regard to third-party tort liabilities, the OCOG will both indemnify the State against any and all such claims and provide that the State be named as an additional insured on all appropriate insurance policies, and, in any event, nothing contained herein shall in any way modify the State’s existing liability limitation;

(ii) With regard to all other liabilities arising out of this subsection, the OCOG agrees to hold the State harmless and indemnify the State for any such losses; and

(iii) Should the State incur any liabilities, the liabilities shall count against the total limit (or cap) on the State’s liabilities as noted in section (d) of this article and Article IX 1 below; and

(d) Accept liability, if any, with the OCOG, for any financial deficit of the OCOG, or the Olympic Games, as follows:

(i) The OCOG shall be responsible for any amount up to $25 million;

(ii) The Regional Authority shall be liable for any amount in excess of $25 million, but not to exceed an additional $175 million; and

(iii) Except as set forth in existing applicable law, the OCOG and the Regional Authority shall not be limited in their choice of funding sources for covering possible financial losses, including but not limited to the purchase of insurance, if commercially available and reasonably priced.

4. The Regional Authority, in its financial oversight and safeguard role, shall ensure that:

(a) No legacy programs, funds, or accounts shall be funded from any of the proceeds of the 2012 Olympic Games until all budgetary and operational financial obligations of the OCOG and the Regional Authority for hosting the Olympic Games are first met; and

(b) No liability for any financial deficit resulting from the 2012 Olympic Games shall accrue to the Regional Authority (or the Signatories) until all budgetary and/or operational financial surpluses of the OCOG, if any, are applied to all outstanding financial obligations of the OCOG and the Regional Authority, if any, accrued exclusively in connection with hosting the Olympic Games.

5. The Regional Authority, in order to facilitate its oversight responsibility over the OCOG, shall have the additional powers:

(a) To sue and be sued in contract and in tort;

(b) To complain and defend in all courts;

(c) To implead and be impleaded;

(d) To enter into contracts;

(e) To hire appropriate staff; and

(f) Any additional powers granted to it by subsequent legislation.

Article IX.

Indemnification.

1. Any liability incurred by the Regional Authority, not covered by insurance under Article VIII 3 (d)(iii), shall be further indemnified by the Signatories of this Act, in proportion to the relative economic benefit currently expected to accrue to each Signatory from hosting the Olympic Games, as follows:

(a) The State of Maryland, subject to appropriation, shall be liable for 53%;

(b) The Commonwealth of Virginia shall be liable for 19%; and

(c) The District of Columbia shall be liable for 28%.

2. Each of the Signatories to this Act may provide for its share of any possible liability in any manner it may choose, as befits each Signatory’s independent commitment.

Article X.

Commitments of Signatories.

As appropriate to its individual jurisdiction and specific role in hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, each Signatory agrees to:

(a) Ensure that necessary facilities are built and transportation infrastructure improvements take place, including government funding as appropriate;

(b) Provide access to existing state/city-controlled facilities and other important resources as specified in WBRC 2012’s bid proposal, in accordance with applicable law and contractual obligations; and

(c) Provide adequate security, fire protection, and other government related services at a reasonable cost to ensure for the safe and orderly operation of the Olympic Games.

Article XI.

Effective Dates.

None of the duties or responsibilities encompassed in this legislation shall have effect until substantially similar legislation is enacted by each of the Signatories, at which time this legislation shall immediately be effective.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-229.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-229.1
§9–229.
Status: reserved

§9–229.1.

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

(2) “Commodity contract” means:

(i) a contract for the purchase or sale of a commodity for future delivery on, or subject to the rules of, a board of trade designated as a contract market by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the federal Commodity Exchange Act or board of trade outside the United States;

(ii) an agreement that is:

1. subject to regulation under § 19 of the federal Commodity Exchange Act; and

2. commonly known to the commodities trade as a margin account, margin contract, leverage account, or leverage contract; or

(iii) an agreement or transaction that is:

1. subject to regulation under § 4c(b) of the federal Commodity Exchange Act; and

2. commonly known to the commodities trade as a commodity option.

(3) “Contractual right” means any right, whether or not evidenced in writing, arising under:

(i) statutory law, common law, or law merchant;

(ii) a rule or bylaw of a national securities exchange, national securities clearing organization, or securities clearing agency; or

(iii) a rule, bylaw, or resolution of the governing body of a contract market or its clearing organization.

(4) “Forward contract” means a contract, other than a commodity contract, for the purchase, sale, or transfer of:

(i) a commodity, as defined in § 1 of the federal Commodity Exchange Act; or

(ii) any similar good, article, service, right, or interest that presently is or in the future becomes the subject of dealing in the forward contract trade, or a product or by–product thereof, with a maturity date more than 2 days after the date the contract is entered into, including, but not limited to, a repurchase transaction, reverse repurchase transaction, consignment, lease, swap, hedge transaction, deposit, loan, option, allocated transaction, unallocated transaction, or a combination of these or an option on any of them.

(5) (i) “Netting agreement” means a contract or agreement, including terms and conditions incorporated by reference in the contract or agreement, that:

1. documents one or more transactions between the parties to the contract or agreement for or involving one or more qualified financial contracts; and

2. provides for the netting or liquidation of qualified financial contracts or the present or future payment obligations or payment entitlements under qualified financial contracts, including liquidation or close–out values relating to the obligations or entitlements, among the parties to the netting agreement.

(ii) “Netting agreement” includes a master agreement that, together with all schedules, confirmations, definitions, and addenda to and transactions under any thereof, shall be treated as one netting agreement.

(6) “Qualified financial contract” means a commodity contract, forward contract, repurchase agreement, reverse repurchase agreement, securities contract, swap agreement, or any similar agreement that the Commissioner determines by regulation or order to be a qualified financial contract for purposes of this subtitle.

(7) (i) “Repurchase agreement” or “reverse repurchase agreement” means an agreement, including related terms, that provides for the transfer of certificates of deposit, eligible bankers’ acceptances, or securities that are direct obligations of, or that are fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the United States or an agency of the United States against the transfer of funds by the transferee of the certificates of deposit, eligible bankers’ acceptances, or securities with a simultaneous agreement by the transferee to transfer to the transferor certificates of deposit, eligible bankers’ acceptances, or securities as described above in this subparagraph at a certain date not later than 1 year after the transfers or on demand, against the transfer of funds.

(ii) For purposes of the definitions of “repurchase agreement” and “reverse repurchase agreement” in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the items that may be subject to a repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement include mortgage–related securities, a mortgage loan, and an interest in a mortgage loan, and do not include any participation in a commercial mortgage loan unless the Commissioner determines by regulation or order to include the commercial mortgage loan participation.

(8) (i) “Securities contract” means a contract for the purchase, sale, or loan of a security, including:

1. an option for the repurchase or sale of a security, certificate of deposit, or group or index of securities, including an interest therein or based on the value thereof;

2. an option entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currencies; or

3. the guarantee of a settlement of cash or securities by or to a securities clearing agency.

(ii) In subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, “security” includes a mortgage loan, mortgage–related securities, and an interest in any mortgage loan or mortgage–related security.

(9) “Swap agreement” means an agreement, including the terms and conditions incorporated by reference in the agreement, that is a rate swap agreement, basis swap, commodity swap, forward rate agreement, interest rate future, interest rate option, forward foreign exchange agreement, spot foreign exchange agreement, rate cap agreement, rate floor agreement, rate collar agreement, currency swap agreement, cross–currency rate swap agreement, currency future, currency option, or any other similar agreement, and includes any combination of agreements and an option to enter into an agreement.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of State law, a person may not be stayed or otherwise prohibited from exercising:

(1) a contractual right to terminate, liquidate, or close out any netting agreement or qualified financial contract with an insurer because of:

(i) the insolvency, financial condition, or default of the insurer at any time, provided that the right is enforceable under applicable law other than this subtitle; or

(ii) the commencement of a delinquency proceeding under this subtitle;

(2) any right under a pledge, security, collateral, or guarantee agreement or any other similar security arrangement or credit support document relating to a netting agreement or qualified financial contract; or

(3) subject to any provision of § 9-229(b) of this subtitle, any right to offset or net out any termination value, payment amount, or other transfer obligation arising under or in connection with a netting agreement or qualified financial contract if the counterparty or its guarantor is organized under the laws of the United States, a state, or a foreign jurisdiction approved by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as eligible for netting.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding a provision in a netting agreement that the nondefaulting party is not required to pay any net or settlement amount due to the defaulting party, on termination of the netting agreement, the net or settlement amount, if any, owed by a nondefaulting party to an insurer against which an application or petition has been filed under this subtitle, shall be transferred to or on the order of the receiver for the insurer, even if the insurer is the defaulting party.

(2) Any limited two-way payment provision in a netting agreement with an insurer that has defaulted shall be deemed to be a full two-way payment provision as against the defaulting insurer.

(3) Any such net or settlement amount shall be a general asset of the insurer, except to the extent such net or settlement amount is subject to one or more secondary liens or encumbrances.

(d) In making a transfer of a netting agreement or qualified financial contract of an insurer subject to a delinquency proceeding under this subtitle, the receiver shall:

(1) transfer to one party, other than an insurer subject to a delinquency proceeding under this subtitle, all netting agreements and qualified financial contracts between a counterparty or an affiliate of a counterparty and the insurer that is the subject of the delinquency proceeding, including:

(i) all rights and obligations of each party under each netting agreement and qualified financial contract; and

(ii) all property, including any guarantees or credit support documents, securing any claims of each party under each netting agreement and qualified financial contract; or

(2) transfer none of the netting agreements, qualified financial contracts, rights, obligations, or property referred to in item (1) of this subsection, with respect to the counterparty and any affiliate of the counterparty.

(e) (1) If a receiver for an insurer makes a transfer of one or more netting agreements or qualified financial contracts, the receiver shall use its best efforts to notify any person who is party to the netting agreements or qualified financial contracts of the transfer by 12:00 p.m., the receiver’s local time, on the business day following the transfer.

(2) In this subsection, “business day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or any day on which either the New York Stock Exchange or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed.

(f) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle other than paragraph (2) of this subsection, a receiver may not avoid a transfer of money or other property arising under or in connection with a netting agreement or qualified financial contract, or any pledge, security, collateral, or guarantee agreement or any other similar security arrangement or credit support document relating to a netting agreement or qualified financial contract, that is made before the commencement of a delinquency proceeding under this subtitle.

(2) A transfer may be avoided under § 9-221 of this subtitle if the transfer was made with actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud the insurer, a receiver appointed for the insurer, or existing or future creditors.

(g) (1) In exercising any of its power under this subtitle to disaffirm or repudiate a netting agreement or qualified financial contract, a receiver shall take action with respect to each netting agreement or qualified financial contract and all transactions entered into in connection with each netting agreement or qualified financial contract, in its entirety.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, any claim of a counterparty against the estate arising from a receiver’s disaffirmance or repudiation of a netting agreement or qualified financial contract that has not been previously affirmed in the liquidation or immediately preceding rehabilitation proceeding shall be determined and shall be allowed or disallowed:

(i) as if the claim had arisen before the date of the filing of the petition for liquidation; or

(ii) if a rehabilitation proceeding is converted to a liquidation proceeding, as if the claim had arisen before the date of the filing of the petition for rehabilitation.

(3) (i) The amount of the claim identified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be the actual direct compensatory damages determined as of the date of the disaffirmance or repudiation of the netting agreement or qualified financial contract.

(ii) In subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, “actual direct compensatory damages” does not include punitive or exemplary damages, damages for lost profits or lost opportunity, or damages for pain and suffering, but does include normal and reasonable costs of cover or other reasonable measures of damages used in the derivatives market for the contract and agreement claims.

