Md. Code, Economic Development § 14-103 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-103
§14–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall attempt to use to the greatest extent feasible minority business enterprises to provide brokerage and investment management services for any fund established under this article consistent with minority business purchasing standards applicable to units of State government under the State Finance and Procurement Article and consistent with the fiduciary duties of the Department.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, brokerage and investment management services shall include services relating to all allocated asset classes.

(c) (1) To assist the Department in achieving the goal described under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall undertake measures to remove any barriers that limit full participation by minority business enterprises in brokerage and investment management services opportunities afforded by any fund established under this article.

(2) The measures undertaken by the Department shall include the use of a wide variety of media, including the Department’s website, to provide notice to a broad and varied range of potential providers about the brokerage and investment management services opportunities afforded under this article.

(d) In conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Department shall develop guidelines to assist it in identifying and evaluating qualified minority business enterprises in order to help it achieve the objective for greater use of minority business enterprises for brokerage and investment management services under this article.

(e) On or before September 1 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on:

(1) the identity of the minority business enterprise brokerage and investment management services firms used by any fund established under this article in the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(2) the percentage and dollar value of the assets under the custody of each entity that are under the investment control of minority business enterprise brokerage and investment management services firms in each allocated asset class; and

(3) the measures the entity undertook in the immediately preceding fiscal year in accordance with subsection (c)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-206 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-206
§14–206.
Status: reserved

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, if in a proceeding to enforce a civil right in a court the court finds that an interest, property, or contract was transferred or acquired with intent to delay the just enforcement of the civil right by taking advantage of this subtitle, the court shall enter an appropriate judgment or issue an appropriate order.

(b) On its own initiative or otherwise, a court may revoke, modify, or extend an interlocutory order issued by the court under this subtitle on notice to the affected parties as the court requires.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-505 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-505
§14–505.
Status: in_force

A person may not give false information to the Board in an attempt to obtain a license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1206
§14–1206.
Status: in_force

(a) A consumer reporting agency shall, upon request and proper identification of a consumer, provide the consumer:

(1) An exact copy of any file on that consumer except any part of the file which contains medical information;

(2) A written explanation of codes or trade language used;

(3) A description of the rights of the consumer under this subtitle; and

(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the Commissioner.

(b) Whenever access to a file or a copy of a file has been furnished to a consumer, the consumer reporting agency may delete the sources of information acquired solely for use in an investigative report and used for no other purpose. If any action is brought by the consumer under this subtitle, the consumer reporting agency shall make such sources available to the plaintiff under appropriate discovery procedures.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-202 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Hemp Research Pilot Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to authorize and facilitate the research of hemp and any aspect of growing, cultivating, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, transporting, marketing, or selling hemp for agricultural or commercial purposes.

(c) The Department or an institution of higher education that submits an application to the Department in a manner determined by the Department may grow, cultivate, harvest, process, manufacture, transport, market, or sell hemp under the Program if the hemp is grown or cultivated to further agricultural research or academic research purposes.

(d) (1) The Department shall certify and register a site that will be used to grow or cultivate hemp under the Program.

(2) The Department may charge a fee of up to $250 to certify and register a site that will be used to grow or cultivate hemp.

(e) In order to carry out the purpose of the Program:

(1) To the extent necessary, the Department or an institution of higher education may contract with a person to grow or cultivate hemp; and

(2) A person that grows or cultivates hemp under the Program may purchase or otherwise obtain seeds that produce plants that meet the definition of “hemp” under § 14–101 of this title.

(f) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, a person that grows or cultivates hemp under the Program shall:

(i) Verify that the plants grown or cultivated by the person meet the definition of “hemp” under § 14–101 of this title;

(ii) Maintain all records of verification at the site that is used to grow or cultivate hemp; and

(iii) Make all records available for inspection by:

1. The Department; or

2. The institution of higher education that contracted with the person under subsection (e)(1) of this section to grow or cultivate hemp.

(2) The verification required under this subsection shall include:

(i) Documentation from an independent testing laboratory registered under § 13–3311 of the Health – General Article; or

(ii) Documentation from the institution of higher education that contracted with the person under subsection (e)(1) of this section to grow or cultivate hemp.

(3) An independent testing laboratory or an institution of higher education that provides verification documentation under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall conduct on–site inspections to perform the testing necessary for the verification.

(4) The frequency of the verification required under this subsection shall be determined by:

(i) The Department; or

(ii) The institution of higher education that contracted with a person under subsection (e)(1) of this section to grow or cultivate hemp.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

(1) Hemp grown or cultivated under the Program is an agricultural product that may be:

(i) Possessed in the State; and

(ii) Sold, distributed, transported, marketed, or processed in the State or outside the State; and

(2) Hemp grown, cultivated, and harvested in a state that authorizes the growth, cultivation, and harvesting of hemp may be processed, manufactured, transported, marketed, or sold in the State under the Program.

(h) The Department or an institution of higher education may collect and publish data and research on hemp, including data and research on the growth, cultivation, production, and processing of hemp and products derived from hemp.

(i) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-208 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-208
§14–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may impose an administrative penalty not exceeding $15,000 on a licensee for:

(1) Failure to produce all documents in response to a Board subpoena;

(2) Dispensing a drug without the proper authority from a valid dispensing permit; and

(3) Failure to complete a supplemental application for a license compact.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations establishing the administrative penalties listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section to the Board of Physicians Fund established under § 14–207 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-908 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-908
§14–908.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may not fail to do the work assigned to the individual unless the individual becomes regularly or continuously employed in a business, occupation, profession, or trade.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-902 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-902
§14–902.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only to a service agreement entered into on or after June 1, 2023.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A home warranty or similar product that covers the cost of maintenance of a major home system such as plumbing, electrical, or heating, ventilating, and air–conditioning;

(2) An insurance contract;

(3) An option or right of refusal to purchase residential property;

(4) A declaration created in the formation of a common interest community, as defined in § 1–801 of the Environment Article;

(5) A maintenance or repair agreement entered into by a homeowners association, as defined in § 11B–101 of this article;

(6) A mortgage loan or a commitment to make or receive a mortgage loan;

(7) An agreement relating to the sale or rental of personal property;

(8) Water, sewer, electrical, telephone, cable, or other regulated utility providers; or

(9) A mechanics lien, as established under Title 9 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-502 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-502
§14–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Fuel Security Program.

(b) The Administration shall maintain plans and procedures to carry out the Program.

(c) The Director shall administer and enforce the Program.

(d) The Administration shall adopt regulations for the administration and enforcement of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-16 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-16
§14–5A–16.
Status: in_force

Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed respiratory care practitioner may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1208 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1208
§14–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in his file is disputed by a consumer, and the dispute is directly conveyed to the consumer reporting agency in writing by the consumer, the consumer reporting agency shall within 30 days reinvestigate and record the current status of that information unless it has reasonable grounds to believe that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant.

(2) If after reinvestigation the information is found to be inaccurate or can no longer be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall within 7 business days delete the information and mail:

(i) Written notice of the correction to the consumer and to each person to whom the erroneous information was furnished; and

(ii) A statement of the rights of the consumer under this subtitle.

(3) If after reinvestigation the information is found to be accurate or is verified, the consumer reporting agency shall within 7 business days mail:

(i) Written notice of the finding to the consumer; and

(ii) A statement of the rights of the consumer under this subtitle.

(4) (i) Within 60 days after receiving the notice under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the consumer may request in writing that the consumer reporting agency disclose the name, address, and telephone number of each person contacted during the reinvestigation.

(ii) Within 30 days after receiving the consumer’s written request under this paragraph, the consumer reporting agency shall make the requested disclosure.

(5) A person contacted during the reinvestigation who determines that the information was inaccurate shall correct the information in the person’s records within 12 business days after the determination occurs.

(6) The presence of contradictory information in the consumer’s file does not in and of itself constitute reasonable grounds for believing the dispute is frivolous or irrelevant.

(b) If a consumer reporting agency finds that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, the agency within 7 business days shall mail:

(1) Written notice of the finding, including the reasons for the finding, to the consumer; and

(2) A statement of the rights of the consumer under this subtitle.

(c) (1) If the reinvestigation does not resolve the dispute, the consumer may file a brief statement setting forth the nature of the dispute.

(2) The consumer reporting agency may limit statements to not more than 100 words if it provides the consumer with assistance in writing a clear summary of the dispute.

(d) Whenever a statement of a dispute is filed, unless there is reasonable grounds to believe that it is frivolous or irrelevant, the consumer reporting agency shall, in any subsequent consumer report containing the information in question, clearly note that it is disputed by the consumer and provide either the consumer’s statement or a clear and accurate codification or summary of it.

(e) Following any deletion of information which is found to be inaccurate or whose accuracy can no longer be verified or any notation as to disputed information, the consumer reporting agency shall, at the request of the consumer, furnish notification that the item has been deleted or the statement, codification or summary pursuant to subsection (c) or (d) of this section to any person specifically designated by the consumer who has within 2 years prior received a consumer report for employment purposes, or within 1 year prior received a consumer report for any other purpose, which contained the deleted or disputed information. The consumer reporting agency shall clearly and conspicuously disclose to the consumer his rights to make such a request. The disclosure shall be made at or prior to the time the information is deleted or the consumer’s statement regarding the disputed information is received.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-403
§14–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, certification, or registration of an individual the Board regulates, the individual may not surrender the license, certification, or registration nor may the license, certification, or registration lapse by operation of law for purposes of investigation or discipline while the individual is under investigation or while charges are pending.

(b) A disciplinary panel may set conditions on its agreement to accept surrender of a license, certification, or registration.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-137 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-137
§14–137.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit health service plan may not issue, renew, or deliver an individual or group contract in the State that excludes coverage for hospital or medical expenses based on a violation of:

(1) a provision of Title 21 of the Transportation Article; or

(2) a provision of the Natural Resources Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-605 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-605
§14–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of silver or a silver alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, the words “sterling silver”, “sterling”, or any colorable imitation of them, unless at least 0.925 of the component parts of the metal which appear or purport to be silver and of which the item is manufactured are pure silver.

