Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2103
§13–2103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “adult entertainment”:

(1) means performances at licensed premises that are commonly called “go–go dancing”, “male revues”, “female revues”, or “exotic dancing”; and

(2) includes performances by individuals who perform in any manner while in a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region, and areola of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps and devices.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a license holder that offered adult entertainment on licensed premises for at least 5 calendar days between March 8, 1996, and April 8, 1996;

(2) a transferee of a license from a license holder described in item (1) of this subsection as long as the transferee continues to offer adult entertainment on the same licensed premises; or

(3) a license holder that operates a theater, a concert hall, an art center, a museum, or a similar establishment that is primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances, when the performances express matters of serious literary, artistic, scientific, or political value.

(c) A license holder may not allow adult entertainment on licensed premises or on property adjacent to the licensed premises over which the license holder has ownership or control.

(d) If the Board finds that a violation of this section has occurred, the Board shall revoke or suspend the license for the premises where the violation occurred or impose a fine on the license holder or both.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

The units and officers of the State and its political subdivisions may cooperate with the board in the furtherance of any of its activities under the compact.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1005 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1005
§13–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority consists of:

(1) Six members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(2) One representative of the United States Department of the Interior, as designated by the Department of the Interior;

(3) One representative of the Maryland Historical Trust; and

(4) One representative of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cumberland.

(b) The Governor shall designate one of the members of the Authority as chairman.

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

(2) The terms of members appointed by the Governor are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on July 1, 2001.

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

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

(5) At the end of the term of a member or on the resignation or removal of a member, the Governor shall appoint a member to the Authority with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(d) The Governor may remove a nonfederal member for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1106 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1106
§13–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the State budget, the Maryland Historical Trust shall dedicate administrative staff for the Authority.

(b) (1) As the Authority considers appropriate, the Authority may request other units of State government to detail staff or provide technical assistance to recognized and certified heritage areas.

(2) On request of the Authority, other units of State government may detail staff or technical assistance to specific recognized or certified heritage areas.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-523 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-523
§13–523.
Status: in_force

An appeal before the Tax Court shall be heard de novo and conducted in a manner similar to a proceeding in a court of general jurisdiction sitting without a jury.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator shall pay the assistants’ salaries as well as the traveling and other expenses of the committee, including printing and other costs from the appropriate budget allocation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1004
§13–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in fiscal year 2007 and in every second year thereafter, the Department shall conduct a Tobacco Study which shall measure the same factors that are set forth in § 13–1003(c) of this subtitle and use the same methodology or model that was used for the Baseline Tobacco Study.

(b) To carry out the evaluation and surveillance functions of this subtitle, the Department may conduct any other tobacco study measuring the factors set forth in § 13–1003(c) of this subtitle and using a methodology or model that is consistent with but need not be identical to that used to conduct the Baseline Tobacco Study.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the Department shall contract with a higher education institution or private entity to conduct the Biennial Tobacco Study.

(2) The Department shall issue a request for proposal to select the entity that will conduct the Biennial Tobacco Study.

(3) The Department may contract with an entity to conduct one or more biennial tobacco studies.

(4) The Department shall use the criteria established in § 13–1003(e)(5) of this subtitle as a guide in administering the request for proposal process.

(d) On or before May 31 of each even–numbered fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2008, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on:

(1) The results of the Biennial Tobacco Study; and

(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2024, a State– and county–level data summary and trends report on data collected under § 7–420 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-409 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Internal Revenue Service issues a final determination that increases federal taxable income, federal estate, or federal generation–skipping transfer tax reported on a federal return, the tax collector shall assess the financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, income tax, Maryland estate tax, or Maryland generation–skipping transfer tax on the increase in the taxable net earnings, gross receipts, Maryland taxable income, federal credit for State death tax, or federal credit for State generation–skipping transfer tax that results from the federal adjustment.

(b) Within 90 days after the Internal Revenue Service issues to a person the final determination to which subsection (a) of this section refers, the person shall submit to the tax collector a report of federal adjustment that includes:

(1) a statement of the amount of the increase; and

(2) if the person contends that the final federal determination is erroneous, an explanation of the reasons for the contention.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1105 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 11 / Section 13A-1105
§13A–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever complaint is made to a commanding officer that willful damage has been done to the property of a person or that the person’s property has been wrongfully taken by members of the State military forces while in the line of duty, that person may, under such regulations prescribed, convene a board to investigate the complaint.

(2) The board shall consist of from one to three commissioned officers and, for the purpose of that investigation, the board has power to:

(i) summon witnesses and examine them on oath;

(ii) receive depositions or other documentary evidence; and

(iii) assess the damages sustained against the responsible parties.

(3) The assessment of damages made by the board is subject to the approval of the commanding officer, and in the amount approved by that officer shall be charged against the pay of the offenders.

(4) The order of the commanding officer directing charges herein authorized is conclusive on any disbursing officer for payment to the injured parties of the damages so assessed and approved.

(b) If the offenders cannot be ascertained, but the organization or detachment to which they belong is known, charges totaling the amount of damages assessed and approved may be made in such proportion as may be considered just upon the individual members thereof who are shown to have been present at the scene at the time the damages complained of were inflicted, as determined by the approved findings of the board.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-311 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-311
§13–311.
Status: in_force

Before a campaign finance entity files a final campaign finance report, the entity shall pay all outstanding obligations and dispose of all of its remaining assets in accordance with § 13-247 of this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-619.3 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619.3
§13–619.
Status: in_force

§13–619.3.

(a) The Administration shall develop and make available for qualifying vehicles a specially designed vintage reproduction registration plate.

(b) The owner of a vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, or a director, an officer, an employee, or a partner of a business entity that owns the vehicle considered eligible by the Administration may apply to the Administration for a registration plate under this section if the vehicle is included in one of the following classes:

(1) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(2) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 1 ton or less;

(3) A Class L (historic) vehicle;

(4) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle; or

(5) A Class N (street rod) vehicle.

(c) (1) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required under this title, an owner of a vehicle assigned a registration plate under this section shall pay:

(i) $100 when initially issued the registration plate; and

(ii) $25 each time the registration plate is renewed.

(2) Fees collected under this subsection shall be:

(i) Used to recover the Administration’s costs under this section; and

(ii) Credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under § 8–403 or § 8–404 of this article.

(d) The special registration plate issued under this section shall resemble the black lettering on yellow background registration plate issued by the State for display on a motor vehicle in 1910.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-521 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-521
§13–521.
Status: in_force

(a) If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of:

(1) posting of notice under § 13–519(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or

(2) final publication of notice under § 13–519(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b) Without a hearing, the court may order forfeiture of the property interest of a person who fails to timely file an answer.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3108 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3108
§13–3108.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual who is or in good faith is believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose shall have immunity from liability under §§ 5–603 and 5–629 of the Courts Article.

(b) A cause of action may not arise against any licensed health care provider with prescribing authority or pharmacist for any act or omission when the health care provider with prescribing authority or pharmacist in good faith prescribes or dispenses an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of the opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual under § 13–3106 of this subtitle.

(c) A cause of action may not arise against any business or business owner for any act or omission when the business or business owner in good faith makes opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration available to the employees or patrons of the business along with the necessary paraphernalia for administration of the opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual under § 13–3104 or § 13–3106 of this subtitle.

(d) This subtitle may not be construed to create a duty on any individual to:

(1) Obtain education and training from an authorized private or public entity under this subtitle, and an individual may not be held civilly liable for failing to obtain education and training from an authorized private or public entity under this subtitle; or

(2) Administer opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual who is experiencing or believed by the individual to be experiencing an opioid overdose.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-622 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-622
§13–622.
Status: in_force

The Council may amend the plan in the same manner that it adopts the original plan.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

The State Board may accept an electronic signature for any form, document, report, or affidavit required by the State Board under this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-220 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-220
§13–220.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “established catalog price” means the price included in the most current catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that:

(1) is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or supplier of an item;

(2) is published or available for inspection by customers; and

(3) states:

(i) prices at which sales are currently or were last made to the general buying public; or

(ii) discounted prices at which sales are currently or were last made to local, State, or federal governmental units.

(b) This section applies to all procurements by units except:

(1) a procurement for which the price will be established by competitive sealed bidding; or

(2) a lease of real property or an amendment to a lease of real property.

(c) An offeror or contractor shall submit cost and price information for a procurement contract, change order, or contract modification if the price:

(1) is expected to exceed $100,000 or a smaller amount set by the procurement officer; and

(2) is not:

(i) based on adequate price competition;

(ii) based on the established catalog or market price of commercial items sold in substantial quantities to a significant number of buyers; or

(iii) set by law.

(d) An offeror or contractor required to submit cost and price information shall certify that, to the best knowledge of the offeror or contractor, the information is:

(1) accurate;

(2) complete; and

(3) current as of a specific date that:

(i) has been determined by the procurement officer and the offeror or contractor; and

(ii) occurs before the conclusion of price discussions.

(e) Each procurement contract, change order, or contract modification for which a cost and price certificate is required shall contain a provision that the price, including profit or fee, shall be reduced to exclude any significant price increases in a component that result because the contractor provided cost or price information that, as of the date specified under subsection (d)(3) of this section, was inaccurate, incomplete, or not current.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1009 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1009
§13–1009.
Status: in_force

The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its mission.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-208 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-208
§13–208.
Status: in_force

(a) During a time of duty, a commanding officer may arrest for the period of the time of duty an individual who:

(1) trespasses on a camp ground, parade ground, armory, or other place devoted to that duty;

(2) disrupts in any way the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms; or

(3) interrupts or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from duty.

(b) A commanding officer may prohibit within the limits of a post, camp ground, place of encampment, parade, or drill that is under the command of the officer:

(1) the sale or use of alcoholic beverages;

(2) huckster or auction sales; and

(3) gambling.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-824 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-824
§13–824.
Status: in_force

To protect tax revenue, a tax collector may, to the extent allowed or required under § 13-825 of this subtitle:

(1) set an amount to secure payment of the tax, interest, and penalty that is due or may become due; and

(2) require acceptable security to be posted.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1502 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1502
§13–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Harford County.

(b) This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or any type of coin machine for gambling purposes.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Southern States Energy Board.

(c) “Compact” means the Southern States Energy Compact.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-110 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-110
§13–110.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 30 days before submission of the proposed annual operating budget to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Annapolis Authority shall publish a brief summary of the proposed annual operating budget in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the City of Annapolis.

(b) At least 2 weeks before the submission of a proposed annual operating budget, the Annapolis Authority shall hold an open meeting that gives the public an adequate opportunity to comment to the Executive Director of the Annapolis Authority and its Board of Commissioners.

(c) At least 5 days before the open meeting required under subsection (b) of this section, the Annapolis Authority shall make the proposed annual operating budget available to the public.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-203 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Howard County;

(6) Prince George’s County;

(7) Queen Anne’s County; and

(8) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) In addition to the authority granted under § 13–202 of this subtitle, the governing body of a county may license and regulate the location, construction, and operation of trailers and tourist camps.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) If a lease of real property creating a perpetually renewable ground rent is recorded without a transfer of the reversionary estate for full consideration other than the ground rent being recorded at the same time, the transfer tax applies to the redemption sum as determined under § 8–804 of the Real Property Article plus any additional consideration payable. If the lease is recorded at the same time with the transfer of the reversionary estate created for full consideration, the lease is not subject to transfer tax.

(b) Except as provided in § 13–207(a)(14) of this subtitle, for a lease of real property for a term of years not perpetually renewable, the transfer tax applies to:

(1) the average annual rent over the term of the lease, including renewals, capitalized at 10% plus any additional consideration payable, other than rent; or

(2) if the average annual rent cannot be determined, the greater of:

(i) 105% of the minimum average annual rent, as determined by the lease, capitalized at 10%, plus any additional consideration payable, other than rent; or

(ii) 60% of the assessment of the real property subject to lease.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “document”:

(i) means any document that publicizes or gives constructive notice of an unrecorded lease; and

(ii) includes:

1. an attornment agreement;

2. a memorandum of a lease; and

3. an assignment of a lease.

(2) A document may be recorded only if the original lease is submitted and transfer tax on the document and the original lease is paid.

(3) Subject to § 13–102 of this title, the lessee is chargeable with transfer tax on the original lease. If a lessee fails or refuses to pay transfer tax after a demand is made, the party offering the original lease for recordation may:

(i) pay the recordation tax; and

(ii) sue the lessee to recover the amount of transfer tax paid, with interest from the date of payment of transfer tax.

(4) Transfer tax shall be paid on the original lease only if the original lease was required to be recorded under § 3–101 of the Real Property Article.

(d) (1) For a transfer under § 13–206 of this subtitle, the transfer tax applies to the value of the real property determined by the Department at the date of finality immediately before the date of transfer.

(2) For a transfer by articles of merger, articles of consolidation, or other documents which evidence a merger or consolidation of foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, foreign limited liability companies, or foreign limited partnerships, the transfer tax applies to the value of the real property determined by the Department at the date of finality immediately before the date of the merger or consolidation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “taxing official” means:

(i) a unit or official of another state whom the laws of that state charge with the imposition, assessment, or collection of state taxes;

(ii) an employee of the United States Treasury Department;

(iii) a collector of United States taxes; or

(iv) a United States Department of Justice attorney, including a United States Attorney.

(2) The Comptroller or Department may disclose to a taxing official tax information that is contained in any tax report or return, audit of a tax return, or report of a tax investigation and relates to the imposition, assessment, and collection of taxes or to any other matter about taxation generally if:

(i) the Comptroller or Department is satisfied that the tax information is to be used only for tax purposes;

(ii) the taxing official’s jurisdiction makes similar information available to the appropriate officials of this State; and

(iii) in the case of another state, its laws provide for adequate confidentiality of Maryland tax returns or other information.

(b) Tax information may be disclosed in accordance with a proper judicial order or a legislative order.

(c) Subject to subsections (f) and (g) of this section, tax information may be disclosed to:

(1) an employee or officer of the State who, by reason of that employment or office, has the right to the tax information;

(2) another tax collector;

(3) the Maryland Tax Court;

(4) a legal representative of the State, to review the tax information about a taxpayer:

(i) who applies for review under this title;

(ii) who appeals from a determination under this title; or

(iii) against whom an action to recover tax or a penalty is pending or will be initiated under this title;

(5) any license issuing authority of the State required by State law to verify through the Comptroller that an applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection;

(6) a local official as defined in § 13–925 of this title to the extent necessary to administer Subtitle 9, Part V of this title;

(7) a federal official as defined in § 13–930 of this title to the extent necessary to administer Subtitle 9, Part VI of this title;

(8) the Maryland Department of Health in accordance with the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009;

(9) the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers;

(10) the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission;

(11) the Maryland 9–1–1 Board;

(12) a person or governmental entity authorized by the Comptroller in writing to receive tax information for the purpose of identifying, preventing, or responding to fraud, provided that the tax information is:

(i) anonymized to the extent possible consistent with the information’s intended use; and

(ii) in addition to any other protections and safeguards under law, subject to any protections and safeguards set forth by the Comptroller in the written authorization;

(13) the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

(14) subject to subsection (e) of this section, the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board and its authorized contractors for the purpose of administering the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program and Trust as authorized under Title 12 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(15) the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Commerce to the extent necessary to:

(i) administer the temporary relief programs established under Chapters 2 and 3 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2024; or

(ii) detect and prevent fraudulent claims for relief or avoidance of required repayment under the temporary relief programs;

(16) the Maryland Cannabis Administration;

(17) a person, governmental entity, or tax compliance organization for the purpose of assisting the Comptroller in tax compliance activity; and

(18) the Maryland Department of Labor to the extent necessary to:

(i) administer the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund under § 7–327 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

(ii) detect and prevent fraudulent claims for relief or avoidance of repayment required under § 7–327 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(d) Tax information may be disclosed and published as statistics that are classified in a manner that prevents the identification of a particular return and the information contained in a particular return.

