Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-701 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

§8–701. IN EFFECT

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, respectively.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice electrology in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice electrology.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified nursing assistant unless certified by the Board as a certified nursing assistant.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified nursing assistant in a specific category unless certified by the Board as a certified nursing assistant in that category.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medication technician in this State unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medication technician.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medicine aide unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medicine aide.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife unless licensed by the Board to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a licensed certified midwife unless licensed by the Board to practice as a licensed certified midwife.

(h) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified dialysis technician unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified dialysis technician.

(i) An individual may not require a licensee to perform an act that is beyond the licensee’s knowledge and skills.

(j) An individual may not direct a licensee to delegate a nursing task to a nurse when the individual reasonably believes:

(1) The nurse lacks the knowledge and skills to perform the nursing task; or

(2) The patient’s condition does not allow delegation of the nursing task.

§8–701. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 **

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, respectively.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice electrology in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice electrology.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified nursing assistant unless certified by the Board as a certified nursing assistant.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medication technician in this State unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medication technician.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medicine aide unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medicine aide.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife unless licensed by the Board to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a licensed certified midwife unless licensed by the Board to practice as a licensed certified midwife.

(h) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified dialysis technician unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified dialysis technician.

(i) An individual may not require a licensee to perform an act that is beyond the licensee’s knowledge and skills.

(j) An individual may not direct a licensee to delegate a nursing task to a nurse when the individual reasonably believes:

(1) The nurse lacks the knowledge and skills to perform the nursing task; or

(2) The patient’s condition does not allow delegation of the nursing task.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-612 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-612
§8–612.
Status: in_force

A person may not perform or sell a home improvement with or through another person who is required to be licensed under this title but is not licensed.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Council are coordination and effective direction and supervision of the State government.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-705 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall provide a sample contract that includes an example of the provisions required under § 8–704 of this subtitle to each potential provider interested in becoming licensed to operate a residential child care program.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-803 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-803
§8–803.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to property that is subject to an affordable housing land trust agreement executed under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.

(b) On or after January 22, 2007, the owner of a fee simple or leasehold estate in residential property that is or was used, intended to be used, or authorized to be used for four or fewer dwelling units may not create a reversionary interest in the property under a ground lease or a ground sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-803.4 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-803.4
§8–803.
Status: in_force

§8–803.4.

(a) In this section, “fertilizer” means a commercial fertilizer and specialty fertilizer.

(b) (1) This section applies to a professional fertilizer applicator who applies fertilizer to:

(i) Property that is not used for agricultural purposes; or

(ii) State property that is not used for agricultural purposes.

(2) This section does not apply to the application of fertilizer on commercial farms.

(c) (1) Each place of business at which a person is employed to apply fertilizer to property specified under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall:

(i) Have a professional fertilizer applicator on staff who has obtained a fertilizer application certification in accordance with § 8–803.6 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Be licensed annually by the Department.

(2) An applicant for a license under this subsection shall:

(i) Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department requires; and

(ii) Pay to the Department an application fee set by the Department.

(d) A professional fertilizer applicator may not:

(1) Apply fertilizer to turf without first obtaining a fertilizer application certification, unless the person is under the direct supervision of a certified professional fertilizer applicator, in accordance with § 8–803.6 of this subtitle; or

(2) Apply fertilizer intended for use on turf on an impervious surface.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a professional fertilizer applicator may not apply fertilizer containing phosphorus or nitrogen to turf:

(i) Before March 1 or after November 15 of any calendar year;

(ii) Any time the ground is frozen; or

(iii) In an amount that is inconsistent with the annual recommended rate established by the University of Maryland.

(2) From November 16 through December 1 of each calendar year, a professional fertilizer applicator may apply fertilizer containing nitrogen to turf at an application rate of no more than 0.5 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a professional fertilizer applicator may not apply fertilizer containing phosphorus or nitrogen to turf that is within 15 feet of:

(i) Surface water subject to the jurisdiction of the State;

(ii) The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries;

(iii) A pond within the State;

(iv) A lake within the State;

(v) A river within the State;

(vi) A stream within the State;

(vii) A public ditch within the State;

(viii) A tax ditch within the State; or

(ix) A public drainage system within the State, other than those designed and used to collect, convey, or dispose of sanitary sewage.

(2) When a drop spreader, rotary spreader with a deflector, or targeted spray liquid is used for fertilizer application, the setback required under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be reduced to 10 feet.

(3) The establishment of setbacks for fertilizer application under this subsection does not preclude the establishment or applicability of, or compliance with, any other environmental standards established under any other State or federal law, rule, or regulation.

(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a professional fertilizer applicator may not apply fertilizer containing nitrogen to turf:

(i) At an application rate of more than 0.7 pounds of water–soluble nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf; and

(ii) At an application rate of more than 0.9 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph, a professional fertilizer applicator may apply an enhanced efficiency fertilizer:

1. At an annual application rate of no more than 2.5 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf; and

2. That has a release rate of no more than 0.7 pounds of total nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf per month.

(ii) The annual total application rate of an enhanced efficiency fertilizer may not exceed 80% of the annual recommended rate for total nitrogen established by the University of Maryland.

(iii) An enhanced efficiency fertilizer may not be applied after November 15 or before March 1 of each calendar year.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (4) of this subsection, a professional fertilizer applicator may not apply fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf.

(2) A professional fertilizer applicator may apply organic or natural organic fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf when:

(i) A soil test performed no more than 3 years before the fertilizer application indicates a low or medium level of phosphorus; and

(ii) The fertilizer is applied at a rate recommended by the University of Maryland.

(3) Paragraph (2) of this subsection does not authorize a professional fertilizer applicator to apply fertilizer containing phosphorus when a soil test indicates an optimum or excessive level of phosphorus.

(4) A professional fertilizer applicator may apply fertilizer to turf containing phosphorus if the professional fertilizer applicator:

(i) Determines that the fertilizer is necessary for the specific soils and target vegetation in accordance with a soil test performed no more than 3 years before the fertilizer application, provided the application complies with the recommendations established by the University of Maryland;

(ii) Is establishing vegetation for the first time, such as after land disturbance, provided the application complies with the recommendations established by the University of Maryland; or

(iii) Is reestablishing or repairing a turf area.

(i) (1) A person who violates any provision of this section or employs a person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a first violation.

(2) A person who violates any provision of this section or employs a person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each subsequent violation.

(3) Each day a violation occurs under this section is a separate violation.

(4) The total penalties imposed on a person for violations of this section that result from the same set of facts and circumstances may not exceed $10,000.

(j) The penalty imposed on a person under this section shall be assessed with consideration given to:

(1) The willfulness of the violation, the extent to which the existence of the violation was known to the violator but uncorrected by the violator, and the extent to which the violator exercised reasonable care;

(2) Any actual harm to human health or to the environment including injury to or impairment of the use of the waters of the State or the natural resources of the State;

(3) The cost of control;

(4) The nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare, health, and property;

(5) The extent to which the location of the violation, including location near areas of human population, creates the potential for harm to the environment or to human health or safety; and

(6) The extent to which the current violation is part of a recurrent pattern of the same or similar type of violation committed by the violator.

(k) Penalties collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.

(l) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) When a property assessment is changed as the result of an appeal of its value, the supervisor or the Department shall consider the facts and reasons stated in the decision on the appeal when next reviewing the assessment of the property.

(b) When conducting subsequent reassessments of the property, the supervisor or the Department:

(1) may not automatically eliminate a reduction in the assessment of the property that was granted by a property tax assessment appeal board or the Maryland Tax Court; and

(2) may eliminate a reduction in the assessment of the property granted by a property tax assessment appeal board or the Maryland Tax Court if the specific reason for the reduction no longer applies.

(c) If the value or classification of real property is appealed as provided by Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article, the appeal shall be noted in the assessment worksheet or card that relates to the property whose value or classification was appealed.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-649 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-649
§8–649.
Status: in_force

The new bridge across the Choptank River in the vicinity of Cambridge shall be named the Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. Bridge.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Agricultural work” includes employment for a wage that is performed:

(i) on a farm in connection with:

1. cultivating the soil; or

2. raising or harvesting any agricultural or horticultural commodity, including caring for, feeding, managing, raising, shearing, or training livestock, poultry, bees, furbearing animals, or wildlife;

(ii) for the owner, tenant, or other operator of a farm in connection with:

1. conserving, improving, maintaining, managing, or operating the farm or its equipment or tools; or

2. salvaging timber or clearing land of brush and other debris left by a hurricane if the majority of the employment is performed on a farm;

(iii) in connection with:

1. producing or harvesting an agricultural commodity as defined in § 15(g) of the Agricultural Marketing Act;

2. ginning cotton; or

3. operating or maintaining canals, ditches, reservoirs, or waterways that are not owned or operated for profit and are used exclusively for supplying and storing water for farming purposes;

(iv) for a farmer, group of farm operators, or cooperative in which farmers are members in drying, freezing, grading, handling, packing, planting, processing, storing or delivering to storage, market, or a carrier for transportation to market any agricultural or horticultural commodity if:

1. the commodity is in its unmanufactured state;

2. the farmer, group, or cooperative produced more than one-half of the commodity with respect to which the employment is performed; and

3. the employment is not performed in connection with commercial canning or commercial freezing or in connection with an agricultural or horticultural commodity after its delivery to a terminal market for distribution or consumption; and

(v) on a farm operated for profit if the employment is not in the course of the trade or business of the employer.

(3) “Farm” includes:

(i) a dairy farm;

(ii) a fruit farm;

(iii) a furbearing animal farm;

(iv) a greenhouse or similar structure used primarily for raising agricultural or horticultural commodities;

(v) a nursery;

(vi) an orchard;

(vii) a plantation;

(viii) a poultry farm;

(ix) a ranch;

(x) a range;

(xi) a stock farm; and

(xii) a truck farm.

(4) “Crew leader” means an individual who:

(i) provides individuals to perform agricultural work for any person;

(ii) on behalf of the crew leader or person for whom the agricultural work is performed, pays the individuals for their agricultural work; and

(iii) has not entered into a written agreement with the person for whom the agricultural work is performed under which the individuals who perform the agricultural work are designated as employees of that person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, agricultural work, including agricultural work performed by an alien admitted to the United States to perform agricultural work under §§ 101(a)(15)(h) and 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, is not covered employment.

(c) Agricultural work is covered employment if performed for a person who:

(1) during a calendar quarter of the current or preceding calendar year, pays cash wages of at least $20,000 to individuals who perform agricultural work; or

(2) for a part of a day in each of 20 consecutive or nonconsecutive weeks during the current or preceding calendar year, employs at least 10 individuals in agricultural work, regardless of whether the individuals are employed at the same moment.

(d) (1) The crew leader is the employing unit for an individual employed in agricultural work who is not an employee of another employing unit if:

(i) the crew leader holds a valid certificate of registration under the federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(ii) substantially all of the individuals maintain or operate tractors, mechanized harvesting or cropdusting equipment, or any other mechanized equipment that the crew leader provides; or

(iii) the individual:

1. performs custom poultry work, including harvesting, breeding, debeaking, sexing, and health services; and

2. is not required to be away from the individual’s permanent place of residence other than during normal working hours.

(2) If the crew leader is not the employing unit for an individual employed in agricultural work under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the person to whom the crew leader provides the individual is the employing unit of the individual.

(e) If under subsection (d)(2) of this section the crew leader is not the employing unit for an individual employed in agricultural work, any cash wages that the crew leader pays to the individual shall be considered cash wages paid by the person who is the employing unit for the individual and to whom the crew leader provides the individual.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-427 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-427
§8–427.
Status: in_force

(a) A society authorized to do insurance business in the State may provide for the payment of:

(1) life insurance benefits;

(2) annuity benefits;

(3) health insurance benefits;

(4) monument or tombstone benefits to the memory of a deceased member of the society; and

(5) such other benefits as authorized for life insurers and which are not inconsistent with this subtitle.

(b) (1) A society shall specify in its laws those persons who may receive benefits through the society.

(2) (i) For all coverages, the member shall be the applicant or the insured.

(ii) If the member is the applicant, there shall be a bona fide familial or other dependent relationship between the member and the insured or beneficiary.

(3) (i) Every society, by its laws, may limit the scope of beneficiaries only to the extent required by federal law governing fraternal benefit societies.

(ii) The society may specify the terms and conditions on which benefits certificates may be assigned.

(c) A society may not provide benefits through group insurance coverages.

(d) A member who applies for additional benefits more than 6 months after becoming a benefit member shall provide additional evidence of insurability acceptable to the society.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-647 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-647
§8–647.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not remove any dirt, sand, gravel, stone, rock, or other material from the land adjoining any State highway, if the removal affects the surface or construction of the highway by changing the supporting slopes in a fill or the slopes supporting the adjoining land in a cut.

(2) If the Administration has built up barriers to protect or support any highway, such as sand fences, retaining walls, or any other structure, a person may not remove any dirt, sand, gravel, stone, rock, or other material from the land adjoining the highway, if the removal is harmful to the construction or protection of the highway.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $100; and

(2) For any subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall:

(1) Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title;

(2) Develop comprehensive policies and programs to evaluate, determine, and lessen hazards that are associated with the use of radiation;

(3) Advise, consult, and cooperate with:

(i) Experts in the field of radiation control;

(ii) Other agencies of this State;

(iii) The federal government;

(iv) Other states;

(v) Interstate agencies;

(vi) Affected groups;

(vii) Affected political subdivisions; and

(viii) Affected industries;

(4) Accept and administer, according to law, any available loans, grants, and other funds or gifts for carrying out the Secretary’s powers and duties under this title;

(5) Collect and publish health education information about protection from radiation hazards;

(6) Review all radiation source plans and specifications that are submitted under the rules and regulations adopted under this title;

(7) Inspect, to determine any possible radiation hazard:

(i) Sources of radiation;

(ii) The shielding and immediate surroundings of radiation sources; and

(iii) Any records that concern the operation of radiation sources; and

(8) Keep in confidence all information about commercial and industrial processes that is obtained in carrying out this title.

(b) The Secretary may:

(1) Authorize the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health to enforce and carry out the provisions of this title in Baltimore City; and

(2) Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, or demonstrations that concern:

(i) The control of radiation hazards;

(ii) The measurement of radiation;

(iii) The effects on health from exposure to radiation; or

(iv) Any other related problems.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-732 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-732
§8–732.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “centerline” means:

(1) The centerline of the main traveled way of a nondivided highway; or

(2) A line equidistant from the edges of the median separating the main traveled ways of a divided highway.

(b) The location of an outdoor sign structure located between highways entering into or intersecting the main traveled way of any federal-aid primary highway shall conform to the minimum spacing criteria specified in this section, to be applied separately to each side of the federal-aid primary highway.

(c) If the distance between the centerlines of intersecting highways is less than 1,000 feet, a maximum of three sign structures, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or v-type, may be permitted between the intersecting highways, and the minimum spacing between the structures shall be 100 feet.

(d) If the distance between the centerlines of intersecting highways is 1,000 feet or more, the minimum spacing between sign structures, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or v-type, shall be 300 feet.

(e) (1) For purposes of this subsection, the following rules apply.

(2) Alleys, undeveloped rights-of-way, private roads, and driveways may not be regarded as intersecting highways.

