Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2B-05 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2B / Section 21-2B-05
§21–2B–05.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not create a private cause of action against a manufacturer of an individualized investigational treatment or against another person involved in the care of an eligible patient using the individualized investigational treatment for any harm to the eligible patient resulting from the individualized investigational treatment if the manufacturer or other person is complying in good faith with this subtitle and has exercised reasonable care.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 15 / Section 21-1503
§21–1503.
Status: in_force

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:

(1) the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and

(2) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-336.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-336.1
§21–336.
Status: in_force

§21–336.1.

(a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, bottled water shall:

(1) Be obtained from an approved source; and

(2) Undergo:

(i) Ozonation or an equivalent disinfection process approved by the Department; and

(ii) When required by the Department, filtration or any other treatment that is necessary for the water to comply with the standards adopted by the Department under § 21–336(e)(1)(ii) of this subtitle.

(b) The Department may grant to a bottler a waiver of the filtration and disinfection treatment required under subsection (a) of this section if the Department is satisfied that the filtration and disinfection treatment are not necessary to assure that a bottled water product will consistently comply with the microbiological standards under this subtitle.

(c) (1) Based on the bottler’s demonstration of long–term baseline microbiological data that monitors the source and the product, the nature and extent of source monitoring, and source protection and bottling sanitation procedures instituted by the bottler, a waiver may be granted if:

(i) The product and source are in compliance with the Codex Alimentarius standard for natural mineral water, CAC/RS 108, as amended, and the requirements under § 21–336(a)(2) and (e) of this subtitle;

(ii) The product and source are in compliance with the Code of Hygienic Practice of the Codex Alimentarius, Alinorm 85/13A, as amended, for the collection, processing, and marketing of natural mineral water; and

(iii) The bottler has submitted a basic hydrogeological survey of the source, a hydrogeological assessment that demonstrates that the source is not under the direct influence of surface water, and an annual sanitary survey, all of which have been prepared by a professionally qualified hydrogeologist and which demonstrate the integrity of the source.

(2) The annual sanitary survey required under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall include:

(i) Watershed surveillance that includes an inspection of those portions of the drainage area necessary to identify and evaluate actual and probable sources of contamination;

(ii) Evaluation of source construction and protection, and, when appropriate, intake structures and transmission facilities; and

(iii) Evaluation of finished water storage facilities.

(d) Once a waiver has been granted under this section:

(1) A bottler shall renew the waiver of the filtration and disinfection treatment provided under subsection (b) of this section on an annual basis if a continuation of operations is desired by submitting a letter of compliance with subsection (c) of this section from a representative of the bottler to the Department.

(2) The representative of the bottler shall certify under personal knowledge and penalty of perjury that the conditions under subsection (c) of this section on which the waiver was granted have not changed.

(3) The representative of the bottler shall have a continuing obligation to notify the Department of any change of a condition under subsection (c) of this section not later than 5 days from the date of the change.

(4) The product shall be bottled:

(i) In an enclosed filling room or chamber that is under positive pressure of filtered purified air; and

(ii) At a facility and with good manufacturing practices that comply with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. Part 129.

(e) If a bottled water product is not in compliance with any requirement under subsection (c) or (d) of this section:

(1) The Department shall revoke the waiver; and

(2) The product shall be subject to the filtration and disinfection treatment requirements under subsection (a) of this section.

(f) Except for filtration and disinfection treatment, this section may not be construed to waive any requirement that is applicable under this subtitle to a bottled water product.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1304
§21–1304.
Status: in_force

A person riding on any motorcycle may not attach it or himself to any other vehicle on a roadway.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1004.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10 / Section 21-1004.1
§21–1004.
Status: in_force

§21–1004.1.

(a) A person may not leave a cat or dog unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the cat or dog.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may use reasonable force to remove from a motor vehicle a cat or dog left in the vehicle in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section if the person is:

(1) A law enforcement officer;

(2) A public safety employee of the State or of a local governing body;

(3) An animal control officer under the jurisdiction of the State or a local governing body;

(4) An officer of a society or association, incorporated under the laws of this State for the prevention of cruelty to animals, authorized to make arrests under the provisions of § 10-609 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(5) A volunteer or professional of a fire and rescue service.

(c) A person may not use force of any kind to remove from a motor vehicle:

(1) A dog used by the State or a local governing body for police work while the dog is on duty; or

(2) A cat or dog in the custody of an animal control officer.

(d) A person described in subsection (b) of this section may not be held liable for any damages directly resulting from actions taken under the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-302
§21–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The following are obligations of the State:

(1) the payment of all allowances and other benefits payable under this Division II;

(2) the creation and maintenance of reserves in the accumulation funds of the several systems; and

(3) the crediting of regular interest to the annuity savings funds of the several systems.

(b) The assets of the several systems shall be used to pay the obligations of the State specified in this section.

(c) Each fiscal year the State shall pay to the accumulation fund of each State system at least an amount that when combined with the amount in the accumulation fund of the system is sufficient to provide the allowances and other benefits payable out of the fund during that fiscal year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-259.3 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-259.3
§21–259.
Status: in_force

§21–259.3.

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

(2) “Animal testing” means the internal or external application or exposure of a cosmetic or any component of a cosmetic to the skin, eye, or any other body part of a live nonhuman vertebrate.

(3) “Ingredient” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 700.3(e).

(4) “Manufacturer” means any person whose name appears on the label of a cosmetic in accordance with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. § 701.12.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not conduct or contract for animal testing in the development of a cosmetic.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, beginning July 1, 2022, a manufacturer may not sell or offer for sale in the State a cosmetic if the manufacturer knows or reasonably should have known that the final product or any individual component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing that was conducted or contracted by or for the manufacturer or any entity that supplies, directly or through a third party, any ingredient used by a manufacturer in the formulation of a cosmetic on or after January 1, 2022.

(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this section do not apply to animal testing that is:

(1) Conducted or contracted to comply with a requirement of a federal or state regulatory agency if:

(i) The cosmetic or ingredient in the cosmetic that is tested is in wide use and cannot be replaced by another ingredient that is capable of performing a similar function in the product;

(ii) A specific human health problem relating to the cosmetic or an ingredient in the cosmetic is substantiated and the need to conduct animal testing is justified and supported by a detailed protocol for research that is proposed as the basis for the evaluation of the cosmetic or ingredient in the cosmetic; and

(iii) Animal testing is the only method of testing that is accepted for the relevant purpose by the federal or state regulatory agency;

(2) Conducted or contracted to comply with the requirement of a regulatory agency of a foreign jurisdiction if:

(i) No evidence derived from the testing was relied on to substantiate the safety of a cosmetic sold by the manufacturer within the State; and

(ii) The testing was not conducted in the State;

(3) Performed on a cosmetic or an ingredient in a cosmetic subject to the requirements of Subchapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;

(4) Conducted or contracted to comply with a requirement of a federal, state, or foreign regulatory agency for purposes unrelated to cosmetics testing if:

(i) No evidence derived from the testing was relied on to substantiate the safety of a cosmetic sold by the manufacturer within the State; or

(ii) 1. Documentary evidence demonstrates that the intent of the test that was performed was unrelated to cosmetics testing; and

2. The ingredient that was the subject of the testing has been used for purposes unrelated to cosmetics for at least 12 months; or

(5) Performed on:

(i) A cosmetic that, in its final form, was tested on animals before January 1, 2022, whether or not the cosmetic is manufactured on or after January 1, 2022; or

(ii) A cosmetic ingredient that was sold in the State and tested on animals before January 1, 2022, whether or not the ingredient is manufactured on or after January 1, 2022, if any animal testing of the cosmetic ingredient after January 1, 2022, is conducted or relied on in accordance with this section.

(d) This section may not be construed to prevent a cosmetics manufacturer from reviewing, assessing, or retaining data resulting from animal testing.

(e) A political subdivision of the State may not adopt or enforce a provision of a local law relating to animal testing on cosmetics or animal testing on ingredients used in cosmetics.

(f) (1) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty:

(i) Not exceeding $5,000 for the first offense; and

(ii) Not exceeding $1,000 for each subsequent offense.

(2) Each violation of this section with respect to a separate animal and each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

(3) If a person who is alleged to have violated this section claims the prohibition in subsection (b) of this section does not apply because the testing falls under subsection (c)(1)(ii) of this section, the person shall provide clear, documented evidence of the date on which the data were generated.

(g) (1) A local law enforcement agency may enforce the provisions of this section.

(2) (i) The State’s Attorney for each county may seek appropriate relief for violations of this section.

(ii) A State’s Attorney, in determining whether a violation of this section occurred, may review any testing data on which a manufacturer has relied in determining the safety of a cosmetic or an ingredient in a cosmetic sold in the State.

(iii) Any testing data reviewed under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph is entitled to protection as a trade secret.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-208 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Individual Tax Preparers Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to approximate the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of this title.

(c) The Board shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 21–207 of this subtitle;

(2) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for costs associated with the administration and enforcement of this title.

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

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

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-208 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-209 of this subtitle, a food is adulterated if:

(1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;

(2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food;

(3) Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or

(4) It has had any substance added, mixed, or packed with it solely for any of the following purposes:

(i) To increase its bulk or weight;

(ii) To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or

(iii) To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-508 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-508
§21–508.
Status: in_force

A vehicle may not be driven at any time through or in a safety zone.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-203 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-203
§21–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair and other officers as necessary.

(b) The manner of election and the term of an officer shall be as the Board determines.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-104.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104.2
§21–104.
Status: in_force

§21–104.2.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person who operates a golf cart on a county or municipal highway without registration, as authorized under § 13–402(c)(11) of this article:

(1) May operate the golf cart only:

(i) On a highway on which the maximum posted speed limit does not exceed:

1. Except as provided in item 2 of this item, 30 miles per hour; or

2. In Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls, St. Mary’s County, 35 miles per hour;

(ii) Between dawn and dusk; and

(iii) If the golf cart is equipped with lighting devices as required by the Administration;

(2) Shall keep the golf cart as far to the right of the roadway as feasible; and

(3) Shall possess a valid driver’s license.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipality may designate the county or municipal highways under their respective jurisdictions within the county or municipality on which a person may operate a golf cart.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-615 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-615
§21–615.
Status: in_force

Bonds authorized by this part and the issuance and sale of the bonds are exempt from §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-414 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-414
§21–414.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may provide for the imposition of an ad valorem or special tax on all real and personal property in a special taxing district at a rate or amount designed to provide adequate revenue:

(1) to pay the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium on any bonds;

(2) to replenish any debt service reserve fund;

(3) for any other purpose related to the ongoing expenses of or security for bonds;

(4) to pay costs of infrastructure improvements located in or supporting a transit–oriented development or a State hospital redevelopment;

(5) pay costs of operating and maintaining infrastructure improvements located in or supporting a transit–oriented development or a State hospital redevelopment; or

(6) to secure payment by the municipality of its obligations under an agreement described in § 21–409(b) of this subtitle.

(b) Ad valorem taxes under this part shall be imposed in the same manner, on the same assessments, for the same period, and as of the same date of finality as required for municipal property taxes in the special taxing district.

(c) (1) As an alternative to imposing ad valorem taxes under this part, the governing body of a municipality may impose special taxes in accordance with this subsection on property in a special taxing district.

(2) In determining the basis for and amount of a special tax, the cost of an improvement may be calculated and imposed:

(i) equally per front foot, lot, parcel, dwelling unit, or square foot;

(ii) according to the value of the property, with or without regard to improvements on the property; or

(iii) in any other reasonable manner that results in a fair allocation of the cost of the infrastructure improvements.

(3) The governing body of a municipality may enact an ordinance or resolution for:

(i) the maximum amount of a special tax to be imposed on any parcel;

(ii) the tax year or other date after which further special taxes under this part may not be imposed on a parcel; and

(iii) whether, and the circumstances under which, a special tax on a parcel may be increased because of delinquency or default by the owner of that parcel or by the owner of any other parcel.

(4) By ordinance or resolution, the governing body of a municipality may establish procedures allowing for the prepayment of special taxes under this part.

(5) A special tax imposed under this part shall:

(i) unless otherwise provided in an ordinance or a resolution, be collected and secured in the same manner as general ad valorem taxes; and

(ii) in the case of delinquency, be subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale, and lien priority as general ad valorem taxes.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-506 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-506
§21–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Where a sidewalk is provided, a pedestrian may not walk along and on an adjacent roadway.

(b) Where a sidewalk is not provided, a pedestrian who walks along and on a highway may walk only on the left shoulder, if practicable, or on the left side of the roadway, as near as practicable to the edge of the roadway, facing any traffic that might approach from the opposite direction.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2A-05 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2A / Section 21-2A-05
§21–2A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Advisory Board on Prescription Drug Monitoring in the Department.

(b) The Board shall consist of the following members:

(1) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) The President of the State Board of Pharmacy, or the President’s designee;

(3) The Chair of the State Board of Physicians, or the Chair’s designee;

(4) The President of the State Board of Nursing, or the President’s designee;

(5) The President of the State Board of Dental Examiners, or the President’s designee;

(6) The President of the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, or the President’s designee;

(7) The Chairman of the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Chairman’s designee;

(8) Four physicians and one nurse practitioner with expertise in clinical treatment using controlled dangerous substances, including pain management, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders, appointed by the Secretary after consultation with:

(i) For the physician appointments, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, the Maryland Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society, the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists, the Maryland–D.C. Society of Clinical Oncology, the Hospice and Palliative Care Network of Maryland, and the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; and

(ii) For the nurse practitioner appointment, the Maryland Nurses Association;

(9) One pediatrician, appointed by the Secretary after consultation with the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics;

(10) Three pharmacists who represent the perspective of independent and chain pharmacies, appointed by the Secretary after consultation with the Maryland Pharmacists Association, the Maryland Association of Chain Drug Stores, and any other appropriate organization;

(11) A local law enforcement official, appointed by the Secretary after consultation with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriff’s Association;

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

(13) The President of the Maryland Association of County Health Officers, or the President’s designee;

(14) An academic or research professional; and

(15) Two Maryland residents who represent the perspective of patients, appointed by the Secretary.

(c) The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Board.

(d) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Secretary is 3 years.

(2) The terms of members appointed by the Secretary are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2011.

(3) If a vacancy occurs during the term of an appointed member, the Secretary shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the term expires.