(h) All rights of counterparties under this subtitle shall apply to netting agreements and qualified financial contracts entered into on behalf of:

(1) the general account; or

(2) separate accounts if the assets of each separate account are available only to counterparties to netting agreements and qualified financial contracts entered into on behalf of that separate account.

(i) This section does not apply to a person that is an affiliate of the insurer that is the subject of a delinquency proceeding under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-513 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-513
§9–513.
Status: in_force

In Baltimore County or Carroll County, the county approving authority may grant an exception to the county plan that allows a person to install an individual water supply system or an individual sewerage system for an individual residence if the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary:

(1) Finds that this exception to the county plan is justified and necessary to alleviate extreme hardship; and

(2) Approves the exception to the county plan.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1614 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1614
§9–1614.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Maryland or of any political subdivision thereof other than the Administration, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues and funds herein provided therefor. However, this section does not limit the ability of a borrower to set, impose, levy, or collect an assessment, rate, fee, tax or charge to pay to the Administration any amounts required under a loan agreement or loan obligation of the borrower.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of public general or public local law, charter, or ordinance regulating the creation of public debts or the making of contracts, a local government may enter into a loan agreement with the Administration for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the cost of a wastewater facility or water supply system. The express powers contained and enumerated in Titles 5 and 10 of the Local Government Article and in the charter of the City of Baltimore are deemed to incorporate and include the power and authority contained in this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

(a) In any criminal proceeding in which a warrant is issued for the purpose of requiring the attendance of a person as a material witness for the State, the witness must be taken promptly before a District Court commissioner before he is committed to jail.

(b) If the commissioner determines, after a hearing, that the person brought before him should be held as a witness for the State, he shall set a reasonable bond for the appearance of the witness in the criminal proceedings when required.

(c) If the witness is unable to post the bond set by the commissioner he shall be committed to jail until he posts the bond.

(d) Upon the commitment to jail of a witness, the commissioner shall notify immediately the State’s Attorney of the county where the witness is being held. The sheriff, warden, or other custodian of the jail in which the witness is held shall also notify immediately the State’s Attorney.

(e) Unless the State’s Attorney makes application in writing prior to the expiration of seven calendar days from the date of commitment of the witness to a judge of the circuit court of the county where the witness is committed for authority to continue to hold the witness, the sheriff, warden, or other custodian of the jail shall immediately upon the expiration of seven days release the witness.

(f) The filing of a petition for authority to continue to hold a witness longer than seven days may be granted by a judge, only upon the conditions and in accordance with the procedure provided by the Maryland Rules.

(g) The State’s Attorney may order the release of the witness from custody at any time before or after the expiration of seven days by placing an endorsement to that effect on the commitment or warrant.

(h) A confined witness shall be paid $10 per day for each day confined in addition to the witness fees payable pursuant to § 9-202. Payment shall be made by the county in which the prosecution of the case is carried on.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

When evaluating and approving a builder’s overall site development and construction plans, the cost of the builder’s installation of fast response residential fire sprinkler systems shall be considered by:

(1) local building officials;

(2) local fire chiefs;

(3) the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(4) the State Fire Marshal;

(5) fire administrators with responsibility for code enforcement; and

(6) in Baltimore City, the Chief of the Fire Department.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2422 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2422
§9–2422.
Status: in_force

While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide sign language interpretation services within the scope of:

(1) the nationally or regionally recognized certification or other approved certification held by the licensee; or

(2) any other limitations determined by the Board on the license.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-604
§9–604.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of General Services is the Chairman of the Trust.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1001 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1001
§9A–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) A partnership formed in accordance with an agreement governed by the laws of this State may register as a limited liability partnership by filing with the Department a certificate of limited liability partnership which sets forth:

(1) The name of the limited liability partnership;

(2) The purpose for which the limited liability partnership exists; and

(3) The address of its principal office in this State and the name and address of its resident agent.

(b) A partnership qualifies as a limited liability partnership at the time of the filing of the certificate with the Department or at any later time specified in the certificate.

(c) An amendment to the certificate of limited liability partnership shall be:

(1) In writing; and

(2) Filed for record with the Department.

(d) A certificate or amendment shall be executed by a person authorized by the limited liability partnership to execute such certificate and amendment.

(e) Registration of a partnership as a limited liability partnership may be voluntarily withdrawn at any time by filing with the Department a written withdrawal notice executed by one or more partners authorized by the limited liability partnership to execute the withdrawal.

(f) The status of a partnership as a limited liability partnership shall not be affected by the admission of one or more partners to the partnership or by the death, retirement, or withdrawal of any partner or any other event causing any partner to be dissociated from the partnership.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

(a) If a child is under the age of 16 years, a relative who knows that another person is the lawful custodian of the child may not, with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of the child:

(1) abduct, take, or carry away the child from the lawful custodian to a place in another state;

(2) having acquired lawful possession of the child, detain the child in another state for more than 48 hours after the lawful custodian demands that the child be returned;

(3) harbor or hide the child in another state knowing that possession of the child was obtained by another relative in violation of this section; or

(4) act as an accessory to an act prohibited by this section.

(b) If a child is under the age of 16 years, a relative who knows that another person is the lawful custodian of the child may not, with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of the child:

(1) abduct, take, or carry away the child from the lawful custodian to a place that is outside of the United States or a territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

(2) having acquired lawful possession of the child, detain the child in a place that is outside of the United States or a territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for more than 48 hours after the lawful custodian demands that the child be returned;

(3) harbor or hide the child in a place that is outside of the United States or a territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico knowing that possession of the child was obtained by another relative in violation of this section; or

(4) act as an accessory to an act prohibited by this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-227 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-227
§9–227.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit for up to 100% of the county or municipal property tax imposed on business personal property that is computer software.

(2) A credit against the county or municipal property tax may not be granted for personal property already exempt from taxation under § 7-238(b) of this article.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may adopt procedures to determine the amount and the conditions of eligibility and method of application of the property tax credit.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-608 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-608
§9–608.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Office” has the meaning stated in § 8–401 of the State Government Article.

(b) The Office shall conduct an evaluation of the Board and the Superintendent, in accordance with § 8–404 of the State Government Article, on or before:

(1) July 1, 2027; and

(2) July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-321 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-321
§9–321.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “licensee in ordinary course of business” means a person that becomes a licensee of a general intangible in good faith, without knowledge that the license violates the rights of another person in the general intangible, and in the ordinary course from a person in the business of licensing general intangibles of that kind. A person becomes a licensee in the ordinary course if the license to the person comports with the usual or customary practices in the kind of business in which the licensor is engaged or with the licensor’s own usual or customary practices.

(b) A licensee in ordinary course of business takes its rights under a nonexclusive license free of a security interest in the general intangible created by the licensor, even if the security interest is perfected and the licensee knows of its existence.

(c) A lessee in ordinary course of business takes its leasehold interest free of a security interest in the goods created by the lessor, even if the security interest is perfected and the lessee knows of its existence.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-235 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-235
§9–235.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on athletic fields that are used exclusively for amateur sports.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section; and

(2) any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-228 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-228
§9–228.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a commercial or residential building located in an eligible area to which qualifying renovations have been made to meet state-of-the-art communications and utility standards for accommodating advanced computer and telecommunications systems, including fiber-optic cable, emergency electrical capacity, and emergency backup power.

(b) For any taxable year, the amount of a property tax credit granted under this section may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) 10% of the cost of renovations to a commercial or residential building to meet state-of-the-art communication and utility standards for accommodating advanced computer and telecommunications equipment, including fiber-optic cable, emergency electrical capacity, and emergency backup power; or

(2) the county or municipal corporation property tax otherwise due for that taxable year.

(c) A tax credit granted under this section may not be granted for more than 10 years.

(d) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may designate an area within the county or municipal corporation as an area eligible for the tax credit under this section if the area is eligible for designation as a sustainable community under the Neighborhood Business Development Program created under Title 6, Subtitle 3 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(e) A property tax credit may be granted under this section if a designee of the county or municipal corporation:

(1) before construction commences, reviews and approves the plans for the renovations as meeting industry standards published by the Electrical Industry Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA Building Standard 568); and

(2) during construction and on completion of construction, reviews and approves the implementation of the renovations as conforming with the approved plans.

(f) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may establish:

(1) additional limitations on the amount or duration of credits under this section;

(2) additional standards for eligibility for the credit; or

(3) procedures or requirements for the review and approval of credits.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board, in consultation with the local boards, shall select and certify a voting system for voting in polling places and a voting system for absentee voting.

(b) The voting system selected and certified for voting in polling places and the voting system selected and certified for absentee voting shall be used in all counties.

(c) The State Board shall acquire:

(1) the voting system selected and certified for voting in polling places; and

(2) the voting system selected and certified for absentee voting.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2901 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 29 / Section 9-2901
§9–2901.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Council” means the Maryland Cybersecurity Council.

(3) “Executive Order” means Executive Order 13636 of the President of the United States.

(b) There is a Maryland Cybersecurity Council.

(c) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Information Technology, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) the Adjutant General, or the Adjutant General’s designee;

(6) the State Administrator of Elections, or the State Administrator’s designee;

(7) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(8) the Director of the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, or the Director’s designee;

(9) the Secretary of Emergency Management, or the Secretary’s designee;

(10) the People’s Counsel, or the designee of the People’s Counsel;

(11) the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee;

(12) the Chair of the Tech Council of Maryland, or the Chair’s designee;

(13) the President of the Fort Meade Alliance, or the President’s designee;

(14) the President of the Army Alliance, or the President’s designee;

(15) four representatives of cybersecurity companies located in the State, with at least three representing cybersecurity companies with 50 or fewer employees, designated by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland;

(16) the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee;

(17) the Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(18) nine representatives from institutions of higher education located in the State with expertise in cybersecurity, with at least four representatives with expertise in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, including:

(i) the President, or the President’s designee, of:

1. Bowie State University;

2. Johns Hopkins University;

3. Morgan State University;

4. the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus;

5. the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and

6. the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;

(ii) the Dean of the University of Maryland Global Campus School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology, or the Dean’s designee; and

(iii) two additional representatives designated by the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland;

(19) the Director of CASH Campaign of Maryland, or the Director’s designee;

(20) the Executive Director of Economic Action Maryland, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(21) one bank chief information security officer, designated by the Maryland Bankers Association;

(22) one hospital chief information security officer, designated by the Maryland Hospital Association;

(23) one water systems chief information security officer who works for a water system located in the State, designated by the National Association of Water Companies;

(24) one electric company chief information security officer who works in the State for an electric company serving customers in the State, designated by the Edison Electric Institute;

(25) the Executive Director of The Electronic Privacy Information Center, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(26) the Executive Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(27) the Chief Executive Officer of the Technology Advancement Center, or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee;

(28) the Director of the Center for Governance of Technology and Systems, or the Director’s designee; and

(29) any other stakeholder that the chair determines appropriate.

(d) The President of the Senate may appoint up to two members of the Senate to serve on the Council.

(e) The Speaker of the House of Delegates may appoint up to two members of the House to serve on the Council.

(f) The chair also shall invite, as appropriate, the following representatives of federal agencies to serve on the Council:

(1) the Director of the National Security Agency, or the Director’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, or the Director’s designee;

(4) the Director of the National Institute for Science and Technology, or the Director’s designee;

(5) the Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, or the Director’s designee; and

(6) any other federal agency that the chair determines appropriate.

(g) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning October 1, 2025, and every 2 years thereafter, the Council shall elect a chair and vice chair from among the members of the Council.

(2) One shall be a State employee and one shall be a non–State employee.

(h) The University of Maryland Global Campus shall provide staff for the Council.