(b) A divergence of 0.004 parts from the standard required by subsection (a) of this section is permitted.
Md. Code, Education § 14-110 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-110
§14–110.
Status: in_force

(a) Consistent with § 15–107 of this article and any other applicable law, the Board of Regents may establish, invest in, finance, and operate businesses or business entities when the Board of Regents finds that doing so would further one or more goals of the University and is related to the mission of the University.

(b) (1) A business entity established, invested in, financed, or operated in accordance with this section may not be considered an agency or instrumentality of the State or a unit of the Executive Branch for any purpose.

(2) A financial obligation or liability of a business entity established, invested in, financed, or operated in accordance with this section may not be a debt or obligation of the State or the University.

(c) (1) Subject to the requirements of this section, the University may establish, invest in, finance, or operate a corporation, foundation, consortium, or other entity that is intended to support a high impact economic development activity, as defined in § 14–104.1 of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article and subject to § 5–525 of the General Provisions Article, an official or employee of a public institution of higher education may be a director, official, or employee of an entity intended to support a high impact economic development activity, if the individual’s participation advances the interests of the University.

(3) Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to transactions between an entity established, financed, or operated under this subsection and the University that established, financed, or operated the entity.

(4) (i) The Board of Regents shall adopt policies and procedures governing the establishment of high impact economic development entities to ensure that the University’s participation in the entity furthers the interests of the University and the State.

(ii) The policies and procedures under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include requirements for:

1. Recognition of the entity by the Board of Regents;

2. An annual audit of the entity by an independent certified public accountant; and

3. Adequate safeguards with regard to conflicts of interest, proper contracting practices, and other fundamental ethical and business practice standards.

(d) The Board of Regents shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, an annual report on:

(1) The business entities established in accordance with this section;

(2) Funds invested in, and financing provided to, business entities established in accordance with this section;

(3) Ownership interests in any business entities established in accordance with this section; and

(4) The current status of the business entities.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-906 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-906
§14–906.
Status: in_force

(a) A service provider may not submit a service agreement that is in violation of § 14–903 of this subtitle to the clerk of a circuit court or a State or local agency for recording.

(b) A service provider who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-22.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-22.1
§14–5E–22.
Status: in_force

§14–5E–22.1.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing perfusion without a license.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual to practice perfusion without a license.

(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-06
§14–5B–06.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee:

(1) Shall:

(i) Develop and recommend to the Board:

1. Regulations to carry out this subtitle; and

2. Any statutory changes that affect the profession; and

(ii) Keep a record of its meetings; and

(2) May:

(i) Provide recommendations regarding the practice of radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiology assistance; and

(ii) Advise the Board on any other matters related to radiation therapists, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiologist assistants.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-302
§14–302.
Status: reserved

It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article for a seller to:

(1) Fail to furnish the buyer with:

(i) A fully completed receipt or copy of any contract which pertains to a door–to–door sale at the time of its execution, which is in the same language as that principally used in the oral sales presentation, shows the date of the transaction, and contains the name and address of the seller; and

(ii) A statement which is in immediate proximity to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer or, if a contract is not used, is on the front page of the receipt and which, in boldface type of a minimum size of 10 points, is in substantially the following form:

“You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right”;

(2) Fail to furnish the buyer, at the time the buyer signs the door–to–door sales contract or otherwise agrees to buy consumer goods or consumer services from the seller, a completed form in duplicate, captioned “Notice of Cancellation”, which:

(i) Is attached to the contract or receipt and is easily detachable; and

(ii) Contains in 10 point boldface type the following information and statements, in the same language as that used in the contract:

“Notice of Cancellation

(Enter date of transaction)

...........................................

(Date)

You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date.

If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled.

If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substantially as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or you may, if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller’s expense and risk.

If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within 20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller, or if you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for performance of all obligations under the contract.

To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice, or send a telegram, to

(name of seller) (address of seller’s place of business)

..............................., at ......................................................................................................

not later than midnight of ............

(date)

I hereby cancel this transaction.

........................

(date)

.......................................

(Buyer’s signature)”;

(3) Fail, before furnishing copies of the “Notice of Cancellation” to the buyer, to complete both copies by entering the name of the seller, the address of the seller’s place of business, the date of the transaction, and the date, not earlier than the third business day following the date of the transaction, by which the buyer may give notice of cancellation;

(4) Include in any door–to–door sales contract or receipt any confession of judgment or waiver of any of the rights to which the buyer is entitled under this section, including specifically the buyer’s right to cancel the sale in accordance with the provisions of this section;

(5) Fail to inform the buyer orally, at the time the buyer signs the contract or purchases the consumer goods or consumer services, of the buyer’s right to cancel;

(6) Misrepresent in any manner the buyer’s right to cancel;

(7) Fail or refuse to honor any valid notice of cancellation by a buyer and, within 10 business days after the receipt of that notice, to:

(i) Refund all payments made under the contract or sale;

(ii) Return, in substantially as good condition as when received by the seller, any goods or property traded in;

(iii) Cancel and return any negotiable instrument executed by the buyer in connection with the contract or sale and take any action necessary or appropriate to terminate promptly any security interest created in the transaction;

(8) Negotiate, transfer, sell, or assign any note or other evidence of indebtedness to a finance company or other third party before midnight of the fifth business day following the day the contract was signed or the consumer goods or consumer services were purchased;

(9) Fail, within 10 business days of receiving a buyer’s notice of cancellation, to notify the buyer whether the seller intends to repossess or to abandon any shipped or delivered goods;

(10) Solicit a sale or order for sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer, without clearly, affirmatively and expressly revealing at the time the person initially contacts the prospective buyer, and before making any other statement, except a greeting, or asking the prospective buyer any other questions:

(i) The identity of the person making the solicitation.

(ii) The trade name of the person represented by the person making the solicitation.

(iii) The kind of goods or services being offered.

(iv) And, the person making the solicitation shall, in addition to meeting the requirements of paragraphs (i), (ii), and (iii), show and display identification which states the information required by paragraphs (i) and (ii) as well as the address of the place of business of one of the persons identified; or

(11) Use any plan, scheme, or ruse in soliciting a sale or order for the sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer, which misrepresents the solicitor’s true status or mission for the purpose of making the sale or order for the sale of goods or services.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-117 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-117
§14–117.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 14–105 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by any action of the Department may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the person resides or the well is located for review of its decision. Any other interested party may intervene. The Department may become a party to the appeal. The case shall be docketed at once but may not take precedence over any other civil cause, action, or proceeding on the docket. The court shall hear the proceedings de novo, determine all matters of law and fact without a jury, and render its decision approving, setting aside, or modifying the Department’s action.

(b) Any party aggrieved by the final decision of the court may appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-204
§14–204.
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Commissioner, an insurer may:

(1) offer or administer a health benefit program under which the insurer offers preferred provider insurance policies that limit, through the use of provider service contracts, the numbers and types of providers of health care services eligible for payment as preferred providers; and

(2) establish terms and conditions that providers must meet to qualify for payment as preferred providers.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-903
§14–903.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BR beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor in a restaurant at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption with meals.

(c) 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 § 14–2004(b) of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-02
§14–5G–02.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-109 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-109
§14–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The District Court has jurisdiction in any case in which it appears that the grantor has remained in possession of the property, in violation of a written agreement to deliver possession at a time stated in the agreement, after delivery of a deed for the property. If the grantor fails or refuses to surrender the premises in accordance with the agreement, the grantee may complain in writing to the District Court in the county where the premises are located. The court immediately shall issue a summons to the grantor commanding him to appear on the day named to show cause why possession of the premises in dispute should not be granted to the grantee. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law or local law, if the court finds that the facts set forth in the complaint are true, it shall give judgment for immediate possession, and the court shall issue its warrant to the sheriff commanding him to deliver possession of the premises to the grantee.

(b) Any person who feels aggrieved by a judgment under the provisions of this section, may appeal on giving notice within ten days after the judgment is given. If the appellant is the grantor, the notice of appeal shall be accompanied by an affidavit, that an appeal is not taken for delay, and by a bond. The bond shall be conditioned that he will prosecute the appeal with effect, and will pay all costs in the case before the District Court and appellate court if judgment is in favor of the grantee, and all loss or damage which the grantee suffers by reason of the grantor’s remaining in possession. The bond also shall provide that the grantor may retain possession of the premises until the determination of the appeal.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301
§14–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Business day” means any calendar day except Sunday or the following business holidays: New Year’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

(c) “Consumer goods” and “consumer services” mean:

(1) Goods or services purchased, leased, or rented primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; and

(2) Courses of instruction or training regardless of the purpose for which they are taken.

(d) “Door–to–door sale” means a sale, lease, or rental of consumer goods or consumer services under single or multiple contracts with a purchase price of $25 or more, in which:

(1) The seller or the seller’s representative personally solicits the sale, including a solicitation in response to or following an invitation by the buyer; and

(2) The buyer’s agreement or offer to purchase is made at a place other than the place of business of the seller.

(e) (1) “Home improvement contract” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(2) “Home improvement contract” does not include an oral or written agreement between a contractor and an owner for the installation of a smoke detector, a heat detector, or a carbon monoxide detector.

(f) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(g) “Place of business” means the main or permanent branch office or local address of a seller.

(h) “Purchase price” means the total price paid or to be paid for the consumer goods or consumer services, including all interest and service charges.

(i) “Sale” means a door–to–door sale.

(j) “Seller” means a person engaged in the door–to–door sale of consumer goods or consumer services.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-203 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-203
§14–203.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to proceedings in any court.