(e) A member of the Board:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but

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

(f) The Board shall:

(1) Meet not fewer than three times annually;

(2) Make recommendations to the Secretary relating to the design and implementation of the Program, including recommendations relating to:

(i) Regulations;

(ii) Legislation; and

(iii) Sources of funding, including grant funds under the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and other sources of federal, private, or State funds;

(3) Provide annually to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that includes:

(i) The number of prescribers and prescriber delegates registered with and using the Program;

(ii) The number of pharmacists and pharmacist delegates registered with and using the Program;

(iii) The number of disclosures made to federal law enforcement agencies or State or local law enforcement agencies;

(iv) An analysis of the impact of the Program on patient access to pharmaceutical care and on curbing prescription drug diversion in the State;

(v) 1. The number of providers, by provider type, who received outreach and education from the Program; and

2. The number of cases for which the providers received outreach and education from the Program;

(vi) 1. The number of cases that were identified for technical advisory committee review before referral to the Office; and

2. The number of providers, by provider type, involved in the cases;

(vii) 1. The number of cases that were referred to the Office for further evaluation and the outcomes of the Office evaluations; and

2. The number of providers, by provider type, involved in the cases; and

(viii) Any recommendations related to modification or continuation of the Program; and

(4) Provide ongoing advice and consultation on the implementation and operation of the Program, including recommendations relating to:

(i) Changes in the Program to reflect advances in technology and best practices in the field of electronic health records and electronic prescription monitoring;

(ii) Changes to statutory requirements; and

(iii) The design and implementation of an ongoing evaluation component of the Program.

(g) The Secretary and the Board shall consult with stakeholders and professionals knowledgeable about prescription drug monitoring programs as appropriate to obtain input and guidance about implementation of the Program.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-601 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-601
§21–601.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Direct rollover” means a payment by the State Retirement Agency directly to the eligible retirement plan specified by the participant, the surviving spouse of a participant, or the designated beneficiary of the participant.

(c) “Eligible retirement plan” means:

(1) an individual retirement account described in § 408(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) an individual retirement annuity, other than an endowment contract, described in § 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) a qualified trust described in § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(4) an annuity plan described in § 403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(5) an annuity plan described in § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(6) a deferred compensation plan described in § 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, or any successor provisions, that is maintained by a state, political subdivision of a state, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or a political subdivision of a state that agrees to account separately for amounts transferred into that plan; or

(7) effective January 1, 2008, a Roth Individual Retirement Account described in § 408A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) (1) “Eligible rollover distribution” means a distribution:

(i) on or after January 1, 1993, to a participant of all or any part of the balance to the credit of the participant in any State system;

(ii) on or after January 1, 2002, to the surviving spouse of a member, former member, or retiree, or to a spouse or former spouse who is an alternate payee under an eligible domestic relations order, as defined in § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, of all or any part of the balance to the credit of the member, former member, retiree, or surviving spouse in any State system; or

(iii) on or after January 1, 2007, to the designated nonspouse beneficiary of a member, former member, or retiree of all or any part of the balance to the credit of the member, former member, retiree, or designated nonspouse beneficiary in any State system.

(2) “Eligible rollover distribution” does not include:

(i) any distribution that is one of a series of substantially equal periodic payments that are made at least annually for the life or life expectancy of the participant or the joint lives or joint life expectancies of the participant and the participant’s beneficiary;

(ii) any distribution that is one of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of at least 10 years;

(iii) any distribution that is required under § 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(iv) any distribution that is reasonably expected to total less than $200 during the calendar year; or

(v) any other distribution that the Internal Revenue Service does not consider eligible for rollover treatment, including corrective distributions necessary to comply with the provisions of § 415 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) (i) Effective January 1, 2002, a portion of a distribution will not fail to be an eligible rollover distribution merely because that portion consists of after–tax employee contributions that are not includible in gross income.

(ii) A portion of a distribution described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be transferred only to:

1. an individual retirement account or annuity described in § 408(a) or (b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

2. a qualified defined contribution plan described in § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code that agrees to account separately for amounts transferred to the account and earnings received as a result of the transferred amounts;

3. on or after January 1, 2007, to a qualified defined benefit plan described in § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code or to an annuity contract described in § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, that agrees to account separately for amounts transferred to the account and earnings received as a result of the transferred amounts; or

4. on or after January 1, 2008, to a Roth IRA described in § 408 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(iii) A transfer to an eligible retirement plan described in subparagraph (ii)2, 3, or 4 of this paragraph may be made only through a direct rollover.

(e) “Supplemental plan” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-305 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-305
§21–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county may finance and construct an erosion control project in a shore erosion control district in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.

(b) Instead of the method of financing described under § 21–209 of this title, the governing body of a county may use the method of financing provided by § 21–210 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-501
§21–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bond” means a special obligation bond, a revenue bond, a note, or any other similar instrument issued in accordance with this subtitle by a county or the revenue authority of Prince George’s County.

(c) “Cost” includes the cost of:

(1) (i) construction, reconstruction, and renovation;

(ii) acquisition of structures, real or personal property, rights, rights–of–way, franchises, easements, and interests acquired or to be acquired by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, the State, a unit or political subdivision of the State, or another governmental unit having jurisdiction over the infrastructure improvement;

(iii) machinery and equipment, including machinery and equipment needed to expand or enhance county services to a special taxing district;

(iv) financing charges and interest before and during construction and, if the county considers it advisable, for a limited period after completion of the construction;

(v) interest and reserves for principal and interest, including the cost of municipal bond insurance and any other type of financial guaranty and costs of issuance;

(vi) extensions, enlargements, additions, and improvements;

(vii) architectural, engineering, financial, and legal services;

(viii) plans, specifications, studies, surveys, and estimates of cost and revenues;

(ix) administrative expenses necessary or incident to determining to proceed with infrastructure improvements; and

(x) other expenses necessary or incident to acquiring, constructing, and financing infrastructure improvements; and

(2) in Prince George’s County, the cost of renovation, rehabilitation, and repair of existing buildings, internal and external structural systems, elevators, facades, mechanical systems and components, and security systems.

(d) “MEDCO obligation” means any debt instrument that the Maryland Economic Development Corporation issues for the purposes stated in § 21–504(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(e) “State hospital redevelopment” means any combination of private or public commercial, residential, or recreational uses, improvements, and facilities that:

(1) is part of a comprehensive, coordinated development plan or strategy involving property that:

(i) was occupied formerly by a State facility, as defined in § 10–101 of the Health – General Article, or a State residential center, as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article; or

(ii) is adjacent or reasonably proximate to property that was occupied formerly by a State facility, as defined in § 10–101 of the Health – General Article, or a State residential center, as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article;

(2) in accordance with design development principles, maximizes use of the property by those constituencies it is intended to serve; and

(3) is designated as a State hospital redevelopment by:

(i) the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet established under § 9–1406 of the State Government Article; and

(ii) the local government or multicounty agency with land use and planning responsibility for the relevant area.

(f) “Transit–oriented development” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-205
§21–205.
Status: in_force

For purposes of the construction and enforcement of this subtitle, an act or omission of any officer, agent, employee, or any other person acting for or employed by any corporation, company, society, or association, shall be considered to be the act or omission of the corporation, company, society, or association, as well as of the person.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-503 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-503
§21–503.
Status: in_force

(a) For any purpose stated in § 21–504(a)(1) of this subtitle, a county may:

(1) establish a special taxing district;

(2) impose ad valorem or special taxes; and

(3) issue bonds.

(b) (1) For any purpose stated in § 21–504(a)(2) of this subtitle, a county may:

(i) establish special taxing districts;

(ii) impose ad valorem or special taxes; and

(iii) pledge funds under an agreement to:

1. secure payment on MEDCO obligations;

2. pay the costs of infrastructure improvements located in or supporting a transit–oriented development or a State hospital redevelopment; and

3. pay the costs of operating and maintaining infrastructure improvements located in or supporting a transit–oriented development or a State hospital redevelopment.

(2) An agreement pledging funds as described in paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall:

(i) be authorized by an ordinance or resolution of the county;

(ii) be in writing;

(iii) be executed on behalf of the county making the pledge, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, and any other person or entity that the governing body of the county determines; and

(iv) benefit, and be enforceable on behalf of, the holders of any MEDCO obligation secured by the agreement.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county may establish a special taxing district, issue bonds, or impose an ad valorem or special tax under this subtitle only if a request to the county is made by both:

(i) the owners of at least two–thirds of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the special taxing district; and

(ii) at least two–thirds of the owners of the real property located in the special taxing district.

(2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:

(i) multiple owners of a single parcel are treated as a single owner; and

(ii) a single owner of multiple parcels is treated as one owner.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-204
§21–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall meet at least once each month.

(2) The chair may cancel a meeting for lack of an agenda.

(b) (1) In accordance with § 32.44 of the Garrett County Code of Ordinances, the County Commissioners shall set the salaries of the members of the Board.

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

(c) The County Commissioners shall provide to the Board:

(1) administrative, clerical, and accounting services as needed; and

(2) (i) legal counsel through the office of the County Attorney; or

(ii) funds for the payment for competent private legal counsel.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 15 / Section 21-1504
§21–1504.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may authorize a license holder to install an additional bar or serving counter within a reasonable distance of the main building of the licensed premises.

(b) The Board shall determine what is a reasonable distance for an additional bar or serving counter.

(c) An additional license is not required for an additional bar or serving counter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-102
§21–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this title applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.

(b) This title does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:

(1) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts;

(2) The Maryland Uniform Commercial Code, other than §§ 1-107 and 1-206 and Titles 2 and 2A;

(3) The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act;

(4) A law or regulation governing notice of:

(i) The cancellation or termination of utility services, including water, heat, and power;

(ii) Default, acceleration, repossession, foreclosure, eviction, or the right to cure, under a credit agreement, mortgage, or a rental agreement for a primary residence of an individual;

(iii) The cancellation or termination of health insurance, health insurance benefits, or life insurance benefits, excluding annuities; or

(iv) Recall of a product, or material failure of a product, that risks endangering health or safety; and

(5) A law governing adoption, divorce, or other family law matters.

(c) This title does not apply to:

(1) Court orders, notices, or official court documents, except as provided in the Maryland Rules; or

(2) Documents required to accompany transportation or handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, or other toxic or dangerous materials.

(d) This title applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this title under subsection (b) of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(e) A transaction subject to this title is also subject to other applicable substantive law.

(f) The provisions of this title may not modify, limit, or supersede the provisions of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act as it relates to use of an electronic record to provide or make available information that is required to be provided or made available in writing to a consumer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1402
§21–1402.
Status: in_force

The requirements for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article, which apply to an applicant for a license, also apply to a shareholder, a member, a partner, an owner, or any other person with an ownership interest in an entity for which a license application is made.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 21-104 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104
§21–104.
Status: in_force

The Housing Authority of Washington County is a public body corporate and politic that:

(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and

(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 22 / Section 21-2201
§21–2201.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

(4) § 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-260 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-260
§21–260.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as to an alleged violation that is enumerated under subsection (b)(2) of this section, a person may not be convicted of any violation of this part, if, with respect to the alleged violation, the person establishes by a preponderance of evidence that the person did not commit the alleged violation purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently.

(b) (1) A person may not be convicted of any violation of the provisions of this subtitle that are enumerated under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if, with respect to the alleged violation, the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(i) For the purpose of disclosing the possible existence of the violation, the person:

1. Made an inspection, examination, or test; or

2. Received a written report that certified the results of an inspection, examination, or test that was made;

(ii) The inspection, examination, or test and the instruments, personnel, and methods used in connection with it reasonably would be expected to disclose the existence of the violation;

(iii) The inspection, examination, test, or the written report provided no basis for a belief that the alleged violation existed; and

(iv) The person did not commit the alleged violation purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection apply to any violation of any of the following provisions of this subtitle:

(i) § 21-256(1) of this subtitle, concerning the manufacture or sale of an adulterated or misbranded article;

(ii) § 21-256(2) of this subtitle, concerning the adulteration or misbranding of any article;

(iii) § 21-256(4) of this subtitle, concerning the receipt in commerce of any adulterated or misbranded article;

(iv) § 21-256(5) of this subtitle, concerning the delivery of any adulterated or misbranded article;

(v) § 21-258(b)(13) of this subtitle, concerning the failure to identify on a prescription form the name of the prescriber of a drug;

(vi) § 21-258(b)(14) of this subtitle, concerning the dispensing of a drug on a written prescription that lacks the name of the prescriber; and

(vii) § 21-258(b)(15) of this subtitle, concerning the provision to the Secretary of information about prescription drugs.

(c) For purposes of this section, an inspection, examination, or test by representative samples of a lot, delivery, or other mercantile quantity is considered to be a method that reasonably would be expected to disclose the existence of a violation with respect to all of the articles included in the lot, delivery, or other mercantile quantity.

(d) Unless the person also is the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the article, a publisher, radio or television broadcast license holder, or other agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement is not liable under this subtitle for the dissemination by that person of a false advertisement concerning a food, drug, device, or cosmetic.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-307 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-307
§21–307.
Status: reserved

(a) For a permanent employee of a board of supervisors of elections who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System, the county where the member is employed shall:

(1) pay to the Board of Trustees or the Central Payroll Bureau the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member; and

(2) deduct from the compensation payable to the member and pay to the Board of Trustees or the Central Payroll Bureau the required member contributions.

(b) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, and each subsequent fiscal year, for a magistrate in chancery or a magistrate in juvenile causes who is eligible for benefits under the Judges’ Retirement System, the county where the magistrate serves shall pay to the Judges’ Retirement System the employer contributions required to be paid on behalf of the magistrate.

(c) For a member or retiree who transferred to the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Maryland from the Employees’ Retirement System of the City of Baltimore, the local system shall pay any excess of the amount to which the member or retiree would have been entitled under the provisions of the local system as they existed as of July 1, 1971, over the amount that is provided under this Division II.

(d) For an additional employee or agent of the State Racing Commission who is a member of the Employees’ Pension System, the licensees of the State Racing Commission shall pay the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member in the manner that the licensees pay the salary for an additional employee or agent under the Maryland Horse Racing Act.

(e) For a member of the State Police Retirement System, the State shall pay the full cost of special death benefits under § 29–204 of this article.

(f) For an employee of the Maryland Environmental Service who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System, the Maryland Environmental Service shall pay to the Board of Trustees the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(g) For a court reporter for the Circuit Court for Charles County who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System, the County Commissioners of Charles County shall pay the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(h) (1) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, the University System of Maryland shall pay an annual accrued liability contribution equal to an amount that is sufficient to liquidate over not more than 5 years, the increase in the accrued liability by means of annual payments that increase each year based on actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of the actuary.

(2) The University System of Maryland:

(i) shall pay to the Board of Trustees the amount required under this subsection on July 1 of each year until the increase in the accrued liability is paid in full; and

(ii) may prepay all or a portion of the increase in the accrued liability in accordance with a calculation approved by the Board of Trustees.

(i) (1) The Medical System, as defined in § 13–301(k) of the Education Article, shall pay an annual accrued liability contribution equal to an amount that is sufficient to liquidate, over not more than 5 years, the increase in the accrued liability determined under § 21–304(d)(2) of this subtitle that is attributable to the retirement of Medical System university personnel, as defined in § 13–301(q) of the Education Article, by means of annual payments that increase each year based on actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of the actuary.

(2) The Medical System:

(i) shall pay to the Board of Trustees the amount required under this subsection on July 1 of each year until the increase in the accrued liability is paid in full; and

(ii) may prepay all or a portion of the increase in the accrued liability in accordance with a calculation approved by the Board of Trustees.