(i) A member of the Council:

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

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

(j) The Council shall work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other federal agencies, private sector businesses, nonprofits, and private cybersecurity experts to assess and address cybersecurity threats and associated risks from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to:

(1) for critical infrastructure, review and conduct risk assessments to determine which local infrastructure sectors are at the greatest risk of cyber attacks and need the most enhanced cybersecurity measures;

(2) use federal guidance to identify categories of critical infrastructure as critical cyber infrastructure if cyber damage or unauthorized cyber access to the infrastructure could reasonably result in catastrophic consequences, including:

(i) interruption in the provision of energy, water, transportation, emergency services, food, or other life–sustaining services sufficient to cause a mass casualty event or mass evacuations;

(ii) catastrophic economic damage; or

(iii) severe degradation of State or national security;

(3) assist infrastructure entities that are not covered by the Executive Order in complying with federal cybersecurity guidance;

(4) assist private sector cybersecurity businesses in adopting, adapting, and implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology cybersecurity framework of standards and practices;

(5) examine inconsistencies between State and federal laws regarding cybersecurity;

(6) recommend a comprehensive State strategic plan to ensure a coordinated and adaptable response to and recovery from cybersecurity attacks;

(7) address sensitive privacy interests of State residents related to cybersecurity and associated risks;

(8) address emerging threats posed by artificial intelligence, including:

(i) adversarial artificial intelligence;

(ii) cyber attacks;

(iii) deepfake technologies;

(iv) unethical use; and

(v) fraud; and

(9) recommend any legislative changes considered necessary by the Council to address cybersecurity issues.

(k) Beginning July 1, 2017, and every 2 years thereafter, the Council shall submit a report of its activities to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-112 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-112
§9–112.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Active members” means individuals who are recognized by a fraternal organization as dues–paying members or lifetime members.

(3) (i) “Fraternal organization” means a nonprofit organization that:

1. A. is tax exempt and organized as a fraternal or sororal organization under § 501(c)(7) or § 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code;

B. owns or leases a property; and

C. has a bona fide membership of at least 300 active members or has been located in a county in which subsection (d) of this section applies for at least 5 years before the organization applies for a license under subsection (d) of this section; or

2. is independent and the membership of which comprises solely graduate members of a nationwide fraternity or sorority that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(7) or § 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(ii) “Fraternal organization” does not include:

1. any college or high school fraternity or sorority; or

2. any other fraternity or sorority the membership of which is restricted in whole or in part to students or graduates of an educational institution or a professional school.

(4) “Veterans’ organization” means an organization that is tax exempt and organized as a veterans’ organization under § 501(c)(19) or § 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, in accordance with the regulations of the Agency and this subtitle, the Director shall issue licenses to the persons and governmental units that will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of State lottery tickets or shares.

(c) Before issuing a license to an applicant, the Director may consider such factors as:

(1) the financial responsibility and security of the applicant and the business or activity of the applicant;

(2) the accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public;

(3) the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience; and

(4) the volume of expected sales.

(d) (1) This subsection does not apply in:

(i) Caroline County;

(ii) Cecil County;

(iii) Dorchester County;

(iv) Kent County;

(v) Queen Anne’s County;

(vi) Somerset County;

(vii) Talbot County;

(viii) Wicomico County; and

(ix) Worcester County.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Director may issue a license under this subtitle for:

1. not more than five instant ticket lottery machines to an applicant that is a veterans’ organization; and

2. not more than three instant ticket lottery machines to an applicant that is a fraternal organization.

(ii) A veterans’ organization or fraternal organization that is issued a license under this subsection shall locate and operate its instant ticket lottery machines at its principal meeting hall in the county in which the veterans’ organization or fraternal organization is located.

(iii) As a retailer under the instant ticket lottery machine program, a veterans’ organization or fraternal organization shall be compensated based on a percentage of proceeds.

(3) (i) After deduction of any validation prize payout as provided under § 9–117 of this subtitle, a veterans’ organization issued a license under this subsection shall retain 50% of the net proceeds and credit the remaining net proceeds from the sale of tickets from instant ticket lottery machines to the State Lottery Fund established under § 9–118 of this subtitle.

(ii) On a properly approved transmittal, the Agency shall pay the following amounts from the net proceeds of sales of tickets from instant ticket lottery machines operated by a veterans’ organization:

1. 5% to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund established under § 9–913 of this title;

2. to the Agency, an amount necessary to pay for the purchase or lease of the instant ticket lottery machines and Agency administration fees for the program; and

3. any remaining amount to the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of this title.

(iii) After deduction of a validation prize payout, a fraternal organization issued a license under this subsection shall:

1. retain 25% of the net proceeds for undergraduate, graduate, or trade school scholarships or capital improvements, capital outlays, acquisitions, or existing community outreach programs and resources; and

2. remit the remainder to the Agency to be distributed as provided in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph.

(iv) On a properly approved transmittal, the Agency shall pay the following amounts from the net proceeds of sales of tickets from instant ticket lottery machines operated by a fraternal organization:

1. 20% to the Homelessness Solutions Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development, to be used, in consultation with the Department of Veterans and Military Families, to assist veterans and families of veterans, with priority given to:

A. women veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness;

B. single–parent veteran families; and

C. veterans who are victims of domestic violence;

2. 5% to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund established under § 9–913 of this title;

3. to the Agency, an amount necessary to pay for the purchase or lease of the instant ticket lottery machines and Agency administration fees for the program; and

4. any remaining amount to the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of this title.

(4) An organization may not use net proceeds from the sale of tickets from instant ticket lottery machines that would otherwise be distributed as required under paragraph (3) of this subsection for the costs of purchasing or leasing instant ticket lottery machines.

(5) (i) The Director may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection that include restricting the location of instant ticket lottery machines in areas of a veterans’ organization’s or a fraternal organization’s public meeting hall that is accessible to the public.

(ii) A fraternal organization may not locate or operate its instant ticket lottery machines in a meeting hall that is:

1. located on or affiliated with the campus of an institution of higher education; or

2. located in a building where students of an institution of higher education reside.

(6) The Agency shall ensure that the element of chance in the conduct of the gaming through the instant ticket lottery machines established under this subsection is contained wholly within the predetermined instant lottery ticket, and that player enhancements in an instant ticket lottery machine may not affect the element of chance.

(e) The Director may not issue a license to:

(1) a person or governmental unit to engage in business primarily as a licensed agent; or

(2) an individual who is under the age of 21 years.

(f) The Commission may hear and decide an appeal of a denial of a license.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-675 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-675
§9–675.
Status: in_force

(a) When a covered employee has received temporary total disability benefits continuously for 6 months, the insurer or self-insurer shall submit to the Commission a vocational rehabilitation progress report on the form that the Commission requires.

(b) After submitting a report under subsection (a) of this section, the insurer or self-insurer shall submit further vocational rehabilitation progress reports to the Commission every 120 days or sooner as requested by the Commission.

(c) If the Commission finds that an insurer or self-insurer has failed to submit a report within the time period required by this section, the Commission may impose a fine not exceeding $500 on the insurer or self-insurer.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3401 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 34 / Section 9-3401
§9–3401.
Status: in_force

§9–3401. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-683.3 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-683.3
§9–683.
Status: in_force

§9–683.3.

(a) This section does not apply to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.

(b) If there are individuals who were dependent on a deceased covered employee at the time of death resulting from an accidental personal injury or occupational disease, the employer or its insurer shall pay death benefits in accordance with this section.

(c) (1) Beginning on the date of death of a deceased covered employee and continuing for a period of 144 months, the employer or its insurer shall pay death benefits, as calculated in this section, to the dependents of the deceased covered employee.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, death benefits shall be paid at the rate of two–thirds of the deceased covered employee’s average weekly wage at the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury that caused the death of the covered employee or on the date of the last injurious exposure of the covered employee to the hazards of the occupational disease that caused the death of the covered employee, not to exceed the State average weekly wage.

(3) The average weekly wage of all dependents and the deceased covered employee’s average weekly wage shall be combined to determine the family income.

(4) The deceased covered employee’s income shall be divided by the family income to determine the percent of the family income earned by the deceased covered employee.

(5) The percent of the family income earned by the deceased covered employee shall be multiplied by the death benefit, as calculated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to determine the amount payable, collectively, to all dependents.

(6) If the average weekly wage of the deceased covered employee was less than $100 at the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury that caused the death of the covered employee or on the date of disablement from the occupational disease that caused the death of the covered employee, the weekly death benefit paid under this section shall equal the average weekly wage of the deceased covered employee up to $100 per week.

(d) (1) Death benefits shall be paid for a minimum of 5 years after the covered employee’s death.

(2) Subject to subsections (e) through (i) of this section, provided that a minimum of 5 years of death benefits has been paid, death benefits shall terminate on the date that would have been the deceased covered employee’s 70th birthday.

(e) Notwithstanding the time limitations under subsections (c) and (d) of this section, if a dependent spouse or dependent child is incapable of self–support because of a mental or physical disability that preexisted the covered employee’s death, death benefits shall continue for the duration of the dependent’s disability.

(f) If a dependent spouse remarries, death benefits shall terminate 2 years after the date of remarriage.

(g) The employer or its insurer shall continue to make payments to or for the benefit of a dependent child until the child reaches 18 years of age.

(h) The employer or its insurer shall continue to make payments to, or for the benefit of, a dependent child for up to 5 years after the child reaches 18 years of age if:

(1) the child is attending school on a full–time basis; and

(2) the school offers an educational program or a vocational training program that is accredited or approved by the State Department of Education.

(i) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, all dependents who are neither a dependent spouse nor a dependent child shall be entitled to no more than a total of $65,000, collectively, as their portion of the total death benefits payable in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(2) Beginning on January 1, 2012, the benefit limit under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be adjusted annually by the same percent applicable to the adjustment of the State average weekly wage.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-220 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-220
§9–220.
Status: in_force

(a) The incorporators of a savings and loan association shall deliver to the credit of the chairman of the incorporators, as an expense fund, cash in an amount equal to at least 25 percent of the minimum initial subscriptions for savings accounts under § 9-218 of this subtitle.

(b) The expense fund shall be used to pay:

(1) Organizational expenses; and

(2) Operating expenses until earnings are sufficient to pay the operating expenses and any dividends or interest on savings accounts.

(c) Except as to withdrawal rights, priority of claims on liquidation, and the provisions of this section, an incorporator’s contribution to the expense fund shall be treated as a savings account in the savings and loan association.

(d) Contributions of the incorporators to the expense fund may be repaid pro rata to them from the net earnings of the savings and loan association after providing for the required allocation to the general reserve fund and the payment of dividends or interest on the savings accounts of at least 2 percent a year.

(e) If the savings and loan association liquidates before repayment of the contributions, contributions shall be repaid pro rata to the incorporators from the unexpended expense fund after the payment of all:

(1) Liquidation expenses;

(2) Creditors; and

(3) The withdrawal value of savings accounts.

(f) Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section do not apply to any portion of an expense fund that is provided from the paid-in surplus of a capital stock association.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-266 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-266
§9–266.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real or personal property that is owned or leased by a business entity affected by a state of emergency declared under Title 14 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit;

(3) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-310.2 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310.2
§9–310.
Status: in_force

§9–310.2.

(a) In any administrative action before the Commission, if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that a person knowingly affected or knowingly attempted to affect the payment of compensation, fees, or expenses under this title by means of a fraudulent representation, the Commission shall refer the case on the person to the Insurance Fraud Division in the Maryland Insurance Administration.

(b) In its annual report under § 9-312 of this subtitle, the Commission shall report the number of cases referred to the Insurance Fraud Division in the Maryland Insurance Administration under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-339 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-339
§9–339.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued by the Department under this subtitle.

(b) In any action for an injunction under this section, any finding of the Department after a hearing is prima facie evidence of each fact the Department determines.

(c) On a showing that any person is violating or is about to violate this subtitle or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued by the Department, the court shall grant an injunction without requiring a showing of a lack of an adequate remedy at law.