(e) Tax information disclosed in accordance with subsection (c)(14) of this section:

(1) shall include only the following tax information of business entities:

(i) the business entity’s federal employer identification number;

(ii) the name of the business entity;

(iii) the physical address of the business entity;

(iv) the mailing address of the business entity; and

(v) the business entity’s contact name, e–mail address, and phone number;

(2) shall only be disclosed to the extent that the Comptroller has received the requested information from State tax filings;

(3) need not be validated by the Comptroller prior to disclosure to the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board and its authorized contractors;

(4) may not include any information the Comptroller is prohibited from disclosing or redisclosing under federal law;

(5) may not include tax information of individuals;

(6) may be used only for the specific purpose authorized by the Comptroller; and

(7) in addition to any other protections and safeguards under law, shall be subject to any protections and safeguards set forth by the Comptroller in the written authorization.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, before disclosing confidential tax information under subsection (c) of this section, the Comptroller may, in its sole discretion, require the person or governmental entity to whom the information is to be disclosed to enter into a binding, written agreement regarding the use and security of the tax information, the terms of which shall be prescribed by the Comptroller according to the Comptroller’s data security policies and be consistent with State and federal requirements.

(g) (1) Before disclosing tax information under subsection (c)(9), (12), (14), (15), (16), or (17) of this section, the Comptroller shall require the party to whom the tax information is to be disclosed to enter into a binding, written agreement regarding the use and security of the tax information, the terms of which shall be:

(i) prescribed by the Comptroller according to the Comptroller’s data security policies;

(ii) consistent with State and federal requirements, including § 6103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(iii) in compliance with § 6103(b)(5)(B)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code, by substituting “Comptroller” for “Secretary”.

(2) The Comptroller shall adequately supervise the recipient of the tax information under subsection (c)(9), (12), (14), (15), or (17) of this section at all times.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2206 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2206
§13–2206.
Status: in_force

(a) In fiscal year 2007, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation in the amount of $225,000 for the Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative.

(b) In each fiscal year beginning with fiscal 2008, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill submitted to the General Assembly a General Fund appropriation for the Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative in an amount not less than the amount of the General Fund appropriation for the Initiative as approved in the State budget as enacted by the General Assembly for the prior fiscal year, increased by not less than the percentage by which the projected total General Fund revenues for the upcoming fiscal year exceed the revised estimate of total General Fund revenues for the current fiscal year, as contained in the report of the estimated State revenues submitted by the Board of Revenue Estimates to the Governor under § 6–106(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) The accounts and transactions of the Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article or the Health – General Article.

(b) This title does not limit the right of an individual to install or repair a water pump, a water tank, or water conditioning equipment if the individual is authorized to provide plumbing services as a master plumber in the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2503 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2503
§13–2503.
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff may issue a license to an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section to conduct a game that uses any of the following devices to award prizes of merchandise or money:

(1) a paddle wheel;

(2) a wheel of fortune;

(3) a chance book;

(4) bingo;

(5) a raffle; or

(6) any other gaming device.

(b) To qualify for a license under this subtitle, an organization shall be:

(1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 5 years before the organization applies for a license;

(2) a tax–supported volunteer fire company or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the fire company;

(3) an organization that has been located in the county for at least 5 years before it applies for a license and is:

(i) a nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the veterans’ organization;

(ii) a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(iii) a nonprofit fraternal organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(iv) a nonprofit organization that:

1. intends to use the gaming license to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that meets the conditions of subsection (c) of this section; and

2. states the charitable, athletic, or educational purpose in the application to the sheriff.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b)(3)(iv) of this section, a purpose is considered a charitable, athletic, or educational purpose if the purpose:

(1) meets the requirements for a charitable contribution under § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(2) does not benefit a:

(i) law enforcement unit;

(ii) fraternal organization for a law enforcement unit;

(iii) political club;

(iv) political committee;

(v) political party; or

(vi) unit of State government or a political subdivision of the State other than:

1. an ambulance company;

2. a fire fighting company;

3. a rescue company;

4. a primary school;

5. a secondary school; or

6. an institution of higher education.

(d) (1) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the sheriff.

(2) The application shall contain:

(i) a copy of the tax–exempt verification of the organization;

(ii) a copy of the applicant’s charter, if applicable; and

(iii) a certification by a principal officer of the applicant stating:

1. the dates for which the license is sought;

2. the place at which the game will be conducted;

3. the type of game for which the license is sought;

4. that only the regular members of the applicant will conduct the games and operate the gaming device for which the license is sought;

5. that the applicant will not use the assistance of gaming professionals in conducting games or operating gaming devices;

6. that persons conducting the games and operating the gaming devices or assisting in conducting the games and operating the gaming devices will not receive compensation or reward; and

7. that all proceeds obtained under the license will be used to further the purposes of the organization.

(3) The sheriff shall retain the copies of the applicant’s verification of tax exemption and charter.

(e) (1) The sheriff may issue a license:

(i) for one or more specific dates; or

(ii) for a period not exceeding 1 year.

(2) The licensing year shall run from July 1 through the following June 30.

(3) The license shall state:

(i) the dates that the game will be conducted;

(ii) the place that the game will be conducted; and

(iii) the type of game authorized.

(f) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a licensee may not conduct a game on Sunday.

(2) (i) A licensee may operate a raffle on Sunday.

(ii) A raffle is considered to be operated on the day that the licensee selects the raffle winner.

(iii) The sheriff shall license a 50/50 game operated for a period of more than 1 day as a raffle.

(3) A licensee may not allow a child who is under the age of 16 years to:

(i) operate a game or gaming device for which a license is issued under this subtitle;

(ii) conduct a game in which a gaming device is operated; or

(iii) play or participate in a game in which a gaming device is operated.

(4) The licensee may not pay a fee for the rental of the premises on which a game is conducted to:

(i) itself;

(ii) a trustee of the licensee;

(iii) a committee of the licensee; or

(iv) an organization with the same members or substantially the same members as the licensee.

(g) The sheriff shall charge each applicant:

(1) a license fee of $1 for each day for which a license is issued; and

(2) the following additional amounts:

(i) except as provided in items (ii) through (v) of this item, $1 for each gaming device to be operated each day;

(ii) $1 for each day that a pull tab or instant bingo device is to be sold;

(iii) $1 for each day that a bingo event is to be conducted;

(iv) $1 for each day that a bingo special event is to be conducted; and

(v) $1 for each raffle to be conducted.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1120 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1120
§13–1120.
Status: in_force

No member of the Authority nor any person executing the bonds of the Authority shall be liable personally on the bonds or subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2437 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2437
§13–2437.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person violates Part III of this subtitle, the person is subject to:

(1) for a first violation, suspension of the person’s tip jar license or wholesaler’s license and a civil penalty not exceeding $1,500; or

(2) for each subsequent violation, revocation of the person’s tip jar license or wholesaler’s license and a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000.

(b) In addition to the penalties under subsection (a)(2) of this section, if the person has a liquor license, the agency may recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person’s liquor license for not less than 15 days for a subsequent violation.

(c) Civil penalties collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-812 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-812
§13–812.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Account”, “account holder of interest”, and “financial institution” have the meanings stated in § 13-804 of this subtitle.

(3) “Obligor” means a person whose property is subject to a tax lien.

(b) (1) (i) The Comptroller may send notice of a tax lien to any financial institution that the Comptroller reasonably believes holds property subject to a tax lien.

(ii) The notice to be sent under this paragraph shall be provided by:

1. first-class mail, under the postmark of the United States Postal Service, at the address designated for this purpose by the financial institution or, if no address has been designated, to the principal office of the financial institution;

2. an electronic format agreed on by the Comptroller and the financial institution; or

3. any other reasonable manner as agreed on by the Comptroller and the financial institution.

(2) The notice to be sent by the Comptroller to a financial institution under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain:

(i) the name of the obligor;

(ii) the amount of the tax lien;

(iii) the last known address of the obligor;

(iv) the Social Security number or federal employer identification number of the obligor; and

(v) a notice to immediately seize and attach from one or more accounts held by the financial institution in the name of the obligor an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of the amounts in all accounts or the amount of the tax lien.

(c) (1) On receipt of the notice described in subsection (b) of this section, the financial institution promptly shall seize and attach from one or more of the accounts of the obligor held by the financial institution an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of:

(i) the total of the amounts in all the accounts of the obligor held by the financial institution; or

(ii) the amount stated in the notice sent under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Within 30 days after the financial institution receives the notice directing it to seize and attach accounts of the obligor, the financial institution shall send notice to the Comptroller, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, specifying the aggregate amount held under this subsection.

(3) (i) The financial institution may assess a fee against the accounts or the obligor, in addition to the amount identified in the notice under subsection (b) of this section.

(ii) In the case of insufficient funds to cover both the fee and the amount identified in the notice under subsection (b) of this section, the financial institution may first deduct and retain the fee from the amount seized and attached as provided in this section.

(4) The financial institution may not be held liable to any person, including the Comptroller, the obligor, or any account holder of interest, for wrongful dishonor or for any other claim relating to the seizure and attachment of an account or other actions taken in compliance with this section.

(d) (1) Within 10 business days after the Comptroller has received notice from the financial institution under subsection (c)(2) of this section, the Comptroller shall send a notice to the obligor, by regular mail, to the obligor’s last known address.

(2) The notice shall contain the following information, to the extent known by the Comptroller:

(i) the address of the Comptroller;

(ii) the telephone number, address, and name of a contact person at the Office of the Comptroller;

(iii) the name and Social Security number, federal employer identification number, or other taxpayer identification number of the obligor;

(iv) the address of the obligor;

(v) for each account of the obligor, the name of the financial institution that has seized and attached amounts as required by this section;

(vi) the total amount of the tax lien owed by the obligor;

(vii) the date the notice is being sent;

(viii) a statement informing the obligor that the Comptroller has directed the financial institution to seize and attach the amount of the tax lien owed by the obligor from one or more of the accounts of the obligor and, on subsequent notice by the Comptroller, to forward the amount to the Comptroller; and

(ix) a statement informing the obligor that, unless a timely challenge is made by the obligor or an account holder of interest under subsection (g) of this section, the Comptroller shall notify the financial institution to forward the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Comptroller.

(3) The Comptroller shall not be obligated to send the notice described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection if, prior to the time that the notice must be sent, the Comptroller and the obligor agree to an arrangement under which the obligor will pay amounts owed under the tax lien.

(e) (1) If a timely challenge is not made by the obligor or an account holder of interest under subsection (g) of this section, the Comptroller shall send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, directing the institution to:

(i) forward the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Comptroller;

(ii) reduce the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to a revised amount as stated, forward the revised amount to the Comptroller, and release the excess amount; or

(iii) release the amount seized and attached by the financial institution.

(2) The Comptroller may send the notice described in paragraph (1) of this subsection before the time for filing a timely challenge under subsection (g) of this section on agreement among the Comptroller, the obligor, and, if the Comptroller is aware of an account holder of interest, the account holder of interest.

(f) The Comptroller shall apply the amount seized and forwarded by the financial institution to the obligor’s tax lien obligation.

(g) (1) An obligor or an account holder of interest may challenge the actions of the Comptroller under this section by filing a motion with the circuit court within 10 days of the date of the notice sent under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(2) An obligor or an account holder of interest may challenge the actions of the Comptroller based on:

(i) a mistake in the identity of the obligor;

(ii) a mistake in the ownership of the account;

(iii) a mistake in the contents of the account;

(iv) invalidity of the Comptroller’s actions under § 11-603 of the Courts Article;

(v) a mistake in the amount of the lien obligation due; or

(vi) any other good cause.

(3) An obligor or an account holder of interest may not challenge the actions of the Comptroller based on a mistake or error in the original tax assessment underlying the tax lien against the obligor.

(h) (1) The Comptroller may withdraw the notice to seize and attach accounts by sending notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, directing the financial institution to release the attachment on the accounts.

(2) If a determination is made by the Comptroller or by the circuit court that the account or accounts of the obligor should not have been held, the Comptroller shall notify the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, to release the amount seized and attached by the financial institution.

(3) If a determination is made by the Comptroller or by the circuit court, pursuant to a challenge under subsection (g) of this section, to reduce the amount seized and attached by the financial institution, the Comptroller shall notify the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, to revise the amount as stated, forward the revised amount to the Comptroller, and release the excess amount seized and attached by the financial institution.

(4) If a challenge made under subsection (g) of this section is denied by the circuit court, the Comptroller shall notify the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (b) of this section, to forward the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Comptroller.

(i) A financial institution that complies with a notice from the Comptroller sent under this section is not liable under State law to any person for:

(1) any disclosure of information to the Comptroller under this section;

(2) seizing and attaching any amounts from an account or sending any amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Comptroller; or

(3) any other action taken in good faith to comply with the requirements of this section.

(j) A financial institution has no obligation to reimburse fees assessed as a result of the Comptroller instituting an action under this section or as otherwise permitted by law or authorized by contract.

(k) This section may not be construed to prohibit the Comptroller from collecting taxes due from the obligor in any other manner authorized by law.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This title is intended to provide minimum standards for the protection of consumers in the State.

(b) A county, Baltimore City, municipality, or agency of either may adopt, within the scope of its authority, more stringent provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this title.

(c) The provisions of this title shall be enforced by each agency of the State within the scope of its authority.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-412 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Department of Agriculture shall provide the Council with necessary staff support and resources, including office space.

(b) Each unit in the Executive Branch of State government shall participate in the deliberations of the Council and work with the Council on matters relating to the unit.

(c) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Council.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 34 / Section 13-3401
§13–3401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Family planning providers” means providers of services:

(1) Funded under Title X of the federal Public Health Service Act as of December 31, 2024; and

(2) That lost eligibility for Title X funding as a result of the termination of federal funding for providers because of:

(i) The scope of services offered by the providers; or

(ii) The scope of services for which the providers offer referrals.

(c) “Family planning services” means services provided under Title X of the federal Public Health Service Act as of December 31, 2024.

(d) “Program” means the Family Planning Program established under § 13–3402 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-202 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

In administering this title:

(1) The Commissioner shall:

(i) Determine whether a patent may be issued under this title; and

(ii) Adopt a seal for land patent proceedings; and

(2) The Commissioner may:

(i) Administer oaths and affirmations in land patent proceedings; and

(ii) Do anything else necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-807 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 8 / Section 13A-807
§13A–807.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A court–martial sentence described in paragraph (4) of this subsection shall result in the forfeiture of pay, or of pay and allowances, due that member during any period of confinement or parole.

(2) The forfeiture pursuant to this article shall take effect on the date determined under § 13A–803 of this subtitle and may be deferred as provided by that section.

(3) The pay and allowances forfeited, in the case of a general court–martial, shall be all pay and allowances due that member during such period and, in the case of a special court–martial, shall be two–thirds of all pay due that member during such period.