(j) (1) For each employee who is subject to the contributory pension benefit, Frederick County shall pay the additional liabilities that result from the contributory pension benefit according to a schedule of amortization that is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

(2) For each employee who is subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under Title 23, Subtitle 2, Part III of this article, Frederick County shall pay the additional liabilities that result from the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection according to a schedule of amortization that is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

(k) For each employee of a participating governmental unit that initially elects to provide its employees with the contributory pension benefit between July 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002, inclusive, the participating governmental unit shall pay the additional liabilities that result from the contributory pension benefit according to any increase in the normal cost percentage plus a schedule of amortization that is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

(l) For each employee of a participating governmental unit that initially elects to provide its employees with the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007, inclusive, the participating governmental unit shall pay the additional liabilities that result from the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection according to any increase in the normal cost percentage plus a schedule of amortization that is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

(m) For each employee of the Maryland Transit Administration who is a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, the Maryland Transit Administration shall pay to the Board of Trustees the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(n) (1) In this section, “elected or appointed official” means an individual who is employed as:

(i) a State’s attorney;

(ii) a sheriff;

(iii) a county treasurer;

(iv) a county commissioner;

(v) an orphans’ court judge;

(vi) a bingo board member; or

(vii) a liquor and license board member.

(2) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, and each subsequent fiscal year, on behalf of the elected or appointed officials of each county who are members of the Employees’ Retirement System, the Employees’ Pension System, or the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, the county where each elected or appointed official is employed shall pay the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(o) (1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, and each subsequent fiscal year, for a deputy sheriff employed by the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Department who is a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System, Baltimore City shall pay the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(2) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, and each subsequent fiscal year, for an employee of the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Department who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System, Baltimore City shall pay the employer contributions otherwise required to be made by the State on behalf of the member.

(p) (1) On and after October 1, 2013, on behalf of its employees who are members of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System, the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund shall:

(i) pay an amount equal to the product of multiplying:

1. the aggregate annual earnable compensation of those members; and

2. the normal contribution rate otherwise paid by the State for members of the Employees’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Pension System;

(ii) pay an additional amount equal to 5% of the aggregate annual earnable compensation of its employees who are members of the Employees’ Retirement System; and

(iii) remit to the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System the contributions required to be paid by its employees.

(2) Beginning on or before December 31, 2013, and each year thereafter, in addition to the amounts required to be paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund shall pay a withdrawal liability contribution:

(i) as calculated by the actuary of the State Retirement and Pension System; and

(ii) in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection.

(3) The participant funding ratio for the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund shall be a fraction that has:

(i) as its numerator, the market value of assets for the Employees’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Pension System reported in the June 30, 2013, annual actuarial valuation for the State; and

(ii) as its denominator, the entry age actuarial accrued liability for the Employees’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Pension System reported in the June 30, 2013, annual actuarial valuation for the State.

(4) The withdrawal liability contribution of the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund shall be the complement of the participant funding ratio for the Fund multiplied by the entry age actuarial accrued liability for the Fund based on data submitted as of October 1, 2013, for the Fund.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-101
§21–101.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) the making of the appropriate general plan;

(2) any part, amendment, extension, or addition to the plan;

(3) the protection of and the carrying out of the plan; and

(4) the exercise of any:

(i) planning, zoning, or subdivision control powers in the regional district; and

(ii) other powers granted in this title to the Commission or to the Montgomery County Council or the Prince George’s County Council.

(b) The purpose of the plan is to:

(1) guide and accomplish a coordinated, comprehensive, adjusted, and systematic development of the regional district;

(2) coordinate and adjust the development of the regional district with public and private development of other parts of the State and of the District of Columbia; and

(3) protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-503 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-503
§21–503.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees shall offer counseling about retirement benefits:

(1) to the members, former members, and retirees of each State system; and

(2) if a member, former member, or retiree consents, to an immediate family member.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-501.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-501.1
§21–501.
Status: in_force

§21–501.1.

(a) At an intersection, a person using an EPAMD or a personal delivery device, as defined in § 21–104.5 of this title, is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21–202 and 21–203 of this title. However, at any other place, a person using an EPAMD or a personal delivery device has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title.

(b) At an intersection, a person using a wheelchair is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21–202 and 21–203 of this title. However, at any other place, a person using a wheelchair has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1409 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1409
§21–1409.
Status: in_force

If an Authority highway has a posted minimum speed, that minimum speed shall be maintained.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-803.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-803.1
§21–803.
Status: in_force

§21–803.1.

In addition to the purposes enumerated in Title 10 of this article, Anne Arundel County may establish, modify, or abolish special taxing districts for the purpose of providing or expanding water or wastewater services.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-313 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-313
§21–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Administration, by order, or any local authority, by ordinance, may prohibit the use of any controlled access highway in its jurisdiction by parades, low speed vehicles, funeral processions, bicycles, or other nonmotorized traffic or by any person operating a motorcycle.

(b) The County Commissioners of Charles County and Washington County and the governing body of Frederick County, by ordinance, may prohibit the use of any controlled access highway in the county’s jurisdiction by any person to solicit money, donations of any kind, employment, business, or a ride from the occupant of any vehicle on the controlled access highway.

(c) The State Highway Administration or the local authority adopting any prohibition under this section shall place and maintain signs on the controlled access highway to which the prohibition is applicable. If signs are so placed, a person may not disobey the restrictions stated on them.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-254 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-254
§21–254.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of this section, an “immediate threat” exists if any meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, fruit, or any other perishable substance that is intended for consumption as food:

(i) Contains any filthy, decomposed, or putrid substance;

(ii) Is poisonous or otherwise would be injurious to health if consumed; or

(iii) Is otherwise unsafe.

(2) If a food poses an immediate threat, it shall be considered a public nuisance.

(b) If the Secretary finds that a food poses an immediate threat, the Secretary immediately shall destroy the food or otherwise make the food unusable for consumption by human beings.

(c) The owner of a substance that is destroyed or otherwise made unusable under this section may bring a suit for damages against the Secretary.

(d) The Secretary shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–633 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Education § 21-401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-401
§21–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Community rehabilitation program” means a work oriented place or facility operated on a nonprofit basis that is operated principally to provide:

(1) Suitable work, training, or retraining to individuals with disabilities who because of a disability cannot find gainful employment elsewhere; or

(2) Gainful employment to individuals with severe disabilities.

(c) “Individual with disabilities” means an individual who:

(1) Has a severe physical or mental disability that seriously limits his mobility, communication, work tolerance, work skills, and ability to care for and direct himself, and function generally;

(2) Can be expected to require multiple rehabilitation services over an extended period of time; and

(3) Whose disability is determined by an evaluation of rehabilitation potential to cause substantial functional limitation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-209 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-209
§21–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The district council may borrow money, on the full faith and credit of the district, to:

(1) acquire by purchase or condemnation an easement under § 21–208 of this subtitle to construct a project in or for the district; and

(2) complete the project.

(b) (1) The money borrowed by the district council for a project shall:

(i) bear interest at a rate set by the district council not exceeding 6% per year;

(ii) be payable semiannually; and

(iii) be secured by bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district council on the full faith and credit of the district.

(2) Subject to § 21–212(e)(2) of this subtitle, the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this subsection shall:

(i) be exempt from State, county, and municipal taxation;

(ii) mature serially at the times determined by the district council, not to exceed 30 years;

(iii) be made payable within 30 years after issuance; and

(iv) be issued under the seal of the county.

(3) Notwithstanding §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article, the district council may sell the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness at public or private sale.

(c) (1) The governing body of the county shall guarantee the payment of principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the district council under this section.

(2) The guaranty shall be endorsed on each bond in the following language:

“The payment of interest when due and the principal at maturity is guaranteed by ….. County, Maryland.”

(3) Within 20 days after the bonds are ready for endorsement, the endorsement shall be:

(i) signed on each bond by the chair of the governing body or the county executive, as applicable;

(ii) attested to by the clerk of the governing body of the county; and

(iii) affixed with the county seal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-313 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-313
§21–313.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this subtitle, a representative of the Department, at any reasonable time, may:

(1) Enter and inspect any food establishment; and

(2) Inspect and sample any item of food that is in a food establishment.

(b) A person may not:

(1) Refuse to grant access to a representative of the Department who requests to enter and inspect a food establishment under this section; or

(2) Interfere with any inspection under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1121 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1121
§21–1121.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a Class E (truck) vehicle registered or of a type capable of being registered in this State as a Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 3/4 ton or less, the gross vehicle weight of which does not exceed 7,000 pounds.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section does not apply to:

(i) A vehicle traveling at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour; or

(ii) The transportation of:

1. An employee to or from a work site by the employer of the employee; or

2. An individual in a vehicle engaged in farming operations.

(2) This subsection may not be construed as to eliminate applicable child safety seat and seat belt requirements under §§ 22-412.2 and 22-412.3 of this article.

(c) An individual may not drive a Class E (truck) vehicle on a highway in the State while a passenger under the age of 16 years is riding in an unenclosed bed of the vehicle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-506 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-506
§21–506.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a former member, retiree, or a beneficiary of a deceased former member or retiree of a State system who:

(1) is entitled to a refund of accumulated contributions and has made no claim for those contributions; or

(2) is currently eligible to receive a vested allowance and has not filed an application for the vested allowance.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Retirement Agency may post the names of the individuals described in subsection (a) of this section and the names of the last participating employer of the former members or retirees on the State Retirement Agency’s website or otherwise publish the names of the individuals and employers for the purpose of notifying the individuals that they have unclaimed money held by the State Retirement Agency.
Md. Code, Education § 21-208 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Regional counties” means Caroline County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, and Talbot County.

(3) “Regional CTE school” means a school or part of a school that provides career and technical education programs to public high school students in the regional counties.

(4) “School” includes a public institution of higher education located within the regional counties.

(b) (1) Two or more county boards of the regional counties may establish a regional CTE school.

(2) A regional CTE school may not be established unless at least two county boards of the regional counties, the governing bodies of those regional counties, and the board of trustees of the public institution of higher education, if applicable, approve the establishment of the regional CTE school.

(3) Participating county boards of the regional counties, the governing bodies of those regional counties, and the board of trustees of the public institution of higher education, if applicable, shall enter into a binding memorandum of understanding that provides for the governance, operations, financing, and maintenance of the regional CTE school.

(c) Any State or local education aid required under Title 5, Subtitle 2 of this article or other provisions of this article is to be calculated and distributed as required in those sections of law unless otherwise agreed to in the memorandum of understanding required in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a regional CTE school shall comply with the regulations and provisions of law governing other public schools.

(2) A regional CTE school shall operate under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the county board and the exclusive bargaining representative that is in effect in the county where the school is located.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-401 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-401
§21–401.
Status: in_force

Except at through highways, or as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a vehicle at an intersection:

(1) Has the right-of-way over any other vehicle approaching from the left; and

(2) Shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching from the right.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-404
§21–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway or from any other place that is not a highway shall stop.

(b) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway or from any other place that is not a highway shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the highway.

(c) In this section, “paved highway” means a highway that has a hard, smooth surface of gravel, shells, crushed stone, paving blocks, asphalt, concrete, or other similar substance.

(d) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a paved highway from an unpaved highway shall stop.

(e) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a paved highway from an unpaved highway shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the paved highway.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-607 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-607
§21–607.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Prince George’s County may establish a stormwater management district that includes the land in its boundaries, except for the land in the City of Bowie.

(2) In its stormwater management district, Prince George’s County shall provide efficient stormwater management services to the residents and property owners of the stormwater management district with adequate facilities for development and promotion of safety for life and property.

(3) The stormwater management services shall include those formerly performed by the Commission.

(4) Prince George’s County may not exercise stormwater management authority in the City of Bowie unless the city and county otherwise agree.

(b) (1) The stormwater management district is a special taxing district for the purpose of stormwater management.

(2) Prince George’s County may establish one or more special taxing areas in its stormwater management district.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-435 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-435
§21–435.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An individual who has a communicable disease or is a carrier of a communicable disease may not work, in any capacity that brings that individual into contact with the production, handling, storage, or transportation of milk products, containers, equipment, or utensils, at:

(i) A dairy farm;

(ii) A milk plant;

(iii) A receiving station; or

(iv) A transfer station.

(2) A person who operates a dairy farm, transfer station, receiving station, or milk plant may not employ any individual:

(i) Who, if employed, would violate paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) Whom the employer reasonably believes would violate paragraph (1) of this subsection if employed.

(b) Each holder of a permit for a receiving station, transfer station, or as a distributor, milk processor, or milk producer shall notify the Secretary immediately if:

(1) A communicable disease affects any individual on that person’s dairy farm, distribution station, receiving station, transfer station, or milk plant; or

(2) That person suspects that any employee of that person has contracted a communicable disease or has become a carrier of a communicable disease.

(c) An individual who has an infected cut or lesion on a hand or arm may not handle any milk product, milk container, or milk equipment.

(d) (1) The Secretary may make or require a reasonable medical and biological examination of an individual who is suspected of having any communicable disease.

(2) An examination under this subsection may include examination of the bodily discharges of the individual.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-419 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-419
§21–419.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this part are securities:

(1) that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or a political subdivision for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State is authorized by law; and

(2) in which any of the following persons or entities may invest money:

(i) an officer or a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State;

(ii) a bank, a trust company, a savings and loan association, or an investment company;

(iii) an insurance company; and

(iv) a personal representative, trustee, or other fiduciary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1202
§21–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) Every person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter in a public bicycle area has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, including the duties set forth in § 21–504 of this title, except:

(1) As otherwise provided in this subtitle; and

(2) For those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, a person has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title while the person is lawfully operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle:

(i) On a sidewalk or sidewalk area; or

(ii) In or through a crosswalk.

(2) At an intersection, a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21–202 and 21–203 of this title.

(3) A person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area or in or through a crosswalk shall yield the right–of–way to a pedestrian or a person riding on an electric personal assistive mobility device.

(4) Section 21–506 of this title does not apply to a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-303
§21–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of real property in a proposed district, may present a written petition to the governing body of each county where the property lies to request the creation of a shore erosion control district.

(b) The petition shall describe the proposed boundaries of the shore erosion control district.

(c) (1) On receipt of a petition, the governing body of the county shall refer the petition to the Department of Natural Resources.

(2) (i) The Department of Natural Resources shall review the petition and submit a report to the governing body of the county.

(ii) The report shall contain:

1. the Department’s recommendation concerning the feasibility and need for a shore erosion control district;

2. a description of the area to be included in the shore erosion control district;

3. plans for erosion control; and

4. estimated costs for any projects recommended for erosion control.

(d) On receipt of the report, the governing body of the county may:

(1) establish the shore erosion control district; and

(2) designate the area to be included in the shore erosion control district.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-10A-05 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10A / Section 21-10A-05
§21–10A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a vehicle is towed or otherwise removed from a parking lot, the person in possession of the vehicle:

(1) Shall immediately deliver the vehicle directly to the storage facility stated on the signs posted in accordance with § 21–10A–02 of this subtitle;

(2) May not move the towed vehicle from that storage facility to another storage facility for at least 72 hours; and

(3) Shall provide the owner of the vehicle or the owner’s agent immediate and continuous opportunity, at a minimum from 6 a.m. to midnight, 7 days per week, from the time the vehicle was received at the storage facility, to retake possession of the vehicle.