(3) Only highways that enter directly into the main traveled way of the federal-aid primary highway may be regarded as intersecting.

(4) Official and “on premise” signs, as defined in Title 23, § 131(c) of the United States Code, may not be counted, and measurements may not be made from them for purposes of determining compliance with the spacing requirements.

(5) The minimum distance between signs shall be measured along the nearest edge of the pavement between points directly opposite the signs.

(6) The minimum spacing criteria specified in this section do not apply to sign structures separated by a building or other obstruction so that only one sign structure is visible from any one place on the main traveled way.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-730 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-730
§8–730.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this section apply if an owner creates a security interest in a vessel.

(b) The owner immediately shall execute the application in the space provided on the certificate of title or a separate form the Department prescribes, naming the secured party on the certificate of title, showing the name and address of the secured party, the amount of the security interest, and the date of the security agreement, and cause the certificate of title and application to be delivered to the Department.

(c) At the time of delivery of the documents described in subsection (b) of this section to the Department, the secured party shall pay to the Department a filing fee as required for perfection of the security interest under § 8-729(b) of this subtitle. The security interest is perfected at the time of the delivery and payment.

(d) Upon receipt of the certificate of title, application, and the required filing fee, the Department shall endorse on the existing certificate of title or on a new certificate, which the Department then issues, the name and address of all secured parties and mail or deliver the certificate of title to the owner of the vessel.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-501 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Fund” means the Children’s Cabinet Fund.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-124 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-124
§8–124.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, it is the policy of the State that the preferred method of sale of general obligation bonds of the State by the Board is by public, competitive sale.

(b) The Board may offer the sale of general obligation bonds of the State at a private, negotiated sale, but only if the Board determines that:

(1) extraordinary credit market conditions exist that warrant the use of the method authorized by this subsection instead of the method stated in subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) the terms and conditions for the sale of general obligation bonds of the State, including price, interest rates, and payment dates, achieved through a private, negotiated sale are more advantageous to the State than the terms and conditions for the sale that can be achieved by a public, competitive sale.

(c) Whenever the Board receives no bids or rejects all bids for the State bonds offered at a public, competitive sale, the Board may sell some or all of the State bonds at a private, negotiated sale, on the terms and conditions, including price, interest rates, and payment dates, that the Board determines to be the most advantageous to the State.

(d) Any determination or finding made by the Board pursuant to this section shall be conclusive.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond anticipation note may not be issued under this Part III of this subtitle unless it is signed, endorsed, or guaranteed in the manner required by law for the bonds in anticipation of which the note is issued.

(b) A bond or grant anticipation note is valid and binding in accordance with its terms notwithstanding that:

(1) an official whose signature appears on the note is no longer an official when the note is delivered; or

(2) an official whose signature appears on the note became an official after the note was issued.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “bond” means an obligation of the State or of any of its units or instrumentalities.

(b) If a bond otherwise complies with the requirements of the Commercial Law Article for investment securities, the bond shall be considered to be an investment security notwithstanding that:

(1) the resolution or other authority under which the bond is issued subjects the bond to an indenture or agreement that is separate from the resolution or authority;

(2) the resolution or other authority under which the bond is issued limits payment of principal and interest to:

(i) the proceeds of limited sources of revenue; or

(ii) a special fund established for that purpose;

(3) any law limits payment of principal and interest to a certain amount or rate of tax that may be imposed; or

(4) principal or interest are registrable.

(c) A bond that is considered to be an investment security under subsection (b) of this section has all the attributes of an investment security that are possessed by a bond that is:

(1) issued on the full faith and credit of the issuer;

(2) payable to bearer; and

(3) secured as to the payment of principal and interest by the unlimited taxing power of the issuer.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-809 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-809
§8–809.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A ground lease holder may not collect a yearly or half–yearly installment payment of a ground rent due under the ground lease unless:

(i) The ground lease is registered with the Department under Subtitle 7 of this title; and

(ii) At least 60 days before the payment is due, the ground lease holder mails a bill, in the form required under subsection (b) of this section, to the last known address of the leasehold tenant and to the premises address of the property subject to the ground lease listed in the records of the Department.

(2) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and the premises address listed in the records of the Department are identical, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the bill to the address by first–class mail and one copy of the bill to the address by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(3) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and premises address listed in the records of the Department are different, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the bill by first–class mail and one copy of the bill by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each address, respectively.

(4) A ground lease holder may not require the leasehold tenant to reimburse the ground lease holder for costs incurred to provide a bill under this subsection.

(b) (1) The Department shall develop and make available on its website the form a ground lease holder must use to provide to a leasehold tenant the bill required under subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section.

(2) The form shall include a notice in boldface type, at least as large as 14 point, in substantially the following form:

“NOTICE REQUIRED BY MARYLAND LAW

REGARDING YOUR GROUND RENT

This property (address) is subject to a ground lease. The annual payment on the ground lease (“ground rent”) is $(dollar amount), payable in yearly or half–yearly installments on (date or dates).

The next ground rent payment is due (day, month, year) in the amount of $(dollar amount).

The payment of the ground rent should be sent to:

(name of ground lease holder)

(address)

(phone number)

NOTE REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER MARYLAND LAW:

The ground lease holder is required to register the ground lease with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and is prohibited from collecting ground rent payments unless the ground lease is registered. If the ground lease is registered, as the owner of this property, you are obligated to pay the ground rent to the ground lease holder. To determine whether the ground lease is registered, you may check the website of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. It is also your responsibility to notify the ground lease holder if you change your address or transfer ownership of the property.

If you fail to pay the ground rent on time, you are still responsible for paying the ground rent. In addition, if the ground lease holder files an action in court to collect the past due ground rent, you may be required to pay the ground lease holder for fees and costs associated with the collection of the past due ground rent. In addition, the ground lease holder may also file an action in court to take possession of the property, which may result in your being responsible for additional fees and costs and ultimately in your loss of the property. Please note that under Maryland law, a ground lease holder may demand not more than 3 years of past due ground rent, and there are limits on how much a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for fees and costs. If you fail to pay the ground rent on time, you should contact a lawyer for advice.

As the owner of this property, you are entitled to redeem, or purchase, the ground lease from the ground lease holder and obtain absolute ownership of the property. Unless you and the ground lease holder agree to a lesser amount, the amount to redeem your ground lease is _______. If you wish to redeem the ground lease, contact the ground lease holder. If the identity of the ground lease holder is unknown, the State Department of Assessments and Taxation provides a process to redeem the ground lease that may result in your obtaining absolute ownership of the property. If you would like to obtain absolute ownership of this property, you should contact a lawyer for advice.”.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-104 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may designate a community action agency to serve a community within the political subdivision or may change or revoke a designation by:

(1) an act, an ordinance, or a resolution of its governing body; or

(2) an order of its chief executive, if the chief legal officer certifies in writing that the chief executive has power to make the designation.

(b) (1) The governing body shall notify the public and hold a public hearing before a designation is made, changed, or revoked.

(2) A transition or close-down plan shall accompany the notification of a proposed change or revocation of a designation.

(c) A change in or revocation of a designation takes effect at the start of the State fiscal year.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 8-310 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-310
§8–310.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this subtitle relating to the Division of Savings and Loan Associations and relating to the regulation of savings and loan associations are of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 1992.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-905 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-905
§8–905.
Status: in_force

(a) An alien is not eligible for benefits unless at the time the covered employment was performed the alien:

(1) was admitted to the United States lawfully for permanent residence;

(2) lawfully was present in the United States to perform the covered employment; or

(3) otherwise was residing permanently in the United States under color of law, including being present in the United States lawfully as a result of the application of § 207, § 208, or § 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(b) The Secretary uniformly shall require from each applicant for benefits information that is necessary to determine whether benefits are payable under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the Secretary otherwise would approve a claim for benefits, a determination to deny benefits because of alien status shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1305 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1305
§8–1305.
Status: in_force

The Governor shall designate the chair of the Commission.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-906 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-906
§8–906.
Status: in_force

MLSC shall designate and contract with appropriate community groups to conduct outreach and provide education to tenants locally and throughout the State regarding tenants’ rights and the access to legal representation under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 8-106 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

State funds to assist in developing and implementing the programs authorized under this subtitle may be provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-327 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-327
§8–327.
Status: in_force

A petition for distress, and any other petition or pleading filed, may be amended at any time on the terms the court orders.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1003 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1003
§8–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a voluntary Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to accelerate the implementation of agricultural best management practices to meet State agricultural nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment reduction goals.

(c) (1) The Department shall develop the Program in coordination with the Department of the Environment.

(2) The Program shall be self–sustaining and revenue neutral.

(d) The Department:

(1) Shall administer the Program; and

(2) May establish by regulation reasonable fees sufficient to cover any costs incurred in operating the Program.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8B-203 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8B / Subtitle 2 / Section 8B-203
§8B–203.
Status: in_force

The Motor Vehicle Administration shall make available records for manufactured homes to attorneys, title insurance producers, and other individuals authorized to conduct a title search.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A society organized or authorized to transact business under this subtitle is deemed to be a charitable and benevolent institution.

(b) The funds of a society organized or authorized to transact business under this subtitle are exempt from all taxes, except taxes on real estate and office equipment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-309 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-309
§8–309.
Status: reserved

(a) The purpose of this section is to return unneeded land to the tax rolls of the counties and to make this land available for use by a county or municipality for any transportation purpose.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, if land acquired under this subtitle is not needed for present or future State, county, or municipal transportation purpose or other public purposes, the Administration shall dispose of the land as soon as practicable after the completion or abandonment of the project for which the land was acquired.

(2) (i) If the land is from a project that was abandoned, and the Secretary determines that the property is no longer needed for any State transportation purpose, a county or municipality may acquire the land for a transportation purpose, with the approval of the Secretary, on payment of an amount equal to the lesser of:

1. The appraised value of the land; or

2. The consideration that the Administration or Commission originally paid for the land, plus simple interest at the fair market rate calculated from the time of acquisition to the time of disposition and administrative costs.

(ii) If the land is not needed for a county or municipal transportation purpose, the person from whom the land was acquired or the successor in interest of that person has the right to reacquire the land, on payment of an amount equal to the lesser of:

1. The appraised value of the land; or

2. The consideration that the Administration or Commission originally paid for the land, plus simple interest at the fair market value calculated from the time of acquisition to the time of disposition and administrative costs.

(iii) If neither of these rights is exercised, the land shall be disposed of under this section in the same manner as if the land were from a project that has been completed or otherwise as permitted by this section.

(c) (1) (i) As to land from a completed project:

1. The Administration shall notify the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, within 30 days after making a determination that the land is not needed by the Administration and that the land is available for reacquisition;

2. Within 5 years from the date the land was acquired, the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, may reacquire the land, on payment of an amount equal to the consideration that the Administration or Commission originally paid for the property; and

3. After 5 years from the date the land was acquired, the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, has the right to reacquire the land at the current market value.

(ii) If the right to reacquire the land as provided in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is not exercised within 8 months after the Administration provides the notice that the land is available, the Administration shall sell the land at public auction as provided in this subsection.

(2) Before the sale:

(i) The Administration shall appraise the land; and

(ii) If the Administration believes that the land has a value of more than $25,000, the land also shall be appraised by at least one independent, qualified real estate appraiser.

(3) The Administration shall notify the public of the sale by:

(i) Posting a notice of the sale on the land at least 2 weeks before the sale; and

(ii) Publishing the notice for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper that is published or has general circulation in the county in which the property is located.

(4) The notice of the sale shall:

(i) Describe generally the property to be sold;

(ii) State the date, time, and place of the sale; and

(iii) Contain any other information that the Administration considers proper.

(5) The sale shall be held on or near the land and may be conducted by Administration personnel.

(6) At the conclusion of the sale, the Administration’s representative in charge of the sale shall announce publicly the name of the highest bidder and the amount of the bid. If the highest bid does not approximate the appraised value of the land, the representative may reject all bids and cancel the sale.

(7) The results of the sale shall be recorded and, if the highest bid was accepted by the Administration’s representative, presented to the Administrator for approval or rejection. If the Administrator approves the sale, the Administrator may execute a deed conveying the land to the buyer.

(8) If there is no bidder for the land, if all bids are rejected and the sale canceled as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, or if the Administrator considers all bids inadequate, the land shall be reoffered for sale within 6 months on the same terms and in the same manner as the original sale.

(9) At the second sale, if there is no bidder for the land, if all bids are rejected and the sale canceled as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, or if the Administrator considers all bids inadequate, the Administrator may negotiate a sale of the land. If the Board of Public Works approves the negotiated sale and the deed, the Administrator may execute a deed conveying the land to the buyer.

(d) As to any land from a completed project, if the Administration considers the land to be too small or otherwise unsuitable for private use or development, the Administration shall establish a plan of disposal for that land. If the Board of Public Works approves the plan and the deed, the Administrator may execute a deed conveying the land under the plan.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Administration may convey land from an abandoned or completed transportation project by exchanging the land for privately or publicly owned land of substantially equal value when the land to be acquired by the exchange is needed for a current State highway purpose that has been identified within the current consolidated transportation program as approved by the General Assembly, or has otherwise received prior legislative approval for planning.

(2) In the case of an abandoned or completed project, the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, shall have the first right of refusal to reacquire the land, except that the offer and acceptance shall be as follows:

(i) The Administration shall notify the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested of the proposed exchange and the value of the property;

(ii) Within 90 days from the date of the notice, the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, shall notify the Administration in writing of its intent to exercise its right to reacquire the land; and

(iii) Within 90 days from the date of notifying the Administration of its intent to reacquire the land, the person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, must tender payment of an amount equal to the lesser of:

1. The appraised value of the land; or

2. The consideration that the Administration or Commission originally paid for the land, plus simple interest at the fair market rate calculated from the time of acquisition to the time of disposition and administrative costs.

(3) The person from whom the land was acquired, or the successor in interest of that person, is deemed to have waived its right of first refusal if the person or the successor in interest fails to follow the procedures set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) In the case of a completed project or an abandoned project for which the right of first refusal was waived, the procedure for the exchange shall be as follows:

(i) If the exchange is not one proposed by a county or municipality, the Administration shall:

1. Notify by registered mail any affected county or municipality of the offer for an exchange of a parcel;

2. Allow 60 days after notification for any affected county or municipality to make a request to acquire the parcel or part of the parcel located within the borders of the county or municipality and for the Administration to consider any such request; and

3. If any affected county or municipality makes an offer to acquire the parcel, or part thereof within that jurisdiction’s borders, that is equal to or greater than, or includes land of an equal or greater value than, the appraised value of the parcel or applicable portion thereof, the Administration shall accept that offer;

(ii) Before making an exchange under this subsection, the exchange must be approved by the Board of Public Works; and

(iii) If the Administrator and the Board of Public Works approved the terms and conditions of the exchange and all deeds, the Administrator may execute and accept deeds effecting the conveyances necessary to complete the exchange.

(5) Before the exchange:

(i) The Administration shall appraise all parcels of land to be exchanged; and

(ii) If the Administration believes that any parcel of land in the exchange has a value of more than $25,000, the parcels of land also shall be appraised by at least one independent, qualified real estate appraiser.

(6) In the event that the properties to be exchanged are determined to be of unequal value, the Administrator may agree to accept or pay an amount necessary to substantially equalize the value of land conveyed by the State.