(b) This subtitle applies only during the effective period of an official proclamation by the Governor that declares a stated area to be within an actual or threatened emergency or disaster area.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-16 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-16
§14–5E–16.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the disciplinary panel, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Is guilty of:

(i) Immoral conduct in the practice of perfusion; or

(ii) Unprofessional conduct in the practice of perfusion;

(4) Is:

(i) Professionally incompetent;

(ii) Physically incompetent; or

(iii) Mentally incompetent;

(5) Abandons a patient;

(6) Is habitually intoxicated;

(7) Is addicted to or habitually abuses any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article;

(8) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

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

(9) Promotes the sale of services, drugs, devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;

(10) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of perfusion;

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

(12) Breaches patient confidentiality;

(13) Pays or agrees to pay any sum or provide any form of remuneration or material benefit to any person for bringing or referring a patient or accepts or agrees to accept any sum or any form of remuneration or material benefit from an individual for bringing or referring a patient;

(14) Willfully makes a misrepresentation while practicing perfusion;

(15) Willfully practices perfusion with an unauthorized individual or aids an unauthorized individual in the practice of perfusion;

(16) Willfully delegates a perfusion duty to an unlicensed individual;

(17) Offers, undertakes, or agrees to cure or treat disease by a secret method, treatment, or medicine;

(18) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority or is convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country or is disciplined by any branch of the uniformed services or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(19) Fails to meet appropriate standards for the delivery of perfusion services;

(20) Willfully submits false statements to collect fees for which services are not provided;

(21) (i) Has been subject to investigation or disciplinary action by a licensing or disciplinary authority or by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes; and

(ii) Has:

1. Surrendered the license, if any, issued by the state or country; or

2. Allowed the license, if any, issued by the state or country to expire or lapse;

(22) Willfully fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5–704 of the Family Law Article;

(23) Sells, prescribes, gives away, or administers drugs for illegal or illegitimate medical purposes;

(24) Practices or attempts to practice beyond the authorized scope of practice;

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

(26) Practices or attempts to practice a perfusion procedure or uses or attempts to use perfusion equipment if the applicant or licensee has not received education and training in the performance of the procedure or the use of the equipment;

(27) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation of the Board or a disciplinary panel; or

(28) Fails to complete a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board or a disciplinary panel takes any action under subsection (a) of this section, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board or the disciplinary panel in accordance with the hearing requirements of § 14–405 of this title.

(c) (1) On the filing of certified docket entries with the Board by the Office of the Attorney General, a disciplinary panel shall order the suspension of a license if the licensee is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside.

(2) After completion of the appellate process if the conviction has not been reversed or the plea has not been set aside with respect to a crime involving moral turpitude, a disciplinary panel shall order the revocation of a license on the certification by the Office of the Attorney General.

(d) (1) If, after a hearing under § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds under subsection (a) of this section to suspend or revoke a license, to reprimand a licensee, or place a licensee on probation, the disciplinary panel may impose a fine subject to the Board’s regulations in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.

(2) The Board shall pay any fines collected under this section into the General Fund.

(e) In addition to any sanction authorized under this section, a disciplinary panel may require a licensee to comply with specified terms and conditions determined by the disciplinary panel.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-604.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-604.1
§14–604.
Status: in_force

§14–604.1.

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

(2) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprises.

(3) “Office” means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(4) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary for the Office.

(b) The Office shall establish an Advisory Committee on Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprises.

(c) The Special Secretary shall be Chair of the Advisory Committee and the Office shall provide staff support.

(d) The Advisory Committee consists of individuals that the Special Secretary considers will assist the Office in studying and developing policies to further the purposes of this subtitle, including representatives from:

(1) the Department of Commerce;

(2) the Department of General Services;

(3) the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement;

(4) the Department of Veterans and Military Families; and

(5) certified veteran–owned small business enterprises.

(e) The Advisory Committee shall meet at least two times each year.

(f) The Advisory Committee shall:

(1) review the annual report and evaluation submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee in accordance with § 14–604 of this subtitle to:

(i) identify any areas of the program that need improvement; and

(ii) recommend possible actions that may achieve the necessary improvements; and

(2) ensure that a continuous oversight and improvement structure exists for the program.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-414 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-414
§14–414.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual to practice medicine without a license.

(b) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $10,000 for a violation of this section.

(c) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-1303 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1303
§14–1303.
Status: in_force

A sale or offer for sale of essential goods and services in violation of § 14–1302 of this subtitle is:

(1) an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice, as defined under Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article, except for the criminal penalties in § 13–411 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1212 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1212
§14–1212.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever credit or insurance for personal, family, or household purposes, or employment involving a consumer is denied or the charge for credit or insurance is increased either wholly or partly because of information contained in a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency, the user of the consumer report shall so advise the consumer against whom the adverse action has been taken and supply the name and address of the consumer reporting agency making the report.

(b) Whenever credit for personal, family, or household purposes involving a consumer is denied or the charge for credit is increased either wholly or partly because of information obtained from a person other than a consumer reporting agency bearing upon the consumer’s creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living, the user of the information shall, within a reasonable period of time not to exceed 30 days, upon the consumer’s written request for the reasons for the adverse action received within 60 days after learning of the adverse action disclose the nature of the information to the consumer. The user of the information shall clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer his right to make the written request at the time the adverse action is communicated to the consumer.

(c) A person may not be held liable for any violation of this section if he shows by a preponderance of the evidence that at the time of the alleged violation he maintained reasonable procedures to assure compliance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 14-301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301
§14–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Day care center for adults” means a place that:

(1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for medically handicapped adults; and

(2) Either is:

(i) Designated for group day care for 4 or more medically handicapped adults; or

(ii) A family home that provides day care for 2 or 3 medically handicapped adults.

(c) “Medically handicapped adult” means an individual who:

(1) Is 16 years old or older;

(2) Lives alone or with a spouse, relative, or friend; and

(3) Has a disability that is:

(i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents gainful employment or the accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities outside of an institutional or sheltered environment; or

(ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment that requires domiciliary or institutional care in a sheltered environment.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-205
§14–205.
Status: in_force

The right to utilize geological strata for the underground storage of gas, acquired by any gas storage company by eminent domain under § 14–202(a) and (b) of this subtitle, is subject to the right of the owner of the land or of other rights or interests, to penetrate the strata for the purpose of exploring or recovering gas not owned by the company or water, oil, or other minerals from other strata. If the owner desires to penetrate the underground gas storage reservoir in order to recover the gas, water, oil, or other minerals from a lower stratum, he may do so provided he gives the company sufficient written notice to permit proper precautions to be taken. The company, after receiving notice, at its expense and responsibility, shall supervise the penetration to assure that it is made in a manner which will not hamper or impair the operation of the underground storage reservoir, result in the pollution of gas stored there, or permit the escape of any gas.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4812 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 48 / Section 14-4812
§14–4812.
Status: in_force

(a) Wherever possible, law relating to consumers’ personal data should be construed to harmonize with the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) In the event of a conflict between other laws and this subtitle, the provisions of the law that afford the greatest protection for the right of privacy for consumers shall control.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-1003 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1003
§14–1003.
Status: in_force

An action for damages under § 14-1001 of this subtitle shall be filed within 3 years after the date it accrues.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-620 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-620
§14–620.
Status: in_force

Any relief granted in an action or proceeding directly or collaterally attacking a judgment entered under this subtitle, whether based on lack of actual notice to a party or otherwise, may not impair the rights of a purchaser or encumbrancer for value of the property acting in reliance on the judgment without knowledge of any defects or irregularities in the judgment or the proceedings.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-403
§14–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A guarantor shall deliver to the first person guaranteed the following written information:

(1) The duration of the guaranty period measured by time or, if practical, by some measure of usage such as mileage;

(2) Any reasonable and necessary maintenance required as a condition for the performance of the guaranty;

(3) A recital of the guarantor’s obligations to the person guaranteed during the guaranty period;

(4) The procedure which the person guaranteed should follow to obtain the repair or replacement of the malfunctioning or defective consumer product; and

(5) Any means established by the guarantor for quick informal settlement of any guaranty dispute.

(b) Each service contract shall be in writing and shall specify:

(1) The duration of the service contract measured by time or, if practical, by some measure of usage;

(2) Any reasonable and necessary maintenance required to be performed by the person guaranteed as a condition for the performance of the service contract;

(3) The purchase price and terms of the service contract, including a recital of the provider’s obligations under the service contract;

(4) The merchandise and services to be provided;

(5) The procedures which the person guaranteed should follow to obtain the services under the service contract or to file a claim under the service contract;

(6) Limitations, exceptions, or exclusions, if any, under the service contract;

(7) The terms, restrictions, or conditions governing the cancellation of the service contract before the termination or expiration date of the service contract either by the provider or person guaranteed; and

(8) Any means established by the provider for quick informal settlement of a service contract dispute.

(c) Within a reasonable time after the person guaranteed and the provider enter into a service contract, the provider shall deliver a copy of the service contract to the person guaranteed.

(d) A service contract may be canceled by the person guaranteed:

(1) Within 20 days after receipt of the service contract if mailed to the person guaranteed;

(2) Within 20 days after the date of delivery of the service contract if delivered to the person guaranteed at the time of sale; or

(3) For a period of time not less than 20 days as specified in the service contract.

(e) If a service contract is canceled under subsection (d) of this section and a claim has not been made under the service contract prior to its cancellation, the service contract is void and the provider shall refund to the person guaranteed the full consideration paid for the service contract.

(f) The right to void a service contract under subsection (e) of this section:

(1) Is not transferable;

(2) Applies only to the original person guaranteed under the service contract; and

(3) Applies only if a claim has not been made under the service contract prior to cancellation of the service contract.

(g) (1) A provider shall pay or credit the account of a person guaranteed who has canceled a service contract under subsection (d) of this section the full consideration paid for the service contract within 45 days after the cancellation.