(b) Before a vehicle is removed from a parking lot, a tower who possesses the vehicle shall release the vehicle to the owner or an agent of the owner:

(1) If the owner or agent requests that the tower release the vehicle;

(2) If the vehicle can be driven under its own power;

(3) Whether or not the vehicle has been lifted off the ground; and

(4) If the owner or agent pays a drop fee to the tower in an amount not exceeding 50% of the cost of a full tow.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a storage facility that is in possession of a towed vehicle shall:

(i) Accept payment for outstanding towing, recovery, or storage charges by cash or at least two major, nationally recognized credit cards; and

(ii) If the storage facility accepts only cash, have an operable automatic teller machine available on the premises.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a storage facility is unable to process a credit card payment and does not have an operable automatic teller machine on the premises, the storage facility shall accept a personal check as payment for outstanding towing, recovery, and storage charges.

(ii) A storage facility may refuse to accept a personal check as payment if it is unable to process a credit card for the payment because use of the credit card has been declined by the credit card company.

(3) A storage facility that is in possession of a towed vehicle shall make the vehicle available to the owner, the owner’s agent, the insurer of record, or a secured party, under the supervision of the storage facility, for:

(i) Inspection; or

(ii) Retrieval from the vehicle of personal property that is not attached to the vehicle.
Md. Code, Education § 21-307 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-307
§21–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education and the State Workers’ Compensation Commission shall administer jointly the program established in this section.

(b) The State Workers’ Compensation Commission:

(1) Shall establish a rehabilitation program;

(2) May employ the necessary rehabilitation counselors and clerical staff to review all reports and claims;

(3) Shall select from the reports and claims filed with it those for which rehabilitation services appear to be appropriate;

(4) After proper investigation, shall refer appropriate cases to the Division of Rehabilitation Services;

(5) On request of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall make available to the Division a complete medical evaluation, including a prognosis of work potential of any worker whose case it refers to the Division; and

(6) Shall pay the salaries of the employees of the workers’ compensation rehabilitation program and all necessary expenses incurred:

(i) In investigating and reviewing all reports and claims; and

(ii) For supplies, furniture, and office space.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-318 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-318
§21–318.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department believes that a person is violating any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Department may have the person served with a written order that directs the person served to abate the violation within a time specified in the order.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Department shall give any person served with an order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.

(c) After a hearing under this section, the Department may affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.

(d) A person who is served with an order under this section may not violate that order.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-422 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-422
§21–422.
Status: in_force

(a) The raw milk that a milk producer sells shall be raw milk that:

(1) Is obtained by the complete milking of a healthy cow or goat;

(2) Is unadulterated, whole, and unadjusted; and

(3) Is practically free of colostrum.

(b) The pasteurized milk products that a distributor, bobtailer, or milk processor sells shall:

(1) Be pasteurized; and

(2) Meet all definitions and standards of identity established by federal law and regulation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1304.2
§21–1304.
Status: in_force

§21–1304.2.

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

(2) “Festival” means the Garrett County Beer and Wine Festival.

(3) “Festival organization” means a nonprofit organization that is chosen by the county in accordance with subsection (c) of this section to organize a festival.

(b) (1) There is a Garrett County Beer and Wine Festival.

(2) Under the supervision of the Board, the festival organization may conduct the Festival annually for a fixed period of time of up to 3 consecutive days.

(c) (1) In selecting a nonprofit organization to be a festival organization, the county shall ensure that the nonprofit organization has extensive experience in organizing and managing large–scale public events.

(2) The Board may issue not more than four beer and wine festival licenses each year.

(d) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license or a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license.

(e) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides.

(f) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer and wine that is:

(1) manufactured and processed in or outside the State; and

(2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(g) A license holder shall display and sell beer and wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the beer and wine festival.

(h) The Board shall:

(1) hold a hearing on a license application; and

(2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing.

(i) (1) The Board shall choose a location for the festival that is not already licensed.

(2) If the location chosen allows for Sunday sales, Sunday sales may begin at 10 a.m.

(j) Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:

(1) invoiced to the license holder by a retailer or wholesaler; and

(2) delivered to the festival from the licensed premises of the retailer or wholesaler.

(k) A holder of a retail license or State wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with the holder of the festival license to:

(1) deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and

(2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license.

(l) The Board shall establish the license fee.

(m) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1215 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1215
§21–1215.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a violation of § 21–220(b)(4), § 21–228, or § 21–259.3 of this title.

(b) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or

(2) If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(c) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title:

(1) Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and

(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.

(d) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1104.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1104.2
§21–1104.
Status: in_force

§21–1104.2.

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a draft beer permit who also holds any other license except a Class A license or a Class C license.

(b) 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 $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-243 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-243
§21–243.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As soon as practicable after a hearing on a protest to a rule or regulation under § 21-242 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall:

(i) Act on the protest by issuing an order; and

(ii) Send a copy of the order to each protester by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service.

(2) Each order issued under this section shall be based on substantial evidence in the record of the hearing.

(b) An order issued by the Secretary under this section may:

(1) Reinstate, rescind, or modify a State adopted federal rule or regulation as a rule or regulation of this State; or

(2) As to any other rule or regulation proposed under this subtitle:

(i) Withdraw the proposal;

(ii) Modify the proposal and set an effective date for the modified proposal that is at least 60 days after publication of the order; or

(iii) Set a new effective date for the original proposal that is at least 60 days after publication of the order.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1112 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1112
§21–1112.
Status: in_force

A person may not turn off any vehicle lights to avoid identification.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-10A-02 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10A / Section 21-10A-02
§21–10A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “regional mall” means a shopping mall with at least:

(i) 400,000 square feet of gross leasable area; and

(ii) 2 anchor stores.

(2) The square footage of any anchor store shall be excluded from the calculation of gross leasable area under this section.

(b) The owner or operator of a parking lot or the owner’s or operator’s agent may not have a vehicle towed or otherwise removed from the parking lot unless the owner, operator, or agent has placed in conspicuous locations, as described in subsection (c) of this section, signs that:

(1) Are at least 24 inches high and 30 inches wide;

(2) Are clearly visible to the driver of a motor vehicle entering or being parked in the parking lot;

(3) State the location to which the vehicle will be towed or removed and the name of the towing company;

(4) State that State law requires that the vehicle be available for reclamation at a minimum from 6 a.m. to midnight, 7 days per week;

(5) State the maximum amount that the owner of the vehicle may be charged for the towing or removal of the vehicle; and

(6) Provide the telephone number of a person who can be contacted to arrange for the reclaiming of the vehicle by its owner or the owner’s agent.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the signs described in subsection (b) of this section shall be placed to provide at least 1 sign for every 7,500 square feet of parking space in the parking lot.

(2) In the parking lot of a regional mall, the signs described in subsection (b) of this section shall be placed at every entrance to the parking lot.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-309 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-309
§21–309.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Mobile food service facility” means a food service facility which is a mechanically, electrically, manually, or otherwise propelled vehicle operating on land or water.

(3) “On–farm food service facility” means a food service facility that:

(i) Is located on a farm;

(ii) Serves food as designated by the Department; and

(iii) Operates during a period of time of not more than 30 consecutive days with up to two renewals in a 1–year period.

(4) “Temporary food service facility” means a food service facility which operates during a period of time of not more than 30 consecutive days at a fixed location in conjunction with a fair, carnival, public exhibition, construction project, recreational facility, or similar gathering.

(b) (1) Except as provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article and in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, and unless it is renewed for another term, a license expires 1 year from the date of issuance or renewal or as provided by local law, ordinance, or regulation in accordance with § 21–304(b) and (c) of this subtitle.

(2) Except as provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, a license to operate a temporary food service facility expires at the conclusion of the underlying event or after 30 consecutive days of operation, whichever is earlier, or as provided by local law, ordinance, or regulation in accordance with § 21–304(b) and (c) of this subtitle.

(3) (i) Except as provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, a license to operate an on–farm food service facility expires after 30 consecutive days unless it is renewed in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) An on–farm food service facility may renew an on–farm food service facility license up to two times within a 1–year period.

(c) Except in the case of a temporary food service facility, including a mobile food service facility which operates solely as a temporary food service facility, or an on-farm food service facility, at least 1 month before the license expires, the Department shall send to the licensee, by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires; and

(2) The date by which the completed renewal application must be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires.

(d) The Department may renew a license if the licensee:

(1) Has complied with this subtitle and the regulations adopted under this subtitle;

(2) Submits to the Department a completed renewal application on the form the Department requires;

(3) Pays the renewal fee assessed under § 2-104 of this article, unless exempted from the fee under this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle; and

(4) Agrees to permit access to the food establishment for purposes of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-309.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-309.1
§21–309.
Status: in_force

§21–309.1.

(a) (1) The Department shall establish a producer mobile farmer’s market license.

(2) The fee for a producer mobile farmer’s market license:

(i) Shall be based on the anticipated cost of licensing, inspecting, and regulating licensees; and

(ii) May not exceed $100.

(3) A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be valid for a period of 1 year.

(b) A producer mobile farmer’s market licensee may transport to and sell at a farmer’s market or at a public festival or event:

(1) Products that were produced by the licensee under an on–farm home processing plant license;

(2) Products produced by the licensee, as authorized by the Department in regulation; or

(3) Farm products that have been inspected, licensed, or certified for food safety by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

(c) (1) A producer mobile farmer’s market license is valid in all jurisdictions in the State.

(2) A county or municipality may not require a producer mobile farmer’s market licensee to obtain a separate permit or license to sell products authorized for sale under the producer mobile farmer’s market license.

(d) The Department shall:

(1) Issue producer mobile farmer’s market licenses;

(2) At least once a year, inspect each mobile unit that operates under a producer mobile farmer’s market license; and

(3) Adopt regulations to implement this section.

(e) A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be displayed on any mobile unit operating under the license.

(f) (1) A person in violation of this section or a regulation adopted under this section is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.

(2) A county health department shall enforce and levy fines for a violation of this section or any regulations adopted under this section.

(3) Fines assessed by a county health department shall be paid to the county in which the violation occurred.

(4) A county health department shall notify the Department of any violations occurring in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 10 / Section 21-1001.2
§21–1001.
Status: in_force

§21–1001.2.

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

(b) The Board may issue the license for the use of a bed and breakfast that:

(1) is registered by the county to operate as a bed and breakfast;

(2) has rooms, excluding the resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for sleeping accommodations for a specified time; and

(3) does not have dining facilities that are open to the public.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption only to a guest:

(i) whose name and address appear on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and

(ii) who is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who is registered only to obtain alcoholic beverages.

(3) If the establishment ends operations as a bed and breakfast, the license is void.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 21–2004 of this title.

(e) The annual license fees are:

(1) $25 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with 5 or fewer bedrooms;

(2) $50 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with at least 6 but not more than 10 bedrooms;

(3) $75 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with 11 or more bedrooms;

(4) $30 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with 5 or fewer bedrooms;

(5) $60 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with at least 6 but not more than 10 bedrooms; and

(6) $90 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with 11 or more bedrooms.

(f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-208 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The district council may acquire an easement in any land or structure that is necessary to construct, extend, or maintain a project in the district.

(b) (1) If the district council and property owner cannot agree on the acquisition of an easement in the owner’s property, the district council may begin condemnation proceedings in the circuit court of the county, as provided in Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the district council may enter and take possession of the condemned property not less than 10 days after the recordation of the award in a condemnation proceeding under this subsection.

(ii) Notwithstanding an appeal or further proceedings taken by a defendant in the condemnation proceeding, before taking possession of the condemned property, the district council shall:

1. pay the amount of the award and all costs imposed to the clerk of the court; and

2. give its corporate undertaking to abide by and fulfill any judgment on appeal or on further proceedings.
Md. Code, State Government § 21-107 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-107
§21–107.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant attorneys general authorized by law to be assigned to the Department and any additional assistant attorneys general necessary to give effective legal advice and counsel.

(c) The Attorney General also shall designate an assistant attorney general as counsel to the Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-703 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-703
§21–703.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, this section applies to:

(1) Every motor vehicle carrying a passenger for hire;

(2) Every school vehicle carrying any passenger;

(3) Every bus that is owned or operated by a church and carrying any passenger;

(4) Every vehicle carrying as cargo a flammable liquid or an explosive; and

(5) Every vehicle carrying hazardous materials of a type and quantity requiring placarding under federal hazardous materials regulations.

(b) If the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (a) of this section approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing.

(c) If the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (a) of this section approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver, while stopped, shall listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching or passing railroad train and for any signals indicating the approach or passage of a railroad train.

(d) If the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (a) of this section approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver may not proceed until he can do so safely.

(e) If the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (a) of this section approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver may proceed only in that gear of the vehicle in which it will be unnecessary to shift gears manually while passing through the crossing.

(f) If the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (a) of this section approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver may not shift gears manually while passing over any track of the railroad.

(g) (1) This section does not apply to the vehicles described in subsection (a)(1), (4), and (5) of this section, at any railroad grade crossing in a business district or residential district.

(2) This section does not apply to school buses and church buses, as described in subsection (a)(2) and (3) of this section, at locations within Baltimore City where complying with the provision of this section would conflict with the existing traffic signal indications.

(3) This section does not apply to the vehicles described in subsection (a) of this section, at any railroad grade crossing with an exempt highway–rail grade crossing plaque.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 25 / Section 21-2501
§21–2501.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1303 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1303
§21–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, the following rules, in addition to any others consistent with them apply.

(2) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(2) Every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and a motor vehicle may not be driven in any manner that deprives any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.

(c) The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(d) A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(e) Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2A-08 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2A / Section 21-2A-08
§21–2A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to the administration and operation of the Program, the Department and its agents and employees are not subject to liability arising from:

(1) The inaccuracy of any information submitted to the Program in accordance with this subtitle; or

(2) The unauthorized use or disclosure of prescription monitoring data or naloxone medication data by a person to whom the Program was authorized to provide prescription monitoring data or naloxone medication data under this subtitle.

(b) Except as provided in § 21–2A–09(b)(3) of this subtitle, a prescriber, prescriber delegate, pharmacist, or pharmacist delegate, acting in good faith, is not subject to liability or disciplinary action arising solely from:

(1) Requesting or receiving, or failing to request or receive, prescription monitoring data from the Program; or

(2) Acting, or failing to act, on the basis of prescription monitoring data provided by the Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 15 / Section 21-1502
§21–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations that authorize any holder of a Class B, Class C, or Class D license to sell the alcoholic beverages specified by the license for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-213 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-213
§21–213.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of § 21-241 of this subtitle, any special dietary use rule or regulation that is adopted by the federal government under the federal act automatically is adopted as a rule or regulation of this State.