(4) A sentence covered by this subtitle is any sentence that includes:

(i) confinement for more than 6 months; or

(ii) confinement for 6 months or less and a dishonorable or bad–conduct discharge or dismissal.

(b) (1) In a case involving an accused who has dependents, the convening authority or other person acting under § 13A–902 of this title may waive any or all of the forfeitures of pay and allowances required by subsection (a) of this section for a period not to exceed 6 months.

(2) Any amount of pay or allowances that, except for a waiver under this subsection, would be forfeited shall be paid, as the convening authority or other person taking action directs, to the dependents of the accused.

(c) If the sentence of a member who forfeits pay and allowances under subsection (a) of this section is set aside or disapproved or, as finally approved, does not provide for a punishment referred to in subsection (a) of this section, the member shall be paid the pay and allowances which the member would have been paid, except for the forfeiture, for the period during which the forfeiture was in effect.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Council” means the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

(c) “Region” means the area that includes all of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-705 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705
§13–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller shall assess a penalty not exceeding $500 if:

(1) an individual, as defined under § 10–101 of this article, files what purports to be an income tax return, but which:

(i) does not contain information on which the substantial correctness of the tax may be determined; or

(ii) contains information that, on its face, indicates the tax reported on the return is substantially incorrect; and

(2) the conduct of the individual is due to:

(i) a desire, apparent on the face of the return, to delay or impede the administration of the provisions of Title 10 of this article; or

(ii) a position that is frivolous because the position:

1. has no basis in law or fact;

2. is patently unlawful; and

3. does not involve a legitimate dispute or reflect an inadvertent mathematical or clerical error.

(b) The penalty under subsection (a) of this section is in addition to any penalty assessed under § 13–701 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other of its powers and duties, the Division has the powers and duties to:

(1) Receive and investigate complaints from any person affected by any potential or actual violation of this title;

(2) Initiate its own investigation of any unfair or deceptive trade practice;

(3) In accordance with § 13–402 of this title, conciliate all matters covered by this title;

(4) In accordance with § 13–403 of this title, issue a cease and desist order with respect to any practice found by the Division to be an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

(5) In cooperation with the Maryland Department of Labor, suspend or revoke the license of any merchant who refuses to cease and desist from engaging in an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

(6) Report to the appropriate law enforcement officer any information concerning violations of any consumer protection law;

(7) Assist, advise, and cooperate with local and federal agencies and officials to protect and promote the interests of consumers in the State;

(8) Assist, develop, and conduct programs of consumer education and information through publications and other materials prepared for distribution to consumers;

(9) Undertake activities to encourage business and industry to maintain high standards of honesty, fair business practices, and public responsibility in the production, promotion, and sale or lease or rental of consumer goods, consumer realty, and consumer services and in the extension of consumer credit;

(10) Assess against any violator of this title the costs of investigation by the Division and damages which flow from the improper, incomplete or untimely restitution by the violator to the consumer of money, property, or other thing received from the consumer in connection with a violation of this title;

(11) Exercise and perform any other function, power, and duty appropriate to protect and promote the welfare of consumers;

(12) In accordance with § 13–205 of this subtitle, adopt rules, regulations, and standards which:

(i) Are necessary to assure the orderly operation of the Division; and

(ii) Further define unfair or deceptive trade practices for purposes of this title;

(13) Enter into reciprocal agreements with consumer protection agencies of other states, in which each state mutually agrees to receive and investigate complaints from the foreign state’s consumer protection agency on behalf of their consumers against businesses in the receiving and investigating state;

(14) Maintain a list of nonprofit organizations that:

(i) Solely offer counseling or advice to homeowners in foreclosure or loan default; and

(ii) Are not directly or indirectly related to and do not contract for services with for–profit lenders or foreclosure purchasers, as defined in § 7–301 of the Real Property Article;

(15) (i) Bring a civil action for damages or an action under this title against a person who violates § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article on behalf of a victim of the offense or, if the victim is deceased, the victim’s estate;

(ii) Recover damages under this item for property loss or damage; and

(iii) If the Division prevails in an action brought under this item, recover the costs of the action for the use of the Office of the Attorney General; and

(16) (i) Bring a civil action for damages or an action under this title on behalf of a susceptible adult or older adult who is authorized to bring a cause of action under § 13–603 of the Estates and Trusts Article; and

(ii) If the Division prevails in an action brought under this item, recover the costs of the action for the use of the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) A conviction for an offense under § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under subsection (a)(15) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1003 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1003
§13–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is required to file an admissions and amusement tax return and who willfully makes a false statement or misleading omission on the return required under Title 4 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(b) A person who is required to file a boxing and wrestling tax return and who willfully makes a false statement or misleading omission on the return required under Title 6 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(c) A person, including an officer of a corporation, who is required to file a sales and use tax return and who willfully makes a false statement or misleading omission on the return required under Title 11 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-503 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Arthritis encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect joints, the surrounding tissues, and other connective tissues;

(2) As one of the most common family of diseases in the United States, arthritis affects nearly one of every six Americans and will impact an estimated 60,000,000 people by the year 2020;

(3) Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, limiting daily activities for more than 7,000,000 people;

(4) Although prevailing myths inaccurately portray arthritis as an old person’s disease, arthritis is a multigenerational disease that has become one of the country’s most pressing health problems;

(5) Arthritis has a significant impact on quality of life for the individual experiencing the painful symptoms and for the family members and caregivers providing for that individual;

(6) The economic and social costs associated with treating arthritis and the complications of arthritis are estimated at almost $80,000,000,000 annually;

(7) Currently, the challenge exists to ensure delivery of effective, but often underutilized, interventions that are necessary in the prevention or reduction of arthritis-related pain and disability;

(8) The large quantity of public information and programs about arthritis remain inadequately disseminated and are insufficient in addressing the needs of specific diverse populations and other underserved groups;

(9) The Arthritis Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials have led the development of a public health strategy, the National Arthritis Action Plan, to ensure the delivery of effective, but often underutilized interventions that are necessary in the prevention or reduction of arthritis-related pain and disability; and

(10) Educating the public and health care community throughout the State about arthritis is of paramount importance and is in every respect in the public interest and to the benefit of all residents of the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-629 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-629
§13–629.
Status: in_force

Any person to whom special registration plates have been issued under the law relating to common carriers, as set forth in § 13-423(a) of this title, may, after notifying the Administration of his intention to do so:

(1) Transfer, for a period of not more than 15 days, the registration plates to a motor vehicle owned by a manufacturer; and

(2) Operate the vehicle over the existing route or routes for a trial or demonstration period.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-707 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-707
§13A–707.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before performing their respective duties, military judges, general and special courts–martial members, trial counsel, defense counsel, reporters, and interpreters shall take an oath or affirmation in the presence of the accused to perform their duties faithfully.

(2) The form of the oath or affirmation, the time and place of the taking thereof, the manner of recording the same, and whether the oath or affirmation shall be taken for all cases in which these duties are to be performed or for a particular case, shall be as prescribed in regulation or as provided by law.

(3) The regulations may provide that an oath or affirmation to perform faithfully the duties as a military judge, trial counsel, or defense counsel may be taken at any time by any judge advocate or other person certified or designated to be qualified or competent for the duty, and if such an oath or affirmation is taken, it need not again be taken at the time the judge advocate or other person is detailed to that duty.

(b) Each witness before a court–martial shall be examined under oath or affirmation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-404.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404.1
§13–404.
Status: in_force

§13–404.1.

(a) In this section, “permit” means a permit to conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(b) Before an organization may conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the County Department of Inspections and Permits.

(c) To qualify for a permit, an organization shall be:

(1) a nonprofit foundation that provides support to the work and people of Fort George G. Meade; or

(2) a chamber of commerce located within Anne Arundel County.

(d) (1) A card game, card tournament, or casino event may be:

(i) managed and operated by the organization that is the permit holder; or

(ii) managed by the organization that is the permit holder and operated by another organization listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(2) (i) An operator of a card game, card tournament, or casino event may not receive compensation.

(ii) To volunteer as an operator of a card game, card tournament, or casino event, an individual shall be at least 18 years old.

(iii) To participate in a card game, card tournament, or casino event, an individual shall be at least 21 years old.

(e) An organization that is the permit holder may receive not more than one permit in a calendar year.

(f) A permit is not transferable.

(g) Proceeds from a card game, card tournament, or casino event conducted under this section:

(1) shall be used to benefit a charity or to further the purpose of the permit holder; and

(2) may not be used for the financial benefit or personal use of an individual or a group of individuals.

(h) A permit may authorize the operation of a card game, card tournament, or casino event only on Friday or Saturday between 4 p.m. and midnight.

(i) (1) An organization that is the permit holder may charge only a preset entrance fee for a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(2) Participants in a card game, card tournament, or casino event shall receive tokens for wagering in exchange for the entrance fee.

(3) A participant may purchase additional tokens, at a total cost not exceeding 100% of the entrance fee, during a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(4) An organization that is the permit holder may not allow cash to be used for wagering.

(5) A holder of a permit may serve or sell alcoholic beverages at a card game, card tournament, or casino event only if the holder is issued the proper alcoholic beverages license by the Board of License Commissioners of Anne Arundel County.

(j) An organization that is the permit holder may not exchange tokens used for wagering for:

(1) an item of merchandise that is worth more than $500;

(2) money; or

(3) an item of merchandise having a value that is different from the fair market retail value of the item of merchandise that was received for the tokens.

(k) An organization that is found to have violated this section is ineligible to receive a permit under this section for a period of 5 years.

(l) The County Executive may adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations to govern:

(1) the issuing of permits; and

(2) the conduct and management of a card game, card tournament, or casino event in a manner to prevent fraud and protect the public.

(m) The County Council may adopt regulations to govern permit fees under this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-411 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-411
§13–411.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, unless another criminal penalty is specifically provided elsewhere, on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both, in addition to any civil penalties.

(b) A person may not be imprisoned for violation of any provision of an order of the Attorney General or an agreement of a party relating to unit pricing under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county may:

(1) acquire, maintain, and operate land in the county for the disposal of garbage or any other matter that in the judgment of the governing body may promote the health of the residents of the county; and

(2) construct an incinerator or other garbage disposal plant in the county.

(b) In exercising the powers granted under this section, the governing body of a county may:

(1) adopt and enforce rules and regulations relating to the operation of the disposal areas or facilities;

(2) make agreements for cooperation and financial support, through service charges and fees, in the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of the disposal areas or facilities;

(3) set and collect reasonable service charges or fees;

(4) employ personnel for the operation, maintenance, or supervision of the disposal areas or facilities;

(5) acquire any interest in land by purchase, gift, lease, or condemnation; and

(6) make appropriations or borrow money for land acquisition and capital improvements, issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and make appropriate levies to pay these obligations.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1705
§13–1705.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Notwithstanding the license population quota limitations established by the Board and in addition to the licenses authorized for issuance in the county, the Board may authorize the transfer into the Towson Commercial Revitalization District, as defined by the Baltimore County Council, of not more than 10 beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) licenses that:

(i) were issued on or before December 31, 2008;

(ii) were in existence in Election District 15 of the county on June 1, 2009; and

(iii) are valid on the date of transfer.

(2) To be transferred under this section, a license:

(i) shall be a Class B or a Class D license; and

(ii) may not be a license that is prohibited from being transferred by statute or regulation.

(3) For determining the total number of licenses available in an election district, the Board shall consider a license transferred under this section to be a regular license and not an exception to the population and numerical limitations specified in “Rule 19 – Population and Numerical Limitations” of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.

(4) On the date of transfer, a license transferred under this section shall be converted into a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) license and may not be counted toward any population limit existing in the election district from where it was transferred.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the license issuance requirements, license fee, minimum square foot area requirement for food and beverage preparation and consumption, and days and hours of sale for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) (on–sale) license are the same as those for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.

(c) (1) A Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) license may be issued only for a location within the Towson Commercial Revitalization District, as defined by the Baltimore County Council.

(2) The license shall be used in conjunction with the operation of a restaurant, as defined in this article and in the regulations of the Board.

(3) The restaurant operation shall maintain average daily receipts from the sale of food of at least 60% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant.

(4) The seating capacity for the bar area may not exceed 25% of the total seating capacity of the restaurant.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (d)(2)(ii) of this section, the area dedicated to the restaurant operation shall have a minimum seating capacity of 100 individuals.

(6) The hours during which the privileges conferred by the license may be exercised may not exceed the hours during which food is offered for sale.

(7) The license does not confer an off–sale privilege.

(d) Of the restaurants for which a Class B or Class D license may be transferred and a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) license may be issued under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Board may require that:

(1) for not more than seven restaurants, applicants for license transfer and issuance demonstrate a minimum capital investment, excluding the costs of the land and building shell, of $500,000; and

(2) for not more than three restaurants:

(i) applicants for license transfer and issuance demonstrate a capital investment, excluding the costs of the land and building shell, of not less than $50,000 or more than $400,000; and

(ii) the area dedicated to the restaurant operation have:

1. a maximum seating capacity of 100 individuals, with the seating capacity in the bar area not exceeding 25% of the total seating capacity of the restaurant; and

2. a minimum seating capacity of 40 individuals.

(e) The Board shall deny an application for transfer of a Class B or Class D license and issuance of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) license if within 2 years immediately preceding the application:

(1) (i) the applicant was a holder of an on–sale license within the boundaries of the Towson Commercial Revitalization District; or

(ii) there was an on–sale license in existence for the proposed premises of the applicant; and

(2) the previous on–sale license was transferred to premises outside the Towson Commercial Revitalization District.

(f) A Class B beer, wine, and liquor (Towson Commercial Revitalization District) license issued under this section may not be transferred from the Towson Commercial Revitalization District or be converted into any other class of license.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1109 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1109
§13–1109.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland system of recognized heritage areas and certified heritage areas that:

(1) Reflects the cultural themes of the State’s development; and

(2) Provides educational, inspirational, economic, and recreational benefits for present and future generations.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1119 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1119
§13–1119.
Status: in_force

(a) A pledge by the Authority of revenues as security for an issue of bonds shall be valid and binding on and after the date when the documents evidencing the pledge are executed by the Authority.

(b) (1) The revenues that the Authority pledges may be made immediately subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or further act.

(2) The lien of any pledge of revenue is valid and binding against any person who has any claim in tort, contract, or otherwise against the Authority, whether or not the person has notice.

(c) In order to perfect the lien on the revenue pledged by the Authority against third persons, a resolution, trust agreement or financing statement, continuation statement, or other instrument that the Authority adopts or enters into need not be filed or recorded in any public record other than the records of the Authority.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-715.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-715.1
§13A–715.
Status: in_force

§13A–715.1.

(a) (1) It is an affirmative defense in a trial by court–martial that, at the time of the commission of the acts constituting the offense, the accused, as a result of a severe mental disease or defect, was unable to appreciate the nature and quality or the wrongfulness of the acts.

(2) Mental disease or defect does not otherwise constitute a defense.

(b) Procedures for the defense of lack of mental responsibility will be governed by the rules of use of courts–martial to the extent they do not conflict with State substantive law.
Md. Code, Education § 13-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

A decision may not be made at any step of the grievance procedure that conflicts with or modifies a policy approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland or with any applicable statute or with any administrative regulation issued under appropriate statutory authority or that otherwise delimits the lawfully delegated authority of University officials unless prior approval has been obtained from the responsible official.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4307 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4307
§13–4307.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities of the Commission.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-106 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A governmental body may reserve vacant land or abandoned land by obtaining from the Commissioner a certificate of reservation for public use.