(7) The owner of land exchanged under this subsection is not entitled to first right of refusal if the exchanged land is later offered for sale by the State.

(8) (i) If the Administration obtains or disposes of parcels of land under this subsection, it shall issue a report that:

1. Lists the parcels of land exchanged;

2. States the value of each parcel of land exchanged; and

3. Describes each parcel of land exchanged.

(ii) The Administration shall, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, submit the report to the House Environment and Transportation Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.

(f) (1) Except as required by this section for property from an abandoned project, this section does not prevent the Administration from conveying any of its surplus land to an adjacent property owner:

(i) As all or part of the consideration for a right-of-way transaction; or

(ii) If the Administration believes that public auction of the surplus land will affect adversely the value or use of the surplus land, on a negotiated sale with a price based on the appraised value of the land.

(2) If the Administration believes that any land proposed for sale under this subsection has a value of more than $25,000, the land shall be appraised by at least one independent, qualified real estate appraiser.

(3) If the Board of Public Works approves the sale and the deed, the Administrator may execute a deed conveying the land to the adjacent property owner.

(g) Except as required by this section for property from an abandoned project, this section does not prevent the Administration, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, from conveying any of its surplus land to any State or local agency that:

(1) Needs the property for a public purpose; and

(2) Pays the Administration an amount equal to the lesser of:

(i) The appraised value of the land; or

(ii) The consideration that the Administration or Commission originally paid for the land, plus simple interest at the fair market rate calculated from the time of acquisition to the time of disposition and administrative costs.

(h) (1) If the land is not to be used for any other public purpose by a State or local agency, the person from whom unimproved land was acquired shall have the first right of refusal to lease back the property at the fair market rent established by the acquiring agency.

(2) (i) The person from whom an owner-occupied residential property was acquired shall have the first right of refusal to lease back the property at the fair market rent established by the acquiring agency.

(ii) On the exercise of the right to lease back the property, the period of eligibility for an additional payment as authorized under § 12-202 of the Real Property Article shall be calculated as provided in § 12-203(1) of the Real Property Article.

(i) (1) (i) In this subsection, “former owner” means only that person from whom the State acquired the land or who executed the instrument conveying the land to the State.

(ii) “Former owner” includes a decedent’s:

1. Surviving spouse, as defined in § 1-202 of the Estates and Trusts Article; and

2. Child, as defined in § 1-205 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Administration may, after giving notice to the Maryland Department of Planning and with the approval of the Board of Public Works, convey any of its surplus land if the conveyance will promote economic development in the State of Maryland.

(3) Prior to conveying land in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration shall notify the former owner of that person’s right to reacquire the land.

(4) Within 45 days after the notice to the former owner by the Administration that the land is not needed and is available for reacquisition, the former owner may notify the Administration of its intent to exercise the right to reacquire the land in accordance with this subsection.

(5) Within 45 days of the notice to the county or municipal corporation by the Administration that the land is not needed and is available for purchase, the county or municipal corporation in which the property is located may notify the Administration of its interest in purchasing the land.

(6) The right of a former owner to reacquire land under this subsection:

(i) Is not assignable and may be transferred only as a result of the death of a former owner;

(ii) Is null and void unless the person or persons exercising the right tender the required payment within 60 days of the approval of the sale by the Board of Public Works to that person or persons; and

(iii) Shall take precedence over the right of the county or municipal corporation to acquire the land in the event both the former owner and the county or municipal corporation notify the Administration of their intent to purchase.

(7) (i) The Administration may negotiate the sale of land to be conveyed under this section.

(ii) In determining the consideration to be paid for the land, the Administration shall consider:

1. The appraised value of the land; and

2. The economic benefits to the State of the proposed development of the property.

(iii) The consideration may include payment in cash or exchange of privately or publicly owned land.

(8) The notification and disposition provisions contained in this section do not apply to a conveyance made under this subsection.

(9) Land conveyed under this subsection shall be subject to local zoning laws.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Falsely emboss” means to complete a credit card without the authorization of the issuer named on the credit card by adding any of the matter, other than the signature of the cardholder, that the issuer requires to appear on a credit card before it can be used by a cardholder.

(3) “Falsely make” means:

(i) to make or draw, wholly or partly, a device or instrument that purports to be a credit card but that is not a credit card because an issuer did not authorize the making or drawing; or

(ii) to alter a credit card that was validly issued.

(b) A person may not, with the intent to defraud another:

(1) falsely make a purported credit card;

(2) falsely emboss a credit card; or

(3) transfer or possess:

(i) a falsely made instrument or device that purports to be a credit card, with knowledge that the instrument or device was falsely made; or

(ii) a falsely embossed credit card with knowledge that the credit card was falsely made or falsely embossed.

(c) A person other than the cardholder or one authorized by the cardholder may not sign a credit card with the intent to defraud another.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of credit card counterfeiting and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-614 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-614
§8–614.
Status: in_force

A person may not act as a contractor or sell a home improvement under a name other than that under which the person is licensed.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-8A-04 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8A / Section 8-8A-04
§8–8A–04.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a permit shall:

(1) At least 45 days before utilizing the food processing residuals, submit an application to the Department on the form that the Department requires;

(2) Certify by signature the truth and accuracy of the completed application;

(3) Pay any associated application fees at the same time that the application is submitted;

(4) Provide the name and address of any source of food processing residuals that will be utilized, including:

(i) The location, capacity, and age of any storage structure at the site where the food processing residuals will be stored; and

(ii) Any other information about the storage structure that the Department deems necessary in issuing a permit under this subtitle, including evidence:

1. Showing that the structure meets the NRCS Waste Storage Facility No. 313 Conservation Practice standard or an equivalent standard determined by a professional engineer; and

2. Demonstrating any required county approval of the storage structure, including permits required for the structure;

(5) Obtain the written consent of the owner or operator of the land where the food processing residuals will be utilized, including an agreement from the owner or operator that the owner or operator will not violate the permit;

(6) Agree to allow or secure access to any food processing residuals utilization site for any inspection authorized under this subtitle;

(7) Provide the Department with acceptable evidence of a performance bond or other security in the amount that the Department considers sufficient to guarantee the fulfillment of any requirement related to the permit; and

(8) Satisfy every other requirement of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-313 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-313
§8–313.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 30 days before the change is effective, an administrator of a plan that provides pharmaceutical benefits shall notify in writing all pharmacies under contract with the plan of any of the following changes in the pharmaceutical benefit program rules or requirements:

(1) exclusion of coverage for classes of drugs as specified by contract;

(2) changes in prior or preauthorization procedures; or

(3) selection of new prescription claims processors.

(b) An administrator that fails to provide advance notice under subsection (a) of this section shall honor and pay in full any claim under the program rules or requirements that existed before the change for 30 days after the postmarked date of the notice.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-203 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

An assessment or value of real property continues in effect from year to year until changed as provided by this title.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

Article III

(a) Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution of a party state, and whenever during the continuance of the term of imprisonment there is pending in any other party state any untried indictment, information, or complaint on the basis of which a detainer has been lodged against the prisoner, the prisoner shall be brought to trial within 180 days after the prisoner shall have caused to be delivered to the prosecuting officer and the appropriate court of the prosecuting officer’s jurisdiction written notice of the place of the prisoner’s imprisonment and the prisoner’s request for a final disposition to be made of the indictment, information, or complaint; provided that for good cause shown in open court, the prisoner or the prisoner’s counsel being present, the court having jurisdiction of the matter may grant any necessary or reasonable continuance. The request of the prisoner shall be accompanied by a certificate of the appropriate official having custody of the prisoner, stating the term of commitment under which the prisoner is being held, the time already served, the time remaining to be served on the sentence, the amount of good time earned, the time of parole eligibility of the prisoner, and any decisions of the state parole agency relating to the prisoner.

(b) The written notice and request for final disposition required under subsection (a) of this section shall be given or sent by the prisoner to the warden, commissioner of corrections, or other official having custody of the prisoner, who shall promptly forward it together with the certificate to the appropriate prosecuting official and court by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) The warden, commissioner of corrections, or other official having custody of the prisoner shall promptly inform the prisoner of the source and contents of any detainer lodged against the prisoner and shall also inform the prisoner of the prisoner’s right to make a request for final disposition of the indictment, information, or complaint on which the detainer is based.

(d) Any request for final disposition made by a prisoner under subsection (a) of this section shall operate as a request for final disposition of all untried indictments, informations, or complaints on the basis of which detainers have been lodged against the prisoner from the state to whose prosecuting official the request for final disposition is specifically directed. The warden, commissioner of corrections, or other official having custody of the prisoner shall forthwith notify all appropriate prosecuting officers and courts in the several jurisdictions within the state to which the prisoner’s request for final disposition is being sent of the proceeding being initiated by the prisoner. Any notification sent under this subsection shall be accompanied by copies of the prisoner’s written notice, request, and the certificate. If trial is not had on any indictment, information, or complaint contemplated hereby prior to the return of the prisoner to the original place of imprisonment, the indictment, information, or complaint shall not be of any further force or effect, and the court shall enter an order dismissing the same with prejudice.

(e) Any request for final disposition made by a prisoner under subsection (a) of this section shall also be deemed to be a waiver of extradition with respect to any charge or proceeding contemplated thereby or included therein by reason of subsection (d) of this section, and a waiver of extradition to the receiving state to serve any sentence there imposed on the prisoner, after completion of the prisoner’s term of imprisonment in the sending state. The request for final disposition shall also constitute a consent by the prisoner to the production of the prisoner’s body in any court where the prisoner’s presence may be required in order to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement and a further consent voluntarily to be returned to the original place of imprisonment in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the imposition of a concurrent sentence if otherwise permitted by law.

(f) Escape from custody by the prisoner subsequent to the prisoner’s execution of the request for final disposition described in subsection (a) of this section shall void the request.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-202 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, a “lease option agreement” means any clause in a lease agreement or separate document that confers on the tenant some power, either qualified or unqualified, to purchase the landlord’s interest in the property.

(b) (1) A lease option agreement to purchase improved residential property, with or without a ground rent:

(i) If executed after July 1, 1971, shall contain the following statement in capital letters: “THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT TO BUY.”; and

(ii) If executed on or after July 1, 2018, shall also contain the following statement in capital letters and in close proximity to the tenant’s signature line:

“THIS AGREEMENT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR LEASE AND IS GOVERNED BY TITLE 8 OF THE REAL PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND AND A TENANT OR PROSPECTIVE TENANT SHALL HAVE ALL APPLICABLE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THAT TITLE.”.

(2) In addition, the agreement shall contain a clear statement of its purpose and effect with respect to the ultimate purchase of the property which is the subject of the lease option.

(c) If a lease option agreement fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section and is otherwise enforceable, the lease, the lease option agreement, or both may be voided at the option of the party that did not draft the lease option agreement.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-214 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-214
§8–214.
Status: in_force

Employment that an individual performs that is not in the course of the business or trade of the individual’s employer is not covered employment unless:

(1) during a calendar quarter, the employer pays cash compensation of at least $50 for the employment; and

(2) the employment is performed by an individual whom the employer regularly employs to perform the employment during a part of each of at least 24 days during the calendar quarter or the preceding calendar quarter.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Any State agency, or any agency of any county, or other political subdivision of the State having jurisdiction over or charged with the administration of any State, county, or other publicly owned lands lying within the boundaries of any district, shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the supervisors of the district to effectuate the programs and operations undertaken by the supervisors under this subtitle.

(b) The supervisors shall be given free access to enter and perform work on publicly owned lands.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-637 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-637
§8–637.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “traffic calming device” means a physical highway measure used to reduce vehicle speed and increase safety for bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians.

(2) “Traffic calming device” includes:

(i) A speed bump;

(ii) A raised crosswalk;

(iii) A traffic circle; and

(iv) A narrowed road.

(b) (1) The Administration, in consultation with appropriate county and municipal authorities, shall compile best practices for siting, constructing, and maintaining traffic calming devices that address:

(i) The engineering and design of traffic calming devices; and

(ii) The costs and benefits of various methods of traffic calming.

(2) The Administration shall:

(i) Coordinate and act as a clearinghouse for best practices for siting, constructing, and maintaining traffic calming devices; and

(ii) Based on the best practices, publish and periodically update information about best practices for the siting, construction, and maintenance of traffic calming devices.

(3) The information on best practices required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include the estimated costs of construction for each traffic calming device.

(c) On the request of a county or municipality, the Administration shall provide information on best practices for the siting, construction, and maintenance of traffic calming devices.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-803.3 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-803.3
§8–803.
Status: in_force

§8–803.3.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) A person who applies nutrients to 10 acres or less of land each year; or

(2) A person who applies nutrients for hire.

(b) A person who engages in the activity of applying nutrients to land which the person owns or manages and which is used for agricultural purposes shall complete an educational program in nutrient application every 3 years.

(c) (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Nutrient Management Advisory Committee under § 8-804 of this subtitle, shall create or approve educational programs under this section.

(2) The nutrient application educational programs are to be offered at sites distributed throughout the State.

(3) The Department shall issue to a participant upon completion of an education program under this section, a voucher of completion.

(4) The Department shall maintain a registry of persons who have received vouchers of completion in a nutrient application educational program under this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Work that an individual performs under any contract of hire is not covered employment if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the individual who performs the work is free from control and direction over its performance both in fact and under the contract;

(2) the individual customarily is engaged in an independent business or occupation of the same nature as that involved in the work; and

(3) the work is:

(i) outside of the usual course of business of the person for whom the work is performed; or

(ii) performed outside of any place of business of the person for whom the work is performed.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to provide:

(1) general guidance about the application of subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) specific examples of how subsection (a) of this section is applied to certain industries, including the construction industry, the landscaping industry, and the home care services industry.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-133 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-133
§8–133.
Status: in_force

(a) The source of payment for the principal of and interest on each State bond that is sold as part of a State and local facilities loan shall be as provided in the enabling act under which the State bond is issued.

(b) This section does not affect any exemption from taxation provided by law.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1102 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 11 / Section 8-1102
§8–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall:

(1) collect data on the timeliness and effectiveness of the provision or procurement of health care services for children in the custody of the local departments;

(2) track health outcomes for children in out–of–home placement using the most recent Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures relevant to children including:

(i) immunization status;

(ii) lead screening;

(iii) medical management of asthma;

(iv) follow–up care for children prescribed ADHD medications;

(v) depression screening and follow–up for adolescents;

(vi) antidepressant medication management;

(vii) follow–up after an emergency department visit or hospitalization for mental illness;

(viii) metabolic monitoring and use of first–line psychosocial care for adolescents on antipsychotic medications;

(ix) appropriate treatment for children with upper respiratory infections; and

(x) provision of comprehensive diabetes care;

(3) assess the competency, including the cultural competency, of health care providers who evaluate and treat abused and neglected children in the custody of a local department;

(4) (i) periodically assess the supply and diversity of health care services that evaluate and treat children in out–of–home placement, identify shortfalls, if any, and report them to the relevant local department, the Department, and the Maryland Department of Health; and

(ii) work with State and local health and child welfare officials, provider agencies, and advocates to expand the supply and diversity of health care services;

(5) work with State and local health and child welfare officials, provider agencies, and advocates to identify systemic problems affecting health care for children in out–of–home placement and develop solutions; and

(6) using practice guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Helfer Society, and other expert organizations, ensure best–practice medical review and evaluation of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services and all personnel under the direct supervision of the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall have access to all confidential information and records available to, or in the possession of, a local department.