(b) Whether or not in accordance with any rule or regulation adopted under the federal act, the Secretary may adopt special dietary use rules or regulations if the Secretary finds that it is necessary to inform purchasers of the value of a food for special dietary use.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2A / Section 21-2A-01
§21–2A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Advisory Board on Prescription Drug Monitoring.

(c) (1) “Dispense” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(2) “Dispense” does not include:

(i) Directly administering a monitored prescription drug to a patient; or

(ii) Giving out prescription drug samples.

(d) (1) “Dispenser” means a person authorized by law to dispense a monitored prescription drug to a patient or the patient’s agent in the State.

(2) “Dispenser” includes a nonresident pharmacy.

(3) “Dispenser” does not include:

(i) A licensed hospital pharmacy that only dispenses a monitored prescription drug for direct administration to an inpatient of the hospital;

(ii) An opioid treatment services program;

(iii) A veterinarian licensed under Title 2, Subtitle 3 of the Agriculture Article when prescribing controlled substances for animals in the usual course of providing professional services;

(iv) A pharmacy issued a waiver permit under COMAR 10.34.17.03 that provides pharmaceutical specialty services exclusively to persons living in assisted living facilities, comprehensive care facilities, and developmental disabilities facilities; and

(v) A pharmacy that:

1. Dispenses medications to an inpatient hospice; and

2. Has been granted a waiver under § 21–2A–03(f) of this subtitle.

(e) “Licensing entity” means an entity authorized under the Health Occupations Article to license, regulate, or discipline a prescriber or dispenser.

(f) (1) “Monitored prescription drug” means a prescription drug that contains a Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V controlled dangerous substance designated under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) “Monitored prescription drug” does not include naloxone medication.

(g) “Naloxone medication” means an opioid antagonist approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the reversal of an opioid overdose.

(h) “Naloxone medication data” means the information submitted to the Program for naloxone medication.

(i) “Office” means the Office of Controlled Substances Administration in the Department.

(j) “Opioid treatment services program” means a program that:

(1) Is certified in accordance with § 8–401 of this article or licensed by the State under § 7.5–401 of this article;

(2) Is authorized to treat patients with opioid dependence with a medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for opioid dependence;

(3) Complies with:

(i) The Code of Federal Regulations 42, Part 8;

(ii) COMAR 10.47.02.11; and

(iii) Requirements for the secure storage and accounting of opioid medication imposed by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the Office; and

(4) Has been granted a certification for operation by the Department, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

(k) “Pharmacist” means an individual who is licensed under Title 12 of the Health Occupations Article, or by another state, to dispense a monitored prescription drug.

(l) “Pharmacist delegate” means an individual who is:

(1) Authorized by a registered pharmacist to request or access prescription monitoring data; and

(2) Employed by or under contract with the same professional practice as the registered pharmacist.

(m) “Prescriber” means a licensed health care professional authorized by law to prescribe a monitored prescription drug.

(n) “Prescriber delegate” means an individual who is:

(1) Authorized by a registered prescriber to request or access prescription monitoring data; and

(2) Employed by or under contract with the same professional practice as the prescriber.

(o) “Prescription drug” has the meaning stated in § 21–201 of this title.

(p) “Prescription monitoring data” means the information submitted to the Program for a monitored prescription drug.

(q) “Program” means the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program established under this subtitle.

(r) “Registered” means registered with the Program to request or access prescription monitoring data for clinical use.

(s) “Terminal illness” means a medical condition that, within reasonable medical judgment, involves a prognosis for a patient that likely will result in the patient’s death within 6 months.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 26 / Section 21-2602
§21–2602.
Status: in_force

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-1210 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1210
§21–1210.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of § 21-425 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-627 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-627
§21–627.
Status: in_force

(a) On establishing a stormwater management district, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County each shall:

(1) establish a stormwater management fund; and

(2) deposit in the fund:

(i) receipts and revenues from an ad valorem tax imposed under § 21–623 of this subtitle; and

(ii) charges, fees, fees–in–lieu, and other contributions received from any person or governmental unit in connection with stormwater management activities or practices.

(b) Money in a county stormwater management fund shall be used only to pay for the costs of stormwater management as set forth in § 21–623(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1305
§21–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a wine festival license.

(2) The Board may issue not more than four wine festival licenses each year.

(3) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides.

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license; or

(2) a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is:

(1) manufactured and processed in any state; and

(2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the wine festival.

(e) The Board shall:

(1) hold a hearing on each license application; and

(2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each year the Board shall choose up to 3 consecutive days for the wine festival.

(2) The Board shall choose a location that is not already licensed.

(3) A day chosen for the wine festival may not:

(i) be a Sunday; or

(ii) fall on the same weekend as the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County.

(g) Notwithstanding subsection (f)(3)(i) of this section, a holder of a wine festival license issued for use in a location where Sunday sales are allowed may make Sunday sales beginning at 10 a.m.

(h) Wine displayed and sold shall be:

(1) invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and

(2) delivered to the wine festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.

(i) A holder of a State wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:

(1) deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and

(2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license.

(j) The Board shall establish the license fee.

(k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-306
§21–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Council of Anne Arundel County may impose a direct tax on property in a shore erosion control district to:

(1) repay a loan made to the county by the State under § 8–1005 of the Natural Resources Article for the construction of an erosion control project for the benefit of a shore erosion control district; and

(2) pay for maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of erosion control projects.

(b) A tax under this section:

(1) shall be imposed and collected as county taxes are imposed and collected;

(2) shall have the same priority rights, bear the same interest and penalties, and in every respect be treated the same as county taxes; and

(3) may not apply to property that is exempt from taxation under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Tax – Property Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-403
§21–403.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 1 distillery license in the county.

(b) A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–202(c)(5) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a distillery.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-208 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-208
§21–208.
Status: in_force

(a) All overpasses less than 14.5 feet in height above the roadway surface shall have a sign denoting the height above the roadway.

(b) The design and placement of the sign shall be consistent with the specifications established in the manual on uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways adopted by the State Highway Administration under § 25-104 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-704.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-704.1
§21–704.
Status: in_force

§21–704.1.

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

(2) “Agency” means:

(i) For an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated and maintained at a railroad grade crossing in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County that is under the control of the State, the law enforcement agency of the State primarily responsible for traffic control at that railroad grade crossing;

(ii) For an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated and maintained at a railroad grade crossing under the control of Prince George’s County or a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County, a law enforcement agency of Prince George’s County or the municipal corporation that is authorized to issue citations for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations at that railroad grade crossing; or

(iii) For an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated and maintained at a railroad grade crossing under the control of Montgomery County or a municipal corporation in Montgomery County, a law enforcement agency of Montgomery County or the municipal corporation that is authorized to issue citations for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations at that railroad grade crossing.

(3) “Automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system” means a system operated by an agency that records a driver’s response to a traffic control signal or traffic control device located at a railroad grade crossing.

(4) (i) “Owner” means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or a lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease of 6 months or more.

(ii) “Owner” does not include a motor vehicle rental or leasing company or a holder of a special registration plate issued under Part III of Title 13, Subtitle 9 of this article.

(5) “Violation” means any violation of §§ 21–701 through 21–704 of this subtitle.

(b) This section applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

(c) A recording by an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system under this section indicating that the driver of a motor vehicle has committed a violation shall include:

(1) An image of the motor vehicle;

(2) An image of the driver of the motor vehicle;

(3) An image of the motor vehicle’s rear license plate;

(4) The time of the violation;

(5) The date of the violation; and

(6) The location of the violation.

(d) The recording shall be made on:

(1) Two or more photographs;

(2) Two or more microphotographs;

(3) Two or more electronic images;

(4) Videotape; or

(5) Any other medium.

(e) (1) Unless the driver of the motor vehicle received a citation from a police officer at the time of the violation, the owner or, in accordance with subsection (h)(5) of this section, the driver of a motor vehicle is subject to a civil penalty if the motor vehicle is recorded by an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system during the commission of a violation.

(2) A civil penalty under this subsection may not exceed $100.

(3) For purposes of this section, the District Court shall prescribe:

(i) A uniform citation form consistent with subsection (f)(1) of this section and § 7–302 of the Courts Article; and

(ii) A civil penalty, which shall be indicated on the citation, to be paid by persons who choose to prepay the civil penalty without appearing in District Court.

(f) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, an agency shall mail to the owner liable under subsection (e) of this section a citation that shall include:

(i) The name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle;

(ii) The registration number of the motor vehicle involved in the violation;

(iii) The violation charged;

(iv) The location of the railroad grade crossing;

(v) The date and time of the violation;

(vi) A copy of the recorded image;

(vii) The amount of the civil penalty imposed and the date by which the civil penalty must be paid;

(viii) A signed statement by a technician employed by the agency that, based on inspection of recorded images, the motor vehicle was being operated during the commission of a violation;

(ix) A statement that recorded images are evidence of a violation; and

(x) Information advising the person alleged to be liable under this section:

1. Of the manner and time in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested in the District Court; and

2. Warning that failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability and may result in refusal or suspension of the motor vehicle registration.

(2) The agency may mail a warning notice in lieu of a citation to the owner liable under subsection (e) of this section.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (h)(5) of this section, a citation issued under this section shall be mailed no later than 2 weeks after the alleged violation.

(4) A person who receives a citation under paragraph (1) of this subsection may:

(i) Pay the civil penalty, in accordance with instructions on the citation, directly to Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, or to the District Court; or

(ii) Elect to stand trial for the alleged violation.

(5) To mail the citation or warning notice, an agency shall use:

(i) The current mailing address on file with the Administration; or

(ii) If a mailing address is unavailable, the current residential address on file with the Administration.

(g) (1) A certificate alleging that a violation occurred, sworn to or affirmed by a duly authorized agent of the agency, based on inspection of recorded images produced by an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system shall be evidence of the facts contained in the certificate and shall be admissible in any proceeding concerning the alleged violation.

(2) Adjudication of liability shall be based on a preponderance of evidence.

(h) (1) The District Court may consider in defense of a violation:

(i) That the driver of the vehicle passed through the railroad grade crossing in a manner that would constitute a violation:

1. In order to yield the right–of–way to an emergency vehicle; or

2. As part of a funeral procession in accordance with § 21–207 of this title;

(ii) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, that the motor vehicle or registration plates of the motor vehicle were stolen before the violation occurred and were not under the control or possession of the owner at the time of the violation;

(iii) That under § 21–201 of this title, this section is unenforceable against the owner because at the time and place of the alleged violation, the traffic control signal or traffic control device was not in proper position and was unable to be seen by an ordinarily observant individual;

(iv) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, evidence that the person named in the citation was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation; and

(v) Any other issues and evidence that the District Court deems pertinent.

(2) In order to demonstrate that the motor vehicle or the registration plates were stolen before the violation occurred and were not under the control or possession of the owner at the time of the violation, the owner must submit proof that a police report about the stolen motor vehicle or registration plates was filed in a timely manner.

(3) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection, the person named in the citation shall provide to the District Court evidence to the satisfaction of the court of who was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation, including, at a minimum, the operator’s name and current address.

(4) (i) The provisions of this paragraph apply only to a citation that involves a Class E (truck) vehicle with a registered gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, Class F (tractor) vehicle, Class G (trailer) vehicle operated in combination with a Class F (tractor) vehicle, and Class P (passenger bus) vehicle.

(ii) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection, the person named in a citation described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may provide to the District Court a letter, sworn to or affirmed by the person and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, that:

1. States that the person named in the citation was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation; and

2. Provides the name, address, and driver’s license identification number of the person who was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(5) (i) If the District Court finds that the person named in the citation was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation or receives evidence under paragraph (4)(ii)2 of this subsection identifying the person driving the vehicle at the time of the violation, the clerk of the court shall provide to the agency issuing the citation a copy of any evidence substantiating who was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(ii) On the receipt of substantiating evidence from the District Court under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, an agency may issue a citation as provided in subsection (f) of this section to the person that the evidence indicates was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(iii) A citation issued under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph shall be mailed no later than 2 weeks after receipt of the evidence from the District Court.

(i) If the civil penalty is not paid and the violation is not contested, the Administration may refuse to register or reregister or may suspend the registration of the motor vehicle.

(j) A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed under this section:

(1) Is not a moving violation for the purpose of assessing points under § 16–402 of this article and may not be recorded by the Administration on the driving record of the owner or driver of the vehicle;

(2) May be treated as a parking violation for purposes of § 26–305 of this article; and

(3) May not be considered in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage.

(k) (1) In consultation with local law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, the Chief Judge of the District Court shall adopt procedures for the issuance of citations, the trial of violations, and the collection of civil penalties under this section.

(2) The standards and requirements for the use, processing, and disposal of recorded images and associated data established under § 12–113.1 of this article apply to citations issued under this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-505 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-505
§21–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a county, before the governing body of a county enacts an ordinance or resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this subtitle, the governing body shall:

(1) hold a public hearing; and

(2) give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.

(b) Before a county may establish as a special taxing district an area that is wholly or partly within a municipality or other county listed in § 21–502(a) of this subtitle, the county shall get the consent of the governing body of the municipality or another county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-603 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 6 / Section 21-603
§21–603.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations that are necessary to carry out this subtitle and that are consistent with the requirements of § 401(a)(31) and any other applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations under those sections.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-204
§21–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In preparing and making a plan and in exercising the zoning, planning, subdivision control, and other powers granted to the Commission under this division, the Commission may act in conjunction and cooperation with the National Capital Planning Commission.

(b) The Commission is the representative of the State to the National Capital Planning Commission.

(c) For the purposes described in subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may enter into commitments and agreements with the National Capital Planning Commission as the Commission considers necessary.

(d) The Commission may act in conjunction and cooperation with other representatives or officers of the United States government or of the District of Columbia or of this State, including the Department of Planning and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, or of the Commonwealth of Virginia or of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County or of any district, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision in these states or counties.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-708 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 7 / Section 21-708
§21–708.
Status: in_force

(a) A public employee subject to a forfeiture order issued under § 21–704 of this subtitle is entitled to a return of the individual’s accumulated contributions on request under § 29–501 of this article.

(b) The public employee’s accumulated contributions shall be reduced by an amount equal to any benefit payments received by the public employee that would have been subject to forfeiture and have not been recovered by the Board of Trustees under § 21–705 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-808 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-808
§21–808.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of notification from the District Court under § 1–605(d)(4) of the Courts Article that a citation was issued to a minor charging the minor with a moving violation as defined in § 11–136.1 of this article, the Administration promptly shall notify the cosigner of the minor’s driver’s license application that the citation was issued to the minor.

(b) The notification required under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Be mailed by the Administration to the most recent address provided by the cosigner in accordance with § 16–107(b) of this article; and

(2) Contain the following information:

(i) The name, address, and date of birth of the minor charged with the violation;

(ii) Identification of the moving violation charged;

(iii) If the citation was issued for a speeding violation, the speed at which the minor is alleged to have driven and the maximum lawful speed at the location of the alleged violation;

(iv) The amount of the fine specified in the citation; and

(v) The number of points that may be assessed against the minor.