(2) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this title applicable to the granting of land patents are applicable to the granting of certificates of reservation.

(b) (1) In order to reserve vacant land or abandoned land for public use, a unit of State government must notify and obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works.

(2) If the Board approves the request, the unit shall immediately apply for a certificate of reservation.

(c) (1) (i) The application of a governmental body for a certificate of reservation takes precedence over an application of a person for a patent to all or part of the same land.

(ii) The application of a unit of State government takes precedence over the application of any other governmental body.

(2) As a condition of granting a certificate of reservation, the Commissioner may order a governmental body to pay the reasonable expenses of a person whose application for a patent has been superseded.

(d) If no objection to an application for a reservation of land is filed and the Commissioner determines that a vacancy exists, the Commissioner may decide the matter without holding a hearing.

(e) (1) A certificate of reservation remains in effect:

(i) Until the Board of Public Works or, in the case of a governmental body other than a unit of State government, the appropriate local authority determines that the land is no longer needed for public use by the governmental body and notifies the Commissioner of this determination; or

(ii) With respect to abandoned land, until a unit of State government or a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a person who has claimed legal title to the land has established legal title to the land.

(2) (i) Upon application by another governmental body, the Commissioner may transfer the certificate to that body with the approval of the Board of Public Works or the appropriate local authority, as the case may be.

(ii) In the absence of such a transfer, the Commissioner may issue a patent for the land in accordance with the applicable procedures of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-825 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-825
§13–825.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller may require a person whose gross receipts are subject to admissions and amusement tax and whose business is not a permanent operation in the State to post security for the tax in the amount that the Comptroller determines.

(b) The Comptroller shall require:

(1) a manufacturer, wholesaler, or nonresident winery permit holder who sells or delivers beer or wine to retailers in the State to post security for the alcoholic beverage tax:

(i) in an amount not less than:

1. $1,000 for beer; and

2. $1,000 for wine; and

(ii) if the alcoholic beverage tax on beer and wine paid in any 1 month exceeds $1,000, in an additional amount at least equal to the excess;

(2) a manufacturer or wholesaler who sells or delivers any distilled spirits or any wine and distilled spirits in the State to post a security for the alcoholic beverage tax:

(i) in an amount not less than $5,000; and

(ii) in an additional amount:

1. equal to twice the amount of its largest monthly alcoholic beverage tax liability for wine and distilled spirits in the preceding calendar year less $5,000; or

2. if the information for the preceding calendar year is not available or cannot be provided, equal to the amount that the Comptroller requires; and

(3) except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, a holder of a direct wine shipper’s permit to post security for the alcoholic beverage tax in an amount not less than $1,000.

(c) The Comptroller may require a person whose gross receipts are subject to the boxing and wrestling tax to post security for the boxing and wrestling tax in the amount that the Comptroller determines.

(d) The Comptroller may require a real estate investment trust to post security for income tax in the amount that the Comptroller requires, if the trust:

(1) does not hold property in the State; or

(2) holds insufficient property in the State to provide adequate security for the income tax if the property were to become subject to a lien under this subtitle.

(e) The Comptroller may require a person seeking a refund of motor carrier tax to post security for the tax in an amount of not less than $5,000 but not more than $100,000.

(f) The Comptroller shall require an applicant for any license under Title 9 of this article, except for a Class “W” license, to post security for the motor fuel tax in the amount that the Comptroller requires, but not less than:

(1) $200,000 for a Class “A” license;

(2) $50,000 for a Class “B” license;

(3) $10,000 for a Class “C” license;

(4) $200,000 for a Class “D” license;

(5) $1,000 for a Class “F” license;

(6) $10,000 for a Class “G–Temporary” license;

(7) $1,000 for a Class “S” license; and

(8) $1,000 for a Class “U” license.

(g) The Comptroller may require a person subject to the sales and use tax to post security for the tax in the amount that the Comptroller determines.

(h) (1) The Comptroller may require a person subject to the tobacco tax to post security for the tax in the following amounts:

(i) for a manufacturer or wholesaler:

1. $10,000; plus

2. the amount, if any, by which the tobacco tax due for any 1 month exceeds $10,000;

(ii) for a subwholesaler or vending machine operator:

1. $1,000; plus

2. the amount, if any, by which the tobacco tax due for any 1 month exceeds $1,000;

(iii) for an other tobacco products wholesaler:

1. $5,000; plus

2. the amount, if any, by which the tobacco tax due for any 1 month exceeds $5,000; and

(iv) for an out–of–state seller:

1. $5,000; plus

2. the amount, if any, by which the tobacco tax due for any reporting period exceeds $5,000.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, the Comptroller may exempt a person from posting security for the tobacco tax if the person is and has been for the past 5 years:

(i) licensed as required under § 16–202 of the Business Regulation Article to act as a wholesaler, § 16.5–201 to act as an other tobacco products wholesaler, or § 16.9–201 to act as a remote tobacco seller; and

(ii) 1. in continuous compliance with the tobacco tax laws, as determined under paragraph (3) of this subsection; and

2. in continuous compliance with the conditions of the person’s security posted under this subsection.

(3) For purposes of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person is in continuous compliance with the tobacco tax laws for a period if the person has not, at any time during that period:

(i) failed to pay any tobacco tax or any tobacco tax assessment when due;

(ii) failed to file a tobacco tax return when due; or

(iii) otherwise violated any of the provisions of this title, Title 12 of this article, or Title 16, Title 16.5, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article.

(4) (i) An exemption granted under paragraph (2) of this subsection is effective only to the extent that a person’s potential tobacco tax liability does not exceed an amount determined by the Comptroller based on the person’s experience during the 5–year compliance period under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) The Comptroller may revoke an exemption granted to a person under paragraph (2) of this subsection if the person at any time fails to be in continuous compliance with the tobacco tax laws, as described in paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(iii) The Comptroller may reinstate an exemption revoked under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph if the person meets the requirements of paragraph (2)(i) and (ii) of this subsection for a period of 2 years following the revocation.

(5) The Comptroller may not exempt a person from posting a bond or other security for the tobacco tax unless the Comptroller determines that the person is solvent and financially able to pay the person’s potential tobacco tax liability.

(6) If a corporation is granted an exemption from posting a bond or other security for the tobacco tax, any officer of the corporation who exercises direct control over its fiscal management is personally liable for any tobacco tax, interest and penalties owed by the corporation.

(i) A person need not post security under subsection (b)(3) of this section if:

(1) the person is a manufacturer that has posted security under subsection (b)(2) of this section; or

(2) at any time starting 3 years after the Comptroller first issues a direct wine shipper’s permit to the person, the Comptroller:

(i) determines that the person has a substantial record of tax and reporting compliance; and

(ii) waives the security requirement.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1202
§13–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Dorchester County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Dorchester County.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-108 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who fails to give bond after being ordered to give bond under § 13–107 of this title is subject to imprisonment until bond is given, not exceeding 1 year.

(b) In consideration of the financial circumstances of the accused individual, and on the individual’s entering into a recognizance, the court may:

(1) suspend imposition of the sentence for failure to give bond; and

(2) place the individual on probation for the period that the individual is required to pay support.

(c) The recognizance ordered by the court shall be:

(1) in the amount that the court directs, with or without security; and

(2) on the conditions that:

(i) if the individual is summoned to appear before the court, the individual shall appear; and

(ii) the individual shall pay support as ordered by the court.

(d) If an individual fails to pay support under the court’s order, the court may revoke the probation and impose the sentence for failure to give bond.

(e) The court may order that any forfeited recognizance be paid:

(1) to the individual’s destitute adult child; or

(2) if the individual’s destitute adult child is a public charge, to the agency that is authorized by law to receive the forfeited recognizance.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

Credit life insurance, credit health insurance, and credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance shall be issued only in the following forms:

(1) an individual policy of life insurance issued to a debtor on a term plan;

(2) an individual policy of health insurance issued to a debtor on a term plan;

(3) a disability benefit provision in an individual policy of credit life insurance;

(4) an individual policy of involuntary unemployment benefit insurance issued to a debtor on a term plan;

(5) a group policy of life insurance issued to a creditor that provides insurance on the lives of debtors on the term plan;

(6) a group policy of health insurance issued to a creditor on a term plan that insures debtors;

(7) a disability benefit provision in a group policy of credit life insurance; or

(8) a group policy of involuntary unemployment benefit insurance issued to a creditor on a term plan that insures debtors.
Md. Code, Education § 13-306 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the transfer date and to the 1st day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Board of Regents and the Board of Directors shall each approve an annual contract which shall state all financial obligations, exchanges of services, and any other agreed relationships between the University and the Medical System Corporation for the ensuing fiscal year. The annual contract shall identify all services to be provided and the agreed cost of such services.

(b) The annual contract will be developed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Dean of the School of Medicine, and other University officials as determined by the President. The annual contract will be submitted to the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President for consideration, modification, and approval.

(c) The Board of Directors and Board of Regents may establish procedures for the approval of the annual contract.

(d) If the University and the Medical System Corporation do not enter into an annual contract for any fiscal year, the annual contract for the previous year shall remain in force until another annual contract is approved.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-946 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-946
§13–946.
Status: in_force

(a) Special registration plates issued to a transporter under § 13-625 of this title are Class 5 (transporter) registration plates.

(b) For Class 5 (transporter) registration plates, the annual registration fee for each registration plate issued to the applicant shall be established by the Administration.

(c) A Class 5 (transporter) registration plate may be used on vehicles transported by the transporter, but only as permitted by § 13-625 of this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-919 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-919
§13–919.
Status: in_force

(a) On application, the Administration shall issue a special Class E “dump service registration” to any applicant who certifies that the vehicle for which the application is made is a Class E (truck) vehicle that:

(1) Is designed to haul cargo and to self–unload by gravity or mechanical means; and

(2) Is to be used to haul feed or other loose materials in bulk.

(b) The maximum gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this section is for a vehicle with two axles – 40,000 pounds.

(c) (1) The maximum gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this section after June 1, 1994, is for a vehicle with three axles – 55,000 pounds.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the maximum gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this section after June 1, 1994, is:

(i) In Allegany and Garrett counties for a vehicle with four or more axles in use when loaded – 70,000 pounds; and

(ii) For a vehicle with four axles that is in compliance with regulations adopted by the Department that specify alternative vehicle design configurations based on recommendations of the Dump Truck Technical Task Force – 70,000 pounds.

(d) (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, three–axle vehicles registered before June 1, 1994, may continue to be operated at the gross vehicle weight limit specified by the applicable law in effect on May 31, 1994, for a period of 20 years beginning:

1. For a new vehicle registered for the first time, the later of the vehicle’s model year or date of registration; and

2. For a used vehicle, the vehicle’s model year.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any vehicle registered under this section before June 1, 1994, may continue to be operated until June 1, 1999, under the applicable provisions of law in effect on May 31, 1994.

(2) (i) A vehicle may continue to be registered under this section, regardless of the vehicle’s configuration, and to be operated under the same administrative regulations that were in effect on June 1, 1994, for the applicable time periods specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the vehicle:

1. Was registered under this section before June 1, 1994; or

2. Is a three–axle vehicle that on June 1, 1994, was in the inventory of a dealer licensed under Title 15 of this article and was sold and registered before June 1, 1995.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply to flat bed trucks used to haul concrete blocks.

(e) The Administration:

(1) Shall stamp the words “dump service” on each registration card issued for a vehicle registered under this section; and

(2) May issue special registration plates to distinguish registrations made under this section.

(f) For each vehicle registered under this section, the annual registration fee is the greater of:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025:

(i) $26.25 for each thousand pounds of gross weight of the vehicle plus an additional $20.00; or

(ii) $1,070.00; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025:

(i) $26.25 for each thousand pounds of gross weight of the vehicle plus an additional $30.00; or

(ii) $1,080.00.

(g) Except while it is operating on a divided highway with two or more lanes in each direction or while it is unloaded, a vehicle registered under this section may not be operated on any highway at a speed of more than 45 miles per hour.

(h) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a vehicle registered under this section is hauling loose materials in bulk for a distance of not more than 40 miles:

(i) Subject to the provisions of subsection (i) of this section, the vehicle is limited as to maximum gross weight only by the allowable and paid registration weight; and

(ii) 1. Except in Allegany and Garrett counties, the vehicle is not subject to any restrictions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on the weight, gross weight, or axle loads of a vehicle other than the restrictions on gross vehicle weight imposed under this section; and

2. In Allegany and Garrett counties, the vehicle is not subject to any other restrictions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on the weight, gross weight, or axle loads of a vehicle unless the vehicle exceeds its maximum registered gross weight by 10 percent or one of its axles is not carrying at least 15 percent of the vehicle’s total gross weight.

(2) A vehicle registered under this section may be operated on a statewide basis without any distance limitations if the vehicle is:

(i) A three–axle vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds; or

(ii) A four–axle vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds that is in compliance with the regulations described under subsection (c)(2)(ii) of this section.

(i) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a vehicle registered under this section with a registered maximum gross weight limitation of more than 65,000 pounds that is not in compliance with the regulations described in subsection (c)(2)(ii) of this section is limited to a maximum gross weight of 65,000 pounds when the vehicle is operated on an interstate highway or in a county in the State other than Allegany County or Garrett County.

(2) A vehicle used to haul coal, logs, or pulpwood that is registered under this section and operated on Interstate Route 68 in Allegany County or Garrett County is allowed a maximum gross weight limitation of 70,000 pounds, regardless of whether the vehicle is in compliance with the regulations described in subsection (c)(2)(ii) of this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-225 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-225
§13–225.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Payment security” has the meaning stated in § 17-101 of this article.

(3) “Performance security” has the meaning stated in § 17-101 of this article.

(b) (1) If a contractor has furnished 100% payment security and 100% performance security in accordance with Title 17, Subtitle 1 of this article under a State procurement contract for construction, the percentage specified in the contract for retainage may not exceed 5% of the total amount.

(2) In addition to retainage, a primary procurement unit and the Maryland Transportation Authority may withhold from payments otherwise due a contractor any amount that the unit reasonably believes necessary to protect the State’s interest.

(3) Retainage withheld by a primary procurement unit and the Maryland Transportation Authority may be deposited in an interest-bearing escrow account in accordance with § 15-108 of this article.

(c) (1) A contractor may not retain a percentage of payments due a subcontractor that exceeds the percentage of payments retained by the primary procurement unit or the Maryland Transportation Authority.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a contractor from withholding any amount in addition to retainage if the contractor determines that a subcontractor’s performance under the subcontract provides reasonable grounds for withholding the additional amount.

(d) (1) A subcontractor may not retain a percentage of payments due a lower tier subcontractor that exceeds the percentage of payments retained from the subcontractor.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a subcontractor from withholding any amount in addition to retainage if the subcontractor determines that a lower tier subcontractor’s performance under the subcontract provides reasonable grounds for withholding the additional amount.

(e) If retainage has been placed in escrow under § 15-108 of this article, each payment of retainage shall include a pro rata portion of interest earned.

(f) This section may not be construed to limit the application of the provisions of Title 17, Subtitle 1 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2439 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2439
§13–2439.
Status: in_force

On or before February 1 of each year, the gaming commission shall submit a report to the Comptroller that includes:

(1) the total amount of revenue received by the gaming commission for the previous calendar year as a result of the operation of tip jars in Washington County;

(2) a detailed listing of the total distributions made by the gaming commission during the previous calendar year with regard to revenue received from the operation of tip jars in Washington County; and

(3) any additional information that the Comptroller may require.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Activities conducted under this title are allowed notwithstanding the provisions of Title 12, Subtitles 1 and 2 of this article.