(d) If an emergency arises from imminent danger to the public health, to the public welfare, or to the environment, the Department may sue for an immediate injunction to stop any pollution or other activity that is causing the danger.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1302 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1302
§9–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11 of this article, the county council may provide by local law for an administrative proceeding to enforce its zoning regulations.

(b) The local law may include the authority to impose civil fines and penalties and to create liens and assess costs for zoning violations.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-610 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-610
§9–610.
Status: in_force

(a) After the final order of approval, the board of directors of the converting association shall file the endorsed charter amendments with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) When the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the charter amendments for record, the mutual association becomes a capital stock association.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-214 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-214
§9–214.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor carrier may claim a credit against the motor carrier tax to the extent of the motor fuel tax that the motor carrier paid on motor fuel bought in the State.

(b) If the credit allowed under subsection (a) of this section for a return period exceeds the motor carrier tax due in the period, then, in accordance with regulations of the Comptroller, the motor carrier may:

(1) apply the excess credit to the motor carrier tax due within the next 2 years; or

(2) apply for a refund of the excess credit under § 13-901 of this article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-212 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-212
§9–212.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings and loan association that forfeits its charter may revive the charter in accordance with Title 3, Subtitle 5 of the Corporations and Associations Article only if:

(1) The Division Director approves the proposed articles of revival; and

(2) The charter was forfeited for:

(i) Failure to file an annual report with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; or

(ii) Nonpayment of taxes.

(b) Not later than 30 days after a savings and loan association files articles of revival with the Division Director for examination, the Director shall pass an order approving or refusing the articles of revival.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1014 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1014
§9A–1014.
Status: in_force

Except in a proceeding by this State or any of its political subdivisions, the acceptance of a certificate of reinstatement for record by the Department is conclusive evidence of:

(1) The payment of all fees, taxes, unemployment insurance contributions, and reimbursement payments required to be paid;

(2) The filing of all reports required to be filed; and

(3) The reinstatement of the right to do business in Maryland of the limited liability partnership.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may:

(1) Conduct research to determine ginseng population trends, propagation techniques or ways of conserving ginseng;

(2) Promote the conservation and export of ginseng;

(3) Establish standards for the certification of ginseng intended for export;

(4) Establish guidelines and requirements for the conservation and harvesting of ginseng;

(5) Require that records be kept by any person who harvests or buys ginseng intended for sale; and

(6) Establish conditions under which a permit or registration may be suspended or revoked.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20C-03 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20C / Section 9-20C-03
§9–20C–03.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund in the Administration.

(b) The purposes of the Fund are to:

(1) provide financial assistance, business development assistance, and employee training opportunities for the benefit of emerging businesses in the State, including minority–owned emerging businesses, to prepare those businesses to participate in the emerging offshore wind industry; and

(2) encourage emerging businesses in the State, including minority–owned emerging businesses, to participate in the emerging offshore wind industry.

(c) The Administration may use the Fund to:

(1) carry out the purposes of the Fund; and

(2) pay the costs of implementing this subtitle.

(d) The Director shall manage and supervise the Fund.

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

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

(f) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money.

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

(g) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated by the State to the Fund;

(2) money paid to the Fund by a qualified offshore wind project under § 7–704.1(h) of the Public Utilities Article;

(3) money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;

(4) repayment of principal or payment of interest on a loan made from the Fund;

(5) proceeds from the sale, disposition, lease, or rental by the Administration of collateral related to financing that the Administration provides under this subtitle;

(6) investment earnings of the Fund; and

(7) any other money made available to the Administration for the Fund.

(h) (1) In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, $1,500,000 shall be transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to the Fund.

(2) In fiscal year 2016, $1,000,000 shall be transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to the Fund.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-688 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-688
§9–688.
Status: in_force

(a) In the manner that the sanitary commission determines to be in the best interest of the district and the member counties, a district may sell bonds issued under this subtitle:

(1) At public or private sale; and

(2) At a price that meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The district may not sell bonds at a price so low that the effective rate of interest is greater than the rate of interest that the sanitary commission has determined for the bonds.

(c) The effective interest rate of the bonds shall be computed:

(1) Without regard to any premium that might be paid to redeem the bonds before maturity; and

(2) Otherwise in accordance with standard tables of bond values.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2004 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2004
§9–2004.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall assist the Department of General Services in considering the most economical and efficient alternative for meeting the annual heating oil requirements of State agencies.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2801 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 28 / Section 9-2801
§9–2801.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) “Water bottle filling station” means a plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage system that is designed and intended for filling personal use water bottles or containers at least 10 inches in height; and

(2) “Water bottle filling station” includes:

(i) A station that is separate from or integral to a drinking fountain; and

(ii) For an interior location of a building, a station that incorporates a water filter and cooling system for chilling the water.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-15 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-15
§9–6A–15.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may deny registration to any applicant, reprimand any registrant, or suspend or revoke any registration if the applicant or registrant:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a registration for the applicant or for another;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a registration; or

(3) does not comply with the rules and regulations governing the standards of practice with regard to the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services.

(b) The Commission may review the status of any rehabilitation practitioner registered under this subtitle at any time.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-620 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-620
§9–620.
Status: in_force

To convert to a Maryland savings and loan association, the board of directors of a federal association shall deliver to the Division Director:

(1) A written application in the form that the Division Director requires;

(2) The executed copy of the proposed articles of incorporation and a conformed copy;

(3) The proposed bylaws;

(4) Any additional exhibits the Division Director requires; and

(5) A filing fee of $1,000.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-914 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-914
§9–914.
Status: in_force

(a) A controlling person, officer, or director may not withdraw funds or cause his funds or those of his immediate family or any other depositor to be withdrawn knowing that due to financial difficulties the association is about to suspend operations or go into conservatorship, receivership, reorganization, or liquidation.

(b) Any controlling person, officer, or director who violates subsection (a) of this section, upon conviction, shall:

(1) Be sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years;

(2) Be fined not more than $100,000; and

(3) Make full restitution.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On receipt of the items listed in § 9-205 of this subtitle, the Division Director shall publish a notice of the filing.

(2) The notice shall state that:

(i) A public hearing may be held on a date that is at least 30 days and not more than 60 days after the filing;

(ii) Written protests to the application shall be received no later than 10 days before the scheduled hearing; and

(iii) If the Division Director does not receive any written protest within the time provided in the notice, the hearing may be canceled.

(b) The notice shall be published:

(1) For at least 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision where the principal office of the proposed savings and loan association in this State is to be located; and

(2) In the Maryland Register as provided in the State Documents Law.

(c) The Division Director may prohibit testimony by any person who did not file a protest that complies with subsection (a)(2)(ii) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

(a) A railroad that crosses or connects with another railroad may use the track or roadway of the other railroad, for up to 5 miles, to move locomotives, cars, and tonnage.

(b) The rate of tolls that a railroad charges under this section for locomotives, cars, and tonnage may not exceed the rate per ton per mile, or proportionate part of a mile used, that the railroad charges for through freight per ton per mile.

(c) A railroad company that violates this section is liable to an aggrieved party in a civil action for an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-204.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204.2
§9–204.
Status: in_force

§9–204.2.

(a) In addition to the requirements of § 9–204 of this subtitle and Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article, an applicant for a permit to install, materially alter, or materially extend a landfill system shall give notice of the application by certified mail to:

(1) The owners of all real property adjoining the site where the proposed project is located;

(2) The chairman of the legislative body and any elected executive of the county where the proposed project site is located;

(3) The elected executive of any municipal corporation where the proposed project site is located; and

(4) Any other county within 1 mile of where the proposed project site is located.

(b) Any informational meeting required by § 1–603 of this article shall be held in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-109.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109.1
§9–109.
Status: in_force

§9–109.1.

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

(2) “Client” means an individual who communicates to or receives services from a psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist or a professional counselor regarding the diagnosis or treatment of the individual’s mental or emotional disorder.

(3) “Professional counselor” means an individual who is certified, licensed, or exempted from licensure as a counselor under Title 17 of the Health Occupations Article.

(4) “Psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist” means a registered nurse who:

(i) Has a master’s degree in psychiatric–mental health nursing;

(ii) Has a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master’s degree in a mental health field; or

(iii) Is certified as a clinical specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing by the American Nurses’ Association or by a body approved by the Board of Nursing.

(b) Unless otherwise provided, in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding, a client or a client’s authorized representative has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent a witness from disclosing, communications relating to:

(1) Diagnosis or treatment of the client; or

(2) Any information that by its nature would show a medical record of the diagnosis or treatment exists.

(c) (1) If a client is incompetent to assert or waive this privilege, a guardian shall be appointed and shall act for the client.

(2) A guardian appointed before the proceeding has the authority to act for the client.

(d) There is no privilege if:

(1) A disclosure is necessary for the purpose of placing the client in a facility for mental illness;

(2) A judge finds that the client, after being informed that there will be no privilege, makes communications in the course of an examination ordered by the court and the issue at trial involves the client’s mental or emotional disorder;

(3) In a civil or criminal proceeding:

(i) The client introduces the client’s mental condition as an element of the claim or defense; or

(ii) After the client’s death, the client’s mental condition is introduced by any party claiming or defending through or as a beneficiary of the client;

(4) The client, the authorized representative of the client, or the personal representative of the client makes a claim against the psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist or the professional counselor for malpractice;

(5) The client expressly consents to waive the privilege or, in the case of death or disability, the client’s personal representative waives the privilege for the purpose of making a claim or bringing suit on a policy of insurance on life, health, or physical condition;

(6) In a criminal proceeding against a client or former client alleging that the client or former client has harassed or threatened or committed another criminal act against the psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist or the professional counselor, the disclosure is necessary to prove the charge;

(7) In a peace order proceeding under Title 3, Subtitle 15 of this article in which the psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist or professional counselor is a petitioner and a client or former client is a respondent, the disclosure is necessary to obtain relief; or

(8) In an extreme risk protective order proceeding under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the Public Safety Article in which the psychiatric–mental health nursing specialist or professional counselor is a petitioner and a client or former client is a respondent, the disclosure is necessary to obtain relief.

(e) There is no privilege in:

(1) Any administrative or judicial nondelinquent juvenile proceeding;

(2) Any guardianship and adoption proceeding initiated by a child placement agency;

(3) Any guardianship and protective services proceeding concerning a disabled person; or

(4) Any criminal or delinquency proceeding in which there is a charge of child abuse or neglect or that arises out of an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-226 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-226
§9–226.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is used for agricultural purposes and is subject to a current soil conservation and water quality plan approved by the county soil conservation district and, if eligible, that is subject to a nutrient management plan under Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Agriculture Article.

(b) (1) This subsection governs the implementation of the property tax credit granted under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) (i) The governing body of a county may adopt procedures to determine the amount of and the conditions of eligibility and method of application for the property tax credit.

(ii) The property tax credit for a property may not exceed 50% of the real property tax assessed on that property.

(iii) The credit may be granted only for a property that is subject to a current soil conservation and water quality plan executed by the property owner and the county soil conservation district and, if eligible, that is subject to a nutrient management plan under Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Agriculture Article.

(iv) The credit may be granted only if the soil conservation and water quality plan under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph is certified by the county soil conservation district as being implemented as scheduled by and in accordance with the plan.

(3) The soil conservation and water quality plan shall set forth the practices to eliminate or reduce nonpoint source pollution from agricultural runoff on the property.

(4) (i) A property owner who has been granted a property tax credit under this section, and who subsequently violates the soil conservation and water quality plan or nutrient management plan in effect on a property, shall be liable for a penalty of twice the amount of all property taxes that the owner would have been liable for on the property if a property tax credit had not been granted under this section, calculated from the date of notice of the violation from the county.

(ii) A property owner may not be liable under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for a soil conservation and water quality plan violation that is remedied and approved by the county soil conservation district within 1 year after the date of the notice of the violation from the county.