(c) Evidence of the receipt or lack of receipt of the notice required by this section is not admissible in any civil or criminal action against a cosigner.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1402 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1402
§21–1402.
Status: in_force

Unless specifically modified or changed by this subtitle, each provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law applicable to motor vehicles on highways applies on all Authority highways.
Md. Code, State Government § 21-205 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-205
§21–205.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) There is a Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway in the Program.

(2) The purpose of the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway is to:

(i) provide service placements to eligible young adults as an additional option to immediately pursuing postsecondary education or career and technical training;

(ii) equip corps participants with professional development, mentoring, job training, financial literacy skills, and other supports while working in high–impact service placements;

(iii) assist in addressing the State’s greatest challenges by channeling the next generation of Maryland citizens into impactful public service; and

(iv) strengthen a pipeline of talent into State and local governments to fill present and future staffing needs.

(b) An individual may apply to the Department for a service placement in the YA Pathway under this section if the individual:

(1) is a Maryland resident on the submission of application;

(2) has graduated from high school or has obtained a similar level of education completion, including an individual who has obtained a:

(i) high school diploma;

(ii) high school diploma by examination; or

(iii) high school certificate of completion; and

(3) is at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 years at the start date of the YA Pathway.

(c) (1) The Department shall set targets for participation in the YA Pathway under this section, including:

(i) 200 corps participants in the first year of implementation;

(ii) 750 corps participants in the third year of implementation;

(iii) 1,500 corps participants in the fourth year of implementation; and

(iv) 2,000 corps participants in the fifth year of implementation.

(2) The Department shall prioritize for participation in the YA Pathway under this section:

(i) individuals historically underrepresented in:

1. higher education enrollment or completion; or

2. employment:

A. by large–scale and community employers;

B. by participating organizations; or

C. in professions and occupations that require licensure or certification; and

(ii) organizations that provide wraparound services to corps participants.

(d) The Department shall develop focus areas for the YA Pathway under this section for the purpose of addressing priority State and community issues, including:

(1) climate;

(2) education; and

(3) health.

(e) A corps participant who receives a service placement in the YA Pathway under this section shall:

(1) participate in all training related to the service placement;

(2) work at least 30 hours per week;

(3) be partnered with an on–site mentor;

(4) perform the duties of the service placement to the satisfaction of the participating organization and the Department;

(5) participate in Program–wide events;

(6) be paid at least the applicable county or State minimum wage, whichever is greater, for mandatory work hours or mandatory Program activities; and

(7) on completion of the Program, be notified of all available post–Program opportunities, including registered apprenticeships.

(f) The Department shall promote and publicize the availability of opportunities in the YA Pathway to:

(1) high schools and adult high schools in the State;

(2) community and nonprofit organizations;

(3) faith–based institutions; and

(4) employers that are potential service placement providers.

(g) (1) There is a Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund.

(2) The purpose of the YA Pathway Fund is to:

(i) provide stipends to corps participants with a service placement in the Program under this section;

(ii) pay the costs to administer and promote the Program; and

(iii) assist in the creation of additional corps programs under § 21–207 of this subtitle.

(3) The Department shall administer the YA Pathway Fund.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (9) of this subsection, the YA Pathway Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(5) (i) The State Treasurer shall hold the YA Pathway Fund separately and shall invest the money in the YA Pathway Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(ii) Any investment earnings of the YA Pathway Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(6) The Comptroller shall separately account for each source for the YA Pathway Fund.

(7) The Department:

(i) may accept any gift or grant from any person for the YA Pathway Fund;

(ii) shall use any gift or grant that it receives for the purposes listed under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(iii) shall deposit with the State Treasurer any gift or grant that it receives for the YA Pathway Fund.

(8) The YA Pathway Fund consists of:

(i) money appropriated to the YA Pathway Fund under the Program in the State budget;

(ii) gifts or grants received by the Department for the YA Pathway Fund;

(iii) investment earnings of the YA Pathway Fund; and

(iv) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the YA Pathway Fund.

(9) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any unspent State appropriation of the YA Pathway Fund shall revert to the General Fund of the State at the end of the fiscal year.

(ii) For fiscal years 2024 through 2026, any unspent portion of the YA Pathway Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State but shall remain in the YA Pathway Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this subtitle.

(10) Beginning with fiscal year 2024, at the end of each fiscal year, the Department shall prepare an annual report of the YA Pathway Fund that includes:

(i) an accounting of all financial receipts and expenditures to and from the YA Pathway Fund; and

(ii) the following information:

1. the total number of corps participants disaggregated by demographic categories;

2. the total annual cost of the YA Pathway disaggregated by the source of the funds;

3. corps participant transition after Program completion into higher education, postsecondary education, full–time employment, registered apprenticeships, and any other post–Program opportunity;

4. the number of corps participants employed by State or local government agencies after completion of the Program; and

5. to the extent practicable, what former corps participants are doing 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years after completing the Program.

(11) The Department shall submit a copy of the report prepared under paragraph (10) of this subsection to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article.

(12) The YA Pathway Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits in accordance with § 2–1220 of this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 21-201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-201
§21–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Board” means the Maryland Corps Program Advisory Board.

(c) “Corps participant” means an individual who participates in the Program.

(d) “Department” means the Department of Service and Civic Innovation.

(e) “MSY Pathway” means the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway.

(f) “MSY Pathway Fund” means the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund.

(g) “Participating organization” means a business, nonprofit organization, or government agency that:

(1) has a focus on community or other service, service learning, volunteerism, or other activities or experiences with a similar mission;

(2) hosts a program participant in a service role; and

(3) complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title 20, Subtitle 6 of this article.

(h) “Program” means the Maryland Corps Program.

(i) “Wraparound services” includes:

(1) child care;

(2) transportation;

(3) housing;

(4) behavioral health;

(5) crisis intervention;

(6) substance abuse prevention or treatment;

(7) legal aid;

(8) financial literacy programming;

(9) job search and application support; and

(10) college application support.

(j) “YA Pathway” means the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway.

(k) “YA Pathway Fund” means the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-406 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 4 / Section 21-406
§21–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not commit a violation of this subtitle that contributes to an accident that results in the death or, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, serious bodily injury of another person.

(b) (1) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(2) (i) The Administration may suspend the license of a person convicted of a violation of this section for a period not exceeding 180 days.

(ii) In accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a license suspension imposed under this paragraph.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-210 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-210
§21–210.
Status: in_force

On completion of a master plan or master plan amendment, the county planning board shall transmit:

(1) the plan or amendment to the district council; and

(2) copies of the plan or amendment to the County Executive.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1205
§21–1205.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter at a speed less than the speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing on a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable and safe, except when:

(1) Making or attempting to make a left turn;

(2) Operating on a one-way street;

(3) Passing a stopped or slower moving vehicle;

(4) Avoiding pedestrians or road hazards;

(5) The right lane is a right turn only lane; or

(6) Operating in a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motor scooter and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.

(b) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway may ride two abreast only if the flow of traffic is unimpeded.

(c) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway shall exercise due care when passing a vehicle.

(d) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway may walk the bicycle or motor scooter on the right side of a highway if there is no sidewalk.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1205.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 12 / Section 21-1205.2
§21–1205.
Status: in_force

§21–1205.2.

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.

(2) (i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.

(ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:

1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right–of–way; or

2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.

(iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.

(b) (1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.

(2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-330.2 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-330.2
§21–330.
Status: in_force

§21–330.2.

(a) Beginning March 1, 2014, a food establishment shall display prominently in the staff area of the food establishment a poster relating to food allergy awareness that includes information regarding the risk of an allergic reaction.

(b) On or before January 1, 2014, the Department, in consultation with the Restaurant Association of Maryland and Food Allergy Research and Education, shall create and make available on its website the poster required to be displayed under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-203
§21–203.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-305.6 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-305.6
§21–305.
Status: in_force

§21–305.6.

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

(2) “Employees’ systems” means the Employees’ Pension System and the Employees’ Retirement System.

(3) “Partial withdrawal” means that a participating governmental unit elects to withdraw from participation in the employees’ systems and transfer to a local pension system any of the following groups of employees of the participating governmental unit who consent to the withdrawal:

(i) firefighters;

(ii) law enforcement personnel; or

(iii) subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees, a homogeneous unit of at least 10 employees.

(b) This section applies only to a participating governmental unit that elects a partial withdrawal from participation in the employees’ systems.

(c) (1) On and after the date of a participating governmental unit’s partial withdrawal from the employees’ systems, the participating governmental unit and its employees are not required to make any further contributions to the employees’ systems for those employees who elect to withdraw from the employees’ systems.

(2) As of the effective date of the partial withdrawal, the participating governmental unit shall continue:

(i) to make any contributions required under § 21-305(b)(1) and (2) of this subtitle on behalf of those employees who do not elect to withdraw from the employees’ systems; and

(ii) to reduce the amounts required to be paid under § 21-305(b)(1) and (2) of this subtitle by any annual credit allowed to the participating governmental unit under § 21-305.4(b) of this subtitle.

(3) As of the effective date of the partial withdrawal, the Board of Trustees shall transfer to the administrative board of the local pension system the assets that are allocable to the employees of the participating governmental unit who elect to withdraw from the employees’ systems as determined under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) On the recommendation of the actuary, the Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations that set forth the method for:

(1) computing the assets allocable to the employees of a participating governmental unit who elect to withdraw from the employees’ systems;

(2) computing the withdrawal liability contribution of the participating governmental unit; and

(3) determining the portion of any surplus as determined under § 21-305.4(b) of this subtitle, deficit as determined under § 21-305.4(c) of this subtitle, or transition amount as determined under § 21-305.5(i) of this subtitle that is available to the participating governmental unit as of the effective date of the partial withdrawal to compute the assets allocable to the withdrawing employees and the withdrawal liability contribution.
Md. Code, Local Government § 21-806 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-806
§21–806.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Department” means the Ocean Pines Police Department.

(b) There is an Ocean Pines Police Department.

(c) (1) The Department is:

(i) established to provide protection for the Ocean Pines community in Worcester County; and

(ii) responsible for enforcing the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of the State and Worcester County.

(2) (i) The Department is not an agency of Worcester County.

(ii) The officers, employees, and agents of the Department are not officers, employees, or agents of Worcester County.

(3) Worcester County is not responsible for the acts or omissions of the Department or the officers, employees, or agents of the Department.

(d) (1) There is a Chief of Police of the Department.

(2) (i) The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the General Manager of the Ocean Pines Association.

(ii) The Chief of Police shall be:

1. experienced in the command of uniformed patrols and the detection and investigation of crime; and

2. selected solely on the basis of qualifications for the position.

(3) (i) The Chief of Police shall be responsible directly to the General Manager.

(ii) All orders to the Department from the General Manager shall be directed through the Chief of Police or the designee of the Chief of Police.

(4) (i) The Chief of Police shall command and administer the Department.

(ii) The duties of the Chief of Police include:

1. being responsible for the efficiency and good conduct of the Department;

2. overseeing the general operation of the Department;

3. hiring employees and appointing officers, subject to the approval of the General Manager; and

4. disciplining employees and officers.

(5) The Chief of Police shall serve at the pleasure of the General Manager and may be removed by the General Manager.

(e) (1) A member of the Department has all the powers granted to a peace officer and a police officer of the State.

(2) The powers granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be exercised only on property in the Ocean Pines community and not on any other property, unless a member of the Department is:

(i) acting under an agreement with another law enforcement agency;

(ii) engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;

(iii) specially requested or allowed to exercise the powers in a political subdivision by the chief executive officer or chief police officer of the political subdivision; or

(iv) ordered to exercise the powers by the Governor.

(3) Members of the Department have concurrent jurisdiction in the performance of their duties with the law enforcement agencies of the State and Worcester County.

(4) This section does not:

(i) relieve the State or Worcester County from a duty to provide police, fire, and other public safety service and protection; or

(ii) affect the jurisdiction of other police, fire, and public safety agencies.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for the Department, including standards for the performance of the duties of the Department.

(2) The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission may delegate to the Board of Directors of the Ocean Pines Association, Incorporated, the authority to adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g) (1) The Board of Directors of the Ocean Pines Association, Incorporated, shall adopt rules governing the operation and conduct of the Department, including its police officers.

(2) The rules of the Board of Directors concerning police officers shall supplement any rules or regulations of the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

(3) Disobedience to the lawful commands, rules, or regulations of the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission or the Board of Directors shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal.

(h) (1) Funding for the Department shall come from revenue derived from assessments imposed on real property located in the Ocean Pines community and other available sources.

(2) The Department or the Board of Directors of the Ocean Pines Association, Incorporated, acting as administrator of the Ocean Pines community, may apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant for the benefit or use of the Department from the federal government, any State unit, any foundation, or any other person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-309.2 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-309.2
§21–309.
Status: in_force

§21–309.2.

(a) For purposes of making determinations under this section, the Teachers’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Retirement System shall be considered together as one State system.

(b) (1) For fiscal year 2026, each county government shall pay to the Board of Trustees on or before January 1, 2026, the amount specified for that county government under § 21–304(b)(6) of this subtitle.

(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2027, each county government shall pay to the Board of Trustees on or before each September 1 the amount specified for that county government under § 21–304(b)(6) of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The Secretary of the Board of Trustees may allow a grace period not to exceed 10 calendar days for payment of the amounts certified under this section.

(2) If a county government does not pay the amounts required under this section within the time required, on notification by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees that a delinquency exists, the State Comptroller immediately shall:

(i) exercise the right of setoff against any money due or coming due to the delinquent county government; and

(ii) pay to the Board of Trustees the delinquent amounts, including interest, withheld in accordance with this paragraph.

(d) On receipt of the payments from each county government or the State Comptroller, the Board of Trustees shall credit the amounts received to the accumulation funds of the Teachers’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-118 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-118
§21–118.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental agency of this State that adopts standards in accordance with § 21-117 of this title may encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with similar requirements adopted by other governmental agencies of this State, other states, the federal government, and nongovernmental persons interacting with governmental agencies of this State.

(b) If appropriate, those standards may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of this State may choose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application.

(c) Standards adopted by units of State government shall be consistent with those specified in the State Information Technology Master Plan.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-313 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-313
§21–313.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “approved employer” means a participating employer who adopts a resolution and follows procedures as prescribed by the Board of Trustees for an employer pickup program in accordance with § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) The State or other approved employer of a member shall pick up, within the meaning of § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, the member contributions required by this Division II.

(c) The member contributions under subsection (b) of this section:

(1) are designated as employee contributions to be picked up by the employing unit within the meaning of § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and shall be treated as employer contributions in determining tax treatment under that section;

(2) shall reduce the compensation of the member in an amount that equals the member contribution picked up by the employer;

(3) may not be included as gross income of the member until the pickup amounts are distributed or made available to the member;

(4) shall be paid by the State or other approved employer from the same source of funds that is used to pay compensation to the member; and

(5) for purposes of this Division II, shall be treated in the same manner and to the same extent as member contributions made before establishment of the employer pickup program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 20 / Section 21-2005
§21–2005.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a Class E water vessel license operating on State waters in the county may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(b) The Board shall determine when the license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on December 31 and the morning of January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which these dates fall.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-503 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 5 / Section 21-503
§21–503.
Status: in_force

(a) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway.