(b) A county may not issue a commercial bingo license under this title or under any public local law to an entity that was not licensed to conduct commercial bingo on or before June 30, 2008.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2625 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2625
§13–2625.
Status: in_force

(a) A raffle conducted under a permit issued under this part may not last more than 1 year from the date the permit is issued to the date the last prize is awarded.

(b) The county commissioners may regulate the number of permits to conduct a raffle that an organization may receive in a year.

(c) A raffle is not a multiple gaming device.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-724 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-724
§13–724.
Status: in_force

The Council may review:

(1) any application that a political subdivision in the region makes:

(i) to a unit of the State or federal government for a loan or grant for projects; or

(ii) through the State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance in the Department of Planning; and

(2) a local plan, proposal for a project, or ordinance that may have an impact outside the boundary of the political subdivision or in the region.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may appoint a Chief Inspector and at least 14 inspectors.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Chief Inspector and each other inspector may examine any identification used as proof of age by an individual to purchase alcoholic beverages.

(2) The examination shall be made on the premises of the licensed establishment where the purchase is attempted.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the salaries of the Chief Inspector and each other inspector shall be as set forth in the county budget.

(2) (i) The salary of the Chief Inspector may not be less than $9,500 a year.

(ii) The salary of each other inspector may not be less than $9,000 a year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1105
§13–1105.
Status: in_force

Before the Department distributes a Local Public Health Cancer Grant to any county under §§ 13-1107 through 13-1113 of this subtitle, the Department shall develop an inventory of publicly funded screening programs that includes information relating to:

(1) The number and types of publicly funded screening programs for each targeted cancer, both statewide and in each county, and the number of individuals screened each year in these programs; and

(2) The existence of mechanisms to ensure that uninsured individuals receive appropriate treatment for any cancer that is detected in the screening programs identified under item (1) of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3701
§13–3701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Committee” means the State Community Health Worker Advisory Committee.

(c) “Community health worker” means a frontline public health worker who:

(1) Is a trusted member of, or has an unusually close understanding of, the community being served;

(2) Serves as a liaison to, link to, or intermediary between health and social services and the community to:

(i) Facilitate access to services; and

(ii) Improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery; and

(3) Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self–sufficiency through a range of activities, including:

(i) Outreach;

(ii) Community education;

(iii) The provision of information to support individuals in the community;

(iv) Social support; and

(v) Advocacy.

(d) “Fund” means the State Community Health Workers Fund established under § 13–3707 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-241 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-241
§13–241.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may establish a program for collecting from employees by means of payroll deductions voluntary contributions to one or more campaign finance entities selected by the employer.

(b) Periodic contributions collected by payroll deductions under a program established under subsection (a) of this section shall be combined and accumulated in a segregated escrow account maintained solely for that purpose.

(c) An employer shall keep detailed and accurate records of each payroll deduction made under subsection (a) of this section, including:

(1) the name and address of the contributor;

(2) the date on which the contribution is withheld;

(3) the amount of the contribution; and

(4) the disposition of the contribution.

(d) Within 3 months after withholding a contribution under this section, the employer shall transmit the contribution to the appropriate campaign finance entity, together with the information recorded under subsection (c)(1), (2), and (3) of this section.

(e) In soliciting an employee to make a contribution to a campaign finance entity by payroll deduction, an employer shall inform the employee of:

(1) the political purposes of the campaign finance entity; and

(2) the employee’s right to refuse to contribute to the campaign finance entity without reprisal.

(f) An employer may not receive or use money or anything of value under this section if it is obtained:

(1) by actual or threatened:

(i) physical force;

(ii) job discrimination; or

(iii) financial reprisal; or

(2) as:

(i) a result of a commercial transaction; or

(ii) dues, fees, or other assessment required as a condition of membership in a labor organization or employment.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-32A-04 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32A / Section 13-32A-04
§13–32A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the position of Director is to coordinate and facilitate communication relating to dementia services in the State.

(b) The Director shall:

(1) Coordinate the Department’s approach to addressing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and brain health, including through public awareness, prevention, and early detection and diagnosis;

(2) Staff the Council and oversee implementation of the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias;

(3) Assess, analyze, and conduct outreach to share cognitive health and dementia–related data;

(4) Develop and monitor implementation milestones and measurable outcomes to assess progress in achieving the goals laid out in the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias;

(5) Identify efficiencies across State agencies that aid individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and coordinate public and private stakeholder partnerships;

(6) Apply for grants to enable the implementation of the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias goals to reduce the risk of dementia, and to improve the quality of care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers; and

(7) Carry out other duties relevant to the support of individuals with dementia as may be assigned by the Department.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-210 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-210
§13–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “lobbyist” means a regulated lobbyist as described in the State Government Article.

(b) A lobbyist, or person acting on behalf of a lobbyist, may be subject to the limitations on campaign finance activity prescribed in the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal if the procurement officer determines that:

(i) the bid is nonresponsive or the proposal is unacceptable; or

(ii) the bidder or offeror is not responsible.

(2) The procurement officer shall include a determination under this subsection in the procurement file.

(b) If, with the approval of the Board, a unit determines that it is fiscally advantageous or otherwise in the best interests of the State, the unit may:

(1) cancel an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation; or

(2) reject all bids or proposals.

(c) A procurement officer may determine that a person is not a responsible bidder or offeror for:

(1) unreasonable failure to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) any other reason indicating that the person does not have:

(i) the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements for a procurement contract; or

(ii) the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) There are two classes of State militia:

(1) the organized militia; and

(2) the unorganized militia.

(b) The organized militia of the State consists of:

(1) the National Guard;

(2) the Inactive National Guard; and

(3) the Maryland Defense Force.

(c) The unorganized militia consists of those individuals described under § 13-202 of this subtitle but who are not regularly enlisted or commissioned in the organized militia.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

The following property is subject to forfeiture:

(1) property used or intended for use in the course of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law;

(2) property derived from or realized through a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; and

(3) proceeds of property described in item (1) or (2) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-517 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-517
§13–517.
Status: in_force

The Tax Court may require or, on request of a party, allow an amendment to a pleading or motion.
Md. Code, Education § 13-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Day” means, except as otherwise provided, a working day, Monday through Friday, regardless of work schedule, weekend work, or midweek days off.

(c) (1) “Grievance” means any cause of complaint arising between a regular full–time or part–time employee and the University on a matter concerning discipline, alleged discrimination, promotion, assignment, or interpretation or application of University rules or departmental procedures over which the University management has control.

(2) “Grievance” includes, notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a cause of complaint arising under §§ 2–402 and 2–407 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(3) “Grievance” does not include:

(i) Complaints on the general level of wages, wage patterns, fringe benefits, or other broad areas of financial management and staffing; or

(ii) Any cause of complaint by any employee who is not represented by an exclusive representative under Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(d) “University”, unless the context requires otherwise, means a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-304 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Board requires an examination, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined for that license as provided in this section.

(b) The Board shall give any examination that it requires to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.

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

(d) (1) The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.

(2) The Board may supplement a written examination given under this section with an oral or practical examination.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-504 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if, after the exhaustion of all available defenses and appeals, a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the patent is invalid as to any portion of the vacant land for which it was issued, the person to whom the patent was issued is entitled to reimbursement from the State of that portion of the entire purchase price paid that is equitably attributable to the vacant land held to have been invalidly patented, based on a pro rata apportionment of the entire purchase price or any other factor which the Board of Public Works determines to be relevant.

(b) Any person claiming a right to reimbursement under this section shall apply to the Board of Public Works for reimbursement within six months of the final court decision on which the claim is based. The application shall set forth in detail the basis of the claim. It shall be signed and verified by the person making the claim and contain a certification that a copy of the application was mailed to the Commissioner.

(c) If the Board of Public Works determines that the applicant is entitled to reimbursement under this section, it shall establish the amount of the reimbursement, provide for payment of the reimbursement from funds available to it, and make the reimbursement as soon as is practicable.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 13-208 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-208
§13–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any otherwise available remedy, the Commission may summarily order a person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission to cease and desist from an act or practice if the Commission determines from specific facts shown by affidavit or other statement made under oath that:

(1) the person has engaged in an act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this division or any order or regulation adopted under this division that directly concerns consumer protection or public safety;

(2) immediate, substantial, and irreparable harm will result before the affected person could have an opportunity to respond to the facts alleged;

(3) the need for the immediate issuance of a summary cease and desist order outweighs the affected person’s right to receive notice and be heard before issuance of the order; and

(4) issuance of the summary cease and desist order is in the public interest.

(b) A summary cease and desist order issued by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) be personally and promptly served on the affected person or the person’s legal representative;

(2) be effective only after it is served under item (1) of this subsection;

(3) identify the date and hour of issuance;

(4) define the harm that the Commission finds will result if the summary cease and desist order is not issued;

(5) state the basis for the Commission’s finding that the harm will be immediate, substantial, and irreparable;

(6) state that any person affected by the summary cease and desist order may immediately apply to have the order modified or vacated by the Commission;

(7) state that the Commission may modify or vacate the summary cease and desist order as requested or may set the matter for hearing under subsection (c) of this section; and

(8) provide notice of the opportunity for an evidentiary hearing to determine whether the summary cease and desist order should be modified, vacated, or entered as final.

(c) (1) Within 15 calendar days after the date and hour of successful service of the summary cease and desist order, the affected person may file a request for an evidentiary hearing with the Commission on the propriety of a final order.

(2) If the Commission receives a request for an evidentiary hearing on the propriety of a final order from the affected person within the time limit in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall complete the evidentiary hearing within 15 calendar days after the date and hour when the request is received.

(3) Within 48 hours after completing the evidentiary hearing requested under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall issue a final order in which it shall determine whether the affected person has engaged in an act or practice that is in violation of any provision of this division or any order or regulation adopted under this division that directly concerns consumer protection or public safety.

(4) If the Commission does not receive a request for an evidentiary hearing on the propriety of a final order from the affected person within the time limit in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the summary cease and desist order shall become final.

(d) If the Commission fails to comply with subsection (c)(2) or (3) of this section, the summary cease and desist order is void from the time of issuance.

(e) The Commission may not impose a penalty for a violation of a summary cease and desist order that is void under subsection (d) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-625 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-625
§13–625.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “transporter” means a person in the business of:

(1) Delivering vehicles of a type required to be registered under this title from a manufacturing, assembling, or distributing plant to point of destination;

(2) Transporting or moving these vehicles to or from places of business for repair, painting, remodeling, or installing equipment or for the transportation of recovered stolen vehicles by insurance companies;

(3) A licensed auctioneer acting on behalf of a seller exempt from the licensing requirements of § 15–101(c)(3)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (vi) of this article; or

(4) Transporting new or used mobile or modular homes.

(b) Any transporter may apply to the Administration for:

(1) Registration of its business; and

(2) On registration, the issuance of as many special, transporter registration plates as the Administration authorizes.

(c) Each application under this section shall be accompanied by evidence that the transporter:

(1) Is engaged in the business of transporting new or used motor vehicles, new or used trailers, or mobile construction equipment;

(2) Is subject to at least two written contracts under which the transporter is to repair, paint, remodel, or install equipment on vehicles or auction vehicles;

(3) Is a licensed inspection station under Title 23 of this article; or

(4) Is certified by the Interstate Commerce Commission or the United States government to transport vehicles as evidenced by the applicant’s certificate of public convenience and necessity and Interstate Commerce Commission docket number.

(d) A transporter may not be registered under this section unless the business of the transporter:

(1) Is equipped to perform the services indicated on the application; and

(2) Has facilities adequate for the type of business that the transporter proposes to conduct.

(e) (1) The registration of a transporter under this section expires at the time that the Administration designates when it registers the transporter.

(2) After the expiration of its registration, a transporter may not exercise the privileges granted by this section until his registration has been renewed.

(f) A transporter registered under this section immediately shall notify the Administration in writing of any change of address, business name, business designation, or any other information given on or with his last application for registration or renewal.

(g) Transporter registration plates may be used only:

(1) On a vehicle in the possession of, but not owned by, the transporter, if the vehicle is operated to facilitate delivery, inspection, repair, painting, remodeling, the installation of equipment on it, or relocation among storage facilities and points of pickup and delivery, and not for any personal, private, or public use; and

(2) On a new or used mobile or modular home, if the transporter submits evidence of:

(i) Proper registration of the towing vehicle; and

(ii) Commercial insurance as required by the Administration.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-217 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-217
§13–217.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Letters of guardianship may be recorded in the land records of the county of residence of the minor or disabled person and of any other county where there is real estate in which the estate has an interest.

(2) The recordation has the same effect as notice as recording a conveyance from the minor or disabled person to the guardian.

(b) Orders of the court modifying or terminating letters of guardianship or authorizing making a conveyance or doing any other act with respect to interests in real estate constituting part of the estate may be recorded in a similar manner and with similar effect.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-324 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-324
§13–324.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1504 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1504
§13–1504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Advisory Council shall be composed of 19 members as follows:

(i) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(ii) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

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

(iv) The Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee;

(v) The Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee;

(vi) The Secretary of Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(vii) The Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

(viii) The Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;

(ix) The Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office for Children, or the Special Secretary’s designee;

(x) Two licensed health care providers with expertise in the field of children’s environmental health, appointed by the Governor;

(xi) One representative from an academic institution who has expertise in studying the impact of environmental exposures on childhood disease, appointed by the Governor;

(xii) One parent or guardian whose child has been clinically diagnosed as having been exposed to environmental health hazards including lead paint or pesticides, appointed by the Governor;

(xiii) One epidemiologist with expertise in children’s environmental health, appointed by the Governor;

(xiv) One economist skilled in measuring the economic costs of illness and the benefits of prevention, appointed by the Governor;

(xv) One environmental toxicologist with expertise in issues of importance to children’s environmental health, appointed by the Governor;

(xvi) One representative from the Maryland Association of Counties, appointed by the Governor;

(xvii) One individual from private industry representing the regulated community, appointed by the Governor; and

(xviii) One representative from the Maryland Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities, appointed by the Governor.

(2) The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as the chairman.

(3) The Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as the vice chairman.

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Council on October 1, 2000.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2201
§13–2201.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 4–702(a) (“On death of license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–702(b) (“After vacation of or eviction from premises”);

(2) § 4–703 (“Pending or approved transfers or continuation of business”);

(3) § 4–704 (“License for premises acquired for public use”); and

(4) § 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agent” means an individual who:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Has successfully completed, at the expense of an applicant, an educational training program approved by the Department; and

(3) Is appointed by a certificate holder to administer emergency use epinephrine in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) “Anaphylaxis” means a sudden, severe, and potentially life–threatening allergic reaction that occurs when an individual is exposed to an allergen.

(d) “Certificate” means a certificate or an endorsement on the operating certificate of a youth camp issued by the Department to an individual who operates a youth camp under Title 14, Subtitle 4 of this article to obtain, store, and administer emergency use epinephrine.

(e) “Certificate holder” means an individual who is authorized by the Department to obtain, store, and administer emergency use epinephrine to be used in an emergency situation.

(f) “Emergency use epinephrine” means a portable, disposable drug delivery device or product approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat anaphylaxis in an emergency situation.

(g) “Program” means the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program.