(iii) A property owner may not be liable under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for a nutrient management plan violation that is remedied and approved by the Maryland Department of Agriculture or a certified nutrient management consultant within 1 year after that date of notice of violation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-226 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-226
§9–226.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If on issuance of an order of liquidation under this subtitle or at any time during a liquidation proceeding the insurer is not clearly solvent, the court, after notice it considers proper and a hearing, shall issue an order that the insurer is an impaired insurer.

(2) Notwithstanding any previous notice given to creditors, after issuance of an order under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall notify each person that may have a claim against the insurer that the claim is forever barred unless the person files the claim with the Commissioner at a place and within the time specified in the notice.

(3) The time specified in the notice:

(i) shall be as set by the court for filing claims; but

(ii) may not be less than 6 months after issuance of the order that the insurer is an impaired insurer.

(4) The notice shall be given in the manner and for the reasonable period of time that the court orders.

(b) (1) Each claimant shall set forth in reasonable detail:

(i) the amount of the claim or the basis on which the amount can be determined;

(ii) the facts on which the claim is based; and

(iii) any priority asserted by the claimant.

(2) Each claim shall:

(i) be verified by the affidavit of the claimant or a person authorized to act on behalf of the claimant who has knowledge of the facts; and

(ii) be supported by any documents that may be material to the claim.

(3) Each claim filed in the State shall be filed with the domiciliary receiver or ancillary receiver in the State on or before the last date specified under this subtitle for filing of claims.

(c) The receiver shall:

(1) report a claim to the court:

(i) within 10 days after receiving the claim; or

(ii) within an additional period set by the court for good cause shown; and

(2) recommend in the report action to be taken on the claim.

(d) (1) On receipt of the report of the receiver, the court shall:

(i) set a time for hearing the claim; and

(ii) direct the claimant or receiver to give notice as the court determines to each person that appears to the court to be interested in the claim.

(2) The notice given in accordance with this subsection shall:

(i) specify the time and place of the hearing; and

(ii) state concisely:

1. the amount and nature of the claim;

2. any priority asserted by the claimant; and

3. the recommendation of the receiver about the claim.

(e) (1) At the hearing specified under subsection (d) of this section:

(i) each person with an interest in the claim may appear; and

(ii) the court shall issue an order in which the court allows, allows in part, or disallows the claim.

(2) An order under this subsection is a final order subject to appeal.

(f) (1) In a delinquency proceeding commenced in this State against a domestic insurer, a claimant who resides in a reciprocal state may file a claim with:

(i) any ancillary receiver in the reciprocal state; or

(ii) the domiciliary receiver.

(2) Each claim filed under this subsection must be filed on or before the last date set for the filing of claims in the delinquency proceeding in the domiciliary state.

(3) A controverted claim of a claimant who resides in a reciprocal state may be proved:

(i) in this State; or

(ii) if an ancillary proceeding has been commenced in the reciprocal state, in the ancillary proceeding.

(4) If the claimant elects to prove a claim in the ancillary proceeding, and if the same notice and opportunity to be heard is given the domiciliary receiver of this State as is provided under subsection (g) of this section for an ancillary proceeding in this State, the final allowance of the claim by the courts of the ancillary state shall be accepted in this State as conclusive as to:

(i) the amount of the claim; and

(ii) any priority of the claim against special deposits or other security located in the ancillary state.

(g) (1) In a delinquency proceeding in a reciprocal state against an insurer domiciled in that state, a claimant who resides in this State may file a claim with:

(i) any ancillary receiver appointed in this State; or

(ii) the domiciliary receiver.

(2) Each claim filed under this subsection must be filed on or before the last date set for the filing of claims in the delinquency proceeding in the domiciliary state.

(3) A controverted claim of a claimant who resides in this State may be proved:

(i) in the domiciliary state, as provided by the law of the domiciliary state; or

(ii) if an ancillary proceeding has been commenced in this State, in the ancillary proceeding.

(4) If the claimant elects to prove the claim in this State, the claimant shall:

(i) file the claim with the ancillary receiver; and

(ii) give written notice to the domiciliary receiver by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, or by personal service at least 40 days before the date set for the hearing.

(5) The notice shall contain:

(i) a concise statement of the amount of the claim;

(ii) the facts on which the claim is based; and

(iii) any priority asserted by the claimant.

(6) The domiciliary receiver may appear or be represented in any proceeding in this State that involves adjudication of the claim if, within 30 days after the claimant gives the notice required by this subsection, the domiciliary receiver gives written notice of an intent to contest the claim:

(i) to the ancillary receiver and to the claimant; and

(ii) by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, or by personal service.

(7) The final allowance of the claim by the courts of this State shall be accepted as conclusive as to:

(i) the amount of the claim; and

(ii) any priority of the claim against special deposits or other security located in this State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-509 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-509
§9–509.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may file an initial financing statement, amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement, or amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if:

(1) The debtor authorizes the filing in an authenticated record or pursuant to subsection (b) or (c); or

(2) The person holds an agricultural lien that has become effective at the time of filing and the financing statement covers only collateral in which the person holds an agricultural lien.

(b) By authenticating or becoming bound as a debtor by a security agreement, a debtor or new debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering:

(1) The collateral described in the security agreement; and

(2) Property that becomes collateral under § 9–315(a)(2), whether or not the security agreement expressly covers proceeds.

(c) By acquiring collateral in which a security interest or agricultural lien continues under § 9–315(a)(1), a debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering the collateral and property that becomes collateral under § 9–315(a)(2).

(d) A person may file an amendment other than an amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement or an amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if:

(1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; or

(2) The amendment is a termination statement for a financing statement as to which the secured party of record has failed to file or send a termination statement as required by § 9–513, the debtor authorizes the filing, and the termination statement indicates that the debtor authorized it to be filed.

(e) If there is more than one secured party of record for a financing statement, each secured party of record may authorize the filing of an amendment under subsection (d).

(f) A person who files a financing statement or an amendment to a financing statement that the person knows contains false information is subject to the penalty provided in § 9–508 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1303 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1303
§9–1303.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not limit the powers of any State unit that has jurisdiction of and supervision over the public and drinking water supplies of this State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-607 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-607
§9–607.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Alarm system” means a burglary alarm system, robbery alarm system, or automatic fire alarm system.

(c) (1) “Alarm system contractor” means a person who installs, maintains, monitors, alters, or services alarm systems.

(2) “Alarm system contractor” does not include a person who only manufactures or sells alarm systems.

(d) “Alarm user” means:

(1) a person in control of an alarm system within, on, or around any building, structure, facility, or site; or

(2) the owner or lessee of an alarm system.

(e) (1) “False alarm” means a request for immediate assistance from a law enforcement unit or fire department regardless of cause that is not in response to an actual emergency situation or threatened suggested criminal activity.

(2) “False alarm” includes:

(i) a negligently or accidentally activated signal;

(ii) a signal that is activated as the result of faulty, malfunctioning, or improperly installed or maintained equipment; and

(iii) a signal that is purposely activated in a nonemergency situation.

(3) “False alarm” does not include:

(i) a signal activated by unusually severe weather conditions or other causes beyond the control of the alarm user or alarm system contractor; or

(ii) a signal activated within 60 days after a new installation of an alarm system.

(f) “Law enforcement unit” means the Department of State Police, the police department of a county or municipal corporation, and a sheriff’s department or other governmental law enforcement unit having employees authorized to make arrests.

(g) “Signal” means the activation of an alarm system that requests a response by a law enforcement unit or a fire department.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of §§ 9–101, 9–101.1, and 9–101.2 of this title, in determining what legal custody and physical custody is in the best interest of a child, the court may consider the following factors:

(1) stability and the foreseeable health and welfare of the child;

(2) frequent, regular, and continuing contact with parents who can act in the child’s best interest;

(3) whether and how parents who do not live together will share the rights and responsibilities of raising the child;

(4) the child’s relationship with each parent, any siblings, other relatives, and individuals who are or may become important in the child’s life;

(5) the child’s physical and emotional security and protection from exposure to conflict and violence;

(6) the child’s developmental needs, including physical safety, emotional security, positive self–image, interpersonal skills, and intellectual and cognitive growth;

(7) the day–to–day needs of the child, including education, socialization, culture and religion, food, shelter, clothing, and mental and physical health;

(8) how to:

(i) place the child’s needs above the parents’ needs;

(ii) protect the child from the negative effects of any conflict between the parents; and

(iii) maintain the child’s relationship with the parents, siblings, other relatives, or other individuals who have or likely may have a significant relationship with the child;

(9) the age of the child;

(10) any military deployment of a parent and its effect, if any, on the parent–child relationship;

(11) any prior court orders or agreements;

(12) each parent’s role and tasks related to the child and how, if at all, those roles and tasks have changed;

(13) the location of each parent’s home as it relates to the parent’s ability to coordinate parenting time, school, and activities;

(14) the parents’ relationship with each other, including:

(i) how they communicate with each other;

(ii) whether they can co–parent without disrupting the child’s social and school life; and

(iii) how the parents will resolve any disputes in the future without the need for court intervention;

(15) the child’s preference, if age–appropriate; and

(16) any other factor that the court considers appropriate in determining how best to serve the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of the child.

(b) The court shall articulate its findings of fact on the record or in a written opinion, including the consideration of each factor listed in subsection (a) of this section and any other factor that the court considered.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

Each container of flower, tree, and shrub seeds which is sold or offered or exposed for sale in the State for planting purposes shall bear or have attached in a conspicuous place a plainly written label or tag in the English language, except when the scientific name is the commonly accepted name, giving the following information:

(1) Name of kind and variety of seed; and

(2) The year for which the seed is packaged or the germination percentage and date.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-325 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-325
§9–325.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of Worcester County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on:

(i) property that is:

1. owned by the Berlin Community Improvement Association, Incorporated, of Worcester County; and

2. used only for the nonprofit activities of the organization;

(ii) property that is:

1. owned by the Marlin Park Association, Incorporated; and

2. used for nonprofit purposes;

(iii) property that is owned or leased by the Greater Ocean City Health Service Corporation; and

(iv) property that is owned by the Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

(2) The governing body of Worcester County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of a property tax credit under this section; and

(ii) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.

(b) (1) The governing body of Worcester County or the governing body of a municipal corporation in Worcester County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(i) property that is owned by the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce;

(ii) real property that is:

1. owned by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City;

2. leased to the Sinepuxent Pier and Improvement Company, Incorporated; and

3. known as the Ocean City Amusement and Fishing Pier; and

(iii) real property that:

1. is located in Ocean City on or west of Route 528;

2. consists of at least 30 acres; and

3. is actually used exclusively for the operation of an amusement park.

(2) The governing body of Worcester County or of a municipal corporation in Worcester County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of a property tax credit under this subsection;

(ii) additional eligibility criteria for a property tax credit under this subsection;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to carry out this subsection.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “historically operated amusement park” means real property that is used for mechanical amusement rides, games, and concessions that:

(i) have been continuously owned by members of the same family or by entities of which members of the same family own a controlling interest;

(ii) have been operated at the same general location for a period of more than 100 years and continue to be operated at the same general location; and

(iii) have created a tourist destination at a boardwalk.

(2) The governing body of Worcester County or of a municipal corporation in Worcester County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is actually used as a historically operated amusement park.