(2) A provider that does not pay or credit the account of the person guaranteed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall pay to the person guaranteed an amount equal to 10% of the value of the consideration paid for the service contract for each month that the refund is not paid or credited.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-301.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301.1
§14–301.
Status: in_force

§14–301.1 IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 620 AND 621 OF 2025 //

The General Assembly finds the following:

(1) the State of Maryland wishes to provide all of its citizens with equal access to business formation and business growth opportunities;

(2) the elimination of discrimination against minority– and women–owned businesses is of paramount importance to the future welfare of the State;

(3) the General Assembly has received and carefully reviewed the disparity study entitled “Business Disparities in the Maryland Market Area” commissioned by the General Assembly and published on February 8, 2017 (the Study), and finds that the Study provides a strong basis in evidence demonstrating persistent discrimination against minority– and women–owned businesses;

(4) based on its review of the Study, the General Assembly finds that:

(i) there are substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are consistent with discrimination against minorities and nonminority women in wages, firm formation, entrepreneurial earnings, and access to capital in the private sector in the same geographic markets and industry categories in which the State does business;

(ii) the State would become a passive participant in private sector racial and gender discrimination if it ceased or curtailed its remedial efforts, including the operation of the Minority Business Enterprise Program;

(iii) there are substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are consistent with discrimination against minorities and nonminority women in State procurement;

(iv) there are substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are consistent with discrimination against all individual minority groups and for nonminority women in most major industry categories in State procurement;

(v) there is ample evidence that discrimination in the private sector has depressed firm formation and firm growth among minority and nonminority women entrepreneurs; and

(vi) there is powerful and persuasive qualitative evidence, both statistical and anecdotal, of discrimination against minority and nonminority women business owners in both the public and private sectors;

(5) as a result of ongoing discrimination and the present day effects of past discrimination, minority– and women–owned businesses combined continue to be very significantly underutilized relative to their availability to perform work in the overwhelming majority of the procurement categories in which the State does business;

(6) minority prime contractors also are subject to discrimination and confront especially daunting barriers in attempting to compete with very large and long–established nonminority companies;

(7) despite the fact that the State has employed, and continues to employ, numerous and robust race–neutral remedies, including aggressive outreach and advertising, training and education, small business programs, efforts to improve access to capital, and other efforts, there is a strong basis in evidence that discrimination persists even in public sector procurement where these efforts have been employed;

(8) notwithstanding the levels of participation achieved when race–conscious measures are used, in the absence of Minority Business Enterprise participation goals for State procurement, there is a substantial decrease in the overall utilization of minority– and women–owned businesses;

(9) this subtitle ensures that race–neutral efforts will be used to the maximum extent feasible and that race–conscious measures will be used only where necessary to eliminate discrimination that was not alleviated by race–neutral efforts;

(10) this subtitle continues and enhances efforts to ensure that the State limits the burden on nonminority businesses as much as possible by ensuring that all goals are developed using the best available data and that waivers are available whenever contractors make good faith efforts;

(11) this subtitle ensures that the operation of the Minority Business Enterprise Program is consistent with the Study data and narrowly tailored to the compelling interests of the State; and

(12) State efforts to support the development of competitively viable minority– and women–owned business enterprises will assist in reducing discrimination and creating jobs for all citizens of Maryland.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-3A-05 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 3A / Section 14-3A-05
§14–3A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Secretary or other designated official requires an individual or a group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine under § 14–3A–03(b)(3) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a directive to the individual or group of individuals.

(b) (1) The directive shall specify:

(i) the identity of the individual or group of individuals that are subject to isolation or quarantine;

(ii) the premises that are subject to isolation or quarantine;

(iii) the date and time when the isolation or quarantine starts;

(iv) the suspected deadly agent causing the outbreak or disease, if known;

(v) the justification for the isolation or quarantine; and

(vi) the availability of a hearing to contest the directive.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the directive shall be:

(i) in writing; and

(ii) given to those subject to the directive before the directive takes effect.

(3) (i) If the Secretary or other designated official determines that the notice required in paragraph (2) of this subsection is impracticable because of the number of individuals or geographical areas affected, the Secretary or other designated official shall ensure that the affected individuals are fully informed of the directive using the best possible means available.

(ii) If the directive applies to a group of individuals and it is impracticable to provide individual written copies under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the written directive may be posted in a conspicuous place in the isolation or quarantine premises.

(c) (1) An individual or group of individuals isolated or quarantined under § 14–3A–03(b)(3) of this subtitle may request a hearing in a circuit court to contest the isolation or quarantine.

(2) A request for a hearing does not stay or enjoin an isolation or quarantine directive.

(3) A court that receives a request under this subsection shall hold a hearing within 3 days after receipt of the request.

(4) In any proceedings brought for relief under this subsection, the court may extend the time for a hearing:

(i) if the Secretary or other designated official shows that extraordinary circumstances exist that justify the extension; and

(ii) after considering the rights of the affected individual or group of individuals, the protection of the public health, the severity of the catastrophic health emergency, and the availability of any necessary witnesses and evidence.

(5) (i) The court shall grant the request for relief unless the court determines that the isolation or quarantine directive is necessary and reasonable to prevent or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent.

(ii) The court in making its determination may consider, if feasible, the means of transmission, the degree of contagion, and, to the extent possible, the degree of public exposure to the disease.

(6) Subject to paragraph (7) of this subsection, if the court issues an order that authorizes the isolation or quarantine, the order shall:

(i) identify the isolated or quarantined individual or group of individuals by name or shared characteristics;

(ii) specify factual findings warranting isolation or quarantine; and

(iii) be in writing and given to the individual or group of individuals.

(7) If the court determines that the delivery required by paragraph (6)(iii) of this subsection is impracticable because of the number of individuals or geographical area affected, the court shall ensure that the affected individuals are fully informed of the order using the best possible means available.

(d) (1) An order under subsection (c) of this section may authorize isolation or quarantine for not more than 30 days.

(2) Before the order expires, the Secretary or designated official may request the court to continue the isolation or quarantine for additional 30–day periods.

(3) The court shall base its decision on the standards provided under subsection (c)(5) of this section.

(e) If an individual cannot appear personally before the court, proceedings may be conducted:

(1) by the individual’s authorized representative; and

(2) in a way that allows full participation by other individuals.

(f) (1) Subject to any emergency rules that the Supreme Court of Maryland adopts under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the court may order the consolidation of individual claims into group claims in proceedings brought under this section if:

(i) the large number of individuals involved or affected makes individual participation impracticable;

(ii) questions of law or fact that are common to the individual claims or rights must be determined;

(iii) the group claims or rights to be determined are typical of the affected individual’s claims or rights; or

(iv) the entire group will be adequately represented in the consolidation.

(2) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall appoint counsel to represent individuals or a group of individuals who are not otherwise represented by counsel.

(3) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt emergency rules of procedure to facilitate the efficient adjudication of proceedings brought under this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-309 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-309
§14–309.
Status: in_force

The provisions of §§ 14–301 through 14–305 of this subtitle, and any regulations adopted under those sections, shall be of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2026.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-24 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-24
§14–5A–24.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioners Act”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-409 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-409
§14–409.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “aggregate” means gravel, crushed stone, sand, and other similar materials.

(b) A State or local unit responsible for the maintenance of public lands in the State, to the maximum extent practicable, shall give consideration and preference to the use of compost in any land maintenance activity that is to be paid for with public funds.

(c) It is the goal of the Department of General Services to:

(1) compost, to the extent practicable, all landscape waste on State property that is under its operation for use as fertilizer in landscaping activities; and

(2) increase the percentage of landscaped area fertilized by compost each year.

(d) (1) In purchasing compost, mulch, or other soil amendments or aggregate, each unit of State government shall include in its procurement specifications the specifications published by the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee for compost, mulch, or other soil amendments or aggregate under paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(2) The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection apply if:

(i) the products are competitively priced;

(ii) the quality of the products is satisfactory for the intended purposes; and

(iii) the products are readily available.

(3) (i) The Maryland Green Purchasing Committee, established under § 14–410 of this subtitle, shall establish specifications for purchasing of compost, mulch, or other soil amendments or aggregate produced from municipal solid waste, food waste, dredged material, construction waste, yard waste, clean wood waste, or other recycled or organic materials.

(ii) The specifications established under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be published and maintained online by the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee for use by State agencies.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1005 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1005
§14–1005.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not:

(1) Prohibit a person from filing an action for damages against an automotive repair facility; or

(2) Require a person first to exhaust any administrative remedy he may have.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 14-112 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-112
§14–112.
Status: in_force

(a) The budget of the State Prosecutor and the Office of the State Prosecutor shall be a part of the budget of the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) The State Prosecutor may appoint and employ the professional, investigative, and clerical staff provided in the State budget.

(c) The State Prosecutor and the staff attorneys appointed by the State Prosecutor shall devote full time to their official duties and may not engage in the private practice of law.

(d) (1) To the extent practicable, the State Prosecutor shall use the services and personnel of:

(i) the Office of the Attorney General;

(ii) the Department of State Police; and

(iii) other State and law enforcement units.

(2) The units listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall cooperate, to the extent feasible, with the State Prosecutor and the State Prosecutor’s staff.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-127 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-127
§14–127.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Consideration” includes:

(i) A fee;

(ii) Compensation;

(iii) A gift, except promotional or advertising materials for general distribution;

(iv) A thing of value;

(v) A rebate;

(vi) A loan; or

(vii) An advancement of a commission or deposit money.

(3) “License” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Insurance Article.

(4) “Residential real estate transaction” means a transaction involving a federally related mortgage loan as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602 and 12 C.F.R. § 1024.2.

(5) “Title insurance producer” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Insurance Article.

(b) This section does not prohibit:

(1) The payment of a commission to a title insurance producer who has a license; or

(2) The referral of a real estate settlement business or a professional fee arrangement between attorneys, if the referral or professional fee arrangement does not violate § 17–605 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(c) (1) A person who has a connection with the settlement of real estate transactions involving land in the State may not pay to or receive from another any consideration to solicit, obtain, retain, or arrange real estate settlement business.

(2) A person may not be considered to be in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection solely because that person is a participant in an affiliated business arrangement, as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602, and receives consideration as a result of that participation as long as that person complies with 12 U.S.C. § 2607(c)(4), 12 C.F.R. § 1024.15, and Appendix D to 12 C.F.R. Part 1024.

(d) A person who offers settlement services in connection with residential real estate transactions involving land in the State shall comply with 12 U.S.C. § 2607(c)(4), 12 C.F.R. § 1024.15, and Appendix D to 12 C.F.R. Part 1024, as applicable, regarding disclosures of affiliated business arrangements, as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(f) Each violation of this section is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Education § 14-407 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-407
§14–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, as required by the Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall report to the Maryland Higher Education Commission on all assessment and accountability guidelines set by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall:

(1) Keep records that are consistent with sound business practices and accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles;

(2) Cause an audit by an independent certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the College at the conclusion of each fiscal year; and

(3) Be subject to audit and examination at any reasonable time of the accounts, investments, and transactions of the College by the Office of Legislative Audits of the Department of Legislative Services.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-117 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-117
§14–117.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the registration of a business opportunity is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section, the registration expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.