(h) “Registered nurse practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(i) “Youth camp” has the meaning stated in § 14–401 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-601 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may grant to an officer of the organized militia a brevet commission of the next higher grade than the regular commission held by the officer.

(2) The Governor may grant a brevet commission to an officer of the organized militia of a grade equal to the highest grade in which the officer previously served in the organized militia or in the armed forces.

(b) A brevet commission carries only the rights or privileges that are allowed in like cases in the military service of the United States.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1704 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1704
§13–1704.
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall:

(1) Establish a statewide asthma coalition composed of individuals and organizations with an interest in asthma;

(2) Develop and finalize a comprehensive statewide asthma plan;

(3) After finalization of the development of the statewide asthma plan, implement a statewide asthma intervention program;

(4) Develop and organize collaborative relationships with asthma control and stakeholders within other State and local agencies and in the private sector;

(5) Develop and implement an asthma surveillance system;

(6) Upon completion of the asthma surveillance system in paragraph (5) of this subsection, identify mechanisms for the utilization of surveillance data in identifying interventions to control asthma;

(7) Identify and promote educational programs for providers, parents, guardians, caregivers, and asthma patients that include information on identifying symptoms of asthma, effective treatment for asthma, and methods of preventing asthma; and

(8) Identify sources of grant funding for the Asthma Control Program.

(b) The Program may:

(1) Provide funding for local asthma intervention initiatives; and

(2) Provide training for school personnel, or other appropriate personnel, on asthma education in conjunction with the Department of Education and local health departments.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-335 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-335
§13–335.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the State Board determines that there has been, for more than 30 days, a failure to file a campaign finance report within the meaning of § 13-327 of this subtitle, the State Board shall issue the notice prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection to the responsible officers of the campaign finance entity in violation.

(2) The notice shall demand that, within 30 days after service of the notice, either:

(i) the failure to file be rectified and any late filing fee due be paid; or

(ii) the responsible officers show cause why the State Board should not ask the appropriate prosecuting authority to prosecute the responsible officers for a violation of this subtitle.

(3) In its discretion, the appropriate prosecuting authority may refer the matter for action to the Central Collection Unit within the Department of Budget and Management.

(b) A responsible officer who fails, without cause, to file the campaign finance report and pay the late fee within 30 days after service of the notice prescribed in subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties prescribed in § 13-603 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint a Deputy Assistant Adjutant General for the Maryland Army National Guard.

(2) The Deputy Assistant Adjutant General serves at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.

(b) The Deputy Assistant Adjutant General for the Maryland Army National Guard shall:

(1) have a commissioned grade not above that of Brigadier General; and

(2) perform the military duties assigned by the Governor or the Adjutant General.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

A person must be registered with the Secretary of State whenever the person does business as a trading stamp company in the State.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1201 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1201
§13–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Executive Board of the Partnership.

(c) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Partnership.

(d) “Fund” means the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund, also known as the RAMP MD Fund.

(e) “Partnership” means the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland, also known as RAMP MD.

(f) “Region” means Cecil and Harford counties.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-912 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-912
§13–912.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Charles County;

(6) Howard County;

(7) Prince George’s County;

(8) Queen Anne’s County; and

(9) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) require the inspection and licensing of elevators; and

(2) prohibit the use of an elevator if it is unsafe, dangerous, or unlicensed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 28 / Section 13-2802
§13–2802.
Status: in_force

For a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license, after holding a public hearing and finding that a person has violated an alcoholic beverages law or regulation, the Board may:

(1) impose a fine not exceeding $2,000;

(2) suspend or revoke the license; or

(3) impose a fine and suspend or revoke the license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-308 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell or distribute an electrical consumer product which is intended ultimately for the personal use of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the product is clearly labeled, marked, or stamped with the symbol of an electrical testing laboratory which is certified by the State Fire Marshal to test products to determine that they are safe for use.

(b) (1) The Attorney General and the State Fire Marshal shall each enforce this section under the enforcement powers provided in this title and in the Public Safety Article.

(2) The fire department of Baltimore City shall report to the Division any violation of this section which it finds.

(c) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1008 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1008
§13–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax and who willfully fails to keep records as required under § 4-202 of this article or under admissions and amusement tax regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(b) A person who is required to pay the boxing and wrestling tax and who willfully fails to keep records as required under § 6-202 of this article or under boxing and wrestling tax regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(c) A person, including an officer of a corporation, who is required to keep records under Title 11 of this article or under sales and use tax regulations and who willfully fails to keep the records is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3003 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 30 / Section 13-3003
§13–3003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote economic development by supporting cord blood transplant centers at qualified medical institutions with a goal of being recognized as a regional center of excellence in the area of cord blood transplantation.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Beginning in 2013, any money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only for the establishment of or support for a cord blood transplant center at a qualified medical institution.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.

(i) (1) The Comptroller shall pay out money from the Fund as directed by the Secretary.

(2) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(i) The General Fund of the State; or

(ii) Any other special fund of the State.

(j) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-943 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-943
§13–943.
Status: in_force

(a) Special registration plates issued to an automotive dismantler or recycler or scrap processor under § 13-622 of this title are Class 2 (recycler) registration plates.

(b) For Class 2 (recycler) registration plates, the annual registration fee for each registration plate issued to the applicant shall be established by the Administration.

(c) A Class 2 (recycler) registration plate may be used only on used vehicles owned or used by the automotive dismantler or recycler or scrap processor, and only as permitted by § 13-622 of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-920 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-920
§13–920.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Refund” means an individual’s Maryland income tax refund or any other state’s individual income tax refund.

(c) “Taxing official” means a unit or official of another state charged with the imposition, assessment, or collection of state income taxes.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1901 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1901
§13–1901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Benefit performance” includes an outdoor carnival, indoor carnival, fair, picnic, dance, card party, bingo party, bazaar, concert, contest, exhibition, lecture, barbecue, or dinner.

(c) “Designated county agency” means an agency designated by the Prince George’s County government.

(d) (1) “Qualified organization” means an organization of a group of citizens of the county or a company, association, or corporation that is organized in good faith in the county to promote the purposes of a volunteer fire department or of a charitable, benevolent, patriotic, fraternal, educational, religious, or civic object.

(2) “Qualified organization” does not include a group organized for the private profit or gain of any member of the group, company, association, or corporation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1811 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1811
§13–1811.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization that intends to conduct a raffle in the county shall obtain a permit from the county.

(b) A permit is not required to conduct a 50/50 raffle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-522 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-522
§13–522.
Status: in_force

(a) If, without reasonable cause, a person fails to obey a subpoena, refuses to be sworn, or refuses to testify, the Tax Court may and, on request of a party, shall apply to a circuit court to issue an order, returnable within 5 days, that directs the person to show cause for the refusal to be sworn or to testify or the failure to obey the subpoena.

(b) (1) After the expiration of the time period in subsection (a) of this section, the circuit court shall conduct a hearing to determine the existence of reasonable cause.

(2) If the circuit court determines that there is no reasonable cause for the failure to comply, the circuit court shall order compliance with the directive of the Tax Court.

(c) A person who fails to comply with the order of a circuit court may be held in contempt of court, and the circuit court shall impose sanctions appropriate for contempt.

(d) A person may appeal a finding of contempt under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4301
§13–4301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Health Equity.

(c) “Health equity framework” means a public health framework through which policymakers and stakeholders in the public and private sectors use a collaborative approach to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities in the State by incorporating health considerations into decision making across sectors and policy areas.

(d) “Statewide health equity plan” means the equity plan required under a cooperative grant funding agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4002 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4002
§13–4002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program in the Department.

(b) The Department shall administer the Program.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-406 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall refuse to register or transfer the registration of any vehicle if:

(1) The application contains any false or fraudulent statement;

(2) The applicant has failed to furnish information or documents required or requested by the Administration;

(3) Any required fee has not been paid;

(4) The applicant is not entitled to registration of the vehicle under the Maryland Vehicle Law;

(5) The vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;

(6) The registration of the vehicle is suspended or revoked;

(7) A warrant for a motor vehicle violation under the Maryland Vehicle Law has been issued against the applicant and has not been served on the applicant;

(8) Subject to § 13–406.1 of this subtitle, the applicant is named in an outstanding arrest warrant;

(9) The Administration has reasonable grounds to believe:

(i) That the vehicle is stolen;

(ii) That the grant or transfer of registration would be a fraud against another person; or

(iii) That the vehicle does not comply with Title 2, Subtitle 11 of the Environment Article or any regulations adopted under that subtitle; or

(10) The gross vehicle weight is 55,000 pounds or over and the applicant has failed to furnish proof of payment of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a transfer tax is imposed on an instrument of writing:

(1) recorded with the clerk of the circuit court for a county; or

(2) filed with the Department and described in § 12-103(d) of this article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1103
§13–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Surveillance and Evaluation Component in the Program.

(b) The purpose of the Surveillance and Evaluation Component is to:

(1) Collect, analyze, and monitor data relating to:

(i) Targeted cancers;

(ii) As determined by the Department, nontargeted cancers; and

(iii) Cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs in the State;

(2) Measure and evaluate the results of the Program, including the results of each component of the Program;

(3) Conduct the Baseline Cancer Study, as provided under subsections (c) and (d) of this section; and

(4) Conduct a Biennial Cancer Study, as provided under § 13-1104 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) To initiate the Surveillance and Evaluation Component, the Department shall conduct a comprehensive statewide Baseline Cancer Study as provided in this section.

(2) The Department may:

(i) Conduct the Baseline Cancer Study or any part of the Study; or

(ii) Contract with a higher education institution or private entity to conduct the Baseline Cancer Study or any part of the Study.

(d) The Baseline Cancer Study shall measure:

(1) The number and percentage of individuals who have each targeted cancer, both statewide and in each county;

(2) The number and percentage of individuals within each minority population who have each targeted cancer, both statewide and in each county;

(3) The mortality rate for each targeted cancer, both statewide and in each county;

(4) The mortality rate for different minority populations for each targeted cancer, both statewide and in each county;

(5) The number of identifiable cancers with a high incidence in the State for which there are effective methods of:

(i) Early detection; and

(ii) Prevention and treatment after detection;

(6) Any aspect of targeted and nontargeted cancers that the Department seeks to measure; and

(7) Any other factor that the Department determines to be important for measuring rates of cancers in the State or for evaluating whether the Program meets its objectives.

(e) In order to maximize the cost effectiveness of the Baseline Cancer Study, the Department may use data in the Maryland Cancer Registry or provided by other sources, to the extent that these sources provide reliable data relating to the factors listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(f) (1) If the Department chooses to have a higher education institution or private entity conduct the Baseline Cancer Study or any part of the Study, the Department shall issue a request for proposal to select the entity that will conduct the Study or the relevant part of the Study.

(2) The request for proposal shall require that any methodology or model that is used by the entity to conduct the Baseline Cancer Study or the relevant part of the Study, any data collected under the Study, and any electronic files, codes, and definitions relating to the Study be provided to the State for use in subsequent studies, regardless of whether the studies are conducted by the same entity.

(3) The Department may contract with an entity to conduct the Baseline Cancer Study and one or more biennial cancer studies as required under § 13-1104 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-226 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-226
§13–226.
Status: in_force

(a) The limits on contributions in this section do not apply to:

(1) a contribution to a ballot issue committee; or

(2) those contributions defined as transfers.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a person may not, either directly or indirectly, in an election cycle make aggregate contributions in excess of:

(1) $6,000 to any one campaign finance entity; or

(2) $24,000 to all campaign finance entities.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a central committee of a political party or legislative party caucus committee may make aggregate in–kind contributions to a single candidate during an election cycle that are not in excess of:

(i) for a State central committee or legislative party caucus committee, $1 for every two registered voters in the State; and

(ii) for a local central committee, $1 for every two registered voters in the county.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the number of registered voters is determined, regardless of party affiliation, as of the first day of the election cycle.

(d) The limit on contributions to the campaign finance entity of a candidate applies regardless of the number of offices sought by the candidate or campaign finance entities formed to support the candidate.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “business entity” includes a corporation, a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability company, a real estate investment trust, or other entity.

(2) Contributions by two or more business entities shall be considered as being made by one contributor if:

(i) one business entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of another; or

(ii) the business entities are owned or controlled by at least 80% of the same individuals or business entities.
Md. Code, Education § 13-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Small Business Development Center Network Fund.

(b) There is a Small Business Development Center Network Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide matching funds for federal grant funds and to support the operations of the Small Business Development Center Network in the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.

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

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

(f) The proceeds of the Fund shall be invested and reinvested.

(g) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(h) The Fund consists of:

(1) Any money appropriated to the Fund;

(2) Any federal grant funds; and

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

(i) Money in the Fund may only be expended to support the operations of the Small Business Development Center Network.

(j) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation of at least $1,150,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1002 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1002
§13–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Upper Shore Regional Council.

(b) (1) The Council is a tax–exempt body politic and corporate.

(2) The Council is an independent unit that the Governor may not place in a principal department.

(c) (1) The Council is a cooperative regional planning and development unit for the region.

(2) The purposes of the Council are to:

(i) foster the physical, economic, and social development of the region; and

(ii) use effectively the assistance provided to the region by the State.

(3) The Council initiates and coordinates plans and projects for the development of human and economic resources of the region as a planning and development unit for the Upper Eastern Shore.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

From the fees collected under this subtitle, the county shall:

(1) pay all salaries and expenses of the Board, as determined by the county; and

(2) devote the balance of the fees to the general purposes of the county, which may include the metropolitan district and highways.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-08 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-08
§13–7A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not be construed to create a duty on any individual employed by a recreation or wellness facility at an eligible institution or food service facility to obtain a certificate under this subtitle, and an individual employed by a recreation or wellness facility at an eligible institution or food service facility may not be held civilly liable for failing to obtain a certificate under this subtitle.

(b) An individual may not be held civilly liable in any action arising from or in connection with the administration of emergency use epinephrine by the individual solely because the individual did not possess a certificate issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-213 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-213
§13–213.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor may adopt regulations that provide for the retirement of officers and enlisted individuals.

(b) The Governor may order a retired officer or enlisted individual to active duty.

(c) (1) There is a retired list exclusively restricted to retired officers and enlisted individuals of the organized militia.

(2) The retired list shall be divided into three groups of retired individuals:

(i) the National Guard;

(ii) the Maryland Defense Force; and

(iii) the Inactive National Guard.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Military Department.

(c) “Maryland Defense Force” means the military force established under Subtitle 5 of this title.

(d) “National Guard” means the Maryland Army National Guard and Maryland Air National Guard.

(e) (1) “State active duty” means military duty performed in service of the State by a unit or member of the militia under orders issued by the Governor under Article II, § 8 of the Maryland Constitution or § 13-702 of this title.