(b) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway.

(c) Between adjacent intersections at which a traffic control signal is in operation, a pedestrian may cross a roadway only in a marked crosswalk.

(d) A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by a traffic control device for crossing movements. If authorized to cross diagonally, a pedestrian may cross only in accordance with the traffic control device.
Md. Code, Education § 21-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-204
§21–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before June 1, 2024, the CTE Committee shall establish, for each school year between the 2023–2024 school year and the 2030–2031 school year, inclusive, statewide goals that reach 45% by the 2030–2031 school year, for the percentage of high school students who, prior to graduation, complete the high school level of a registered apprenticeship or another industry–recognized occupational credential.

(2) To the extent practicable, the CTE Committee shall ensure that the largest number of students achieve the requirement of this subsection by completing a high school level of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning within the Maryland Department of Labor.

(b) On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the CTE Committee shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, and the Accountability and Implementation Board on the progress, by high school, toward attaining the goals established by the CTE Committee in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-202
§21–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may initiate a plan or part of a plan with the concurrence of the district council of the county or counties in which the area of the proposed plan is located.

(2) The review by the district council of the proposed budget of the Commission and the approval by the district council of the planning schedule that is contained in the budget constitutes concurrence in the initiation of plans proposed in the budget for any single fiscal year.

(b) The district council may modify the planning schedule contained in the proposed budget.

(c) The district council may direct the Commission to initiate a plan or part of a plan.

(d) The Commission shall initiate the plan or part of the plan under subsection (c) of this section with reasonable promptness to the extent funds are available for that purpose.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1009 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10 / Section 21-1009
§21–1009.
Status: in_force

In Charles County, the county commissioners may adopt ordinances and regulations relating to the towing or removal of vehicles from privately owned parking lots.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-310 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-310
§21–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, the Board of Trustees shall certify to the Maryland Environmental Service the State’s normal contribution rate and the State’s accrued liability contribution rate and the amounts payable under § 21–307(f) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Maryland Environmental Service shall pay to the Board of Trustees the amount of the charges certified to the Maryland Environmental Service by the Board of Trustees under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Within 30 days after receiving the certification by the Board of Trustees, the Maryland Environmental Service shall pay that amount to the Board of Trustees.

(3) If the Maryland Environmental Service does not pay the amounts certified under this section within the time required, it is liable for:

(i) a penalty of 10% of the amount due; and

(ii) interest on delinquent amounts at 10% a year until payment.

(4) The Secretary of the Board of Trustees may allow a grace period for payment of the amounts certified under this section not to exceed 10 calendar days.

(5) On notification by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees that a delinquency exists, the State Comptroller immediately shall exercise the right of setoff against any money due or coming due to the Maryland Environmental Service.

(c) On receipt of the payments from the Maryland Environmental Service, the Board of Trustees shall credit these amounts to the accumulation fund of the appropriate State system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1309
§21–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a Class C multiple day beer license, beer and wine license, and beer, wine, and liquor license to a nonprofit organization for the following fees and license types:

(1) $50 for a 2–day license;

(2) $150 for a 6–day license; and

(3) $300 for a 12–day license.

(b) The license holder may hold another license issued by the Board that is of a different class or nature.

(c) The Board is not required to hold a hearing before issuing a license under this section if a license holder anticipates attendance of fewer than 500 individuals at an event.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-104 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104
§21–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The general plan and any amendment to the general plan shall contain:

(1) the Commission’s recommendations for development within the regional district;

(2) any descriptive or supporting material that:

(i) the appropriate district council requires; or

(ii) the Commission determines to be necessary and feasible; and

(3) the elements required under Title 1, Subtitle 4 of this article.

(b) (1) In accordance with the procedure set forth in this subtitle, the appropriate district council may require the Commission to prepare the general plan, or any amendment to the plan, considering elements such as:

(i) existing and forecasted:

1. population, including population distribution and other appropriate characteristics;

2. amount, type, intensity, general location, and characteristics of commercial, industrial, and public sector facilities and related employment;

3. amount, type, need, and location of major public services, facilities, and utilities;

4. transportation needs, facilities, routes, and systems; and

5. housing demand and needs, and the amount, type, quality, and general location of housing;

(ii) existing land uses, forecasts of land absorption rates or markets, and analyses of the amount, general location, and interrelationships among different categories of land use;

(iii) staging or scheduling of development and capital improvements, and the fiscal or economic impact of those improvements;

(iv) physical resources and conditions, including topography, soils, geology and mineral deposits, hydrology and waterways, wetlands and shorelines, water and air quality, climate, noise, open spaces, scenic areas, vegetation, forests, agricultural lands, fisheries, wildlife and wildlife habitats, and other areas of environmental or ecological importance or sensitivity;

(v) sites, structures, areas, or settings of archaeological, historical, architectural, cultural, or scenic value or significance;

(vi) extent and general location of physically blighted or deteriorated areas and related factors;

(vii) evaluation of the probable consequences of major recommendations of the general plan on the general physical and social environment and population of the regional district;

(viii) estimates of the probable consequences on public revenues and expenditures of major recommendations of the general plan; and

(ix) any other matter that the appropriate district council or the Commission determines to be necessary and feasible to the preparation or presentation of the general plan.

(2) The appropriate district council may provide, to the extent necessary and feasible, that:

(i) the Commission shall:

1. consider various alternative concepts of growth or development in preparing the general plan; and

2. appropriately describe the alternative concepts considered by the Commission; and

(ii) the general plan shall include material to contain and explain the appropriate district council’s recommendations with respect to any matter in this subsection.

(3) The materials in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection are guidelines for the basis, content, and consideration of:

(i) the general plan;

(ii) a functional master plan;

(iii) an area master plan; or

(iv) any amendment to the plans.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a general plan, a functional master plan, or an area master plan or any amendment to a plan may not be deemed void, inapplicable, or inoperative on the ground that the basis, content, or consideration of the plan or amendment is inconsistent with this division.

(5) With respect to judicial review on the record of a governmental action concerning development, this section does not prevent the consideration of the reasonableness of a general plan or the appropriateness and completeness of a general plan in relation to the governmental action and review.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-312 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-312
§21–312.
Status: in_force

(a) To determine the earnable compensation of a member in a payroll period, the Board of Trustees may deem that the rate of annual compensation payable to the member on the first day of the payroll period continues throughout the payroll period.

(b) The Board of Trustees may omit member contributions for a period less than a full payroll period for an individual who was not a member on the first day of the payroll period.

(c) To facilitate the making of member contributions, the Board of Trustees may modify the member contribution required of any member by an amount not exceeding 0.1% of the annual earnable compensation on the basis of which the member contribution is to be made.

(d) (1) The member contributions provided for under this Division II shall be made notwithstanding any resulting reduction in the actual compensation received below the minimum compensation provided for by law for a member.

(2) Each member is deemed to agree to make the member contributions required by this Division II and to have received full compensation.

(3) Except for the benefits provided under this Division II, payment of compensation less any member contribution is a complete discharge of all claims for services rendered by an employee during the time covered by the payment.

(e) If a member does not make the member contributions required by this Division II, on retirement, the member’s retirement allowance shall be reduced by the actuarial equivalent of the missed accumulated contributions, including regular interest on those contributions at the statutory rate earned on member contributions in the member’s system, compounded annually.
Md. Code, Education § 21-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-301
§21–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Disability” means any physical or mental impairment that constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment or independent living.

(c) “Division” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.

(d) “Federal acts” means the rehabilitation acts of the United States Congress.

(e) “Rehabilitation” means the process of enabling a disabled individual to become gainfully employed and to function more independently.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1305 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1305
§21–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) If any motorcycle carries a passenger other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, the motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger.

(b) A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 20 inches in height above the part of the seat occupied by the operator.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.3 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 13 / Section 21-1304.3
§21–1304.
Status: in_force

§21–1304.3.

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

(2) “Festival” means the Garrett County Beer, Wine, and Liquor Festival.

(3) “Festival organization” means a nonprofit organization that is chosen by the county in accordance with subsection (c) of this section to organize a festival.

(b) (1) There is a beer, wine, and liquor festival license.

(2) Under the supervision of the Board, the festival organization may conduct the festival annually for a fixed period of time of up to 3 consecutive days.

(c) (1) In selecting a nonprofit organization to be a festival organization, the county shall ensure that the nonprofit organization has extensive experience in organizing and managing large–scale public events.

(2) The Board may issue not more than four beer, wine, and liquor festival licenses each year.

(d) (1) The Board may issue the beer, wine, and liquor festival license to a holder of a retail license or a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license.

(2) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides.

(e) The license authorizes the license holder to display and sell beer, wine, and liquor that is:

(1) manufactured and processed in or outside the State; and

(2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(f) A license holder shall display and sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the festival.

(g) The Board shall:

(1) hold a hearing on a license application; and

(2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing.

(h) (1) The Board shall choose a location for the festival that is not already licensed.

(2) If the location chosen allows for Sunday sales, Sunday sales may begin at 10 a.m.

(i) Beer, wine, and liquor displayed and sold shall be:

(1) invoiced to the license holder by a retailer or wholesaler; and

(2) delivered to the festival from the licensed premises of the retailer or wholesaler.

(j) A holder of a retail license or State wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with the holder of the beer, wine, and liquor festival license to:

(1) deliver beer, wine, and liquor not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and

(2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license.

(k) The Board shall establish the beer, wine, and liquor festival license fee.

(l) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-308 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-308
§21–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Highway Administration may designate any highway or any separate roadway under its jurisdiction for one-way traffic and shall place appropriate signs giving notice of the designation.

(2) On a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic, a vehicle may be driven only in the direction designated.

(b) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island may be driven only to the right of the island.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-802 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-802
§21–802.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is an outside container or wrapper for a frozen dessert or a mix for a frozen dessert, then, in order to comply with any requirement under this subtitle that a word, statement, or any other information appear on the label of the frozen dessert or mix, the word, statement, or other information also shall:

(1) Be placed on the outside container or wrapper; or

(2) Be legible through the outside container or wrapper.

(b) For purposes of the construction and enforcement of this subtitle, an act or omission of any officer, agent, employee, or any other person employed by any corporation, company, or association, shall be considered to be the act or omission of the corporation, company, society, or association, as well as of the person.
Md. Code, Land Use § 21-203 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-203
§21–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall adopt a plan by resolution with the affirmative votes of at least six commissioners, of whom at least three shall be from Montgomery County and at least three shall be from Prince George’s County.

(2) To adopt an area master plan or a functional master plan that lies entirely within one county, the affirmative votes of three commissioners from that county shall suffice to adopt the plan.

(b) (1) The resolution to adopt a plan shall refer expressly to the maps and the descriptive and other matter that the Commission intends to form the whole or part of the plan.

(2) Any action taken shall be recorded on the map, plan, or descriptive matter by the identifying signature of the chair and secretary–treasurer of the Commission.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2C-09 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2C / Section 21-2C-09
§21–2C–09.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After identifying prescription drug products as required by § 21–2C–08 of this subtitle, the Board shall determine whether to conduct a cost review as described in subsection (b) of this section for each identified prescription drug product by:

(i) Seeking Stakeholder Council input about the prescription drug product; and

(ii) Considering the average cost share of the prescription drug product.

(2) (i) To the extent there is no publicly available information to conduct a cost review as described in subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall request the information from:

1. The manufacturer of the prescription drug product; and

2. As appropriate, a wholesale distributor, pharmacy benefits manager, health insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, or managed care organization with relevant information on setting the cost of the prescription drug product in the State.

(ii) The information to conduct a cost review may include any document and research related to the manufacturer’s selection of the introductory price or price increase of the prescription drug product, including life cycle management, net average price in the State, market competition and context, projected revenue, and the estimated value or cost–effectiveness of the prescription drug product.

(iii) Failure of a manufacturer, wholesale distributor, pharmacy benefits manager, health insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, or managed care organization to provide the Board with the information requested under this paragraph does not affect the authority of the Board to conduct a review as described in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) If the Board conducts a review of the cost of a prescription drug product, the review shall determine whether use of the prescription drug product that is fully consistent with the labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or standard medical practice has led or will lead to affordability challenges for the State health care system or high out–of–pocket costs for patients.

(2) To the extent practicable, in determining whether a prescription drug product identified under § 21–2C–08 of this subtitle has led or will lead to an affordability challenge, the Board shall consider the following factors:

(i) The wholesale acquisition cost and any other relevant prescription drug cost index for the prescription drug product sold in the State;

(ii) The average monetary price concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides to health plans in the State or is expected to provide to health plans in the State as reported by manufacturers and health plans, expressed as a percent of the wholesale acquisition cost for the prescription drug product under review;

(iii) The total amount of the price concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides to each pharmacy benefits manager operating in the State for the prescription drug product under review, as reported by manufacturers and pharmacy benefits managers, expressed as a percent of the wholesale acquisition costs;

(iv) The price at which therapeutic alternatives have been sold in the State;

(v) The average monetary concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides or is expected to provide to health plan payors and pharmacy benefits managers in the State for therapeutic alternatives;

(vi) The costs to health plans based on patient access consistent with United States Food and Drug Administration labeled indications;

(vii) The impact on patient access resulting from the cost of the prescription drug product relative to insurance benefit design;

(viii) The current or expected dollar value of drug–specific patient access programs that are supported by the manufacturer;

(ix) The relative financial impacts to health, medical, or social services costs as can be quantified and compared to baseline effects of existing therapeutic alternatives;

(x) The average patient copay or other cost–sharing for the prescription drug product in the State; and

(xi) Any other factors as determined by the Board in regulations adopted by the Board.

(3) If the Board is unable to determine whether a prescription drug product will produce or has produced challenges to the affordability of the drug for the State health care system, using the factors listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may consider the following factors:

(i) The manufacturer’s research and development costs, as indicated on the manufacturer’s federal tax filing or information filed with the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission for the most recent tax year in proportion to the manufacturer’s sales in the State;

(ii) The portion of direct–to–consumer marketing costs eligible for favorable federal tax treatment in the most recent tax year that are specific to the prescription drug product under review and that are multiplied by the ratio of total manufacturer in–State sales to total manufacturer sales in the United States for the product under review;

(iii) Gross and net manufacturer, pharmacy benefits manager, and wholesale distributor revenues for the prescription drug product under review for the most recent tax year;

(iv) Any additional factors proposed by the manufacturer and appropriate health insurance carriers, health maintenance organizations, managed care organizations, wholesale distributors, and pharmacy benefits managers that the Board considers relevant; and

(v) Any additional factors as established by the Board in regulations.

(c) On or before December 31, 2020, and each December 31 thereafter, the Board shall submit to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a report that includes:

(1) Price trends for prescription drug products;

(2) The number of prescription drug products that were subject to Board review and the results of the review; and

(3) Any recommendations the Board may have on further legislation needed to make prescription drug products more affordable in the State.