(b) Before the registration expires, the registrant periodically may renew it for an additional 1-year term, if the registrant:

(1) files with the Commissioner:

(i) a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner provides;

(ii) a current disclosure document along with any other documents or information that the Commissioner may require by order or regulation; and

(iii) proof that the seller has satisfied the bond and trust account requirements under § 14-115 of this subtitle; and

(2) pays a renewal fee of $100.

(c) The Commissioner shall renew the registration of a business opportunity if the registrant complies with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 14-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-201
§14–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “President” means the President of Morgan State University.

(c) “University” means Morgan State University.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of eight members.

(2) Of the eight members of the Board:

(i) six shall be engineers; and

(ii) two shall be consumer members.

(3) Of the six engineer members of the Board:

(i) one shall be a chemical engineer;

(ii) two shall be civil engineers;

(iii) one shall be an electrical engineer;

(iv) one shall be a mechanical engineer; and

(v) one shall be a professional engineer appointed without regard to specific professional practice who shall represent other designations of professional engineering.

(4) The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(5) (i) The Governor shall appoint each of the engineer members from a single list of at least 3 names of engineers submitted by the local chapters of the applicable professional organization, as set forth in this paragraph and any list of qualified individuals that may have been submitted to the Governor by any person who is a resident of the State.

(ii) For the chemical engineer member, the list shall be submitted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

(iii) For the civil engineer members, the list shall be submitted by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

(iv) For the electrical engineer member, the list shall be submitted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

(v) For the mechanical engineer member, the list shall be submitted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

(vi) For the one engineer member identified in paragraph (3)(v) of this subsection, the list shall be submitted by the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a citizen of the United States; and

(2) a resident of the State.

(c) (1) Each engineer member of the Board shall have:

(i) practiced engineering for at least 10 years; and

(ii) been in responsible charge of important engineering work for at least 5 years.

(2) Each engineer member of the Board shall be licensed as a professional engineer in this State at all times during the member’s term on the Board.

(d) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) shall be a member of the general public;

(2) may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;

(3) may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and

(4) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.

(e) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:

(1) have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or

(2) grade any examination given by or for the Board.

(f) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(g) (1) The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.

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

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

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

(h) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duties, or other sufficient cause.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.

(3) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-07 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-07
§14–5C–07.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee:

(1) Shall:

(i) Develop and recommend to the Board:

1. Regulations to carry out this subtitle; and

2. Any statutory changes that affect the profession; and

(ii) Keep a record of its meetings; and

(2) May:

(i) Provide recommendations regarding the practice of polysomnography; and

(ii) Advise the Board on any other matters related to polysomnographic technologist practitioners.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-231 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-231
§14–231.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not make or cause to be made an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact in an application for registration, to amend registration, or for renewal or in a notice or report filed with the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(b) A person who willfully sells a franchise knowingly violating this section is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject for each violation to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-220 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-220
§14–220.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is a material change in the information that a registrant previously filed with the Commissioner, the franchisor shall:

(1) file promptly with the Commissioner an application to amend the registration; and

(2) pay a fee of $100.

(b) The registrant shall sign and verify the application to amend the registration.

(c) The Commissioner by regulation may state:

(1) what constitutes a material change; and

(2) the circumstances under which a revised prospectus shall accompany an application to amend the registration.

(d) If the Commissioner approves the amendment to the registration, the amendment takes effect on the date the Commissioner sets after considering the public interest and the protection of franchisees.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-21
§14–5C–21.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice polysomnography in this State.

(b) Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.S.G.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices polysomnography.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-1012 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1012
§14–1012.
Status: in_force

A person who willfully misrepresents the amount of consideration paid in a transaction by affixing to an instrument of writing evidence of a greater or lesser recordation tax paid than required under Title 12 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

Any alien who is not an enemy, may own, sell, devise, dispose of, or otherwise deal with property in the same manner as if he had been a citizen of the State by birth.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-15.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-15.1
§14–5F–15.
Status: in_force

§14–5F–15.1.

(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 30 days after the change.

(b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-17 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-17
§14–5F–17.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed naturopathic doctor may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-404 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-404
§14–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “coal products” includes coal in both its synthetic and conventional forms.

(b) This section does not apply to a building or facility for which:

(1) the Department of the Environment determines that the use of coal products violates a provision of the Environment Article or a regulation that the Department adopts under that article; or

(2) the Department of General Services or another appropriate unit determines that the use of coal products would not be cost effective.

(c) The design of a heating system in a building or facility constructed after July 1, 1986 may not preclude the use of Maryland coal if:

(1) the State provides at least 50% of the money used for construction of the building or facility; and

(2) a determination is made that coal products will be used to fuel the heating system.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-125.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-125.2
§14–125.
Status: in_force

§14–125.2.

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

(2) “Local code violation” means a violation under the following provisions of the Harford County Code as amended from time to time or under any applicable code relating to the following provisions incorporated in the Harford County Code by reference, or comparable provisions within the codes of the incorporated municipalities of Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, and Bel Air:

(i) Chapter 64 – Animals;

(ii) Chapter 82 – Building Construction;

(iii) Chapter 84 – Buildings, General;

(iv) Chapter 109 – Environmental Control;

(v) Chapter 157 – Licenses and Permits;

(vi) Chapter 162 – Livability Code;

(vii) Chapter 173 – Mobile Homes and Trailers; and

(viii) Chapter 179 – Nuisances and Public Health.

(3) “Nuisance” means:

(i) An act or condition created, performed, or maintained on private property that constitutes a local code violation and that:

1. Negatively impacts the well–being of other residents; and

2. A. Is injurious to public health, safety, or welfare; or

B. Obstructs the reasonable use of property;

(ii) A property where the tenant, owner, or other occupant has been convicted of violations of § 10–201 or § 10–202 of the Criminal Law Article for conduct occurring on, in, or in relation to the property;

(iii) A property to which police or other law enforcement agencies have responded to complaints or calls for service 4 or more times within any 30–day period and that:

1. Negatively impacts the well–being of other residents; and

2. A. Is injurious to public health, safety, or welfare; or

B. Obstructs the reasonable use of property;

(iv) A property where the tenant, owner, or other occupant has been convicted of violations of any criminal law occurring on, in, or in relation to the property and is related to the activities of a criminal organization as defined in § 9–801 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(v) A building, structure, dwelling, dwelling unit, or accessory structure that:

1. Contains defects due to inadequate maintenance, obsolescence, or abandonment that increase the hazard of fire, accident, or other calamity; or

2. Is unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous, or detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community due to lack of maintenance, inadequate ventilation, light, sanitary facilities, or other conditions.

(b) This section only applies to a nuisance located within the boundaries of Harford County.

(c) An action to abate a nuisance may be brought under this section and § 4–401 of the Courts Article by the State’s Attorney for Harford County.

(d) (1) The State’s Attorney may seek injunctive and other equitable relief in the District Court for abatement of a nuisance upon showing:

(i) The notice requirements under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection have been satisfied; and

(ii) The nuisance has not been abated.

(2) (i) An action may not be brought under this section based on a nuisance until 60 days after the State’s Attorney gives notice of the violation and of the State’s Attorney’s intent to bring an action under this section by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicable local enforcement agency.

(ii) An action may not be brought under this section if the applicable code enforcement agency has filed an action for equitable relief from the nuisance.

(3) (i) An action may not be brought under this section until 60 days after the tenant, if any, and owner of record receive notice from the State’s Attorney that a nuisance exists and that legal action may be taken if the nuisance is not abated.

(ii) The notice shall specify:

1. The nature of the alleged nuisance;

2. The date and time of day the nuisance was first discovered;

3. The location on the property where the nuisance is allegedly occurring; and

4. The relief sought.

(iii) The notice shall indicate:

1. The nature of the proceedings;

2. The time and place of the hearing; and

3. The name and telephone number of the person to contact for additional information.

(4) In filing a suit under this section, the State’s Attorney shall certify to the court:

(i) What steps the State’s Attorney has taken to satisfy the notice requirements under this subsection; and

(ii) That each condition precedent to the filing of an action under this section has been met.

(e) A political subdivision of the State or any agency of a political subdivision may not be subject to any action brought under this section or an action resulting from an action brought under this section against a private property owner.

(f) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in addition to or as a component of any remedy ordered under subsection (d) of this section, the court, after a hearing, may order a tenant who knew or should have known of the existence of the nuisance to vacate the property within 72 hours.

(2) The court, after a hearing, may grant a judgment of restitution or the possession of rental property to the owner if:

(i) The owner and tenant are parties to the action; and

(ii) A tenant has failed to obey an order under subsection (d) of this section or paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) If the court orders restitution or the possession of the property under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court shall immediately issue its warrant to the sheriff or constable commanding execution of the warrant within 5 days after issuance of the warrant.

(4) In addition to or as a part of any injunction, restraining order, or other relief ordered, the court may order the owner of the property to submit for court approval a plan of correction to ensure, to the extent reasonably possible, that the property will not again be used for a nuisance if:

(i) The owner is a party to the action; and

(ii) The owner knew or should have known of the existence of the nuisance.

(5) If an owner fails to comply with an order to abate a nuisance, after a hearing, the court may, in addition to any other relief granted, order that the property be demolished if the property is unfit for habitation and the estimated cost of rehabilitation significantly exceeds the estimated market value of the property after rehabilitation.

(g) This section may not be construed to abrogate any equitable or legal right or remedy otherwise available under the law to abate a nuisance.

(h) Provisions of this article or public local laws applicable to actions between a landlord and a tenant are not applicable to actions brought against a landlord or a tenant under this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-802 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-802
§14–802.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to an action for possession of real property filed on or after November 1, 2023, by:

(1) A landlord against a tenant under § 8–401, § 8–402, or § 8–402.1 of this article; or

(2) A complainant against a person holding possession of real property under § 14–132 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 14-203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-203
§14–203.
Status: in_force

The President may delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to conduct a hearing and issue a proposed decision for approval by the Secretary of Budget and Management in any of the following:

(1) An appeal under § 14-204(b) of this subtitle from a rejection of a classified employee during probation that results from a promotion;

(2) An appeal under § 14-205 of this subtitle from charges for removal of a classified employee;

(3) A preliminary hearing under § 14-206 of this subtitle on the suspension of a classified employee pending removal;

(4) An appeal under § 14-207 of this subtitle from the disciplinary suspension of a classified employee; and

(5) An appeal under § 14-208 of this subtitle from the proposed demotion of a classified employee.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-706 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-706
§14–706.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding three months or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-701 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-701
§14–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Consumer” means a person who buys for his own use or for the use of another but not for resale.