(2) If written consent is required by law, the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services and personnel under the direct supervision of the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services may have access to the information or records only after the local department has obtained written consent under § 1–212 of this article.

(c) (1) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall report annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the current status of health care services for children in out–of–home placement in the State.

(2) A report made under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made available to the public on the Department’s website.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-106 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain an easement, the president and directors of a telegraph or telephone company or a corporation authorized under § 5-410(a)(3) of this article may apply to the circuit court of the county containing the land or bridge where the telegraph, telephone, or electric facilities will be placed to empanel a jury to appraise the loss or damage that will be sustained by the owner or possessor of the land or bridge.

(b) (1) (i) The jury shall make a return and inquisition in writing that is signed and sealed by each juror.

(ii) The return and inquisition shall state the amount of the loss or damage.

(2) (i) The county sheriff shall return the jury’s inquisition to the clerk of the circuit court of the county.

(ii) The clerk shall file the inquisition with the court.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the court shall confirm the inquisition of the jury and the clerk shall record the inquisition at the expense of the company.

(4) For good cause, the court may set aside the inquisition and direct another inquisition to be taken as provided in this section.

(c) (1) When the value of the loss or damage is paid or tendered to the owner of the land or the legal representative of the owner of the land, the company is entitled to the easement as if the owner of the land conveyed the easement to the company.

(2) If the value is not received when tendered, it may be received at any time without costs by the owner of the land or the legal representative of the owner of the land.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.9 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1808.9
§8–1808.
Status: in_force

§8–1808.9.

(a) The provisions of this section apply to a local jurisdiction that is located in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed and not in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area.

(b) On or before July 15, 2002, a local jurisdiction subject to the provisions of this section shall submit to the Commission a written statement of its intent either:

(1) To adopt provisions applying a buffer to perennial and intermittent streams that are within the boundaries of the local jurisdiction and are noted on the most recent U.S. Geological Survey 7-1/2 minute topographic quadrangle maps (scale 1:24,000) or on more detailed maps or studies at the discretion of the local jurisdiction; or

(2) Not to adopt the provisions.

(c) If a local jurisdiction states the local jurisdiction’s intent to adopt provisions meeting the requirements of this section, the local jurisdiction shall submit the provisions to the Commission and adopt the provisions in accordance with the schedule of submissions for the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area program set forth under § 8-1809 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-414 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-414
§8–414.
Status: in_force

(a) A court reporter whom a jury judge orders under § 2-503 of this article to record testimony before a grand jury may be present at its sessions.

(b) An interpreter whom a jury judge approves may be present at a grand jury session as needed to provide services as an interpreter.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to a grand jury for Baltimore City.

(2) The State’s Attorney for Baltimore City or an assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore City:

(i) At the request of a grand jury, may attend any of its sessions; but

(ii) May not be present when the grand jury votes on an indictment or presentment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-653 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-653
§8–653.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall dedicate the portion of Interstate Highway 83 from the intersection of Interstate Highway 83 and Interstate Highway 695 to the Maryland-Pennsylvania border as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1809 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1809
§8–1809.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within 45 days after the criteria adopted by the Commission under § 8–1808 of this subtitle become effective, each local jurisdiction shall submit to the Commission a written statement of its intent either:

(i) To develop a critical area protection program to control the use and development of that part of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area located within its territorial limits; or

(ii) Not to develop such a program.

(2) On or before July 15, 2002, each local jurisdiction in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area shall submit to the Commission a written statement of its intent either:

(i) To develop a critical area protection program to control the use and development of that part of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area located within its territorial limits; or

(ii) Not to develop such a program.

(b) If a local jurisdiction states the local jurisdiction’s intent not to develop a program or fails to submit a timely statement of intent, the Commission shall prepare and adopt a program for the part of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area in that local jurisdiction.

(c) (1) If a local jurisdiction states the local jurisdiction’s intent to develop a Chesapeake Bay Critical Area program, the local jurisdiction shall prepare a proposed program and submit the program to the Commission within 270 days after the effective date of the criteria adopted under § 8–1808 of this subtitle. However, if the local jurisdiction submits evidence satisfactory to the Commission that the local jurisdiction is making reasonable progress in the development of a program, the Commission may extend this period for up to an additional 180 days. Before submission of a program to the Commission within the time allowed by this subsection, a local jurisdiction shall hold at least 1 public hearing on the proposed program, for which 2 weeks’ notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the local jurisdiction.

(2) If a local jurisdiction states the local jurisdiction’s intent to develop an Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area program, the local jurisdiction shall prepare a proposed program meeting the requirements of the criteria adopted under § 8–1808 of this subtitle and submit the program to the Commission on or before January 1, 2003. However, if the local jurisdiction submits evidence satisfactory to the Commission that the local jurisdiction is making reasonable progress in the development of a program, the Commission may extend this period for up to an additional 30 days. Before submission of a program to the Commission within the time allowed by this subsection, a local jurisdiction shall hold at least 1 public hearing on the proposed program, for which 2 weeks’ notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the local jurisdiction.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after a program is submitted, the Commission shall appoint a panel of 5 of its members to conduct, in the affected jurisdiction, a public hearing on the proposed program.

(2) (i) Within 90 days after the Commission receives a proposed Chesapeake Bay Critical Area program from a local jurisdiction, the Commission shall approve the proposal or notify the local jurisdiction of specific changes that must be made in order for the proposal to be approved. If the Commission does neither, the proposal shall be deemed approved.

(ii) Within 60 days after the Commission receives a proposed Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area program from a local jurisdiction, the Commission shall approve the proposal or notify the local jurisdiction of specific changes that must be made in order for the proposal to be approved. If the Commission does neither, the proposal shall be deemed approved.

(3) A changed proposal shall be submitted to the Commission in the same manner as the original proposal, within 40 days after the Commission’s notice. Unless the Commission approves a changed proposal or disapproves a changed proposal and states in writing the reasons for the Commission’s disapproval within 40 days, the changed proposal shall be deemed approved.

(e) Within 90 days after the Commission approves a proposed Chesapeake Bay Critical Area program or a proposed Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area program, the local jurisdiction shall hold hearings and adopt the program in accordance with legislative procedures for enacting ordinances. If the governing body of the local jurisdiction wishes to change any part of the approved proposal before adoption, the governing body shall submit the proposed change to the Commission for approval. Unless the Commission approves the change or disapproves the change and states in writing the reasons for the Commission’s disapproval within 30 days after the Commission receives the change, the change shall be deemed approved. A changed part may not be adopted until the changed part is approved by the Commission.

(f) (1) Within 760 days after criteria adopted by the Commission become effective, there shall be in effect throughout the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area programs approved or adopted by the Commission.

(2) On or before September 29, 2003, there shall be in effect throughout the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area programs approved or adopted by the Commission.

(g) Each local jurisdiction shall:

(1) Review its entire program and propose any necessary amendments to its entire program, including local zoning maps, at least every 10 years; and

(2) Send in writing to the Commission, within 60 days after the completion of its review, the following information:

(i) A statement certifying that the required review has been accomplished;

(ii) Any necessary requests for program amendments, program refinements, or other matters that the local jurisdiction wishes the Commission to consider;

(iii) An updated resource inventory; and

(iv) A statement quantifying acreages within each land classification, the growth allocation used, and the growth allocation remaining.

(h) On request of a local jurisdiction, the Commission shall extend the deadline under subsection (g) of this section for that local jurisdiction by 1 year.

(i) On or after January 1, 2028, a local jurisdiction that does not meet the deadline under subsection (g)(1) of this section or after the expiration of any extension granted under subsection (h) of this section may not propose an amendment or refinement under subsection (j) of this section.

(j) (1) As often as necessary but not more than 4 times per calendar year, each local jurisdiction may propose program amendments and program refinements to its adopted program.

(2) A change to a critical area designation may be granted by a local approving authority on proof of mistake if the proposed critical area classification:

(i) Conforms to the State critical area mapping criteria;

(ii) 1. Is based on land uses or natural features in existence as of December 1, 1985; or

2. For areas included in the critical area due to remapping, is based on land uses or natural features in existence at the time of the remapping;

(iii) Follows the local jurisdiction’s documented mapping methodology for critical area classifications at the time of original program adoption; and

(iv) Is consistent with the purposes, policies, and goals of this subtitle and all criteria of the Commission.

(k) A zoning map amendment may be granted if the zoning map amendment:

(1) Is wholly consistent with the land classifications in the adopted program;

(2) Proposes the use of a part of the remaining growth allocation in accordance with the adopted program; or

(3) Proposes to change the land classification from either an intensely developed area to a limited development area or a resource conservation area, or a limited development area to a resource conservation area.

(l) A program may not be amended except with the approval of the Commission.

(m) The Commission shall approve programs and program amendments that meet:

(1) The standards set forth in § 8–1808(b)(1) through (4) of this subtitle; and

(2) The criteria adopted by the Commission under § 8–1808 of this subtitle.

(n) (1) If the Commission determines that an adopted program contains a clear mistake, omission, or conflict with the criteria or law, the Commission may:

(i) Notify the local jurisdiction of the specific deficiency; and

(ii) Direct that the jurisdiction submit a proposed program amendment or program refinement to correct the deficiency.

(2) Within 90 days after being notified of any deficiency under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the local jurisdiction shall submit to the Commission, as program amendments or program refinements, any proposed changes that are necessary to correct those deficiencies.

(3) Local project approvals granted under a part of a program that the Commission has determined to be deficient shall be null and void after notice of the deficiency.

(o) (1) The Commission may adopt regulations that prescribe the procedures and information requirements for program amendments and program refinements.

(2) In the absence of regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a local jurisdiction may propose changes to adopted programs. Within 10 working days of receiving a proposal under this paragraph, the Commission shall:

(i) Notify in writing the local jurisdiction that the proposal has been accepted for processing; or

(ii) Return the proposal as incomplete.

(p) A local jurisdiction may specify whether it intends a proposed change to be a program amendment or program refinement. However, the Commission shall treat a proposed change as a program amendment unless the chair determines that the proposed change is a program refinement.

(q) (1) (i) For proposed program amendments, a Commission panel shall hold a public hearing in the local jurisdiction, and the Commission shall act on the proposed program amendment within 130 days of the Commission’s acceptance of the proposal unless the local jurisdiction requests, and the chair approves, an extension.

(ii) Unless the local jurisdiction requests, and the chair approves, an extension, if action by the Commission is not taken within 130 days, the proposed program amendment is deemed approved.

(2) The Commission shall determine if the proposed amendment is consistent with the purposes, policies, goals, and the provisions of this subtitle, and all criteria of the Commission.

(3) In accordance with the Commission’s determination in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall:

(i) Approve the proposed program amendment and notify the local jurisdiction;

(ii) Deny the proposed program amendment;

(iii) Approve the proposed program amendment subject to one or more conditions; or

(iv) Return the proposed program amendment to the local jurisdiction with a list of the changes to be made.

(4) If the Commission approves a proposed program amendment subject to one or more conditions under paragraph (3)(iii) of this subsection, the local jurisdiction shall notify the Commission within 60 days of its intent to adopt the conditions.

(5) The local jurisdiction shall incorporate the approved program amendment and any required conditions into the adopted program within 120 days of receiving notice from the Commission that the program amendment has been approved.

(r) (1) Proposed program refinements shall be determined as provided in this subsection.

(2) (i) Within 30 days of the Commission’s acceptance of a proposal to change an adopted program, the chair, on behalf of the Commission, may determine that the proposed change is a program refinement.

(ii) The chair shall notify the Commission of that determination at the next meeting or a subsequent meeting if the local jurisdiction requests, and the chair approves, an extension.

(iii) If a proposed change that was specifically submitted as a program refinement is not acted on by the chair within the 30–day period, the Commission shall notify the appropriate local jurisdiction that the proposed change has been deemed to be a program amendment.

(3) (i) The Commission may vote to override the chair’s determination only at the first Commission meeting where a quorum is present following the chair’s notification to the Commission.

(ii) If the chair’s determination is overridden, the proposed change is deemed a program amendment, which shall be decided by the Commission in accordance with the procedures for program amendments provided in this section, except that the Commission shall act on the program amendment within 90 days after a vote to override the chair.

(iii) If the chair’s determination is not overridden, within 10 working days after the opportunity to override the chair’s decision under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the chair shall:

1. Determine if the program refinement is consistent with the purposes, policies, goals, and provisions of this subtitle, and all criteria of the Commission; and

2. A. Approve the proposed program refinement and notify the local jurisdiction;

B. Deny the program refinement;

C. Approve the proposed program refinement subject to one or more conditions; or

D. Return the proposed program refinement back to the local jurisdiction with a list of the changes to be made.

(iv) If the chair approves a proposed program refinement subject to one or more conditions under subparagraph (iii)2C of this paragraph, the local jurisdiction shall notify the Commission within 60 days of its intent to adopt the conditions.

(4) A local jurisdiction shall incorporate an approved program refinement and any required conditions into its adopted program within 120 days of receiving notice from the chair that the program refinement has been approved.

(s) (1) (i) As necessary, a local jurisdiction may combine any or all proposed program amendments or program refinements required for a specific project approval into a single request to the Commission for program amendment, program refinement, or both.

(ii) The Commission shall ensure that any requests received in accordance with this paragraph are consistent with the purposes, policies, goals, and provisions of this subtitle, and all criteria of the Commission.

(2) A project for which a local jurisdiction requests growth allocation may be submitted as a proposed program amendment, program refinement, or both.

(3) Approval by the Commission of a program amendment, program refinement, or both does not affect the Commission’s authority to receive notice of or intervene in a project approval that was not specifically approved by the Commission as part of its approval of a program amendment or program refinement.

(t) Within 6 months after the adoption of amended criteria, a local jurisdiction shall send to the Commission:

(1) Proposed program amendments or program refinements that address the amended criteria; or

(2) A statement describing how the adopted program conforms to the amended criteria and certifying that the adopted program is consistent with the amended criteria.

(u) If the Commission adopts a regulation concerning the use of the growth allocation, any use of the growth allocation must be in accordance with that regulation for the change to be considered a program refinement.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-312 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-312
§8–312.
Status: in_force

A soil conservation district or a county in which a soil conservation district is located may supplement the salary of an employee of the Department who is assigned to work for a district by providing a grant to the employee.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-808 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-808
§8–808.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations that:

(1) It considers necessary to govern the establishment, operation, screening, fencing, and maintenance of any junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility that is required to be licensed under this subtitle; and

(2) Consistent with the national standards adopted by the United States Secretary of Transportation under Title 23 of the United States Code, are necessary for the safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the traveling public.

(b) (1) Before a rule or regulation may be adopted under this subtitle, notice of a public hearing on the rule or regulation shall be published once a week for 2 successive weeks in at least two newspapers of general circulation in this State. The notice shall specify a time and place for the public hearing.