(2) Unless the Governor specifically provides otherwise, “State active duty” does not include drill periods, preparation for drill periods, annual training, or other equivalent training or duty conducted under orders issued under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

§13–301. IN EFFECT

Unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices include any:

(1) False, falsely disparaging, or misleading oral or written statement, visual description, or other representation of any kind which has the capacity, tendency, or effect of deceiving or misleading consumers;

(2) Representation that:

(i) Consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services have a sponsorship, approval, accessory, characteristic, ingredient, use, benefit, or quantity which they do not have;

(ii) A merchant has a sponsorship, approval, status, affiliation, or connection which he does not have;

(iii) Deteriorated, altered, reconditioned, reclaimed, or secondhand consumer goods are original or new; or

(iv) Consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style, or model which they are not;

(3) Failure to state a material fact if the failure deceives or tends to deceive;

(4) Disparagement of the goods, realty, services, or business of another by a false or misleading representation of a material fact;

(5) Advertisement or offer of consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services:

(i) Without intent to sell, lease, or rent them as advertised or offered; or

(ii) With intent not to supply reasonably expected public demand, unless the advertisement or offer discloses a limitation of quantity or other qualifying condition;

(6) False or misleading representation of fact which concerns:

(i) The reason for or the existence or amount of a price reduction; or

(ii) A price in comparison to a price of a competitor or to one’s own price at a past or future time;

(7) Knowingly false statement that a service, replacement, or repair is needed;

(8) False statement which concerns the reason for offering or supplying consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services at sale or discount prices;

(9) Deception, fraud, false pretense, false premise, misrepresentation, or knowing concealment, suppression, or omission of any material fact with the intent that a consumer rely on the same in connection with:

(i) The promotion or sale of any consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer service;

(ii) A contract or other agreement for the evaluation, perfection, marketing, brokering or promotion of an invention; or

(iii) The subsequent performance of a merchant with respect to an agreement of sale, lease, or rental;

(10) Solicitations of sales or services over the telephone without first clearly, affirmatively, and expressly stating:

(i) The solicitor’s name and the trade name of a person represented by the solicitor;

(ii) The purpose of the telephone conversation; and

(iii) The kind of merchandise, real property, intangibles, or service solicited;

(11) Use of any plan or scheme in soliciting sales or services over the telephone that misrepresents the solicitor’s true status or mission;

(12) Use of a contract related to a consumer transaction which contains a confessed judgment clause that waives the consumer’s right to assert a legal defense to an action;

(13) Use by a seller, who is in the business of selling consumer realty, of a contract related to the sale of single family residential consumer realty, including condominiums and town houses, that contains a clause limiting or precluding the buyer’s right to obtain consequential damages as a result of the seller’s breach or cancellation of the contract;

(14) Violation of a provision of:

(i) This title;

(ii) An order of the Attorney General or agreement of a party relating to unit pricing under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article;

(iii) Title 14, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act;

(iv) Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article, the Maryland Door–to–Door Sales Act;

(v) Title 14, Subtitle 9 of this article, Kosher Products;

(vi) Title 14, Subtitle 10 of this article, Automotive Repair Facilities;

(vii) Section 14–1302 of this article;

(viii) Title 14, Subtitle 11 of this article, Maryland Layaway Sales Act;

(ix) Section 22–415 of the Transportation Article;

(x) Title 14, Subtitle 20 of this article;

(xi) Title 14, Subtitle 15 of this article, the Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act;

(xii) Title 14, Subtitle 21 of this article;

(xiii) Section 18–107 of the Transportation Article;

(xiv) Title 14, Subtitle 22 of this article, the Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act;

(xv) Title 14, Subtitle 23 of this article, the Automotive Crash Parts Act;

(xvi) Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the Real Property Article;

(xvii) Title 14, Subtitle 25 of this article, the Hearing Aid Sales Act;

(xviii) Title 14, Subtitle 26 of this article, the Maryland Door–to–Door Solicitations Act;

(xix) Title 14, Subtitle 31 of this article, the Maryland Household Goods Movers Act;

(xx) Title 14, Subtitle 32 of this article, the Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act;

(xxi) Title 14, Subtitle 34 of this article, the Social Security Number Privacy Act;

(xxii) Title 14, Subtitle 37 of this article, the Online Child Safety Act;

(xxiii) Section 14–1319, § 14–1320, or § 14–1322 of this article;

(xxiv) Section 7–304 or § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article;

(xxv) Title 7, Subtitle 3 of the Real Property Article, the Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure Act;

(xxvi) Title 6, Subtitle 13 of the Environment Article;

(xxvii) Section 7–405(e)(2)(ii) of the Health Occupations Article;

(xxviii) Title 12, Subtitle 10 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(xxix) Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Business Regulation Article;

(xxx) Section 15–311.3 of the Transportation Article;

(xxxi) Section 14–1324 of this article;

(xxxii) Section 14–1326 of this article;

(xxxiii) The federal Military Lending Act;

(xxxiv) The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;

(xxxv) Section 11–210 of the Education Article;

(xxxvi) Title 14, Subtitle 44 of this article;

(xxxvii) Section 14–905 of the Real Property Article;

(xxxviii) Section 14–1327 of this article;

(xxxix) Title 14, Subtitle 13 of the Public Safety Article;

(xl) Section 12–6C–09.1 of the Health Occupations Article;

(xli) Title 14, Subtitle 45 of this article;

(xlii) Title 14, Subtitle 46 of this article;

(xliii) Title 14, Subtitle 47 of this article;

(xliv) Title 14, Subtitle 48 of this article;

(xlv) Title 14, Subtitle 49 of this article;

(xlvi) Section 14–2904 of this article;

(xlvii) Title 14, Subtitle 50 of this article; or

(xlviii) Section 13–411.1(c)(2) of the Transportation Article; or

(15) Act or omission that relates to a residential building and that is chargeable as a misdemeanor under or otherwise violates a provision of the Energy Conservation Building Standards Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Public Utilities Article.

§13–301. ** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 204 AND 205 OF 2025 **

Unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices include any:

(1) False, falsely disparaging, or misleading oral or written statement, visual description, or other representation of any kind which has the capacity, tendency, or effect of deceiving or misleading consumers;

(2) Representation that:

(i) Consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services have a sponsorship, approval, accessory, characteristic, ingredient, use, benefit, or quantity which they do not have;

(ii) A merchant has a sponsorship, approval, status, affiliation, or connection which he does not have;

(iii) Deteriorated, altered, reconditioned, reclaimed, or secondhand consumer goods are original or new; or

(iv) Consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style, or model which they are not;

(3) Failure to state a material fact if the failure deceives or tends to deceive;

(4) Disparagement of the goods, realty, services, or business of another by a false or misleading representation of a material fact;

(5) Advertisement or offer of consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services:

(i) Without intent to sell, lease, or rent them as advertised or offered; or

(ii) With intent not to supply reasonably expected public demand, unless the advertisement or offer discloses a limitation of quantity or other qualifying condition;

(6) False or misleading representation of fact which concerns:

(i) The reason for or the existence or amount of a price reduction; or

(ii) A price in comparison to a price of a competitor or to one’s own price at a past or future time;

(7) Knowingly false statement that a service, replacement, or repair is needed;

(8) False statement which concerns the reason for offering or supplying consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services at sale or discount prices;

(9) Deception, fraud, false pretense, false premise, misrepresentation, or knowing concealment, suppression, or omission of any material fact with the intent that a consumer rely on the same in connection with:

(i) The promotion or sale of any consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer service;

(ii) A contract or other agreement for the evaluation, perfection, marketing, brokering or promotion of an invention; or

(iii) The subsequent performance of a merchant with respect to an agreement of sale, lease, or rental;

(10) Solicitations of sales or services over the telephone without first clearly, affirmatively, and expressly stating:

(i) The solicitor’s name and the trade name of a person represented by the solicitor;

(ii) The purpose of the telephone conversation; and

(iii) The kind of merchandise, real property, intangibles, or service solicited;

(11) Use of any plan or scheme in soliciting sales or services over the telephone that misrepresents the solicitor’s true status or mission;

(12) Use of a contract related to a consumer transaction which contains a confessed judgment clause that waives the consumer’s right to assert a legal defense to an action;

(13) Use by a seller, who is in the business of selling consumer realty, of a contract related to the sale of single family residential consumer realty, including condominiums and town houses, that contains a clause limiting or precluding the buyer’s right to obtain consequential damages as a result of the seller’s breach or cancellation of the contract;

(14) Violation of a provision of:

(i) This title;

(ii) An order of the Attorney General or agreement of a party relating to unit pricing under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article;

(iii) Title 14, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act;

(iv) Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article, the Maryland Door–to–Door Sales Act;

(v) Title 14, Subtitle 9 of this article, Kosher Products;

(vi) Title 14, Subtitle 10 of this article, Automotive Repair Facilities;

(vii) Section 14–1302 of this article;

(viii) Title 14, Subtitle 11 of this article, Maryland Layaway Sales Act;

(ix) Section 22–415 of the Transportation Article;

(x) Title 14, Subtitle 20 of this article;

(xi) Title 14, Subtitle 15 of this article, the Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act;

(xii) Title 14, Subtitle 21 of this article;

(xiii) Section 18–107 of the Transportation Article;

(xiv) Title 14, Subtitle 22 of this article, the Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act;

(xv) Title 14, Subtitle 23 of this article, the Automotive Crash Parts Act;

(xvi) Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the Real Property Article;

(xvii) Title 14, Subtitle 25 of this article, the Hearing Aid Sales Act;

(xviii) Title 14, Subtitle 26 of this article, the Maryland Door–to–Door Solicitations Act;

(xix) Title 14, Subtitle 31 of this article, the Maryland Household Goods Movers Act;

(xx) Title 14, Subtitle 32 of this article, the Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act;

(xxi) Title 14, Subtitle 34 of this article, the Social Security Number Privacy Act;

(xxii) Title 14, Subtitle 37 of this article, the Online Child Safety Act;

(xxiii) Section 14–1319, § 14–1320, or § 14–1322 of this article;

(xxiv) Section 7–304 or § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article;

(xxv) Title 7, Subtitle 3 of the Real Property Article, the Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure Act;

(xxvi) Title 6, Subtitle 13 of the Environment Article;

(xxvii) Section 7–405(e)(2)(ii) of the Health Occupations Article;

(xxviii) Title 12, Subtitle 10 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(xxix) Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Business Regulation Article;

(xxx) Section 15–311.3 of the Transportation Article;

(xxxi) Section 14–1324 of this article;

(xxxii) Section 14–1326 of this article;

(xxxiii) The federal Military Lending Act;

(xxxiv) The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;

(xxxv) Section 11–210 of the Education Article;

(xxxvi) Title 14, Subtitle 44 of this article;

(xxxvii) Section 14–905 of the Real Property Article;

(xxxviii) Section 14–1327 of this article;

(xxxix) Title 14, Subtitle 13 of the Public Safety Article;

(xl) Section 12–6C–09.1 of the Health Occupations Article;

(xli) Title 14, Subtitle 45 of this article;

(xlii) Title 14, Subtitle 46 of this article;

(xliii) Title 14, Subtitle 47 of this article;

(xliv) Title 14, Subtitle 48 of this article;

(xlv) Title 14, Subtitle 49 of this article;

(xlvi) Section 14–2904 of this article;

(xlvii) Title 14, Subtitle 50 of this article;

(xlviii) Section 13–411.1(c)(2) of the Transportation Article; or

(xlix) Section 14–1329 of this article; or

(15) Act or omission that relates to a residential building and that is chargeable as a misdemeanor under or otherwise violates a provision of the Energy Conservation Building Standards Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Public Utilities Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-716 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-716
§13A–716.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Voting by members of a general or special court–martial on the findings and on the sentence shall be by secret written ballot.

(2) The junior member of the court shall count the votes.

(3) The count shall be checked by the president, who shall forthwith announce the result of the ballot to the members of the court.

(b) (1) The military judge shall rule on all questions of law and all interlocutory questions arising during the proceedings.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any such ruling made by the military judge on any question of law or any interlocutory question other than the factual issue of mental responsibility of the accused is final and constitutes the ruling of the court.

(ii) The military judge may change the ruling at any time during the trial.

(3) Unless the ruling is final, if any member objects thereto, the court shall be cleared and closed and the question decided by a voice vote as provided in § 13A–717 of this subtitle, beginning with the junior in rank.

(c) Before a vote is taken on the findings, the military judge shall, in the presence of the accused and counsel, instruct the members of the court as to the elements of the offense and charge that:

(1) the accused must be presumed to be innocent until guilt is established by legal and competent evidence beyond a reasonable doubt;

(2) in the case being considered, if there is a reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the accused, the doubt must be resolved in favor of the accused and the accused must be acquitted;

(3) if there is a reasonable doubt as to the degree of guilt, the finding must be in a lower degree as to which there is no reasonable doubt; and

(4) the burden of proof to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt is on the State.

(d) (1) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section do not apply to a court–martial composed of a military judge only.

(2) The military judge of a court–martial composed of a military judge only shall determine all questions of law and fact arising during the proceedings and, if the accused is convicted, adjudge an appropriate sentence.

(3) The military judge of a court–martial composed of a military judge only shall make a general finding and shall in addition, on request, find the facts specially.

(4) If an opinion or memorandum of decision is filed, it will be sufficient if the findings of fact appear therein.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-926 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-926
§13–926.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local official may:

(1) certify to the Comptroller the existence of a person’s delinquent tax liability or any other liability owed by the person to the local official’s political subdivision; and

(2) request the Comptroller to withhold any refund and vendor payment to which the person is entitled.

(b) A local official may not certify or request the Comptroller to withhold a refund or vendor payment unless the laws of the local official’s political subdivision:

(1) allow the Comptroller to certify tax due to the State;

(2) allow the Comptroller to request the local official to withhold from any vendor payment the person’s tax due to the State; and

(3) provide for the payment of the amount withheld to the Comptroller.

(c) The withholding of a refund or vendor payment shall be subject to the priorities under § 13-918 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-502.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502.1
§13–502.
Status: reserved

§13–502.1.

(a) The former registered owner of a transferred vehicle may have its plates and registration number transferred to another vehicle in the same classification by applying to the Administration and paying a transfer fee established by the Administration.

(b) (1) If the vehicle to which the transfer is made is one for which the registration fee is higher than that required for the former vehicle, the owner shall pay, in addition to the transfer fee, the difference between the registration fee paid for the former vehicle and the registration fee otherwise required for the vehicle to which the transfer is made.

(2) If the vehicle to which the transfer is made is one for which the registration fee is lower than that required for the former vehicle, the Administration need not make any refunds of the difference.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax collector shall apply a payment under this title first to any penalty and accrued interest and then to the unpaid tax.

(b) This section does not affect the authority of a tax collector to compromise claims or to abate or waive penalties or interest.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1052 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1052
§13A–1052.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) knows that another person has committed a serious offense;

(2) wrongfully conceals the commission of the offense; and

(3) fails to make the commission of the offense known to civilian or military authorities as soon as possible.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-619.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619.1
§13–619.
Status: reserved

§13–619.1.

(a) (1) The owner of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, or a director, officer, employee, or partner of a business entity that owns the vehicle may apply to the Administration for the assignment of a special registration number and special registration plates under this section for a vehicle included in one of the following classes:

(i) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(ii) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a one ton or less manufacturer’s rated capacity;

(iii) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle; or

(iv) A Class D (motorcycle) vehicle.

(2) To be eligible for a special registration described under subsection (c)(2)(i) of this section, an applicant shall provide proof that is satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is a recipient of an individually earned, combat–related armed forces medal or a non–combat–related uniformed services medal of the highest levels.

(3) To be eligible for a special registration described under subsection (c)(2)(ii) of this section, an applicant shall provide proof that is satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is an honorably discharged veteran.

(4) To be eligible for a special registration described under subsection (c)(2)(iii) of this section, an applicant shall provide proof that is satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Gold Star or Next of Kin lapel button for surviving spouses, parents, and next of kin of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while serving on active duty or while assigned to a reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, in addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required under this title, an owner of a vehicle assigned a special registration under this section shall pay a fee as determined by the Administration each time new registration plates are issued for the vehicle.