(c) “County” includes Baltimore City.

(d) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(e) “Secondhand watch” means:

(1) A watch or the case or movement of a watch which has been sold previously to a consumer; or

(2) Any watch of which the case or movement serial number or other distinguishing number or identification mark has been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered.

(f) “Sell” includes exchange or offer or display for sale or exchange.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-501 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-501
§14–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “petition for review” means a petition for reclassification or revaluation of property.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-415 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-415
§14–415.
Status: in_force

After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all applicable requirements set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-25 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-25
§14–5C–25.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-1001 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1001
§14–1001.
Status: in_force

A person who negligently fails to provide any information as required under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-849 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-849
§14–849.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council may not sell a taxpayer’s property for failure by the taxpayer to pay an alley assessment charge.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section does not affect any other right or remedy of the City for the collection of an alley assessment charge.

(c) Baltimore City may not acquire owner-occupied residential property by means of execution of a judgment for failure by the owner, upon whom the alley assessment charge was originally made, to pay the alley assessment charge.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-317 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-317
§14–317.
Status: in_force

The Board shall reinstate the license of a physician who has failed to renew the license for any reason, is on inactive status under § 14–320 of this subtitle, or is on emeritus status under § 14–320.1 of this subtitle if the physician:

(1) Meets the renewal requirements of § 14–316 of this subtitle;

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

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

(4) Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements; and

(5) Meets any additional license reinstatement requirements established by the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 44 / Section 14-4401
§14–4401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Biological sample” means a material part or a derivative of or discharge from a material part of a human known to contain DNA.

(2) “Biological sample” includes human tissue, blood, urine, and saliva.

(c) “Deidentified data” means data that:

(1) Cannot reasonably be:

(i) Used to infer information about a consumer; or

(ii) Linked to an identifiable consumer; and

(2) Is subject to:

(i) Administrative and technical measures to ensure that the data cannot be associated with a particular consumer;

(ii) Public commitment by the company to maintain and use data in a deidentifiable form and not attempt to reidentify data; and

(iii) Legally enforceable contractual obligations that prohibit a recipient of the data from attempting to reidentify the data.

(d) “Direct–to–consumer genetic testing company” means an entity that:

(1) Offers genetic testing products or services directly to a consumer; or

(2) Collects, uses, or analyzes genetic data that resulted from a direct–to–consumer genetic testing product or service that was provided to the company by a consumer.

(e) “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.

(f) “Express consent” means an affirmative response by a consumer to a specific, discrete, freely given, and unambiguous notice regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of the consumer’s genetic data for a specific purpose.

(g) (1) “Genetic data” means data, in any format, that concerns the genetic characteristics of a consumer.

(2) “Genetic data” includes:

(i) Raw sequence data that result from sequencing of a consumer’s complete extracted DNA or a portion of the consumer’s complete extracted DNA;

(ii) Genotypic and phenotypic information that results from analyzing raw sequence data;

(iii) Information extrapolated, derived, or inferred from the analysis of raw sequence data; and

(iv) Self–reported health information submitted to a direct–to–consumer genetic testing company by a consumer regarding the consumer’s health conditions:

1. That is used for scientific research or product development; and

2. Analyzed in connection with the consumer’s raw sequence data.

(3) “Genetic data” does not include deidentified data.

(h) “Genetic testing” means a laboratory test of the complete DNA, regions of DNA, chromosomes, genes, or gene products of a consumer to determine the genetic characteristics of the consumer.

(i) “Marketing” does not include the providing customized content or offers on the websites or through the applications or services provided by the direct–to–consumer genetic testing company with the first–party relationship to the consumer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-10
§14–5A–10.
Status: in_force

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;

(2) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and

(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-1004 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1004
§14–1004.
Status: in_force

The form of any pleading in an action under § 14-1001 of this subtitle shall be governed by the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 11 / Section 14-1105
§14–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) The seller may not increase the layaway price of the consumer goods sold under a layaway agreement.

(b) If, within 10 calendar days after the execution of a layaway agreement, the seller reduces the selling price of existing items in his stock or inventory identical to those being held for a buyer, the seller shall credit the buyer for the difference between the original layaway price and the reduced price.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2001
§14–2001.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.

(2) An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-918 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-918
§14–918.
Status: in_force

If a unit of the State pays a refund of any tax, fee, charge, penalty, or interest that was distributed to a county or municipal corporation, the unit of the State shall deduct the amount refunded from a subsequent distribution of the tax, fee, charge, penalty, or interest to that county or municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-109
§14–109.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a certificate of authority shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner provides containing the information that the Commissioner considers necessary;

(2) pay to the Commissioner the applicable fee required by § 2-112 of this article; and

(3) file with the Commissioner copies of the following documents, certified by at least two of the executive officers of the corporation:

(i) articles of incorporation, including the applicant’s corporate mission statement, with all amendments;

(ii) bylaws with all amendments;

(iii) each contract executed or proposed to be executed by the corporation and a health care provider, embodying the terms under which health care services are to be furnished to subscribers to the plan;

(iv) each form of contract issued or proposed to be issued to subscribers to the plan and a table of the rates charged or proposed to be charged to subscribers for each form of contract;

(v) a financial statement of the corporation, including the amount of each contribution paid or agreed to be paid to the corporation for working capital, the name of each contributor, and the terms of each contribution;

(vi) a list of the names and addresses of and biographical information about the members of the board of directors of the corporation;

(vii) a list of the total compensation paid or proposed to be paid to each officer and member of the board of directors of the corporation;

(viii) a list of the beginning and ending terms of membership for each member of the board of directors of the corporation; and

(ix) any other information or documents that the Commissioner considers necessary to ensure compliance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-315 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-315
§14–315.
Status: reserved

(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the individual:

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 14–314 of this subtitle; and

(3) except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(b) (1) If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:

(i) require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the license.

(2) The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:

(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 14–314 of this subtitle;

(ii) if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

(iii) except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(c) The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not practice engineering during the time the license lapsed.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a law sets a maximum and a minimum penalty for a crime, the court may impose instead of the minimum penalty a lesser penalty of the same character.

(b) This section does not affect:

(1) a maximum penalty fixed by law; or

(2) the punishment for any crime for which the statute provides one and only one penalty.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-112 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-112
§14–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a well for the production or underground storage of gas or oil may not be drilled on any property nearer than 1,000 feet to the boundary of the property except by agreement with the owners of the gas and oil on adjacent lands.

(2) A well for the production of coalbed methane may not be drilled on any property nearer than 500 feet to the boundary of the property except by agreement with the owners of coalbed methane on adjacent lands.

(b) On property on which it is impossible to locate a well the required minimum distance from the boundary, and where no agreement with the owners of the gas and oil or coalbed methane on adjacent lands has been made, a well may be located nearer than the required minimum distance under subsection (a) of this section to the boundary with the consent of the Department. However, when any permit to drill a well nearer than the required minimum distance to the boundary has been applied for, the Department shall notify every landowner, royalty owner, or leaseholder within the required minimum distance of the location of the proposed well, giving them a reasonable opportunity to file objections to the issuance of the permit. The Department then shall hold a hearing. If the Department determines that it is necessary for the well to be located nearer than the required minimum distance to the boundary, it may issue the permit. If a permit is issued, any landowner, royalty owner, or leaseholder within the required minimum distance of the proposed well has the right to a rehearing and appeal to the courts provided in this subtitle. A request for a rehearing or an appeal to the courts stays the authority granted under the permit until final determination of the issued permit is made.

(c) The Department, by rule or regulation, shall prescribe the distance between any two wells on any property.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3705 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 37 / Section 14-3705
§14–3705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Internet access provider shall make available to the subscriber, at or near the time of subscription, a parental control that satisfies the requirements of § 14–3704 of this subtitle.

(b) The Internet access provider may make the parental control available to the subscriber either directly or through a link to a third party.

(c) The Internet access provider or third party may charge for the parental control.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-12B-03 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12B / Section 14-12B-03
§14–12B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Health Club Administration Fund which is established for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in the administration and enforcement of the Health Club Services Act.

(b) The Fund shall be administered by the Division.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1506 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 15 / Section 14-1506
§14–1506.
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 premises served by the license held by the license holder.

(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 § 14-4403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 44 / Section 14-4403
§14–4403.
Status: in_force

(a) A direct–to–consumer genetic testing company shall provide a consumer with clear and complete information regarding the company’s policies and procedures for collecting, using, or disclosing genetic data, including:

(1) A high–level overview of the company’s privacy policy that includes basic and essential information about how the company collects, uses, and discloses genetic data; and

(2) A privacy notice that, at a minimum, includes information about the company’s data collection, consent, use, access, disclosure, transfer, security, and retention and deletion practices.

(b) The information required to be provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

(1) Made publicly available; and

(2) Placed in a prominent area of the direct–to–consumer genetic testing company’s website.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-811 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-811
§14–811.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, the collector may withhold from sale any property, when the total taxes on the property, including interest and penalties, amount to less than $250 in any 1 year.

(2) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may withhold from sale owner–occupied residential property or residential property occupied by an heir of a deceased owner that meets objective criteria established by the governing body of the county or municipal corporation.

(b) (1) The collector may withhold from sale any non–owner–occupied residential property, when the total taxes on the property, including interest and penalties, amount to less than $750.

(2) When the total taxes on the property, including interest and penalties, amount to less than $1,000, the collector shall withhold from sale:

(i) owner–occupied residential property; and

(ii) residential property occupied by an heir of a deceased owner.