(2) After the hearing, the Administration may adopt the proposed rule or regulation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-309 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-309
§8–309.
Status: in_force

The supervisors may go upon any lands within the district to determine whether land-use rules and regulations are being observed. The supervisors may provide, by ordinance, that any land occupier who sustains damages from any violation of the rules and regulations by any other land occupier may recover damages at law from the other land occupier for the violation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1806 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1806
§8–1806.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission has all powers necessary for carrying out the purposes of this subtitle, including the following:

(1) In accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 5 (Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review) and Title 10, Subtitle 1 (Administrative Procedure Act) of the State Government Article, to adopt and amend regulations as authorized under this subtitle for the administration and enforcement of the State and local programs;

(2) To conduct hearings in connection with policies, proposed programs, and proposed regulations or amendments to regulations; and

(3) To contract for consultant or other services.

(b) Regulations adopted or amended under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall:

(1) Establish comprehensive standards and procedures for:

(i) Buffer establishment, maintenance, measurement, mitigation, and enforcement;

(ii) Modified buffer areas;

(iii) Impacts of shoreline stabilization activities on the buffer;

(iv) Community piers;

(v) Commercial marinas;

(vi) Water dependent facilities;

(vii) Public water access;

(viii) The protection and conservation of the buffer as a State water quality and habitat resource essential to the restoration of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;

(ix) Mapping the critical area, with respect to revision of the 1,000–foot boundary and voluntary additions of property to the critical area;

(x) Development in the critical area, with respect to:

1. Clearing, grading, and construction activity;

2. Clustering to promote conservation of natural site features;

3. The transfer of development rights;

4. Flexibility for redevelopment;

5. Stormwater management;

6. Application of the 10% pollutant reduction rule;

7. Forest and developed woodlands protections;

8. Clearing of natural vegetation;

9. Lot coverage standards;

10. Commission review of local provisions for lot consolidation; and

11. The exclusion of State tidal wetlands from calculations of density, forest and developed woodlands protections, limitations on clearing natural vegetation, and lot coverage standards;

(xi) Consistent enforcement of State and local critical area law, with respect to the establishment of minimum penalties and mitigation requirements;

(xii) Growth allocation applications, with respect to:

1. The deduction of growth allocation acreage;

2. Commission review and determinations;

3. Accommodation of variations among local jurisdictions concerning land uses in the resource conservation area that do not require growth allocation;

4. The location of septic systems;

5. Golf courses; and

6. The Commission’s evaluation of a local jurisdiction’s use of cluster development under § 8–1808.1 of this subtitle;

(xiii) In consultation with appropriate State and federal agencies, the conservation and protection of:

1. Habitat protection areas;

2. Threatened and endangered species;

3. Species in need of conservation;

4. Forest interior dwelling birds;

5. Anadromous fish propagation waters; and

6. Plant and wildlife habitat;

(xiv) Directives for local program development and implementation, with respect to:

1. Notification of project applications;

2. The 6–year comprehensive review of a local critical area program;

3. For a State or local government development activity:

A. Public notice, including notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the proposed development activity would occur; and

B. An opportunity for public comment in the local jurisdiction in which the proposed development activity would be located;

4. Reporting requirements, including accounting of fee in lieu funds;

5. The submission and processing of a proposed program amendment or refinement; and

6. Provisions applicable to areas requested for exclusion from the critical area;

(xv) In consultation with the Department of the Environment, surface mining in the critical area;

(xvi) The application for and processing of a variance, with respect to:

1. Amending a variance application;

2. Advance notice to the Commission;

3. The contents of a complete variance application;

4. Ensuring that Commission recommendations are made part of the variance record;

5. The use of variance standards; and

6. Notice of a variance decision;

(xvii) Assessing and adapting the critical area for climate resiliency;

(xviii) Enhancing the resilience of the critical area by protecting, creating, and restoring natural and nature–based features; and

(xix) Environmental justice and equity initiatives that:

1. Address disparate impacts of development; and

2. Ensure the benefits of development, restoration, mitigation, and conservation are shared equitably; and

(2) Provide flexibility wherever possible in order to accommodate variations among local programs.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-433 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-433
§8–433.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After December 31, 1997, a benefit certificate may not be delivered or issued for delivery in the State unless the form has been:

(i) filed with the Commissioner; and

(ii) approved by the Commissioner in the manner provided for like policies issued by life insurers in the State.

(2) Unless disapproved by the Commissioner, a benefit certificate is deemed approved 60 days after the date the form is filed with the Commissioner.

(b) (1) Each life, accident, health, or disability insurance certificate and each annuity certificate issued on or after January 1, 1998, shall meet requirements not inconsistent with this subtitle for like policies and annuities issued by life insurers in the State.

(2) Unless the benefit certificate contains provisions that are more favorable to the member, each benefit certificate shall contain in substance each of the following standard provisions:

(i) a statement of:

1. the amount of rates, premiums, or other required contributions, however named, that are payable by the insured under the certificate; and

2. the member’s share of a deficiency if reserves are impaired; and

(ii) a provision that:

1. for payment of any premium after the first, the member is entitled to a grace period of not less than a full month or, at the option of the society, 30 days;

2. the certificate shall continue in full force during the grace period;

3. if the certificate becomes a claim during the grace period before the overdue payment is made, the amount of the overdue payment may be deducted in a settlement under the certificate;

4. recites fully or sets forth the substance of all sections of the laws or rules of the society that are in force on the date of issuance of the certificate, the violation of which will result in the termination or reduction of benefits payable under the certificate; and

5. if the laws of the society provide for expulsion or suspension, a member who is expelled or suspended has the privilege of maintaining the insurance in force by continuing payment of the required premium, unless the expulsion or suspension is for:

A. nonpayment of a premium; or

B. a material misrepresentation in the member’s application for membership that is discovered within the contestable period.

(c) Certificates issued on the lives of individuals below the society’s minimum age for adult membership:

(1) may provide for transfer of control of ownership to the insured at an age specified in the certificate;

(2) may require approval of an application for membership in order to effect the transfer;

(3) may provide in all other respects for the regulation, government, and control of the certificate and all rights, obligations, and liabilities incident to and connected with the certificate; and

(4) shall specify ownership rights to the certificate prior to any transfer of the certificate.

(d) A society may specify the terms and conditions on which benefit certificates may be assigned.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-14
§8–6A–14.
Status: in_force

§8–6A–14. IN EFFECT

(a) The Board, in conjunction with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, shall approve each nursing assistant training program prior to its implementation and provide periodic survey of all programs in the State.

(b) The Board in conjunction with the Department, Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the affected industry shall develop regulations for nursing assistant training programs.

(c) The curriculum content for an approved nursing assistant training program shall include:

(1) Content consistent with State licensing requirements in the Health – General Article and all federal requirements;

(2) All basic skills required of a nursing assistant regardless of the setting of the practice; and

(3) Any skills required for certification in a specific category.

(d) Any additional clinical practice skills specific to a setting of practice shall be taught in that setting as a part of the employment training process in that setting.

(e) The Board may make survey visits from time to time, without prior notice, to all certified nursing assistant training programs.

(f) The provisions of this section may not be interpreted to impose additional requirements for geriatric nursing assistants beyond those required under federal law.

§8–6A–14. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 **

(a) The Board, in conjunction with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, shall approve each nursing assistant training program prior to its implementation and provide periodic survey of all programs in the State.

(b) The Board in conjunction with the Department, Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the affected industry shall develop regulations for nursing assistant training programs.

(c) The curriculum content for an approved nursing assistant training program shall include:

(1) Content that meets all federal requirements set forth in 42 C.F.R. § 483.152; and

(2) All basic skills required of a nursing assistant regardless of the setting of the practice.

(d) Any additional clinical practice skills specific to a setting of practice shall be taught in that setting as a part of the employment training process in that setting.

(e) The Board may make survey visits from time to time, without prior notice, to all certified nursing assistant training programs.

(f) The provisions of this section may not be interpreted to impose additional requirements for a certified nursing assistant–I beyond those required under federal law.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-13 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-13
§8–6D–13.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 8–6D–10 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 8–6D–10 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) A Board decision may not be stayed while judicial review is pending.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: reserved

(a) When any change as provided in subsection (b) of this section occurs in the value or classification of any real property that a supervisor assesses, the supervisor shall notify the owner or other appropriate person by a written notice of the proposed change.

(b) A written notice is required for:

(1) an increase or decrease in an existing real property value;

(2) a change in the classification of the real property;

(3) establishment of an initial real property value;

(4) a decision on an assessment appeal or a petition to change an existing real property value or classification; and

(5) a revaluation or reclassification, if a valuation or classification has been appealed but not finally determined.

(c) The notice for subsection (b)(1) of this section shall include:

(1) the amount of the current value;

(2) the amount of the proposed value including a statement that the total amount of the proposed value is the value for purposes of appeal;

(3) the amount of the proposed value that will be the basis for the assessment in each year of the 3–year cycle;

(4) a statement:

(i) indicating the right to appeal; and

(ii) briefly describing the appeal process and the property owner’s bill of rights; and

(5) a statement that valuation records are available as provided by § 14–201 of this article.

(d) In the instance of notices required in subsection (b)(2), (3), (4), and (5) of this section, the notice shall include:

(1) the amount of the current value;

(2) the amount of the proposed or final value;

(3) the amount of the proposed value that is the basis for the assessment in the applicable years of the 3–year cycle;

(4) a statement:

(i) indicating the right of appeal; and

(ii) briefly describing the appeal process and the property owner’s bill of rights; and

(5) a statement that valuation records are available as provided by § 14–201 of this article.

(e) The notice shall be served as provided by § 8–402 of this subtitle on or before January 1 or any other date specified in this article.

(f) A failure to send a notice of any change in value or classification within 30 days after the date provided in subsection (e) of this section creates an irrebuttable presumption that in the instances specified in subsection (b)(1) through (4) of this section the prior value has not changed unless:

(1) the property has been transferred for consideration to new ownership during the previous calendar year;

(2) the zoning classification of the property changed during the current triennial cycle or the previous calendar year, whichever is earlier, resulting in an increased value of the property;

(3) a substantial change occurred in the use or character of the property during the current triennial cycle or the previous calendar year, whichever is earlier;

(4) extensive improvements have been made on the property during the current triennial cycle or the previous calendar year, whichever is earlier, as provided in § 8–104(c)(1)(iii) of this title;

(5) due to an error in calculating or measuring improvements on the property the assessment for the previous taxable year was clearly erroneous; or

(6) the assessment has been decreased.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-420 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-420
§8–420.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies only in a criminal trial in which a defendant is subject, on any single count, to a sentence of life imprisonment, excluding a common law offense for which no specific statutory penalty is provided.

(2) Each defendant is allowed 20 peremptory challenges.

(3) The State is allowed 10 peremptory challenges for each defendant.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only in a criminal trial in which a defendant is subject, on any single count, to a sentence of at least 20 years, excluding a case subject to subsection (a) of this section or a common law offense for which no specific statutory penalty is provided.

(2) Each defendant is allowed 10 peremptory challenges.

(3) The State is allowed five peremptory challenges for each defendant.

(c) In every other criminal trial, each party is allowed four peremptory challenges.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) (1) Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary shall submit to the Department of Legislative Services, on or before July 15, October 15, January 15, and April 15 of each fiscal year:

(i) a list of the position, pay grade and step, title, name, and pay rate of each employee who was included in the Executive Pay Plan as of the last day of the preceding fiscal quarter; and

(ii) the details of any lump–sum increases given to employees in the Executive Pay Plan during the preceding fiscal quarter.

(2) (i) The quarterly reports required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include each flat–rate employee position in the Executive Pay Plan.

(ii) Each flat–rate employee position included in the quarterly reports under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be assigned a unique identifier that:

1. describes the program to which the position is assigned for budgetary purposes; and

2. corresponds to the position identification number used in the budget data provided annually by the Secretary to the Department of Legislative Services.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2105 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 21 / Section 8-2105
§8–2105.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall implement a program to control the spread of phragmites, where appropriate, on lands that the Department owns or controls.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-08 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-08
§8–6D–08.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) (1) At least 3 months before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by:

(i) First–class mail to the last known mailing address of the licensee; or

(ii) Electronic means to the last known e–mail address of the licensee.

(2) A renewal notice shall state:

(i) The date on which the current license expires;

(ii) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.

(3) If a licensee is required to have a criminal history records check before a license may be renewed, the Board shall send the licensee information regarding how the licensee may complete the required criminal history records check.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional term if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board as required by § 8–6D–05 of this subtitle; and

(3) Submits to the Board, by paper or electronic submission:

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

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of current certification as a certified midwife by AMCB.

(e) The Board may grant a 30–day extension, beyond a license’s expiration date, to a licensee so that the licensee may renew the license before it expires.

(f) Subject to subsection (i) of this section, the Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(g) (1) Each licensee shall notify the Board in writing of any change in the name or address of the licensee within 60 days after the change occurred.

(2) If a licensee fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $100.

(h) The Board shall reinstate the license of a licensee who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the licensee meets the renewal requirements of this section.

(i) (1) (i) A criminal history records check is required in accordance with § 8–303 of this title on:

1. Selected annual renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

2. Each licensee who files for reinstatement under subsection (h) of this section after failing to renew the license for a period of 1 year or more.

(ii) An additional criminal history records check shall be performed every 12 years thereafter.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to initiate a disciplinary action against a licensee based on the information received, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may not renew a license without written documentation that the applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check required under § 8–303 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may approve any registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program at an institution in this State.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) Keep a list of institutions in this State that currently have an approved registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program;

(2) Set standards for approval of education programs for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at institutions in this State;

(3) Determine the Maryland passing rate for the national nurse licensure examination each year;

(4) Evaluate the need for an education program for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in the geographic area in which the program is proposed to be located; and

(5) Survey approved nursing education programs as it considers necessary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-322 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-322
§8–322.
Status: in_force

(a) The plats and estimates approved by the Commission shall be kept as part of the permanent records of the Commission.

(b) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary:

(1) Except as permitted by the Commission, the plats prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until they have been recorded; and

(2) Except when filed with a board of property review or a court, the estimates prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until all the property shown on the plats has been acquired or its price determined.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-5A-01 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 5A / Section 8-5A-01
§8–5A–01.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of Appeals in the Department.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-610 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-610
§8–610.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to abrogate or impair any agreement or other arrangement which a party state may have with a nonparty state for the confinement, rehabilitation, or treatment of incarcerated individuals nor to repeal any other laws of a party state authorizing the making of cooperative institutional arrangements.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-08 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-08
§8–6A–08.
Status: in_force

§8–6A–08. IN EFFECT

(a) A certificate expires on the 28th day of the birth month of the nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician, unless the certificate is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.

(b) (1) At least 3 months before a certificate expires, the Board shall send a renewal notice to the certificate holder by:

(i) First–class mail to the last known mailing address of the certificate holder; or

(ii) Electronic means to the last known electronic address of the certificate holder.

(2) A renewal notice shall state:

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

(ii) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and

(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.

(3) If a nursing assistant or dialysis technician is required to have a criminal history records check before a certificate may be renewed, the Board shall send the nursing assistant or dialysis technician the documents necessary for initiating the criminal history records check in conjunction with the renewal notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) Before a certificate expires, a nursing assistant periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Provides satisfactory evidence of completion of:

(i) 16 hours of active nursing assistant practice within the 2–year period immediately preceding the date of expiration; or

(ii) If the nursing assistant did not complete 16 hours of active practice as required under item (i) of this item, an approved nursing assistant training program or an approved nursing assistant refresher training program as required in regulations adopted by the Board in accordance with subsection (m) of this section.