(3) The governing body of Worcester County or of a municipal corporation in Worcester County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this subsection;

(ii) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this subsection;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this subsection.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-704 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-704
§9–704.
Status: in_force

A security interest that is enforceable immediately before this title takes effect but which would be subordinate to the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor at that time:

(1) Remains an enforceable security interest for one year after this title takes effect;

(2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under § 9-203 when this title takes effect or within one year thereafter; and

(3) Becomes perfected:

(A) Without further action, when this title takes effect if the applicable requirements for perfection under this title are satisfied before or at that time; or

(B) When the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: reserved

(a) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county tax imposed on:

(1) real property that is:

(i) owned by a nonprofit community or civic improvement association or corporation; and

(ii) used only for a community, civic, educational, recreational, or library purpose, if:

1. unless the compensation is used only to improve or maintain the property, the use is not contingent on the payment of compensation for admission; and

2. unless the compensation is used only to improve or maintain the property, failure to pay compensation is not a reason to deny admission to or use of the property;

(2) real property that is owned by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, Incorporated;

(3) real property that is owned by the Southern Maryland Youth Organization, Incorporated;

(4) agricultural land, including any farm improvement, that is located in an agricultural preservation district;

(5) a building other than a tobacco barn that is:

(i) located on land that qualifies for an agricultural use assessment; and

(ii) used in connection with an activity that is recognized by the Department as an approved agricultural activity;

(6) real property that is owned by Habitat for Humanity or any charitable organization holding that property with the intention of relinquishing ownership in the immediate future for charitable purposes;

(7) subject to subsection (b) of this section, real property:

(i) that is located in a rural legacy area as defined in § 5–9A–02 of the Natural Resources Article; and

(ii) for which the property owner has sold the development rights under the Rural Legacy Program established under Title 5, Subtitle 9A of the Natural Resources Article; and

(8) subject to subsection (c) of this section, residential real property that is located in a designated targeted area and has been converted from a rental dwelling to an owner–occupied dwelling.

(b) The governing body of Charles County may provide for the conditions of eligibility and method of application for and the amount of the property tax credit authorized under subsection (a)(7) of this section.

(c) (1) The governing body of Charles County may, by law after a public hearing, designate as eligible for the tax credit under subsection (a)(8) of this section and the recordation tax exemption authorized under § 12–114 of this article geographically defined targeted areas of the county that the governing body determines are in transition from predominantly owner–occupied homes to predominantly rental dwellings.

(2) The governing body of Charles County may provide by law for:

(i) any criteria for eligibility, conditions, or restrictions for a credit authorized under subsection (a)(8) of this section;

(ii) provisions to define, fix, or limit the amount, terms, scope, and duration of a credit authorized under subsection (a)(8) of this section; and

(iii) any other provision appropriate to implement the credit authorized under subsection (a)(8) of this section.

(d) The governing body of Charles County may grant to new businesses locating in the county a county property tax credit for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, assembling, processing, or refining products for sale or for new facilities in the generation of electricity and may define, fix, or limit the amount, terms, scope, and duration of any credit provided for or affirmed under this subsection.

(e) (1) To encourage the location and development of business operations and expansion of the employment base in Charles County, the governing body of Charles County and of a municipal corporation in Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on any property owned or leased by a new or expanding business that creates 10 or more full–time jobs in an industry targeted for expansion by the Charles County Economic Development Commission.

(2) A tax credit granted under this subsection may not be granted for more than 10 years.

(f) (1) The governing body of Charles County may grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that was formerly used solely as a tobacco barn if the real property:

(i) is located on land that is subject to a tobacco buyout agreement; or

(ii) 1. is located on land that qualifies for an agricultural use assessment; and

2. is used in connection with an activity that is recognized by the Department as an approved agricultural activity.

(2) In authorizing a credit under this subsection, the governing body of the county may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) the duration of the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(g) (1) The governing body of Charles County may grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on renovated or rehabilitated business real property located in a priority funding area as designated in Title 5, Subtitle 7B of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the governing body of the county may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) the duration of the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(3) A tax credit under this subsection shall not exceed the amount of additional property tax assessed as a result of the renovation or rehabilitation.

(4) A tax credit under this subsection is available to a qualified property for no more than 5 years.

(h) (1) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that:

(i) is owner–occupied;

(ii) was formerly owned by Habitat for Humanity of Charles County with the intention of relinquishing ownership;

(iii) was used by Habitat for Humanity of Charles County exclusively for the purpose of rehabilitation and transfer to a private owner; and

(iv) was transferred to a private owner who meets the criteria established by Habitat for Humanity of Charles County.

(2) The property tax credit shall equal:

(i) 100% of the county property tax for the first taxable year after the transfer of ownership;

(ii) 75% of the county property tax for the second taxable year after the transfer of ownership;

(iii) 50% of the county property tax for the third taxable year after the transfer of ownership;

(iv) 25% of the county property tax for the fourth taxable year after the transfer of ownership; and

(v) 0% of the county property tax for the fifth taxable year after the transfer of ownership and each taxable year thereafter.

(3) The governing body of Charles County may provide, by law, for any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this subsection.

(i) (1) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is subject to a perpetual conservation easement donated to the Conservancy for Charles County, Inc., or another qualified entity approved by the governing body.

(2) The property tax credit granted under this section shall:

(i) benefit the original grantor of the perpetual conservation easement;

(ii) be granted for the duration that the original grantor of the perpetual conservation easement continues to reside on the property subject to the easement;

(iii) terminate on transfer of the property subject to the conservation easement by the grantor; and

(iv) be applicable to preexisting conservation easements.

(3) The governing body of Charles County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this subsection; and

(ii) any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this subsection.

(j) (1) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is owned by and used as the principal residence of an individual who is at least 65 years old and receives any benefit under the Social Security Act.

(2) The governing body of Charles County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this subsection;

(ii) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this subsection;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provisions necessary to carry out this subsection.

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

(ii) “New or expanded premises” means commercial or industrial real property, including a building or part of a building that has not been previously occupied, where a business entity locates to conduct business.

(iii) “Priority funding area” means an area in Charles County designated by the governing body of Charles County as a priority funding area for the purpose of the property tax credit under this subsection.

(2) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this subsection against the county property tax imposed on real property owned by a business entity that meets the requirements specified under this subsection.

(3) To qualify for a property tax credit under this subsection, a business entity shall obtain new or expanded premises in a priority funding area by purchasing newly constructed premises, constructing new premises, or causing new premises to be constructed.

(4) If a business entity meets the requirements under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the property tax credit granted under this subsection shall equal a percentage of the amount of county property tax imposed on the assessment of the new or expanded premises, as follows:

(i) 50% for each of the first 5 taxable years;

(ii) 25% in taxable years 6 and 7;

(iii) 15% in taxable years 8 through 10; and

(iv) 0% for each taxable year thereafter.

(5) The governing body of Charles County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the specific eligibility requirements for the tax credit authorized under this subsection;

(ii) any additional limitations on eligibility for the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to implement the credit.

(l) (1) In this subsection, “emergency responder” means an individual who is an active or retired volunteer member of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company in Charles County.

(2) The governing body of Charles County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is owned and occupied as the principal residence of an emergency responder or an unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased emergency responder if the federal adjusted gross income of the emergency responder or the unmarried surviving spouse for the immediately preceding taxable year is $150,000 or less.

(3) The governing body of Charles County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this subsection;

(ii) additional eligibility criteria for the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to implement the credit.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1010 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1010
§9–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) An assessment that is payable under this subtitle is a lien against the assets of the employer who is liable for the assessment.

(b) A lien under subsection (a) of this section is subordinate to:

(1) claims for unpaid wages; and

(2) prior recorded liens.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-678 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-678
§9–678.
Status: in_force

(a) The Dorchester County Commissioners may advance funds to the Dorchester County Sanitary District, Inc., to meet the organizational and preliminary costs of establishing and constructing the shared facility.

(b) From the first revenues received from benefit assessments made for the shared facility, the Sanitary Commission shall repay advances made under this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-602 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

There is a Juvenile Services Education Program within the Department.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-904 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-904
§9–904.
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal shall:

(1) issue fire sprinkler contractors licenses;

(2) collect license fees established by the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(3) keep records of all fees collected under this subtitle;

(4) pay all money collected under this subtitle into the General Fund; and

(5) investigate complaints related to violations of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-638 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-638
§9–638.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A covered employee under this section includes an individual who:

(i) is entitled to compensation for claims arising from events occurring after January 1, 1988; or

(ii) 1. is entitled to compensation from the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company, as successor to the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund, for claims arising from events occurring on or before January 1, 1988; and

2. was not an employee of a county or municipal corporation when the claim was filed.

(2) Compensation paid to a covered employee under this Part V of this subtitle is subject to an annual cost of living adjustment.

(b) On or before June 30 of each year, the Department of Commerce shall determine and report to the Commission the rate of change in the Consumer Price Index in the preceding calendar year, using as the Consumer Price Index the lower of:

(1) the Consumer Price Index (all urban consumers, all item index) published by the United States Department of Labor for the Washington Metropolitan Area; or

(2) the United States city average consumer price index (all urban consumers, all item index).

(c) (1) On or before July 31 of each year, the Commission shall publish the amount of the cost of living adjustment that shall become effective on January 1 of the following year.

(2) The cost of living adjustment may not exceed 5%.

(d) The compensation payable to a covered employee under this Part V of this subtitle shall be adjusted by:

(1) multiplying the initial rate of compensation by the cost of living adjustment; and

(2) adding the product to the compensation, as adjusted, paid during the prior year.

(e) (1) If a covered employee who is entitled to compensation under this Part V of this subtitle also receives federal Social Security disability insurance benefits, the adjusted annual compensation paid shall be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid a diminution of the federal Social Security disability insurance benefits.

(2) If federal Social Security law on disability insurance benefits no longer imposes a diminution in the payment of the adjustment in compensation, payments of compensation shall be made to the full extent allowed under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2204
§9–2204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall conduct a public education and outreach campaign before and during the implementation of this subtitle.

(b) The public education and outreach campaign required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) Contact with food service businesses, in consultation with relevant units of county government and relevant trade organizations;

(2) Contact with schools, in consultation with the Maryland State Department of Education;

(3) Distribution of information through State Internet and web–based resources; and

(4) News releases and news events.

(c) The Department shall conduct a public education and outreach antilittering campaign.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-210 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-210
§9–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “business” means receiving funds or making loans.

(b) A savings and loan association forfeits its charter for nonuse if it:

(1) Has not begun business within 180 days of the acceptance for record of its articles of incorporation, except that the Division Director may grant one extension of not more than 180 days; or

(2) After beginning business, does not engage actively in business during any continuous period of 180 days.

(c) The charter of the savings and loan association is void when the State Department of Assessments and Taxation receives a certified copy of a final order, issued by the Division Director, that:

(1) Finds there is no just cause for the failure to begin or engage in business; and

(2) Directs the savings and loan association to dissolve its business.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-411 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-411
§9–411.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to a drug or substance that is legally possessed by an individual under a written prescription issued by a person authorized by law and designated by the managing official to prescribe incarcerated individual medication.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided with respect to consignments or sales of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes, the provisions of this title with regard to rights and obligations apply whether title to collateral is in the secured party or the debtor.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-902.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902.1
§9–902.
Status: in_force

§9–902.1.

(a) The Secretary shall appoint a Deputy Secretary of Military Family Policy and Programs.

(b) The Deputy Secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(c) The Deputy Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(d) The Deputy Secretary shall direct policy and programs related to military families.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2706 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2706
§9–2706.
Status: in_force

On or before October 1, 2026, and every 2 years thereafter, the Office of Security Management in the Department of Information Technology shall:

(1) Collect certifications of each community water system and community sewerage system provider’s compliance with standards used in the assessments conducted under § 9–2705(b)(3) of this subtitle for cybersecurity–related policies and procedures; and

(2) Submit a report to the State Chief Information Security Officer, or the Officer’s designee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-10 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-10
§9–11A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department, in consultation with the Board, shall set by regulation reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services that the Board provides.

(2) The fees shall be set to produce funds to approximate the costs of the Board’s creation, maintenance, reasonable administrative costs, and ongoing activities.

(b) The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees.