(3) In Baltimore City, the collector shall withhold from sale residential property or property that is exempt from taxation under § 7–204(1) or (2) of this article, if the taxes on the property consist only of a lien for unpaid charges for water and sewer service.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may withhold from sale property that:

(1) has a vacant building or structure that the county or municipal corporation intends to demolish because the building or structure is unsafe or unfit for habitation; or

(2) has been designated for redevelopment purposes if:

(i) the county or municipal corporation certifies that the property:

1. is a vacant lot; or

2. has a building or structure that is:

A. vacant; and

B. unsafe or unfit for habitation;

(ii) the governing body of the county or municipal corporation finds that withholding the property from sale under this subsection is necessary:

1. to eliminate a blighting influence; and

2. to prevent the tax abandonment of the property; and

(iii) the property meets any additional objective criteria established by the governing body of the county or municipal corporation for withholding property from sale for redevelopment purposes.

(d) (1) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may withhold from sale a residential property or a property owned by a nonprofit organization if the property is enrolled in a payment program established by law by the governing body of the county or municipal corporation for the payment of taxes in arrears.

(2) If the governing body of a county or municipal corporation withholds property from sale under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the governing body shall arrange for the payment to the State of any State property taxes in arrears on the property.

(e) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may withhold from sale property that has been designated for redevelopment purposes if the property meets objective criteria established by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body.

(f) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may cancel or postpone a tax sale during a state of emergency declared:

(1) by the Governor in accordance with Title 14 of the Public Safety Article; or

(2) by a county or municipal corporation in accordance with State and local law.

(g) The collector shall withhold from sale under this part of this subtitle any real property designated by the governing body of a county or municipal corporation for foreclosure and sale under Part V of this subtitle.

(h) (1) In this subsection, “dwelling” and “homeowner” have the meanings stated in § 9–105 of this article.

(2) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may withhold from sale a dwelling owned by a homeowner or occupied by an heir of a deceased homeowner who is low–income, at least 65 years old, or disabled if the homeowner or heir meets eligibility criteria established by the county or municipal corporation.

(i) The collector shall withhold from sale the dwelling of a homeowner who is enrolled in the Homeowner Protection Program established under Part VII of this subtitle.

(j) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county shall establish a registry for interested parties or the Tax Sale Ombudsman to designate a property to be withheld from tax sale in accordance with this section.

(2) On request of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county, the Department shall provide assistance in creating and maintaining the registry required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-618 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-618
§14–618.
Status: in_force

A judgment in an action under this subtitle is binding and conclusive, regardless of any legal disability, on:

(1) All persons known and unknown who were parties to the action and who have any claim to the property, whether present or future, vested or contingent, legal or equitable, several or undivided; and

(2) Except as provided in § 14–619 of this subtitle, all persons who were not parties to the action and who have any claim to the property that was not of record at the time the action was commenced.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-205 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-205
§14–205.
Status: in_force

(a) If a preferred provider insurance policy offered by an insurer provides benefits for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a health care provider licensed under the Health Occupations Article, an insured covered by the preferred provider insurance policy is entitled to receive the benefits for that service either through direct payments to the health care provider or through reimbursement to the insured.

(b) (1) A preferred provider insurance policy offered by an insurer under this subtitle shall provide for payment of services rendered by nonpreferred providers as provided in this subsection.

(2) Unless the insurer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that an alternative level of payment is more appropriate, for each covered service under a preferred provider insurance policy, the difference between the coinsurance percentage applicable to nonpreferred providers and the coinsurance percentage applicable to preferred providers may not be greater than 20 percentage points.

(3) If the preferred provider insurance policy contains a provision for the insured to pay the balance bill, the provision may not apply to an on–call physician or a hospital–based physician who has accepted an assignment of benefits in accordance with § 14–205.2 of this subtitle.

(4) The insurer’s allowed amount for a health care service covered under the preferred provider insurance policy provided by nonpreferred providers may not be less than the allowed amount paid to a similarly licensed provider who is a preferred provider for the same health care service in the same geographic region.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “unfair discrimination” means an act, method of competition, or practice engaged in by an insurer:

(i) that is prohibited by Title 27, Subtitle 2 of this article; or

(ii) that, although not specified in Title 27, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Commissioner believes is unfair or deceptive and that results in the institution of an action by the Commissioner under § 27–104 of this article.

(2) If the rates for each institutional provider under a preferred provider insurance policy offered by an insurer vary based on individual negotiations, geographic differences, or market conditions and are approved by the Health Services Cost Review Commission, the rates do not constitute unfair discrimination under this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-20 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-20
§14–5E–20.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice perfusion in this State unless licensed to practice perfusion by the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5D-08 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5D / Section 14-5D-08
§14–5D–08.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) Be at least 18 years old; and

(3) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.

(c) The applicant shall:

(1) Have a current certification by a national certifying board approved by the Board;

(2) Have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an athletic training educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or its successor;

(3) Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board; and

(4) Meet any other requirements established by the Board.

(d) The Board shall waive the education requirements under this section if an individual was certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, Inc., on or before October 1, 2012, and is currently in good standing.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-29 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-29
§14–5F–29.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license.

(b) An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(c) Any individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.

(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

In this title, “total tax liability on property” means State taxes, county taxes, municipal corporation taxes, special assessments, benefit charges, and any adjustment, including:

(1) allowable discounts;

(2) fees, charges, or costs related to the taxes; and

(3) any tax credit granted under this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-13 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-13
§14–5E–13.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(2) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensed perfusionist a renewal notice that states:

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

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

(3) The amount of the renewal fee; and

(4) For licensees who qualified for an initial license under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle, that the licensee must submit satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the examination as required under subsection (c)(2) of this section.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, before a license expires, the licensed perfusionist periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:

(i) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(ii) Is of good moral character;

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

(iv) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, submits to the Board:

1. A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

2. Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education or competency requirements and other requirements set under this section for license renewal.

(2) A licensee who qualified for an initial license under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the national certifying examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor organization or another examination given or approved by the Board.

(d) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education or competency requirements as a condition of the renewal of a license under this section.

(e) (1) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(2) The Board may not renew the license of a licensee who fails to submit satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the examination as required under subsection (c)(2) of this section.

(f) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the individual:

(1) Applies for reinstatement after the date the license expires;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of this section; and

(3) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(g) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:

(i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under subsection (f) of this section.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:

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

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

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

(3) The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.

(h) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5E–16 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-864 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-864
§14–864.
Status: in_force

On or before 7 years from the date the tax is due, the State, a county, or a municipal corporation may initiate an action in a court of appropriate jurisdiction to collect any tax imposed under this article and within the time provided by law. If a person owes State and county or municipal corporation taxes to the same collector, the action may combine claims of the State, county, and municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-125 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-125
§14–125.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with an offer to sell or sale of a business opportunity, a person may not fail to deliver products, equipment, or supplies necessary to begin substantial operation of the business within 45 days after the delivery date stated in the contract for the sale of the business opportunity.

(b) This section does not apply if the Commissioner or a court in a civil proceeding finds that the failure is due to the conditions stated in § 2-615 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 23 / Section 14-2304
§14–2304.
Status: in_force

A violation of any provision of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-508 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-508
§14–508.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee practicing medicine in the State shall notify a patient in writing if:

(1) The licensee does not maintain medical professional liability insurance coverage; or

(2) The licensee’s medical professional liability insurance coverage has lapsed for any period of time and the licensee’s coverage has not been renewed.

(b) The written notification provided to the patient under subsection (a) of this section must be:

(1) Provided:

(i) At the first visit by the patient during any period in which the licensee does not maintain medical professional liability insurance, unless the visit is for the purpose of receiving incidental medical care that will be rendered free of charge; and

(ii) As part of each informed consent obtained before any procedure or operation discussed or offered for the patient’s consideration is performed;

(2) Signed by the patient at the time of the patient’s visit or the informed consent is signed; and

(3) Retained by the licensee as part of the licensee’s patient records.

(c) Each licensee practicing medicine in the State who does not maintain medical professional liability insurance coverage shall post this information in a conspicuous location in the licensee’s place of practice.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-109 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-109
§14–109.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Explosives” means normal commercial explosives, blasting agents, and detonators.

(3) “Seismic operations” means the controlled application of vibratory energy from any source to determine if favorable conditions exist for the subsurface entrapment of oil or gas.

(4) “Seismic section” means a graphic, near-vertical display of waveform data that is usually processed by a computer program to facilitate the interpretation of subsurface conditions.

(b) (1) Unless a person obtains a permit from the Department, a person may not conduct seismic operations in the State.

(2) An applicant for a permit to conduct seismic operations shall submit an application that includes the information required by the Department.

(3) (i) In addition to any other information required by the Department, an applicant for a permit to conduct seismic operations on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its navigable tributaries shall provide to the Department a written agreement to submit to the Department processed seismic sections for any operation conducted on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its navigable tributaries.

(ii) The Department shall hold processed seismic sections submitted under this subsection confidential.

(4) The Department shall determine the terms and conditions for the issuance of a permit to conduct seismic operations.

(5) An applicant for a permit to conduct seismic operations shall demonstrate evidence of sufficient liability insurance coverage, in an amount determined by the Department, for any personal injury or property damage resulting from a seismic operation.

(6) The Department may deny an application for a permit if:

(i) The applicant does not submit the information required by the Department;

(ii) The proposed activity poses a substantial risk of causing environmental damage that cannot be mitigated by the applicant, particularly to:

1. The Chesapeake Bay;

2. The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area;

3. A nontidal wetland;

4. An endangered or threatened species or the habitat of any of these species;

5. A designated archaeological site; or

6. A populated area; or

(iii) The proposed operation will violate regulations adopted by the Department in accordance with this section.