(d) In addition to the requirements in subsection (c)(1), (2), and (3) of this section, a certified medicine aide shall:

(1) Provide satisfactory evidence of completion of 100 hours of practice as a certified medicine aide in the 2–year period preceding the date of expiration; and

(2) Successfully complete a Board–approved medicine aide continuing education program.

(e) Before a certificate expires, a dialysis technician periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Has completed:

(i) 1. 16 hours of practice as a dialysis technician in the 2–year period immediately preceding the date of expiration; and

2. 3 hours of continuing education approved by the Board; or

(ii) A dialysis technician training program approved by the Board; and

(5) Has an active national certification listed in § 8–6A–01(c)(2) of this subtitle.

(f) Before a certificate expires, a medication technician periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Every 2 years, provides satisfactory evidence of completion of a Board–approved clinical refresher course; and

(5) Provides satisfactory evidence of completion of 100 hours of practice as a certified medication technician within the 2–year period preceding the date of renewal.

(g) The Board may grant a 30–day extension, beyond a certificate’s expiration date, to a certificate holder so that the certificate holder may renew the certificate before it expires.

(h) The Board shall reinstate the certificate of a certificate holder who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason if the certificate holder meets the applicable renewal requirements of subsections (c) through (f) and (l)(1)(i)2 of this section.

(i) Subject to subsection (j) of this section, the Board shall renew the certificate of each nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician who meets the requirements of this section.

(j) (1) Within 60 days after a change has occurred, each certificate holder shall notify the Board in writing of any change in a name or address.

(2) If the certificate holder fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $25 on the certificate holder.

(k) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section to the General Fund of the State.

(l) (1) (i) The Board shall require criminal history records checks in accordance with § 8–303 of this title on:

1. Selected applicants for certification as a certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician who renew their certificates every 2 years as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

2. Each former certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician who files for reinstatement under subsection (h) of this section after failing to renew the certificate for a period of 1 year or more.

(ii) An additional criminal history records check shall be performed every 12 years thereafter.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a certificate holder forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to initiate disciplinary action against the certificate holder based on the information received, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the certificate holder poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may not renew a certificate without written documentation that the applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check as required under § 8–303 of this title.

(m) (1) If an individual has been certified by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician in the State in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, the individual subsequently may be certified as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician on inactive status.

(2) The Board shall place a certificate holder on inactive status and record the inactive status in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website if the certificate holder:

(i) Submits documentation of a medical condition that the Board determines will prevent the certificate holder from practicing as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician; and

(ii) Completes the biennial application for inactive status and submits documentation of a continuing medical condition.

(3) A certificate holder on inactive status may apply for reactivation of the certificate if the certificate holder:

(i) Submits documentation satisfactory to the Board that the medical condition for which the inactive status was granted no longer exists; and

(ii) Meets the renewal requirements of this section.

(4) If a certificate holder meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board shall:

(i) Record the status of the certificate holder as active in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website; and

(ii) Reactivate the certificate holder’s certificate to practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician in the State.

(5) The Board may not charge a fee to place the certificate holder on or remove the certificate holder from inactive status under this subsection.

(6) Inactive status:

(i) May not be considered a disciplinary action under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle; and

(ii) May not be reported to any certifying entity, employer, or insurance company as a disciplinary action.

(n) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations to specify:

(i) The circumstances under which a nursing assistant, as a condition of renewal, is required to complete either an approved nursing assistant training program or an approved nursing assistant refresher training program; and

(ii) The number of didactic instruction hours and clinical training hours the nursing assistant training program or nursing assistant refresher training program must have to be approved.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection must be consistent with federal law.

§8–6A–08. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025**

(a) A certificate expires on the 28th day of the birth month of the nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician, unless the certificate is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.

(b) (1) At least 3 months before a certificate expires, the Board shall send a renewal notice to the certificate holder by:

(i) First–class mail to the last known mailing address of the certificate holder; or

(ii) Electronic means to the last known electronic address of the certificate holder.

(2) A renewal notice shall state:

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

(ii) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and

(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.

(3) If a nursing assistant or dialysis technician is required to have a criminal history records check before a certificate may be renewed, the Board shall send the nursing assistant or dialysis technician the documents necessary for initiating the criminal history records check in conjunction with the renewal notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) Before a certificate expires, a certified nursing assistant periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Provides satisfactory evidence of:

(i) Completion of 16 hours of active certified nursing assistant practice within the 2–year period immediately preceding the date of expiration; or

(ii) If the certified nursing assistant did not complete 16 hours of active practice as required under item (i) of this item, as required in regulations adopted by the Board in accordance with subsection (m) of this section:

1. Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program; or

2. Passing a nursing assistant competency evaluation.

(d) In addition to the requirements in subsection (c)(1), (2), and (3) of this section, a certified medicine aide shall:

(1) Provide satisfactory evidence of completion of 100 hours of practice as a certified medicine aide in the 2–year period preceding the date of expiration; and

(2) Successfully complete a Board–approved medicine aide continuing education program.

(e) Before a certificate expires, a dialysis technician periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Has completed:

(i) 1. 16 hours of practice as a dialysis technician in the 2–year period immediately preceding the date of expiration; and

2. 3 hours of continuing education approved by the Board; or

(ii) A dialysis technician training program approved by the Board; and

(5) Has an active national certification listed in § 8–6A–01(c)(2) of this subtitle.

(f) Before a certificate expires, a medication technician periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the certificate holder:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

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

(4) Every 2 years, provides satisfactory evidence of completion of a Board–approved clinical refresher course; and

(5) Provides satisfactory evidence of completion of 100 hours of practice as a certified medication technician within the 2–year period preceding the date of renewal.

(g) The Board may grant a 30–day extension, beyond a certificate’s expiration date, to a certificate holder so that the certificate holder may renew the certificate before it expires.

(h) The Board shall reinstate the certificate of a certificate holder who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason if the certificate holder meets the applicable renewal requirements of subsections (c) through (f) and (l)(1)(i)2 of this section.

(i) Subject to subsection (j) of this section, the Board shall renew the certificate of each nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician who meets the requirements of this section.

(j) (1) Within 60 days after a change has occurred, each certificate holder shall notify the Board in writing of any change in a name or address.

(2) If the certificate holder fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $25 on the certificate holder.

(k) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section to the General Fund of the State.

(l) (1) (i) The Board shall require criminal history records checks in accordance with § 8–303 of this title on:

1. Selected applicants for certification as a certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician who renew their certificates every 2 years as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

2. Each former certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician who files for reinstatement under subsection (h) of this section after failing to renew the certificate for a period of 1 year or more.

(ii) An additional criminal history records check shall be performed every 12 years thereafter.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a certificate holder forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to initiate disciplinary action against the certificate holder based on the information received, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the certificate holder poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may not renew a certificate without written documentation that the applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check as required under § 8–303 of this title.

(m) (1) If an individual has been certified by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician in the State in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, the individual subsequently may be certified as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician on inactive status.

(2) The Board shall place a certificate holder on inactive status and record the inactive status in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website if the certificate holder:

(i) Submits documentation of a medical condition that the Board determines will prevent the certificate holder from practicing as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician; and

(ii) Completes the biennial application for inactive status and submits documentation of a continuing medical condition.

(3) A certificate holder on inactive status may apply for reactivation of the certificate if the certificate holder:

(i) Submits documentation satisfactory to the Board that the medical condition for which the inactive status was granted no longer exists; and

(ii) Meets the renewal requirements of this section.

(4) If a certificate holder meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board shall:

(i) Record the status of the certificate holder as active in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website; and

(ii) Reactivate the certificate holder’s certificate to practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician in the State.

(5) The Board may not charge a fee to place the certificate holder on or remove the certificate holder from inactive status under this subsection.

(6) Inactive status:

(i) May not be considered a disciplinary action under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle; and

(ii) May not be reported to any certifying entity, employer, or insurance company as a disciplinary action.

(n) (1) The Board, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall adopt regulations to specify the circumstances under which a nursing assistant, as a condition of renewal, is required to complete an approved nursing assistant training program or pass a nursing assistant competency examination.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection must be consistent with federal law.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-222 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-222
§8–222.
Status: in_force

The following obligations are exempt from State and local taxation:

(1) a bond or grant anticipation note issued under this part;

(2) a bond issued to pay the notes issued under item (1) of this section; and

(3) the interest on the obligations.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-701 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 7 / Section 8A-701
§8A–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A park owner shall assure the resident that the resident, peaceably and quietly, may enter on the leased premises at the beginning of the term of any lease.

(b) If the park owner fails to provide the resident with possession of the site at the beginning of the term of any lease, the rent payable under the rental agreement shall abate until possession is delivered. The resident on written notice to the park owner before possession is delivered may terminate, cancel, and rescind the rental agreement.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers and duties:

(1) To adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;

(2) To set standards for the practice of registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, certified nursing assistants, certified dialysis technicians, certified medication technicians, electrology, direct–entry midwifery, and certified midwifery;

(3) To adopt rules and regulations for the performance of delegated medical functions that are recognized jointly by the State Board of Physicians and the State Board of Nursing, under § 14–306(d) of this article;

(4) To adopt rules and regulations for the performance of additional nursing acts that:

(i) May be performed under any condition authorized by the Board, including emergencies; and

(ii) Require education and clinical experience;

(5) To adopt rules and regulations for registered nurses to perform independent nursing functions that:

(i) Require formal education and clinical experience; and

(ii) May be performed under any condition authorized by the Board, including emergencies;

(6) To adopt rules and regulations for licensed practical nurses to perform additional acts in the practice of registered nursing that:

(i) Require formal education and clinical experience;

(ii) May be performed under any condition authorized by the Board, including emergencies; and

(iii) Are recognized by the Nursing Board as proper for licensed practical nurses to perform;

(7) To keep a record of its proceedings;

(8) To submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, an annual report that includes:

(i) The following data calculated on a fiscal year basis:

1. The number of initial and renewal licenses and certificates issued;

2. The number of positive and negative criminal history records checks results received;

3. The number of individuals denied initial or renewal licensure or certification due to positive criminal history records checks results;

4. The number of individuals denied licensure or certification due to reasons other than a positive criminal history records check;

5. The number of new complaints received;

6. The number of complaints carried over from year to year;

7. The most common grounds for complaints;

8. The number and types of disciplinary actions taken by the Board; and

9. Any additional aggregate data, identified by the Board in consultation with stakeholders, determined to be necessary to facilitate workforce and health planning purposes that does not reference any individual’s name or other personal identifier; and

(ii) By analyzing information gathered from renewal applications submitted under § 8–312 of this title, an evaluation of the State’s nursing workforce by certification level, region, and type of workplace, including hospitals and home health workers;

(9) To enforce the employment record requirements of this title;

(10) To keep separate lists, which lists are open to reasonable public inspection, of all:

(i) Registered nurses licensed under this title;

(ii) Licensed practical nurses licensed under this title;

(iii) Nurse midwives certified under this title;

(iv) Nurse practitioners certified under this title;

(v) Nurse anesthetists certified under this title;

(vi) Clinical nurse specialists certified under this title;

(vii) Certified medication technicians certified under this title;

(viii) Electrologists licensed under this title;

(ix) Direct–entry midwives licensed under this title;

(x) Certified midwives licensed under this title; and

(xi) Other licensees with a nursing specialty that is certified under this title;

(11) To collect any funds of the Board;

(12) To report any alleged violation of this title to the State’s Attorney of the county where the alleged violation occurred;

(13) In accordance with the State budget, to incur any necessary expense for prosecution of an alleged violation of this title;

(14) On receipt of a written and signed complaint, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a nurse in independent practice, other than an office of a nurse in independent practice in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or a freestanding birthing center, to determine compliance at that office with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions;

(15) To maintain a nurse aide registry that complies with federal law;

(16) To appoint standing and ad hoc committees from among Board members as necessary; and

(17) To delegate to the executive director of the Board the authority to discharge Board duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board and to hold the executive director accountable to the Board.

(b) With regard to any list kept by the Board under subsection (a)(10) of this section, upon written request from an individual licensee the Board shall delete that individual’s name from any licensee list purchased from the Board.

(c) (1) The Board is the only unit of the Department that is responsible for adopting rules and regulations to determine:

(i) Individuals to whom any act of the practice of registered nursing and licensed practical nursing may be delegated; and

(ii) The acts that may be delegated safely.

(2) The Department shall retain its authority to require training for nonlicensed patient care personnel under § 19–308.1 of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Compensation” includes payment based on a sale or distribution made to a person who:

(i) is a participant in a plan or operation; or

(ii) on making a payment, is entitled to become a participant.

(3) “Consideration” does not include:

(i) payment for purchase of goods or services furnished at cost for use in making sales to persons who are not participants in the scheme and who are not purchasing in order to participate in the scheme;

(ii) time or effort spent in pursuit of sales or recruiting activities; or

(iii) the right to receive a discount or rebate based on the purchase or acquisition of goods or services by a bona fide cooperative buying group or association.

(4) “Promote” means to induce one or more persons to become a participant.

(5) “Pyramid promotional scheme” means a plan or operation by which a participant gives consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation to be derived primarily from any person’s introduction of others into participation in the plan or operation rather than from the sale of goods, services, or other intangible property by the participant or others introduced into the plan or operation.

(b) A person may not establish, operate, advertise, or promote a pyramid promotional scheme.

(c) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that:

(1) the plan or operation limits the number of persons who may participate or limits the eligibility of participants; or

(2) on payment of anything of value by a participant, the participant obtains any other property in addition to the right to receive compensation.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-115 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-115
§8–115.
Status: in_force

The proceeds of a life insurance policy, annuity contract, or any money payable by a fraternal benefit society are exempt from claims in accordance with the provisions of §§ 8-431 and 16-111 of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-601 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-601
§8–601.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) “voice over Internet protocol service” or “VoIP service” means any service that:

(i) enables real–time two–way voice communications that originate from or terminate to the subscriber end user’s location requiring Internet protocol or any successor protocol to Internet protocol; and

(ii) requires a broadband connection from the user’s location; and

(2) “voice over Internet protocol service” or “VoIP service” includes any such service that permits users generally to receive calls that originate on the public switched telephone network and to terminate calls to the public switched telephone network.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-04
§8–3A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland School for the Deaf.

(b) The governance of the Maryland School for the Deaf is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Maryland School for the Deaf.

(c) (1) The Board of Trustees shall consist of 19 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the 19 members, at least 6 members shall be deaf.

(3) Each member of the Board shall:

(i) Be a resident of the State;

(ii) Be a member of the general public; and

(iii) Have demonstrated an active interest in the education of deaf children.

(4) Each geographic region of the State shall be represented by at least one member of the Board.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 6 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Board on October 1, 1992.

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

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

(e) The Board may:

(1) Apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant from the federal government, any foundation, or any other person; and

(2) Maintain, manage, and invest any gifts or grants that it accepts.

(f) The Board shall establish an annual operating budget.

(g) (1) There is a branch of the Maryland School for the Deaf.

(2) This branch shall be located near the population center of the State.

(3) The branch shall be administered and operated as part of and is subject to the Maryland School for the Deaf.

(h) (1) The Maryland School for the Deaf shall adopt written standards for the admission of students.