(c) The Board shall pay all funds collected under this subtitle into the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund established under § 9–11A–11 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-318 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-318
§9–318.
Status: reserved

(a) The governing body of Prince George’s County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on:

(1) real property:

(i) owned by the Maryland Jaycees, Incorporated; and

(ii) used in the operation of a charitable nonprofit educational or rehabilitation institution of the kind that is exempted under § 7–202 of this article; and

(2) real property owned by the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., if the real property:

(i) is acquired on or after November 24, 1973; and

(ii) is not used for a commercial purpose.

(b) (1) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against county property tax imposed on:

(i) real property that is:

1. owned by a nonprofit community civic association or corporation; and

2. dedicated by plat or deed restriction to the use of the lot owners in the community, if the use is not contingent on the payment of:

A. dues to the association or corporation, unless dues are used only to improve or maintain the real property of the community; or

B. compensation for admission to or use of the real property, unless the compensation is used only to improve or maintain the real property of the community;

(ii) real property that is owned by the Piscataway Hills Citizens Association;

(iii) real property that is improved to promote housing, community redevelopment, and business revitalization;

(iv) real property used by the property owner to provide child care for the children of at least 25 employees;

(v) real property that is:

1. owned by the American Center for Physics, Inc.;

2. leased by the American Center for Physics, Inc. to affiliated societies; and

3. used only for nonprofit activities relating to the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare;

(vi) subject to the condition established under paragraph (6) of this subsection, residential real property that is located within an area that the governing body determines is adversely impacted by its proximity to a refuse disposal system for which a permit has been issued under § 9–204 of the Environment Article;

(vii) real property that is owned by the Kettering–Largo–Mitchellville Boys and Girls Club; and

(viii) agricultural land, including any farm improvement used in connection with an activity that is recognized by the Department as an approved agricultural activity, that is subject to State or county agricultural land preservation programs.

(2) The amount of a property tax credit granted under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection is a percentage of the actual cost of the improvements as the governing body of Prince George’s County determines after reassessment by the supervisor. The property tax credit may not be more than the increased tax that results from the improvements as the supervisor determines.

(3) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection may not be granted for more than 5 years.

(4) The governing body of Prince George’s County shall define the improvements that are eligible for a tax credit under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection.

(5) For purposes of the property tax credit granted under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection:

(i) at least 50% of the employees whose children receive child care shall be employed by the property owner;

(ii) in order to qualify for the tax credit, the property owner shall provide the child care in an area of the property that is set aside and dedicated by the property owner exclusively for the child care; and

(iii) the amount of the tax credit may not exceed $1,000 or the amount of the county property tax attributable to the area of the property used for child care due in a taxable year, whichever is less.

(6) (i) In this paragraph, “environmental surcharges” means tipping fees that:

1. are paid to the county by the user of a refuse disposal system; and

2. have been set at a specific amount per ton of refuse that is deposited at the site of the disposal system.

(ii) A property tax credit may not be granted under paragraph (1)(vi) of this subsection unless the governing body of Prince George’s County approves the use of environmental surcharges to offset the total amount of the property tax credits granted.

(c) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax or special district tax imposed on:

(1) property that is owned by the Chapel Hill Citizens’ Association;

(2) property that is:

(i) owned by the Clinton Boys and Girls Club; and

(ii) used only for nonprofit athletic recreation;

(3) property that is owned by the East Pines Citizens’ Association;

(4) property that is owned by the Lions Club of Bowie;

(5) property that is owned by the Prince George’s Jaycees, Incorporated;

(6) property that is owned by the Suitland Civic Association, Incorporated;

(7) real property that is:

(i) owned by the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Foundation; and

(ii) not used for a commercial purpose;

(8) property that is:

(i) owned by the Freestate Riding Club, Inc.; and

(ii) used only for nonprofit athletic recreation;

(9) property that is owned by a boys and girls club in Prince George’s County that is chartered by the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club, Incorporated;

(10) property that is owned by the Lake Arbor Foundation, Incorporated;

(11) property that is:

(i) owned by the George A. and Carmel D. Aman Memorial Trust; and

(ii) known as the George Washington House;

(12) property that:

(i) is owned by Crescent Cities Charities, Incorporated; and

(ii) is not exempt from taxation under Title 7 of this article; and

(13) property that is:

(i) owned by a nonprofit, tax–exempt community development corporation qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(ii) not used for a commercial purpose; and

(iii) located in Prince George’s County on Maryland Route 202 at the intersection with St. Joseph’s Drive.

(d) (1) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on owner–occupied, residential real property that is purchased from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002, specific to two geographic areas of Prince George’s County that:

(i) contain up to 2,500 single–family dwellings in the aggregate; and

(ii) are designated by the County Executive of Prince George’s County for participation in a demonstration project for neighborhood preservation and stabilization.

(2) In order to qualify for the credit under this subsection:

(i) for the 12–month period immediately prior to purchasing the property, the individual’s principal residence may not have been located in the geographic areas designated under this subsection, unless the individual was not an owner of the property that was the individual’s principal residence;

(ii) the designated geographic areas shall be located within two of the following areas:

1. a priority funding area, as defined in § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

2. a revitalization tax credit district, as defined in § 10–235.02 established under the Prince George’s County Code; or

3. an enterprise zone, as defined in § 5–701 of the Economic Development Article; and

(iii) the residential real property must have been purchased in conformance with a resolution adopted by the County Executive that is approved by the County Council.

(3) The property tax credit shall equal:

(i) 40% of the county property tax for each of the first 5 taxable years after the purchase of the real property;

(ii) 35% of the county property tax for the 6th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(iii) 30% of the county property tax for the 7th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(iv) 25% of the county property tax for the 8th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(v) 20% of the county property tax for the 9th taxable year after the purchase of the real property;

(vi) 15% of the county property tax for the 10th taxable year after the purchase of the real property; and

(vii) 0% of the county property tax for each taxable year thereafter.

(4) The property tax credit shall first apply to the taxable year beginning after the date of the purchase of the eligible real property.

(5) The governing body of Prince George’s County may provide, by law, for any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this subsection.

(6) (i) The County Executive of Prince George’s County shall hold a public hearing prior to the final designation of the geographic areas under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) Designation of geographic areas shall be made by a resolution adopted by the County Executive and approved by the County Council.

(7) The Prince George’s County Department of Finance shall provide, on an annual basis to those individuals qualifying for the property tax credit under this subsection, a statement certifying qualification for the property tax credit and the amount of the property tax credit being granted. The statement may be provided on or with the annual property tax bill or in another manner as chosen by the local government.

(8) In order to be eligible for a property tax credit under this subsection, an individual shall apply for the credit at least 6 months after the title to the residential property has been transferred to the individual.

(9) The property tax credit granted under this subsection terminates on the sale of the property.

(e) (1) A property owner who has been granted a property tax credit for agricultural land under subsection (b)(1)(viii) of this section and subsequently withdraws the property from a State or county agricultural land preservation program shall be liable for:

(i) all property taxes for which the property owner would have been liable if a property tax credit for agricultural land had not been granted under subsection (b)(1)(viii) of this section for a period not exceeding 10 years from the date that the property was subject to a State or county agricultural land preservation program;

(ii) interest on the total tax liability as required under § 14–605 of this article; and

(iii) a penalty as required under § 14–703 of this article.

(2) The governing body of Prince George’s County may provide, by law, any procedural or enforcement provision necessary to carry out this subsection.

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

(ii) “Green business” means a business that is certified by Prince George’s County and:

1. primarily distributes, manufactures, markets, or sells green products;

2. primarily provides services relating to green products; or

3. primarily provides research and development relating to green products.

(iii) “Green product” means a product that:

1. is energy or water efficient;

2. uses healthy, nontoxic materials;

3. is made from recycled or renewable resources; or

4. makes current products more energy efficient.

(2) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real or personal property that is owned or leased by a certified green business.

(3) The governing body of Prince George’s County may provide, by law, for:

(i) criteria for eligibility and certification for the tax credit under this subsection;

(ii) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this subsection;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application, certification, and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit.

(4) (i) The County Council and County Executive of Prince George’s County shall jointly appoint an advisory board to provide advice to the governing body of Prince George’s County regarding the implementation of paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(ii) A majority of the members of the advisory board shall be affiliated with a nonprofit environmental organization in the State.

(g) (1) The governing body of a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County may, by resolution, establish revitalization districts for the purpose of encouraging redevelopment.

(2) The governing body of a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property located within a revitalization district established under this subsection that is:

(i) constructed or substantially redeveloped in conformance with adopted eligibility criteria; and

(ii) reassessed as a result of the construction or redevelopment at a higher value than that assessed prior to the construction or redevelopment.

(3) The governing body of a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County may provide by law:

(i) criteria for the designation of a revitalization district;

(ii) criteria for eligibility for the property tax credit under this subsection;

(iii) the amount and duration of the tax credit;

(iv) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(v) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this subsection.

(h) (1) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on residential or commercial real property equipped with a security camera system on the exterior of the property for the purpose of crime prevention or reduction.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the amount of the property tax credit granted under this subsection is equal to the purchase price of each security camera, excluding the costs of installation and accessories.

(ii) For any taxable year, the property tax credit may not exceed the lesser of:

1. $200 per security camera; or

2. $500 for a residential property or $750 for a commercial property.

(3) The governing body of Prince George’s County may provide, by law, for:

(i) additional eligibility criteria for the property tax credit under this subsection, including security camera specifications;

(ii) the duration of the tax credit;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this subsection.

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

(ii) “Eligible construction” means construction of a new grocery store or any substantial renovation of an existing grocery store.

(iii) “Grocery store” means a store that has:

1. all major food departments, including produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and canned and packaged goods;

2. more than 50% of total sales derived from food sales; and

3. more than 50% of total floor space dedicated to food sales.

(2) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this subsection against the county property tax imposed on personal property that is owned by a grocery store that:

(i) completes eligible construction; and

(ii) is located in a healthy food priority area.

(3) The governing body of Prince George’s County shall, by local ordinance, designate what constitutes a healthy food priority area for purposes of the tax credit under this subsection, based on the following factors:

(i) the availability of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods in the area;

(ii) the income levels of local residents;

(iii) the transportation needs of local residents;

(iv) the availability of public transportation;

(v) any comments from municipal governments, if applicable; and

(vi) any other factors that the governing body considers relevant.

(4) A property tax credit granted under this subsection for a taxable year may not exceed the amount of property tax imposed on the personal property of a grocery store in that year.

(5) The governing body of Prince George’s County may establish, by law:

(i) limits on the cumulative amount of property tax credits granted under this subsection;

(ii) additional limitations on the amount of the credit;

(iii) additional eligibility requirements for grocery stores to qualify for the tax credit under this subsection;

(iv) additional criteria for what constitutes eligible construction that may qualify a grocery store for the tax credit under this subsection; and

(v) any other provisions necessary to carry out this subsection.

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

(ii) “Dwelling” has the meaning stated in § 9–105 of this title.

(iii) 1. “Eligible employee” means an employee of the Prince George’s County Public School System who has been a full–time employee for at least 2 years and owns a dwelling in Prince George’s County.

2. “Eligible employee” does not include individuals who supply goods or services to the Prince George’s County Public School System on a contractual basis.

(2) The governing body of Prince George’s County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this subsection against the county property tax imposed on a dwelling that is owned by an eligible employee who:

(i) did not reside in the county before purchasing the dwelling for which the credit is claimed; and

(ii) is otherwise eligible for the credit authorized under § 9–105 of this title.

(3) For any taxable year, the credit under this subsection may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) $2,500; or

(ii) the amount of the property tax imposed on the dwelling.