(d) If the Board sets a new upper payment limit, to the extent practicable, the Board shall include in the first report that is required under subsection (c) of this section after the upper payment limit has been in effect for 1 year information on the effects of the upper payment limit, based on available timely data, for the following:

(1) Patient out–of–pocket costs including whether the upper payment limit was associated with increases or decreases in what patients pay for prescription drug products;

(2) Patient health insurance premiums, including whether the upper payment limit is associated with increases or decreases in health insurance costs for patients;

(3) Pharmacies operating in the State, including the impact on reimbursement rates and financial viability of retail and independent pharmacies;

(4) Patient health insurance formularies, including whether the prescription drug product subject to the upper payment limit remained on formularies;

(5) Provider–administered medications subject to the upper payment limit, including whether providers were able to acquire the prescription drug product subject to the upper payment limit at a rate to account for acquisition costs and whether there was an impact on provider reimbursement;

(6) Patient access to the prescription drug product subject to the upper payment limit, which may include:

(i) Whether prescription drug product shortages or other supply disruptions occurred after the upper payment limit took effect;

(ii) Whether formulary placement or plan design changes made the prescription drug product subject to the upper limit more difficult for patients to access, including if insurance plans preferred a prescription drug product without an upper payment limit over a prescription drug product subject to an upper payment limit;

(iii) Whether the distribution and delivery of specialty or rare disease medications from out–of–state pharmacies to providers, pharmacies, or patients was impacted;

(iv) Whether patients in communities of color, patients who are women, patients with a rare disease, or patients in rural areas experienced disproportionate access challenges; and

(v) Whether cost differences as a result of the upper payment limit affected patients, pharmacies, or providers and, if the cost difference resulted in an increase in costs, who was ultimately responsible for bearing the increased cost;

(7) Covered entity providers participating in the 340B drug discount program, including the impact of the upper payment limit on the operations of the providers and their contracted pharmacies; and

(8) The biotechnology industry in the State, including the impact on pharmaceutical research and development, investment, and job growth.

(e) (1) The Board may request information necessary to complete the report required under subsections (c) and (d) of this section from an affected entity.

(2) The entity from which information was requested under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall make a good faith effort to provide the requested information.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-2B-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2B / Section 21-2B-01
§21–2B–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Carrier” has the meaning stated in § 15–10A–01(c) of the Insurance Article.

(c) “Eligible facility” means an institution operating under a federalwide assurance for the protection of human subjects in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 289(a) and 28 C.F.R. Part 46.

(d) “Eligible patient” means an individual who:

(1) Has a life–threatening or severely debilitating illness, attested to by the individual’s treating physician;

(2) Has considered all other treatment options currently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration;

(3) Has received a recommendation from the individual’s physician for an individualized investigational treatment based on analysis of the individual’s genomic sequence, human chromosomes, deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, genes, gene products, including enzymes and other types of proteins, or metabolites;

(4) (i) Has given informed consent for the use of the individualized investigational treatment; or

(ii) If the individual is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to provide informed consent, has a parent or legal guardian who has given informed consent on the individual’s behalf for the use of the individualized investigational treatment; and

(5) Has documentation from the individual’s physician that the individual meets the requirements of items (1) through (4) of this subsection.

(e) “Health occupations board” means a board established under the Health Occupations Article that issues licenses to practice a health occupation in the State.

(f) (1) “Individualized investigational treatment” means a drug, biological product, or device that is unique to and produced exclusively for use by an individual based on the genetic profile of the individual.

(2) “Individualized investigational treatment” includes individualized gene therapy, antisense oligonucleotides, and individualized neoantigen vaccines.

(g) “Informed consent” means a written document prepared using the informed consent form developed by the Office of the Attorney General in accordance with § 21–2B–02(b)(1) of this subtitle that:

(1) Is signed by the patient or a parent or legal guardian of the patient;

(2) Is attested to by the patient’s treating physician and a witness; and

(3) At a minimum:

(i) Explains the currently approved products and treatments for the life–threatening or severely debilitating illness from which the patient suffers, including alternative procedures or courses of treatment, if known to the treating physician, that might be advantageous to the patient;

(ii) Attests to the fact that the patient concurs with the patient’s treating physician in believing that all currently approved and conventionally recognized treatments are unlikely to prolong the patient’s life;

(iii) Identifies clearly the specific proposed individualized investigational treatment that the patient is seeking to use;

(iv) Informs the provider and eligible patient of any known, anticipated, or reasonably foreseeable side effects, risks, or reported patient discomfort that is likely related to the treatment;

(v) Describes the best and worst potential outcomes of using the individualized investigational treatment with a realistic description of the most likely outcome, including the possibility that new, unanticipated, different, or worse symptoms might result and that death could be hastened by the proposed treatment, based on the treating physician’s knowledge of the proposed treatment in conjunction with an awareness of the patient’s condition;

(vi) Makes clear that the patient’s carrier and health care provider are not obligated to pay for any care or treatments that are necessary as a result of the use of the individualized investigational treatment except as required by federal or State law or contract;

(vii) Makes clear that the patient’s eligibility for hospice care may be withdrawn if the patient begins curative treatment with the individualized investigational treatment and that hospice care may be reinstated if this treatment ends and the patient meets hospice eligibility requirements;

(viii) States that the patient understands that the patient may be liable for all expenses relating to the use of the individualized investigational treatment and that this liability extends to the patient’s estate, but not the heirs or legatees of the patient; and

(ix) Includes a statement describing the extent to which confidentiality of records that identify the patient will be maintained.

(h) “Life–threatening” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 312.81.

(i) “Severely debilitating” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 312.81.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-809 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-809
§21–809.
Status: in_force

(a) If an application is submitted for a license for a manufacturing plant that is in this State, before issuing the license, the Secretary shall inspect the property, buildings, and equipment of the plant to determine whether the plant meets the requirements for a license.

(b) (1) To determine whether the plant meets the requirements for a license, the Secretary may inspect a manufacturing plant that is outside of this State.

(2) If the Secretary does not inspect a plant outside of this State, the Secretary may not issue a license for the plant unless the applicant satisfies the Secretary that:

(i) The plant and the frozen desserts or frozen dessert mixes produced in the plant conform to the laws of the jurisdiction in which the plant is located; and

(ii) Those laws, rules, and regulations are at least as stringent as those that apply under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1124 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 11 / Section 21-1124
§21–1124.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(3) “Wireless communication device” means a handheld or hands–free device used to access a wireless telephone service.

(b) This section does not apply to the use of a wireless communication device:

(1) To contact a 9–1–1 system; or

(2) As a text messaging device as defined in § 21–1124.1 of this subtitle.

(c) An individual who is under the age of 18 years may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

(d) (1) If the Administration receives satisfactory evidence that an individual has violated this section, the Administration:

(i) May suspend the individual’s driver’s license for not more than 90 days; and

(ii) May issue a restricted license for the period of suspension that is limited to driving a motor vehicle:

1. In the course of the individual’s employment;

2. For the purpose of driving to or from a place of employment; or

3. For the purpose of driving to or from school.

(2) An individual may request a hearing as provided for a suspension or revocation under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-201
§21–201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “water supply, sanitary sewer, or stormwater management project” includes a:

(1) water main, sewer, or drain or appurtenance of a water main, sewer, or drain;

(2) fire hydrant;

(3) reservoir;

(4) water purification plant;

(5) tank;

(6) pumping station; and

(7) sewage disposal plant.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-119 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-119
§21–119.
Status: in_force

The State Retirement Agency shall carry out the administrative duties of the several systems.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-10A-01 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 10A / Section 21-10A-01
§21–10A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “parking lot” means a privately owned facility consisting of 3 or more spaces for motor vehicle parking that is:

(1) Accessible to the general public; and

(2) Intended by the owner of the facility to be used primarily by the owner’s customers, clientele, residents, lessees, or guests.

(b) (1) This subtitle applies only to the towing or removal of vehicles from parking lots.

(2) Nothing in this subtitle prevents a local authority from exercising any power to adopt local laws or regulations relating to the registration or licensing of persons engaged in, or otherwise regulating in a more stringent manner, the parking, towing or removal, or impounding of vehicles.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1407
§21–1407.
Status: in_force

For licensed premises located within a municipality, the Board shall pay 50% of the license fee or $500, whichever is less, to the mayor and council of the municipality in which the licensed premises is located.
Md. Code, Health - General § 21-346 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-346
§21–346.
Status: in_force

Except for shellstock that is imported into this State for replanting under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources, or commercially sterile shellfish or shellfish products, a person may not import shellfish into this State unless the shellfish is from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1407 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 14 / Section 21-1407
§21–1407.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle may not stop, stand, or park the vehicle on any Authority highway, except:

(1) If necessary to avoid injury or damage to any person or property;

(2) In compliance with the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway;

(3) At a designated area for the transaction of business at an Administration building; or

(4) If the vehicle is disabled or involved in an accident, in which case the vehicle shall be moved, if possible:

(i) To the shoulder of the roadway;

(ii) Adjacent to the emergency walkway on a bridge; or

(iii) As otherwise directed by a patrol officer.

(b) Notwithstanding § 25–201(b) of this article, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt regulations governing the removal of vehicles left unattended for 12 or more hours on any Authority highway.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 21 / Subtitle 18 / Section 21-1804
§21–1804.
Status: in_force

The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article may apply to an applicant for a license renewal.
Md. Code, State Government § 21-202 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 21 / Subtitle 2 / Section 21-202
§21–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Department.

(2) The Program has two pathways:

(i) the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway; and

(ii) the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway.

(b) The Program is subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) provide meaningful service opportunities to corps participants that will address the social needs of the community;

(2) equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the transition from high school to an institution of higher education or to the workforce; and

(3) provide Program completion awards to corps participants who have completed the Program.

(d) The Program is subject to review under § 2–1220 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 21-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 21 / Subtitle 3 / Section 21-306
§21–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed or registered as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in another state.

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

(1) Pays the application fee required by § 21–303 of this subtitle; and

(2) Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

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

(ii) Became licensed or registered to practice as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state after passing in that state an examination as a condition of licensure or registration; and

(iii) Has performed at least 24 months of compensated work as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 21-125 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-125
§21–125.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees shall designate an actuary who shall:

(1) give technical advice to the Board of Trustees on the operation of the funds of the several systems; and

(2) perform other related duties that the Board of Trustees requires.

(b) (1) On the basis of actuarial assumptions that the Board of Trustees adopts, each year the actuary shall make a valuation of the assets and liabilities of the funds of the several systems and shall recommend the rates of employer contributions to be certified by the Board of Trustees.

(2) (i) 1. Each year, on the recommendation of the actuary, the Board of Trustees shall certify to the Secretary of Budget and Management and to the Governor the rates of employer contributions.

2. Each year, on the recommendation of the actuary, the Board of Trustees shall certify to all other participating employers the rates of employer contributions.

(ii) The normal contribution rate recommended by the actuary and certified by the Board of Trustees for all employers under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for each fiscal year shall include an amount necessary for the administrative and operational expenses of the Board of Trustees and the State Retirement Agency, excluding the administrative and operational expenses of the Investment Division.

(3) For purposes of actuarial valuation, the Board of Trustees may adopt a generally accepted actuarial method for determining the value of the assets held by the several systems.

(4) For general ledger accounting and financial reporting, the Board of Trustees shall use generally accepted accounting principles.

(c) (1) At least once in each 5–year period, the actuary shall make:

(i) actuarial investigations into the compensation, mortality, and service experience of the participants of each of the several systems; and

(ii) a valuation of the assets and liabilities of the funds of each of the several systems.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall:

(i) review the results of the investigations and valuations of the actuary; and

(ii) adopt the actuarial assumptions for each of the several systems as the Board of Trustees considers necessary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-104.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104.1
§21–104.
Status: in_force

§21–104.1.

(a) In this section, “all–terrain vehicle” includes an off–highway motorcycle.

(b) Any person operating an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on any portion of a highway designated for all–terrain vehicle or snowmobile use under § 25–102(a)(14) of this article has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, except for those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.

(c) In Allegany County and Garrett County a person may not operate an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on a controlled access highway.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in Allegany County and Garrett County a person may operate an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on a State highway when crossing or traveling on the State highway in accordance with § 25–102(a)(14) of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-806 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 21 / Subtitle 8 / Section 21-806
§21–806.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of any local authority, the State Highway Administration shall investigate and, on its own initiative, it may investigate any bridge or other elevated structure that is a part of a highway.

(b) If it determines that the structure cannot safely withstand the weight of vehicles traveling at the maximum speed limit otherwise permitted by this subtitle, the State Highway Administration shall:

(1) Establish the maximum speed limit that the structure can safely withstand; and

(2) At each approach to the structure, place or permit the placement of a suitable sign stating the maximum speed limit.

(c) A maximum speed limit established under this section is effective when posted on appropriate signs giving notice of the limit.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 21-104 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-104
§21–104.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “High performance building” means a building that:

(i) meets or exceeds the current version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Silver rating; or

(ii) achieves at least a comparable numeric rating according to a nationally recognized, accepted, and appropriate numeric sustainable development rating system, guideline, or standard approved by the Secretary of Budget and Management and the Secretary of General Services.

(3) “Major renovation” means the renovation of a building where:

(i) the building shell is to be reused for the new construction;

(ii) the heating, ventilating, and air–conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems are to be replaced; and

(iii) the scope of the renovation is 7,500 square feet or greater.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that, to the extent practicable:

(1) the Commission shall employ green building technologies when constructing or renovating a Commission–owned building not subject to this section; and

(2) high performance buildings shall meet the criteria and standards established under the “High Efficiency Green Building Program” adopted by the Maryland Green Building Council.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, if a capital project includes the construction or major renovation of a building that is 7,500 square feet or greater, the building shall be constructed or renovated to be a high performance building.

(d) The following types of unoccupied buildings are not required to be constructed or renovated to be high performance buildings:

(1) warehouse and storage facilities;

(2) garages;

(3) maintenance facilities;

(4) transmitter buildings;

(5) pumping stations; and

(6) other similar types of buildings, as determined by the Commission.

(e) (1) The Commission may request from the county where the proposed capital project is located a waiver from complying with subsection (c) of this section.

(2) On receipt of a written request of a waiver under this subsection, with approval of the county executive, the county council of the county where the proposed capital project is located may issue a waiver under this subsection if the county council determines that the use of a high performance building in a proposed capital project is not practicable.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 21-113 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 21 / Subtitle 1 / Section 21-113
§21–113.
Status: in_force

In an automated transaction, the following rules apply:

(1) A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents’ actions or the resulting terms and agreements;

(2) A contract may be formed by the interaction of an electronic agent and an individual, acting on the individual’s own behalf or for another person, including by an interaction in which the individual performs actions that the individual is free to refuse to perform and which the individual knows or has reason to know will cause the electronic agent to complete the transaction or performance; and

(3) The terms of the contract are determined by the substantive law applicable to it.