(2) The standards shall define and distinguish between students who are bona fide Maryland residents and those who are out–of–state students, for purposes of admission and tuition.

(i) The Maryland School for the Deaf shall admit students free of charge who:

(1) Are bona fide Maryland residents; and

(2) Meet the admission standards of the Maryland School for the Deaf.

(j) (1) The Maryland School for the Deaf may admit out–of–state students for tuition who meet the admission standards of the Maryland School for the Deaf.

(2) The Maryland School for the Deaf shall establish tuition rates on an annual basis.

(k) Each teacher who is employed by the Maryland School for the Deaf is in the professional service in the State Personnel Management System.

(l) Professional personnel and staff employed by the Maryland School for the Deaf are in the professional and skilled services in the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-404 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

The Council shall address the population of children who are in out–of–state placements or are recommended for out–of–state placements, including:

(1) reviewing recommendations for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out–of–state placement;

(2) coordinating the monitoring of out–of–state residential facilities for children as required by statute;

(3) tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are recommended for out–of–state placements;

(4) providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;

(5) making recommendations to the appropriate secretary on the development of regulations to carry out this subtitle; and

(6) performing other related activities that the Children’s Cabinet identifies.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-723 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-723
§8–723.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the State Boat Act Fund.

(b) There is a State Boat Act Fund in the Department.

(c) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(2) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

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

(e) Unless otherwise provided, the Fund consists of:

(1) Money received from any fee and other revenue the Department collects under authority of this subtitle;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

(3) Any money received and accepted as gifts, contributions, or grants.

(f) The Department shall use the Fund:

(1) For the administration of this subtitle;

(2) To cover the costs of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the Department under this title; and

(3) For administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1–103(b)(2) of this article.

(g) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(h) Within the limits of funds available, the Department may enter into any agreement with the federal government, any municipality or other political subdivision of the State, or any private agency to share the cost of any development, construction, or improvement of waterways or of facilities determined to have beneficial value to the boating public.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-109 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-109
§8–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The individual liability of a personal representative to third parties arising from the administration of the estate is that of an agent for a disclosed principal, as distinguished from the personal representative’s fiduciary accountability to the estate.

(b) A personal representative is not individually liable on contracts properly entered into in the personal representative’s fiduciary capacity in the course of administration of the estate unless the personal representative expressly agrees to be.

(c) A personal representative is not individually liable for obligations arising from possession or control of property of the estate or for torts committed in the course of administration of the estate unless the personal representative is personally at fault.

(d) Claims based on contracts, obligations, and torts of the types described in subsections (b) and (c) of this section may be allowed against the estate whether or not the personal representative is individually liable.

(e) The individual liability of the personal representative to third parties arising from the administration of the estate may be determined in the same proceeding in which a claim by the third party against the estate is considered.

(f) If there is doubt whether a claim should be allowed against the estate or against the personal representative as an individual, or both, a court in which a proceeding to enforce the claim is pending shall direct that notice be given to all interested persons and all creditors whose interests will be affected by the result and shall give them an opportunity to be heard.

(g) When the court allows a claim against the personal representative individually, the allowance has the same effect as a judgment against the personal representative.

(h) (1) A personal representative may appoint a meeting of creditors whose claims have been filed under the provisions of § 8–104(b) or (c) of this subtitle on a day designated by order of the court.

(2) Written notice of the time, date, place, and purpose of the meeting shall be given at least 10 days before the date of the meeting.

(3) The approval of part or all of the claims of creditors represented at the meeting shall be made under the direction and control of the court, and the payment of a claim as approved by court order shall protect and indemnify the personal representative acting in obedience to it.

(4) A court order issued under paragraph (3) of this subsection is subject to appeal.

(i) An action may not be brought to charge a personal representative on any special promise to answer damages out of the personal representative’s own estate, unless the contract or agreement on which the action is brought, or some memorandum or note of it, is in writing and signed by the party to be charged, or some other person lawfully authorized by the personal representative.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-208 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Erect” has the meaning stated in § 8–701 of this title.

(3) “Outdoor sign” has the meaning stated in § 8–701 of this title.

(4) “Private entity” includes an individual, a corporation, a general or limited partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, a business trust, a public benefit corporation, a nonprofit entity, or any other business entity.

(b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Administration may sell or lease to a private entity the naming rights for rest areas or welcome centers within State highway rights–of–way.

(ii) The Administration may not sell or lease to a private entity the naming rights for rest areas or welcome centers within State highway rights–of–way unless the Administration determines that the proposed use of the naming rights and signage associated with the proposed use of the naming rights is in compliance with federal regulations governing the distribution of federal highway funds to the State.

(2) The term of a contract that the Administration enters into under this subsection shall be at least 1 year.

(c) A sale or lease of naming rights under this section is solely for sponsorship purposes and may not be construed to require that any official State highway sign or mailing address be altered.

(d) (1) A private entity that purchases or leases naming rights for a rest area or welcome center within a State highway right–of–way under this section may erect outdoor signs along the highway for the purpose of sponsoring the designation.

(2) All costs associated with outdoor signs erected under this subsection shall be paid by the private entity that purchases or leases the naming rights for the rest area or welcome center, including the costs of construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of the signs.

(3) Outdoor signs under this subsection:

(i) May not be erected without prior approval by:

1. The Administration; and

2. The Federal Highway Administration if necessary to secure federal highway funds;

(ii) May not detract from the safety of the traveling public, as determined by the Administration;

(iii) Shall conform to all design and placement guidelines for acknowledgment signs provided in the federal Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets and Highways;

(iv) May not include a name or logo that in the judgment of the Administration:

1. Is profane, obscene, or vulgar;

2. Is sexually explicit or graphic;

3. Relates to excretory functions;

4. Is descriptive of the genitals or other intimate parts of a body;

5. Relates to or describes illegal activities or substances;

6. Condones or encourages violence;

7. Is socially, racially, or ethnically offensive or disparaging; or

8. Is not in the public interest of the State; and

(v) Are subject to the requirements of Subtitle 7 of this title and any other law governing outdoor signs.

(e) Proceeds from the sale or lease of naming rights under this section shall be credited to the Transportation Trust Fund.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1802 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1802
§8–1802.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Atlantic Coastal Bays” means the Assawoman, Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent, Newport, and Chincoteague Bays.

(3) “Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area” means the initial planning area identified under § 8–1807 of this subtitle.

(4) “Buffer” means an existing, naturally vegetated area, or an area established in vegetation and managed to protect aquatic, wetlands, shoreline, and terrestrial environments from manmade disturbances.

(5) “Chesapeake Bay Critical Area” means the initial planning area identified under § 8–1807 of this subtitle.

(6) (i) “Climate resiliency” means the capacity of a natural system to maintain function in the face of stresses imposed by climate change.

(ii) “Climate resiliency” includes adapting a natural system to be better prepared for future climate impacts including sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, wetland migration, storm surge, precipitation–induced flooding, and other extreme weather events.

(7) “Commission” means the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays established in this subtitle.

(8) “Critical Area” means the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area.

(9) “Developer” means:

(i) A person who undertakes development as defined in this section; or

(ii) A person who undertakes development activities as defined in the criteria of the Commission.

(10) “Development” means any activity that materially affects the condition or use of dry land, land under water, or any structure.

(11) (i) “Dwelling unit” means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for at least one person, including provisions for sanitation, cooking, eating, sleeping, and other activities routinely associated with daily life.

(ii) “Dwelling unit” includes a living quarters for a domestic or other employee or tenant, an in–law or accessory apartment, a guest house, or a caretaker residence.

(12) “Environmental justice” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.

(13) (i) “Equity” means promotion of justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems.

(ii) “Equity” includes consideration of environmental burdens and benefits, identification of impacts and mitigation opportunities, increased representation in public participation, and provisions for public access to waterways.

(14) “Growth allocation” means the number of acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area that a local jurisdiction may use to create new intensely developed areas and new limited development areas.

(15) “Includes” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

(16) (i) “Intensely developed area” means an area of at least 20 acres or the entire upland portion of the critical area within a municipal corporation, whichever is less, where:

1. Residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial developed land uses predominate; and

2. A relatively small amount of natural habitat occurs.

(ii) “Intensely developed area” includes:

1. An area with a housing density of at least four dwelling units per acre;

2. An area with public water and sewer systems with a housing density of more than three dwelling units per acre; or

3. A commercial marina redesignated by a local jurisdiction from a resource conservation area or limited development area to an intensely developed area through a mapping correction that occurred before January 1, 2006.

(17) “Land classification” means the designation of land in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Commission as an intensely developed area or district, a limited development area or district, or a resource conservation area or district.

(18) (i) “Limited development area” means an area:

1. That is developed in low or moderate intensity uses and contains areas of natural plant and animal habitat; and

2. Where the quality of runoff has not been substantially altered or impaired.

(ii) “Limited development area” includes an area:

1. With a housing density ranging from one dwelling unit per five acres up to four dwelling units per acre;

2. With a public water or sewer system;

3. That is not dominated by agricultural land, wetland, forests, barren land, surface water, or open space; or

4. That is less than 20 acres and otherwise qualifies as an intensely developed area under paragraph (16) of this subsection.

(19) “Local jurisdiction” means a county, or a municipal corporation with planning and zoning powers, in which any part of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, as defined in this subtitle, is located.

(20) (i) “Lot coverage” means the percentage of a total lot or parcel that is:

1. Occupied by a structure, accessory structure, parking area, driveway, walkway, or roadway; or

2. Covered with gravel, stone, shell, decking, a paver, permeable pavement, or any manmade material.

(ii) “Lot coverage” includes the ground area covered or occupied by a stairway or impermeable deck.

(iii) “Lot coverage” does not include:

1. A fence or wall that is less than 1 foot in width that has not been constructed with a footer;

2. A walkway in the buffer or expanded buffer, including a stairway, that provides direct access to a community or private pier;

3. A wood mulch pathway; or

4. A permeable deck.

(21) “Natural features” means components and processes present in or produced by nature, including soil types, geology, slopes, vegetation, surface water, drainage patterns, aquifers, recharge areas, climate, floodplains, aquatic life, and wildlife.

(22) (i) “Nature–based features” means those small–scale nonstructural features that mimic characteristics of natural features and are created by human design, engineering, and construction to provide specific services, including coastal risk reduction.

(ii) “Nature–based features” includes living shorelines, oyster reefs, marsh restoration, and buffers.

(23) “Overburdened community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.

(24) (i) “Program” means the critical area protection program of a local jurisdiction.

(ii) “Program” includes any amendments to the program.

(25) (i) “Program amendment” means any change or proposed change to an adopted program that is not determined by the Commission chair to be a program refinement.

(ii) “Program amendment” includes a change to a zoning map that is not consistent with the method for using the growth allocation contained in an adopted program.

(26) (i) “Program refinement” means any change or proposed change to an adopted program that the Commission chair determines will result in a use of land or water in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area in a manner consistent with the adopted program, or that will not significantly affect the use of land or water in the critical area.

(ii) “Program refinement” may include:

1. A change to an adopted program that results from State law;

2. A change to an adopted program that affects local processes and procedures;

3. A change to a local ordinance or code that clarifies an existing provision; and

4. A minor change to an element of an adopted program that is clearly consistent with the provisions of this subtitle and all of the criteria of the Commission.

(27) (i) “Project approval” means the approval of development, other than development by a State or local government agency, in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area by the appropriate local approval authority.

(ii) “Project approval” includes:

1. Approval of preliminary and final subdivision plats and site plans;

2. Inclusion of areas within floating zones;

3. Issuance of variances, special exceptions, and conditional use permits; and

4. Approval of rezoning.

(iii) “Project approval” does not include building permits.

(28) (i) “Resource conservation area” means an area that is characterized by:

1. Nature dominated environments, such as wetlands, surface water, forests, and open space; and

2. Resource–based activities, such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or aquaculture.

(ii) “Resource conservation area” includes an area with a housing density of less than one dwelling per five acres.

(29) “Tributary stream” means a perennial stream or an intermittent stream within the critical area that has been identified by site inspection or in accordance with local program procedures approved by the Commission.

(30) “Underrepresented community” has the meaning stated in § 19–106 of the Business Regulation Article.

(31) “Underserved community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.

(b) Wherever this subtitle requires Prince George’s County to exercise any power or authority Prince George’s County shares with the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the obligation imposed by this subtitle rests on both the county and the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission in accordance with their respective powers and authorities.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt any regulation that is necessary to carry out this title.

(b) (1) In accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Secretary may employ the staff necessary to carry out this title.

(2) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may set the compensation of an employee under this subsection in a position that:

(i) is unique to the Department;

(ii) requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and

(iii) does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.

(3) The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the positions for which the Secretary may set compensation under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) Subject to other applicable provisions of this title, the Secretary may appoint employees and set their powers and duties as necessary to carry out this title.

(c) The Secretary shall determine whether an employee who handles money for the Department under this title should be covered under a bond.

(d) (1) The Secretary shall print:

(i) this title;

(ii) each annual report that the Secretary submits to the Governor; and

(iii) any other material that the Secretary considers relevant and suitable.

(2) On request by any person, the Secretary shall give the person a copy of:

(i) any material that the Secretary prints under this subsection; and

(ii) the current regulations adopted to carry out this title.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-802 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-802
§8–802.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not prepare a nutrient management plan, for purposes of meeting the requirements of this subtitle, unless the person is certified or licensed by the State.

(b) An individual may apply to the Department for certification as a certified nutrient management consultant.

(c) A person engaged in the business of providing a nutrient management plan provided under this subtitle shall hold an annual license from the Department.

(d) The Department may impose a penalty not exceeding $250 for a violation of the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-1005 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1005
§8–1005.
Status: in_force

The implementation of Vision Zero shall include strategies for:

(1) Identifying State and local laws, policies, and regulations that hinder the development and implementation of Vision Zero;

(2) Proposing changes to State and local laws to allow for innovative engineering and traffic calming;

(3) Creating a Vision Zero website that contains information related to Vision Zero;

(4) Collecting and publishing motor vehicle collision data;

(5) Connecting with other states and communities that have implemented a similar Vision Zero program;

(6) Reviewing existing traffic safety programs to determine their effectiveness;

(7) Working with research organizations to develop best practices;

(8) Prioritizing resources for investment in the communities most affected by motor vehicle collisions;

(9) Proactively engaging community members to address their traffic safety concerns;

(10) Developing and publishing a long–term plan for the continued development of Vision Zero; and

(11) Investing more resources into construction needs for high–accident intersections and roadway sections.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8B-201 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8B / Subtitle 2 / Section 8B-201
§8B–201.
Status: in_force

A manufactured home shall be converted to real property when all of the following events have occurred:

(1) The manufactured home is attached to a permanent foundation;

(2) The ownership interests in the manufactured home and the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is affixed are identical; and

(3) An affidavit of affixation complying with the requirements of § 8B–202 of this subtitle has been recorded with the clerk of the court of the county in which the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is affixed is located.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

A deed or agreement between spouses is not a bar to an action for absolute or limited divorce, regardless of whether the deed or agreement was executed:

(1) when the parties were living together or apart; or

(2) before, after, or while there was a ground for divorce.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with § 10-226 of the State Government Article and after notice and hearing, the Department may suspend, modify, or revoke any general or specific license issued under § 8-301 of this title or any license issued under § 8-304 of this title for violation of this title or any regulation adopted under this title.