(2) The fee shall be calculated to:

(i) Recover the costs incurred by the Administration in carrying out the provisions of this section; and

(ii) Result in a surplus of at least $10 for each issuance of new registration plates under this section.

(3) (i) The portion of the additional fee charged under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall be retained by the Administration for the purpose of recovering the Administration’s costs under this section.

(ii) The portion of the additional fee charged under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection:

1. May not be retained by or transferred to any agency of the State for any purpose; and

2. Shall be credited to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund established under § 9–913 of the State Government Article.

(iii) No portion of the additional fee charged under this subsection may be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under § 8–403 or § 8–404 of this article.

(4) A fee under this subsection may not be charged for the issuance of new special registration plates described under subsection (c)(2)(iii) of this section.

(c) Special registration plates issued under this section:

(1) May consist of any combination of letters, numerals, or both; and

(2) Shall include:

(i) For registration plates issued for an applicant described in subsection (a)(2) of this section:

1. An emblem or logo as authorized by the Administration that depicts the applicant’s uniformed services medal; and

2. Except on plates issued for Class D (motorcycle) vehicles, words describing the medal printed across the bottom of the plates;

(ii) Words or an emblem or logo indicating that the special registration plate holder is an honorably discharged veteran; or

(iii) An emblem or logo indicating that the registration plate holder is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Gold Star or Next of Kin lapel button.

(d) (1) The Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and appropriate representatives of the various branches of the uniformed services, shall adopt regulations specifying those uniformed services medals that are of the type described in subsection (a)(2) of this section and which, when awarded to an individual, qualify that individual to apply for special registration under this section.

(2) The Administration may adopt other regulations as necessary to govern the issuance of special registration numbers and special registration plates under this section.

(e) If, whether by act of the parties or by operation of law, the title or ownership interest in a vehicle assigned a special registration under this section is transferred from the joint names of a husband and wife to the individual name of either spouse, the transferee may continue to use the same special registration plates issued under this section on the vehicle after the transfer.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this part, this part applies to all counties except Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The bond required by this subtitle shall be:

(1) payable to the State;

(2) conditioned that the trading stamp company shall redeem its trading stamps whenever rightful holders present them for redemption; and

(3) executed by:

(i) the trading stamp company; and

(ii) a corporate surety qualified to do business in the State.

(b) (1) The amount of the bond shall be based on the gross income of the principal obligor from trading stamp business in the State during its last fiscal year.

(2) The amount of the bond is:

(i) $25,000, if the principal obligor has not previously done business in the State or if the gross income was not more than $250,000;

(ii) $50,000, if the gross income was more than $250,000 but not more than $500,000;

(iii) $75,000, if the gross income was more than $500,000 but not more than $750,000; and

(iv) $100,000, if the gross income was more than $750,000.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4302
§13–4302.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Commission on Health Equity.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-915 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-915
§13A–915.
Status: in_force

(a) Under regulations prescribed, an accused who has been sentenced by a court–martial may be required to take leave pending completion of action under this section if the sentence, as approved under § 13A–902 of this subtitle, includes an unsuspended dismissal or an unsuspended dishonorable or bad–conduct discharge.

(b) The accused may be required to begin such leave on the date on which the sentence is approved under § 13A–902 of this subtitle or at any time after such date, and such leave may be continued until the date on which action under this section is completed or may be terminated at any earlier time.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1501
§13–1501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Council” means the Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council.

(c) “Environmental hazard” means one or a group of toxic chemical, biological, or physical agents in the environment, resulting from human activities or natural processes, that may impact the health of exposed children, including such pollutants as lead, pesticides, air pollutants, contaminated drinking water, polluted waters, toxic waste, polychlorinated biphenyls, secondhand tobacco smoke, and industrial and home chemicals.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1004 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1004
§13–1004.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization may award a prize of money or merchandise at bingo or a gaming event through a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, or bingo.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not preclude the General Assembly from prohibiting the creation of a budgeted position or the replacement of a contractual position with a budgeted position in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4304 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4304
§13–4304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, and the Executive Director of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee, shall cochair the Commission.

(b) A member of the Commission:

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

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

(c) The Department shall provide staff support for the Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2502
§13–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Oral Health shall solicit proposals from local health departments, federally qualified health centers, and entities providing dental services within State facilities, for the purpose of issuing grants to support collaborative and innovative ways to increase dental provider capacity for the underserved.

(b) Subject to the limitations of the State budget, the Office of Oral Health shall:

(1) Award grants; and

(2) Oversee the operation of the Program.

(c) The Office of Oral Health shall place priority on awarding grants to proposals that:

(1) Are targeted to regions of the State where oral health services are most scarce for low–income, disabled, and Medicaid populations; and

(2) Outline how the potential grantee will maximize limited resources, including:

(i) Sharing of resources with other persons;

(ii) Case management to eliminate barriers to dental services;

(iii) Public–private purchasing agreements;

(iv) Obtaining matching funds to increase resources;

(v) Incentives to increase provider participation;

(vi) Quantifiable outcome measures of success;

(vii) School–based screenings; and

(viii) Plans to ensure sustainability of services after termination of grants awarded under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3201 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32 / Section 13-3201
§13–3201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Council” means the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Council.

(c) “Director” means the Director of Dementia Services and Brain Health established under Subtitle 32A of this title.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-245 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-245
§13–245.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “walk-around services” means the following activities if performed for money while the polls are open:

(1) distributing campaign material;

(2) stationing a person, including oneself, or an object in the path of a voter;

(3) electioneering or canvassing as described in § 16-206 of this article;

(4) communicating in any other manner a voting preference or choice; or

(5) performing any other service as a poll worker or distributor of sample ballots.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) meals, beverages, and refreshments served to campaign workers;

(2) salaries of regularly employed personnel in campaign headquarters;

(3) media advertising, including newspaper, radio, television, billboard, or aerial advertising;

(4) rent and regular office expenses; or

(5) the cost of telephoning voters or transporting voters to and from polling places.

(c) (1) A campaign finance entity, or a person acting on its behalf, may not at any time, directly or indirectly, pay or incur an obligation to pay, and a person may not, directly or indirectly, receive any money or thing of value, for a political endorsement.

(2) (i) A campaign finance entity, or a person acting on its behalf, that pays any person for walk-around services shall make all payments by check from a campaign account designated under § 13-220(a) of this subtitle.

(ii) All payments made under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be reported in accordance with § 13-304 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 13-704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding §§ 5–505 and 5–506 of the General Provisions Article, an employee of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus may solicit gifts or proposals for grants for the benefit of the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in accordance with § 13–303(j) of this title and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus’s policies regarding coordinating fund–raising between the University and the Medical System Corporation.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-906 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-906
§13–906.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council may employ an Executive Director.

(b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-954 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-954
§13–954.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “motor vehicle” means a:

(1) Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(2) Class B (for hire) vehicle;

(3) Class C (funeral and ambulance) vehicle;

(4) Class D (motorcycle) vehicle;

(5) Class E (truck) vehicle;

(6) Class F (tractor) vehicle;

(7) Class H (school) vehicle;

(8) Class J (vanpool) vehicle;

(9) Class M (multipurpose) vehicle;

(10) Class P (passenger bus) vehicle;

(11) Class Q (limousine) vehicle;

(12) Class R (low speed) vehicle; or

(13) Vehicle within any other class designated by the Administrator.

(b) (1) In addition to the registration fee otherwise required by this title, the owner of any motor vehicle registered under this title shall pay a surcharge of $40.00 per year for each motor vehicle registered.

(2) (i) $6.50 of the surcharge collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid into the Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund established under § 19–130 of the Health – General Article.

(ii) The Governor annually shall allocate at least $9.00 of the surcharge collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

(iii) The balance of the surcharge collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid to the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund established under § 13–955 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2415 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2415
§13–2415.
Status: in_force

There is a Washington County Gaming Commission.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1406 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1406
§13–1406.
Status: in_force

The County Commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including age restrictions for participants in any activity involving a gaming event or bingo.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-309.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309.1
§13–309.
Status: in_force

§13–309.1.

(a) In this section, “electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307(a) of this subtitle.

(b) This section applies to a political action committee that exclusively makes:

(1) independent expenditures; or

(2) disbursements for electioneering communications.

(c) For purposes of this section, a political action committee shall be considered to have made an expenditure if the political action committee has executed a contract to make an expenditure.

(d) (1) The disclosure reports required under this section are in addition to the campaign finance reports required under § 13–309 of this subtitle.

(2) The political action committee shall include all of the information reported on a disclosure report on its regularly filed campaign finance reports.

(e) A political action committee shall file a disclosure report within 48 hours after a day on which the political action committee makes aggregate expenditures of $10,000 or more on campaign material during the reporting period covered by its next campaign finance report.

(f) A political action committee shall file an additional disclosure report within 48 hours after a day on which the political action committee makes aggregate expenditures of $10,000 or more on campaign material following the closing date of the immediately preceding disclosure report filed by the political action committee.

(g) A disclosure report shall include the information required by the State Board with respect to all contributions received and all expenditures made by or on behalf of the political action committee during the reporting period.

(h) In addition to any other sanction provided by law, the State Board may assess a penalty for failure to file properly a disclosure report or an amended disclosure report required under this section in an amount not exceeding the greater of:

(1) $1,000 for each day or part of a day that a disclosure report or an amended campaign finance report is overdue; or

(2) 10% of the amount of the contributions or expenditures that were not reported in a timely manner.

(i) A person who fails to file properly a disclosure report or an amended disclosure report under this section may seek relief from a penalty under subsection (h) of this section for just cause as provided in § 13–337 of this subtitle.

(j) A penalty under subsection (h) of this section shall be:

(1) assessed in the manner specified in § 13–604.1 of this title; and

(2) distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.

(k) If a responsible officer of a political action committee subject to this section has failed to pay any civil penalty or late fee under this title for which the individual is responsible, the individual may not:

(1) serve as the responsible officer of any other political committee;

(2) serve in any position of responsibility in any other entity subject to regulation under this title; or

(3) assist in the formation of a political committee or any other entity subject to regulation under this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-704 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

(a) In any application for a certificate of title, a person may not:

(1) Fraudulently use a false or fictitious name;

(2) Knowingly make a false statement;

(3) Knowingly conceal a material fact; or

(4) Otherwise commit a fraud in making the application.

(b) In any application for the registration of a vehicle, a person may not:

(1) Fraudulently use a false or fictitious name;

(2) Knowingly make a false statement;

(3) Knowingly conceal a material fact; or

(4) Otherwise commit a fraud in making the application.

(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of Maryland may employ necessary assistants for the committee and fix their salaries.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32 / Section 13-3203
§13–3203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

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

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

(5) The Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(6) The President of the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, or the President’s designee; and

(7) The following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) Seven health care professionals with relevant professional experience;

(ii) Three human service professionals with relevant professional experience;

(iii) One elder law attorney with relevant professional experience;

(iv) Two research professionals with relevant professional experience;

(v) Two family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder; and

(vi) At the recommendation of the Council, any other member necessary to fulfill the duties of the Council.

(b) To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Council shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-705 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705
§13–705.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Cecil County may:

(1) provide for the control of air pollution, water pollution, and industrial waste coming from land in the county;

(2) provide for the appointment of inspectors to enforce an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection; and

(3) establish penalties for violations of an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance or a resolution under this section, the County Commissioners of Cecil County shall:

(1) publish a summary of the proposed ordinance or resolution in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county for at least 3 weeks that specifies the date for a public hearing;

(2) hold a public hearing; and

(3) give notice that copies of the proposed ordinance or resolution may be obtained on application to the clerk of the County Commissioners.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a tax collector shall assess interest on unpaid tax from the due date to the date on which the tax is paid if a person who is required to estimate and pay digital advertising gross revenues tax, financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, or income tax under § 7.5–301, § 8–210(b), § 8–405(b), or § 10–902 of this article:

(1) fails to pay an installment when due; or

(2) estimates a tax that is:

(i) less than 90% of the tax required to be shown on the return for the current taxable year; and

(ii) less than 110% of the tax paid for the prior taxable year, reduced by the credit allowed under § 10–703 of this article.

(b) Interest may not be assessed on the underestimation of individual income tax if:

(1) at least 90% of the individual’s taxable income is also taxable by another state; and

(2) the underestimation is of the county income tax only.

(c) A tax collector may not assess interest on unpaid individual income tax under subsection (a) of this section if the amount of unpaid income tax is less than one-half the amount specified in § 6654(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2419 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2419
§13–2419.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners shall adopt regulations to carry out Part III of this subtitle.

(2) The agency may recommend to the county commissioners regulations or guidelines concerning the administration of Part III of this subtitle.

(b) The county commissioners shall make available for public inspection:

(1) audit reports completed under § 13-2432(a) of this subtitle; and

(2) in accordance with regulations of the county commissioners, tip jar reports submitted under § 13-2424 of this subtitle.

(c) By regulation, the county commissioners may require:

(1) an applicant for a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license or an individual involved in the operation of a tip jar to be fingerprinted for purposes of a criminal history records check; and

(2) the agency to obtain a criminal history records check in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) If the county commissioners direct the agency to obtain criminal history records checks, the agency shall apply to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for a State criminal history records check for each:

(i) applicant for a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license; and

(ii) individual involved in the operation of a tip jar.

(2) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the agency shall submit to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository:

(i) a complete set of the applicant’s or individual’s legible fingerprints on forms approved by the director of the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository; and

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository shall provide the requested information in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-301 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of 21 years.

(c) “Broker” means a person lawfully engaged in the business of effecting transactions in securities or commodities for the person’s own account or for the account of others.

(d) “Conservator” means a person appointed or qualified by a court to act as general, limited, or temporary guardian of a minor’s property or a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions.

(e) “Court” means a circuit court, an orphans’ court, or a court exercising the jurisdiction of an orphans’ court.

(f) “Custodial property” means:

(1) Any interest in property transferred to a custodian under this subtitle; and

(2) The income from and proceeds of that interest in property.

(g) “Custodian” means a person so designated under § 13-309 of this subtitle or a successor or substitute custodian designated under § 13-318 of this subtitle.

(h) “Financial institution” means a bank, trust company, savings institution, or credit union chartered and supervised under State or federal law.

(i) “Legal representative” means an individual’s personal representative or conservator.

(j) “Member of the minor’s family” means the minor’s parent, stepparent, spouse, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption.

(k) “Minor” means an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years.

(l) “Person” means an individual, corporation, organization, or other legal entity.

(m) “Personal representative” means an executor, administrator, successor personal representative, or special administrator of a decedent’s estate or a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions.

(n) “Qualified minor’s trust” means a trust, including a trust created by a custodian for the use and benefit of a minor:

(1) Of which a minor is the sole beneficiary during the minor’s lifetime; and

(2) That meets the requirements of § 2503(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations implementing that section.

(o) “State” includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession subject to the legislative authority of the United States.

(p) “Transfer” means a transaction that creates custodial property under § 13-309 of this subtitle.

(q) “Transferor” means a person who makes a transfer under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5107 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 51 / Section 13-5107
§13–5107.
Status: in_force

§13–5107. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 //

(a) On or before December 1, 2023, the Commission shall submit an interim report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.

(b) On or before December 1, 2024, the Commission shall submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.

(c) On or before October 1, 2025, the Commission shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.