(4) The governing body of Prince George’s County may establish, by law:

(i) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the amount of the credit under this subsection;

(ii) the duration of the credit;

(iii) additional eligibility requirements for eligible employees to qualify for the credit;

(iv) procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the credit; and

(v) any other provision necessary to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

Except for a licensed landscape architect who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a person may not operate a business through which landscape architecture is practiced unless:

(1) the business is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company; and

(2) the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company holds a permit issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-721 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-721
§9–721.
Status: in_force

(a) The powers granted to political subdivisions by Part III of this subtitle are supplementary to any other powers of the political subdivisions.

(b) This section does not:

(1) Invalidate any procedures initiated or completed by any political subdivision before June 1, 1972; or

(2) Limit or modify any provision of any general or local law effective before June 1, 1972.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-110 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be cited as the Maryland Turf Grass Law.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1D-04 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1D / Section 9-1D-04
§9–1D–04.
Status: in_force

(a) A fantasy competition operator shall retain 85% of the proceeds and pay the remainder to the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall distribute the proceeds paid under subsection (a) of this section to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund established under § 5–206 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-323 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-323
§9–323.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of Washington County or of a municipal corporation in Washington County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(i) new construction or on an improvement to existing property;

(ii) property that is:

1. owned by a nonprofit civic association;

2. used only for a community, civic, educational, or library purpose; and

3. unless the compensation is used only to improve or maintain the property, use of the property is not contingent on the payment of compensation for admission to or use of the property and failure to pay compensation is not a reason to deny admission to or use of the property;

(iii) real property that is owned by the Women’s Club of Hagerstown, Inc.;

(iv) property that is owned by the Rohrersville Cornet Band of Washington County;

(v) real property that is owned and occupied as the principal residence of an individual serving as:

1. a volunteer firefighter;

2. a member of the fire police; or

3. an emergency medical technician; or

(vi) real property that is owned by the Hagerstown Soccer Club, Inc.

(2) The law adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection shall specify:

(i) the qualifications for the tax credit;

(ii) the amount of the property tax credit, based on a percentage of the cost of any new construction or of any improvement to existing property, and not based on the increase in the assessment; and

(iii) the duration of the tax credit.

(3) In authorizing a credit under paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) the duration of the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(b) (1) The governing body of Washington County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on:

(i) property that is owned by the District 15 Civic Association, Incorporated, of Big Pool, Maryland; and

(ii) real property on which an improvement is made to an existing structure that is located in a historic district.

(2) A property tax credit granted under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be:

(i) the following percentage of the increase that is due to the improvement:

1. 100% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 1st and 2nd taxable years that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax;

2. 80% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 3rd taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax;

3. 60% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 4th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax; and

4. 40% of the increase in the assessment of the real property in the 5th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to the county property tax; and

(ii) ended after the 5th taxable year that the improved structure is subject to county property tax.

(c) The governing body of Washington County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on:

(1) personal property that is owned by Mid–East Milk Lab Services, Incorporated; and

(2) real property that is subject to the county’s agricultural land preservation program.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “qualifying business” means an industrial or commercial business that is or will be doing business in Washington County, employing five or more full–time employees on a regular basis, and that is initially building or making substantial improvements or otherwise undertaking new construction work.

(2) Notwithstanding § 9–301(b) of this subtitle and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the governing body of Washington County may grant to a qualifying business a property tax credit against all or part of the county property tax levied on real or personal property of the qualifying business for a period not exceeding 5 years.

(3) A property tax credit granted under this subsection may phase in the payment of county property taxes over the period of the credit.

(4) The governing body of Washington County may grant a property tax credit under this subsection only at a public meeting. The decision of the governing body shall be included in its minutes.

(e) (1) The governing body of Washington County may grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on renovated or rehabilitated business real property located in a priority funding area as designated in Title 5, Subtitle 7B of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the governing body of the county may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount of the credit;

(ii) the duration of the credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(3) A tax credit under this subsection may not exceed the amount of additional property tax assessed as a result of the renovation or rehabilitation.

(4) A tax credit under this subsection is available to a qualified property for no more than 5 years.

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

(ii) “Affiliate” means a person:

1. that directly or indirectly owns at least 80% of a business entity; or

2. at least 80% of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a business entity.

(iii) “Business entity” means a person conducting a trade or business in the State that is subject to the State individual or corporate income tax or insurance premiums tax.

(iv) “Full–time position” means a position requiring at least 840 hours of an individual’s time during at least 24 weeks in a 6–month period.

(v) 1. “New permanent full–time position” means a position that is:

A. a full–time position of indefinite duration;

B. located in Washington County;

C. newly created, as a result of the establishment, renovation, or expansion of a business facility in the county; and

D. filled.

2. “New permanent full–time position” does not include a position that is:

A. created when an employment function is shifted from an existing business facility of the business entity or its affiliates located in Washington County to another business facility of the same entity or its affiliates, if the position does not represent a net new job in the county;

B. created through a change in ownership of a trade or business;

C. created through a consolidation, merger, or restructuring of a business entity or its affiliates, if the position does not represent a net new job in the county;

D. created when an employment function is contractually shifted from an existing business entity or its affiliates located in the county to another business entity or its affiliates, if the position does not represent a net new job in the county; or

E. filled for a period of less than 12 months.

(vi) “New, renovated, or expanded premises” means commercial or industrial real property, including a building or part of a building that has not been previously occupied, where a business entity or its affiliates locate to conduct business.

(2) The governing body of Washington County may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property owned or leased by a business entity that meets the requirements specified for the property tax credit under this subsection.

(3) To qualify for a property tax credit under this subsection, before a business entity meets the requirements specified for the property tax credit under paragraph (4) of this subsection, the business entity shall provide written notification to the governing body of Washington County stating:

(i) that the business entity intends to claim the property tax credit; and

(ii) when the business entity expects to meet the requirements specified for the property tax credit under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(4) To qualify for a property tax credit under this subsection:

(i) an existing business entity in the county shall:

1. obtain at least an additional 1,500 square feet of new, renovated, or expanded premises by purchasing newly constructed premises, constructing new premises, causing new premises to be constructed, renovating existing premises, or leasing previously unoccupied premises; and

2. employ at least five individuals in new permanent full–time positions during a 12–month period, during which period the business entity also must obtain and occupy the new, renovated, or expanded premises;

(ii) a new business entity locating in the county shall:

1. obtain at least 2,500 square feet of new, renovated, or expanded premises by purchasing newly constructed premises, constructing new premises, causing new premises to be constructed, renovating existing premises, or leasing previously unoccupied premises; and

2. employ at least 25 individuals in new permanent full–time positions during a 24–month period, during which period the business entity also must obtain and occupy the new, renovated, or expanded premises; or

(iii) a new business entity locating in the county or an existing business entity in the county shall:

1. invest at least $20,000,000 in capital improvements in the county by purchasing newly constructed premises, constructing new premises, causing new premises to be constructed, renovating existing premises, or leasing previously unoccupied premises; and

2. as a result of the capital improvements specified in item 1 of this item, create 200 new permanent full–time positions.

(5) (i) If an existing business entity in the county meets the requirements of paragraph (4)(i) of this subsection, the property tax credit granted under this subsection shall equal a percentage of the amount of property tax imposed on the assessment of the new, renovated, or expanded premises, as follows:

1. 55% in the first taxable year;

2. 40% in the second taxable year; and

3. 25% in the third taxable year.

(ii) If a new business entity locating in the county meets the requirements of paragraph (4)(ii) of this subsection, the property tax credit granted under this subsection shall equal a percentage of the amount of property tax imposed on the assessment of the new, renovated, or expanded premises, as follows:

1. 55% in the first and second taxable years;

2. 40% in the third and fourth taxable years; and

3. 25% in the fifth and sixth taxable years.

(iii) If a new or existing business entity in the county meets the requirements of paragraph (4)(iii) of this subsection, the property tax credit granted under this subsection shall equal a percentage of the amount of county property tax imposed on the assessment of the new, renovated, or expanded premises, as follows:

1. 75% for each of the first 5 taxable years;

2. 70% in the sixth taxable year;

3. 65% in the seventh taxable year;

4. 60% in the eighth taxable year;

5. 55% in the ninth taxable year;

6. 50% in the 10th taxable year;

7. 45% in the 11th taxable year;

8. 40% in the 12th taxable year;

9. 35% in the 13th taxable year;

10. 30% in the 14th taxable year;

11. 25% in the 15th taxable year; and

12. 0% in taxable year 16 and each taxable year thereafter.

(6) The lessor of real property granted a property tax credit under this subsection shall reduce the amount of taxes for which a business entity is contractually liable under the lease agreement by the amount of any credit granted under this subsection for improvements made by the business entity.

(7) The governing body of Washington County shall provide, by law, for:

(i) the specific requirements for eligibility for a property tax credit authorized under this subsection;

(ii) any additional limitations on eligibility for the credit; and

(iii) any other provision appropriate to implement the credit.

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

(ii) 1. “Disabled veteran” means an individual who:

A. is honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active military, naval, or air service as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101; and

B. has been declared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a permanent service–connected disability that results from blindness or other disabling cause that:

I. is reasonably certain to continue for the life of the veteran; and

II. was not caused or incurred by misconduct of the veteran.

2. “Disabled veteran” includes an individual who qualifies posthumously for a service–connected disability.

(iii) “Dwelling house”:

1. means real property that is:

A. the legal residence of a disabled veteran or a surviving spouse; and

B. occupied by not more than two families; and

2. includes the lot or curtilage and structures necessary to use the real property as a residence.

(iv) “Surviving spouse” means an individual who has not remarried and who is the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.

(2) The governing body of Washington County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this subsection against the county property tax imposed on a dwelling house if:

(i) the dwelling house is owned by:

1. a disabled veteran; or

2. a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, if:

A. the dwelling house was owned by the disabled veteran at the time of the disabled veteran’s death; and

B. the surviving spouse meets the requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection; and

(ii) the application requirements of paragraph (5) of this subsection are met.

(3) The property tax credit granted under this subsection shall equal a percentage of the amount of property tax imposed on the dwelling house that is equal to the percentage of the disabled veteran’s service–connected disability rating.

(4) After a disabled veteran dies, the surviving spouse of the disabled veteran may receive a disabled veteran’s property tax credit for the dwelling house that was formerly owned by the disabled veteran if:

(i) the dwelling house received a property tax credit under this subsection; and

(ii) the surviving spouse owns and resides in the dwelling house.

(5) (i) A disabled veteran or a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran shall apply for the property tax credit under this subsection by providing to the county:

1. a copy of the disabled veteran’s discharge certificate from active military, naval, or air service; and

2. on the form provided by the county, a certification of the disabled veteran’s disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

(ii) The disabled veteran’s certificate of disability may not be inspected by individuals other than:

1. the disabled veteran; or

2. appropriate employees of the county.

(6) The governing body of Washington County may provide, by law, for:

(i) the duration of the tax credit;

(ii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iii) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this subsection.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1013 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1013
§9A–1013.
Status: in_force

The Department may not accept a certificate of reinstatement for record unless:

(1) All annual reports required to be filed by the limited liability partnership or which would have been required if the right to do business in Maryland had not been forfeited are filed; and

(2) Unemployment insurance contributions, reimbursement payments, all State and local taxes, except taxes on real estate, and all interest and penalties due by the limited liability partnership or which would have become due if the right to do business had not been forfeited are paid, whether or not barred by limitations.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-902 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902
§9–902.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to license and regulate fire sprinkler contractors in the State.

(b) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to:

(1) define fire sprinkler contractor;

(2) define fire sprinkler system, in a manner that does not conflict with § 12-101(l), (m), or (n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;

(3) designate and identify exemptions to the regulations;

(4) establish requirements for licensure including professional and technical standards and requirements for liability insurance;

(5) establish a schedule of fees for licenses that will recover but not exceed the direct and indirect costs associated with the issuance of the licenses; and

(6) establish procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person who fails to comply with any regulation adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission under this subtitle.