(b) The Department may revoke any license issued under this title if the Department finds that:

(1) False or inaccurate information was willfully, deliberately, or

knowingly contained in the application;

(2) Conditions or requirements of the license have been violated;

(3) Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred;

(4) The Department has been refused lawful entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to ensure compliance with the conditions of the license; or

(5) A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the source or discharge of radiation.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each jury plan shall designate a jury judge.

(b) The jury judge for a circuit court shall be:

(1) The county administrative judge of the circuit court; or

(2) Another of the circuit court judges whom the county administrative judge designates.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-608 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-608
§8–608.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “standard rate” means the maximum rate in the applicable Table of Rates under § 8-612(d) of this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employing unit shall pay contributions at the standard rate applied to the taxable wage base.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-740 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-740
§8–740.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person is convicted of 2 boating violations concerning the operation of, or safety equipment on, a vessel within a 2-year period of time, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to complete successfully a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, if a person is convicted of any of the following boating safety violations in the operation of a vessel, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to successfully complete a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department:

(1) Negligent operation;

(2) Reckless operation; or

(3) Operating in violation of § 8-738 of this subtitle.

(c) The requirement to take and successfully complete the boating safety education course under subsections (a) and (b) of this section is in addition to any other punishment that a judge imposes for violation of the boating laws or regulations of the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-338 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-338
§8–338.
Status: in_force

A payment made under § 8-335 of this subtitle does not limit in any way the amount of the final award that may be allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-101 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 8–104 of this subtitle, a proceeding to enforce a claim against an estate of a decedent may not be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative.

(b) After appointment and until the estate is closed, the procedures prescribed by § 8–104 of this subtitle shall be followed.

(c) After the estate is closed, a creditor whose claim has not been barred may recover directly from the persons to whom property has been distributed as provided in § 10–102 of this article, or from a former personal representative individually as provided in § 10–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

The following State agencies shall assist the Secretary in evaluating any technology or means for the permanent disposal of low–level nuclear waste:

(1) The State Department of Agriculture.

(2) The Maryland Department of Labor.

(3) The Department of Natural Resources.

(4) The State Department of Transportation.

(5) The Department of Planning.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-807 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-807
§8–807.
Status: in_force

(a) If a claimant who is eligible for benefits discloses an obligation to pay child support, the Secretary shall send notice of the eligibility to the child support enforcement unit that is enforcing the obligation.

(b) The Secretary shall deduct and withhold from any benefit payable to a claimant who is liable for child support the greater of:

(1) the amount specified by the claimant to be deducted and withheld to satisfy the child support obligation;

(2) the amount determined under an agreement submitted to the Secretary under § 454(19)(b)(i) of the Social Security Act; or

(3) any amount otherwise required to be deducted and withheld through legal process as defined in § 459(i)(5) of the Social Security Act.

(c) The Secretary shall:

(1) pay any amount deducted and withheld under subsection (b) of this section to the appropriate child support enforcement unit; and

(2) treat the amount as if it were paid to the claimant as benefits.

(d) The child support enforcement unit shall reimburse the Secretary for administrative costs incurred to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 8-602 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602
§8–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program in the Department.

(b) The Program is established for the purpose of lending or providing:

(1) Hearing aids on a temporary basis to a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid to ensure that eligible individuals will have maximum auditory input throughout childhood, adolescence, and into young adulthood; and

(2) Language and communication videos on a temporary basis and resources that may be downloaded from a website to a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual to ensure that parents or legal guardians of eligible individuals have:

(i) Access to resources that provide them with unbiased information about language and communication options to use with their deaf or hard of hearing child; and

(ii) Resources to teach them the language or other means of communication that they choose to use with their deaf or hard of hearing child.

(c) The Program shall employ an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-127 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-127
§8–127.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 8-129 of this subtitle, the proceeds of a sale of State bonds may be used only in the manner and for a project or program that is specified in an enabling act authorizing the issuance of State bonds.

(b) (1) Except as provided in § 8-129 of this subtitle, the proceeds of a sale of State bonds may be used only for a capital improvement unless:

(i) the enabling act specifically provides otherwise; or

(ii) in an emergency, the Board unanimously grants a temporary exception.

(2) The Board shall determine whether the object of an expenditure is a capital improvement. The standard for this determination is whether the useful life of the object equals or exceeds the life of the State bonds.

(c) The Board shall enforce the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1312 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1312
§8–1312.
Status: in_force

The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency, with the approval of the Department, may sell, convey, transfer, lease, or exchange any land acquired under this subtitle deemed unnecessary for the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Work is not covered employment when performed by a licensed barber or licensed cosmetologist who leases a chair or booth from a holder of a barbershop permit or beauty salon permit, if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the barber or cosmetologist as lessee and the permit holder have entered into a written lease that is in effect;

(2) the lessee pays a stipulated amount for use of the chair or booth and is not required to make any further accounting of income to the permit holder;

(3) the lessee has access to the premises at all hours and may set personal work hours and prices; and

(4) the lease expressly states that the lessee knows:

(i) of the responsibility to pay State and federal income taxes and make contributions to Social Security for self–employment; and

(ii) that the work is not covered employment.

(a–1) Work is not covered employment when performed by a holder of a limited license to provide nail technician services who leases or otherwise agrees to the use of a chair, booth, or space from a holder of a barbershop permit, a beauty salon permit, or an owner–manager permit who operates a barbershop or beauty salon if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the holder of a limited license to provide nail technician services and the permit holder have entered into a written lease or other written agreement that is in effect;

(2) the holder of a limited license to provide nail technician services:

(i) pays a stipulated amount or commission for use of the chair, booth, or space;

(ii) is not required to make any further accounting of income to the permit holder; and

(iii) has access to the premises at all hours and may set personal work hours and prices; and

(3) the lease or other written agreement expressly states that the holder of a limited license to provide nail technician services knows:

(i) of the responsibility to pay State and federal income taxes and make contributions to Social Security for self–employment; and

(ii) that the work is not covered employment.

(b) Work that a direct seller performs is not covered employment if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the direct seller is engaged in the trade or business of selling consumer products:

(i) in the home or at any other location outside of a permanent retail establishment; or

(ii) to a buyer on a buy–sell basis, a deposit–commission basis, or any similar basis for resale by the buyer or any other person in the home or at any other location outside of a permanent retail establishment;

(2) the direct seller and the person for whom the work is performed have entered into a written agreement that is currently in effect;

(3) substantially all of the compensation for the employment is related directly to sales or other output, including the performance of a service, rather than to the number of hours worked; and

(4) the written agreement states that the direct seller will not be treated as an employee for the purpose of State and federal income taxes with respect to the employment performed under the agreement.

(c) Work that an individual performs is not covered employment if the Secretary is satisfied that the individual:

(1) is engaged in the trade or business of delivering or distributing newspapers or shopping news, including any services directly related to the delivery or distribution of newspapers or shopping news; and

(2) meets the requirements for a direct seller under subsection (b)(2), (3), and (4) of this section.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “messenger service business” means a business that:

(i) principally and primarily offers and provides to the public or commercial establishments expedited, time critical, and same day as requested delivery service; and

(ii) does not make, produce, sell, or distribute what it delivers.

(2) Work that a messenger service driver performs for a person who is engaged in the messenger service business is not covered employment if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(i) the driver and the person who is engaged in the messenger service business have entered into a written agreement that is currently in effect;

(ii) the written agreement under item (i) of this paragraph does not prohibit the driver from performing for more than one person who is engaged in the messenger service business;

(iii) the driver is free to accept or reject delivery jobs from the person who is engaged in the messenger service business;

(iv) the driver personally provides the vehicle;

(v) compensation is by commission only, which may include, for the purposes of this subsection, any of the following:

1. a schedule of compensation that is calculated from a percentage of revenue or some other measure of revenue that the driver generates for the messenger service business;

2. a fixed amount of compensation for the completion of a specific delivery job; and

3. a guaranteed minimum amount of compensation for the driver remaining available to provide delivery service;

(vi) the driver may set personal work hours; and

(vii) the written agreement states expressly and prominently that the driver knows:

1. of the responsibility to pay estimated Social Security taxes and State and federal income taxes;

2. that the Social Security tax the driver must pay is higher than the Social Security tax the driver would pay otherwise; and

3. that the work is not covered employment.

(3) A messenger service driver for a messenger service business whose work is not covered employment under paragraph (2) of this subsection may deliver to the public or commercial establishments on foot, by bicycle, or by motor vehicle:

(i) individually addressed mail, messages, and documents in paper or magnetic format; and

(ii) emergency medical supplies, records, parcels, or similar items if the messenger service business provides to the Secretary evidence of a worker status determination from the Internal Revenue Service or other evidence that the messenger service driver is excluded from coverage under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act.

(e) Work is not covered employment when performed by a taxicab driver who uses a taxicab or taxicab equipment of a taxicab business that is carried on by the holder of a taxicab permit if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the driver and permit holder have entered into a written agreement that is currently in effect for the use of the taxicab or taxicab equipment;

(2) the driver pays a stipulated amount for the use of the taxicab or taxicab equipment and is not required to make any further accounting to the permit holder;

(3) the driver has access to the taxicab or taxicab equipment at all hours and, subject to the Public Utilities Article, may set personal work hours and places; and

(4) the agreement states expressly that the driver knows:

(i) of the responsibility to pay State and federal income taxes; and

(ii) that the work is not covered employment.

(f) (1) (i) This subsection applies to an individual who is an owner operator of:

1. a Class F (tractor) vehicle, described in § 13–923 of the Transportation Article; or

2. except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Class E (truck) vehicle, as described in § 13–916 of the Transportation Article, including a Class E (truck) vehicle described in § 13–919 of the Transportation Article.

(ii) This subsection does not apply to an individual who is an owner operator of a vehicle registered as a Class T (tow truck) vehicle under § 13–920 of the Transportation Article.

(2) Work is not covered employment when performed by an owner operator if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(i) the owner operator and a motor carrier have entered into a written agreement that is currently in effect for permanent or trip leasing;

(ii) under the agreement:

1. there is no intent to create an employer–employee relationship; and

2. the owner operator is paid rental compensation;

(iii) for federal tax purposes, the owner operator qualifies as an independent contractor; and

(iv) the owner operator:

1. owns the vehicle or holds it under a bona fide lease arrangement;

2. is responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle;

3. bears the principal burden of the operating costs of the vehicle, including fuel, repairs, supplies, vehicle insurance, and personal expenses while the vehicle is on the road;

4. is responsible for supplying the necessary personnel in connection with the operation of the vehicle; and

5. generally determines the details and means of performing the services under the agreement, in conformance with regulatory requirements, operating procedures of the motor carrier, and specifications of the shipper.

(g) Work is not covered employment when performed by a home worker if the Secretary is satisfied that:

(1) the work is performed according to specifications furnished by the person for whom the services are performed;

(2) the work is performed on textiles furnished by the person for whom the services are performed; and

(3) the textiles must be returned to the person for whom the services are performed or that person’s designee.

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

(ii) “Officiating services” means:

1. overseeing the play of a sports event;

2. judging whether the rules of the event are being followed; and

3. penalizing participants for fouls or infringements of the rules.

(iii) 1. “Recreational sports official” means an umpire, a referee, or a judge who contracts with a governmental or nongovernmental entity to perform officiating services at amateur sports events sponsored by:

A. a unit of county government;

B. a unit of a municipal corporation; or

C. an entity associated with a county government or a municipal corporation.

2. “Recreational sports official” does not include any individual who performs officiating services in covered employment under § 8–208(a) or § 8–212(c) of this subtitle.

(2) Work that consists of officiating services performed by a recreational sports official is not covered employment.

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

(ii) “Compensation” does not include the actual and necessary expenses that are:

1. incurred by a qualifying youth sports worker in connection with the services provided or duties performed for the youth sports organization; and

2. reimbursed to the qualifying youth sports worker.

(iii) “Qualifying youth sports worker” means an individual who provides services or performs duties as an athletic coach, manager, program leader, or team assistant for compensation not exceeding $1,250 per quarter of a calendar year for either the current calendar year or the preceding calendar year.

(iv) 1. “Youth sports organization” means an athletic or recreational program:

A. organized for competition against another team, club, or entity or for athletic instruction exclusively for participants who are under the age of 19 years;

B. that is qualified under § 501(c)(4) or § 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code in the current calendar quarter;

C. that does not have any part of the net earnings benefiting any private shareholder; and

D. that has an adult employee or a qualifying youth sports worker who has supervisory or disciplinary authority over youth participants.

2. “Youth sports organization” does not include:

A. a public or private educational institution’s athletic program; or

B. a school–associated athletic activity.

(2) Work that is performed by a qualifying youth sports worker for a youth sports organization is not covered employment.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-108 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-108
§8–108.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not pay a fine or cost imposed by a court by delivering a check issued by the person or another person if:

(1) the person knows that payment of the check has not been provided for; and

(2) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-412 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-412
§8–412.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has received a notice under § 8-408 of this subtitle and has appealed the value or classification under § 8-411 of this subtitle shall be notified by the Department or supervisor of the date and time of the hearing.

(b) If a person notified under subsection (a) of this section requests, the supervisor or Department shall offer alternate dates and times for hearings. To the extent possible, these dates and times shall:

(1) reflect a mutually convenient hearing schedule; and

(2) provide for some Saturday and evening hearings as required.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-422 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-422
§8–422.
Status: in_force

At any time before or after submission of a case to a jury, a trial judge may allow the jury to separate or be sequestered.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-213 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-213
§8–213.
Status: in_force

(a) Any order, award, or decree entered under this subtitle may be enforced under the Maryland Rules.

(b) Any decree of annulment or of limited or absolute divorce in which the court reserves any power under this subtitle is final and subject to appeal in all other respects.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-208 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

(a) A person signing a security certificate as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, warrants to a purchaser for value of the certificated security, if the purchaser is without notice of a particular defect, that:

(1) The certificate is genuine;

(2) The person's own participation in the issue of the security is within the person's capacity and within the scope of the authority received by the person from the issuer; and

(3) The person has reasonable grounds to believe that the certificated security is in the form and within the amount the issuer is authorized to issue.

(b) Unless otherwise agreed, a person signing under subsection (a) of this section does not assume responsibility for the validity of the security in other respects.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Review panel” means a group of three or more circuit court judges who conduct a review proceeding in connection with an application for a review of a sentence under this subtitle.

(c) “Sentencing court” means the court in which the sentencing judge imposed the sentence or required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served.

(d) “Sentencing judge” means the judge who imposed a sentence or who required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-501.3 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501.3
§8–501.
Status: in_force

§8–501.3.

(a) A complete restatement of the declaration of trust may be submitted for approval in the manner required for an amendment of the declaration of trust to a meeting of the real estate investment trust’s shareholders or trustees.

(b) If the restatement is submitted for approval in the manner required for an amendment to the declaration of trust, any amendments to the declaration of trust approved at the meeting may be included in the restatement.

(c) Articles of amendment and restatement shall include the provisions required to be included in both articles of amendment and articles of restatement.

(d) Articles of amendment and restatement containing provisions required by § 2-609 of this article and such other provisions as may be permitted by that section shall be:

(1) Executed for each party to the articles in the manner required by Title 1 of this article; and

(2) Filed for record with the Department.