(7) If the Department decides to deny the permit, the notification of denial shall state the reason, any modification necessary for approval of the application, and the rights of the applicant to appeal the decision as provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) A person may not use explosives in seismic operations conducted on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

(d) A person may use explosives in seismic operations conducted on land if the person complies with the requirements for the use of explosives established by the Department.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “crime of violence” means:

(1) abduction;

(2) arson in the first degree;

(3) kidnapping;

(4) manslaughter, except involuntary manslaughter;

(5) mayhem;

(6) maiming, as previously proscribed under former Article 27, §§ 385 and 386 of the Code;

(7) murder;

(8) rape;

(9) robbery under § 3–402 or § 3–403 of this article;

(10) carjacking;

(11) armed carjacking;

(12) sexual offense in the first degree;

(13) sexual offense in the second degree;

(14) use of a firearm in the commission of a felony except possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance under § 5–602(2) of this article, or other crime of violence;

(15) child abuse in the first degree under § 3–601 of this article;

(16) sexual abuse of a minor under § 3–602 of this article if:

(i) 1. the victim is under the age of 13 years and the offender is an adult at the time of the offense; or

2. the offender is at least 21 years old and the victim is under the age of 16 years; and

(ii) the offense involved:

1. vaginal intercourse, as defined in § 3–301 of this article;

2. a sexual act, as defined in § 3–301 of this article;

3. an act in which a part of the offender’s body penetrates, however slightly, into the victim’s genital opening or anus; or

4. the intentional touching of the victim’s or the offender’s genital, anal, or other intimate area for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse;

(17) home invasion under § 6–202(b) of this article;

(18) a felony offense under Title 3, Subtitle 11 of this article;

(19) an attempt to commit any of the crimes described in items (1) through (18) of this subsection;

(20) continuing course of conduct with a child under § 3–315 of this article;

(21) assault in the first degree;

(22) assault with intent to murder;

(23) assault with intent to rape;

(24) assault with intent to rob;

(25) assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the first degree; and

(26) assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the second degree.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, on conviction for a fourth time of a crime of violence, a person who has served three separate terms of confinement in a correctional facility as a result of three separate convictions of any crime of violence shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, the provisions of this subsection are mandatory.

(c) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, on conviction for a third time of a crime of violence, a person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for the term allowed by law but not less than 25 years, if the person:

(i) has been convicted of a crime of violence on two prior separate occasions:

1. in which the second or succeeding crime is committed after there has been a charging document filed for the preceding occasion; and

2. for which the convictions do not arise from a single incident; and

(ii) has served at least one term of confinement in a correctional facility as a result of a conviction of a crime of violence.

(2) The court may not suspend all or part of the mandatory 25–year sentence required under this subsection.

(3) A person sentenced under this subsection is not eligible for parole except in accordance with the provisions of § 4–305 of the Correctional Services Article.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on conviction for a second time of a crime of violence committed on or after October 1, 1994, a person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for the term allowed by law, but not less than 10 years, if the person:

1. has been convicted on a prior occasion of a crime of violence, including a conviction for a crime committed before October 1, 1994; and

2. served a term of confinement in a correctional facility for that conviction.

(ii) The court may not suspend all or part of the mandatory 10–year sentence required under this paragraph.

(2) (i) On conviction for a second time of a crime of violence committed on or after October 1, 2018, a person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for the term allowed by law, but not less than 10 years, if the person:

1. has been convicted on a prior occasion of a crime of violence, including a conviction for a crime committed before October 1, 2018; and

2. served a term of confinement in a correctional facility for that conviction.

(ii) The court may not suspend all or part of the mandatory 10–year sentence required under this paragraph.

(iii) A person sentenced under this paragraph is not eligible for parole except in accordance with the provisions of § 4–305 of the Correctional Services Article.

(e) If the State intends to proceed against a person as a subsequent offender under this section, it shall comply with the procedures set forth in the Maryland Rules for the indictment and trial of a subsequent offender.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-116 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-116
§14–116.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “principal department” means a principal department of the Executive Branch of State Government established in § 8–201 of the State Government Article.

(b) (1) Each principal department shall:

(i) develop a continuity of operations plan to maintain department operations if an emergency or other crisis disrupts normal operations;

(ii) annually update the continuity of operations plan; and

(iii) submit the continuity of operations plan and updates to the Department.

(2) Each continuity of operations plan shall include information regarding:

(i) the delineation of essential functions;

(ii) the delegation of authority;

(iii) the safekeeping of and access to essential records, including electronic records;

(iv) continuity locations;

(v) continuity communications;

(vi) human resources planning;

(vii) devolution of essential functions;

(viii) reconstitution; and

(ix) program validation through testing, training, and exercises.

(3) The Department shall develop guidelines and serve as the coordinating agency to assist each principal department to write and maintain a continuity of operations plan.

(4) The Department may resolve conflicts between principal department continuity of operations plans.

(c) (1) To ensure the State can continue to provide essential government functions during and after an emergency, the Department shall work with each principal department to develop and maintain a continuity of government plan.

(2) The continuity of government plan shall include the continuity of operations for essential government functions as identified by the principal departments.

(3) The Department shall:

(i) present the continuity of government plan to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly by the end of the first calendar year of each gubernatorial term; and

(ii) review for revision the continuity of government plan at least once every 4 years.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-22.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-22.1
§14–5A–22.
Status: in_force

§14–5A–22.1.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.

(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-114 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-114
§14–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Except in an emergency, a rule, regulation, order, or amendment may not be made by the Department without a public hearing upon at least ten days’ notice. The public hearing shall be held at the time and place prescribed by the Department. Any interested person is entitled to be heard by the Department.

(b) When an emergency requiring immediate action exists, the Department is authorized to issue an emergency order without notice or hearing. An emergency order takes effect upon promulgation. An emergency order may not remain effective for more than 15 days.

(c) All rules, regulations, and orders issued by the Department shall be in writing, entered and indexed in books kept by the Department as public documents open for inspection during normal office hours. A copy of any rule, regulation, or order certified by the Secretary of the Department or the Secretary’s designee shall be received in evidence in all courts with the same effect as the original.

(d) The Department may act either upon its own motion or the petition of any interested person. On the filing of a petition concerning any matter within its jurisdiction, it shall promptly fix a date for a hearing and cause notice of the hearing to be given. The hearing shall be held promptly after the filing of the petition. If the hearing relates to the issuance of a permit for or with respect to a specific well, it shall be held in the county or municipal corporation where the well is located. The Department shall enter its order within ten days after the hearing.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-844 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-844
§14–844.
Status: in_force

(a) After the time limit set in the order of publication and in the summons expires, the court shall enter judgment foreclosing the right of redemption. An interlocutory order is not necessary. The judgment is final and conclusive on the defendants, their heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and they or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, assigns, or successors in right, title, or interest, and all defendants are bound by the judgment as if they had been named in the proceedings and personally served with process.

(b) If the court finds for the plaintiff, the judgment vests in the plaintiff an absolute and indefeasible title in fee simple in the property, free and clear of all alienations and descents of the property occurring before the date of the judgment and encumbrances on the property, except taxes that accrue after the date of sale and easements of record and any other easement that may be observed by an inspection of the property to which the property is subject.

(c) If the collector sold the property subject to a ground rent or the plaintiff elected not to include the ground rent holder as a party, the judgment vests a leasehold interest in the plaintiff.

(d) (1) Once a judgment is granted, the plaintiff immediately becomes liable for the payment of all taxes due and payable after the judgment. The plaintiff may be sued in an action under § 14–864 of this subtitle to collect all taxes due and payable after the judgment and it is not a defense that a deed to the property has not been recorded. On the entry of judgment, the plaintiff shall pay the collector any surplus bid and all taxes together with interest and penalties on the taxes due on the property.

(2) (i) Once a judgment is granted, the plaintiff immediately becomes liable from the date of judgment for the payment of assessments or fees charged by a homeowners association or a condominium association due and payable from the date of the judgment.

(ii) The plaintiff may be sued in an action to collect all assessments or fees charged by a homeowners association or a condominium association due and payable from the date of the judgment, and it is not a defense that a deed to the property has not been recorded.

(e) Where abandoned property has been sold for a sum less than the amount due under § 14–817 of this subtitle, in a foreclosure proceeding brought by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation, the final order may include a judgment in favor of the city, county, or municipal corporation and against the person liable for taxes prior to the sale, in the amount of the unpaid taxes, interest, penalties, and expenses otherwise due in a tax sale.

(f) In Baltimore City, for a proceeding concerning an owner–occupied residential property, if the court finds for the plaintiff, the final judgment shall state whether there is a bid balance as a result of the tax sale and that the former owner’s portion of the bid balance may be obtained by contacting the Baltimore City Bureau of Revenue Collections.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-410 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-410
§14–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Except by the express stipulation and consent of all parties to a proceeding before the Board, a disciplinary panel, or any of its other investigatory bodies, in a civil or criminal action:

(1) The proceedings, records, or files of the Board, a disciplinary panel, or any of its other investigatory bodies are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence; and

(2) Any order passed by the Board or disciplinary panel is not admissible in evidence.

(b) This section does not apply to a civil action brought by a party to a proceeding before the Board or a disciplinary panel who claims to be aggrieved by the decision of the Board or the disciplinary panel.

(c) If any medical or hospital record or any other exhibit is subpoenaed and otherwise is admissible in evidence, the use of that record or exhibit in a proceeding before the Board, a disciplinary panel, or any of its other investigatory bodies does not prevent its production in any other proceeding.
Md. Code, Education § 14-106 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-106
§14–106.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Morgan State University Police Force.

(b) (1) A University police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.

(2) However, a University police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University. The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:

(i) Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;

(ii) Necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University; or

(iii) Ordered to do so by the Governor.

(c) (1) In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for the University police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.

(3) Standards adopted on or after July 1, 1976, on minimum hiring qualifications of the University police officers may not affect the status of any individual who was a qualified University police officer on that date.

(d) The Board of Regents shall adopt rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Morgan State University Police Force and of University police officers.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-03 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-03
§14–5E–03.
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of perfusion.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-133 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-133
§14–133.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Affiliate” means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a corporation subject to this subtitle.

(3) “Control” has the meaning stated in § 7–101(c) of this article.

(4) “Subsidiary” has the meaning stated in § 7–101(g) of this article.

(b) A nonprofit health service plan may not invest in or otherwise acquire an affiliate or subsidiary unless:

(1) the affiliate or subsidiary is licensed by the Commissioner; or

(2) (i) the affiliate or subsidiary is majority owned by the nonprofit health service plan; and

(ii) the business of the affiliate or subsidiary is directly related to the operation of the nonprofit health service plan or the administration of a health benefits program.

(c) (1) A nonprofit health service plan shall submit a statement of proposed action to the Commissioner before the plan may:

(i) create, acquire, or invest in an affiliate or subsidiary in order to control the affiliate or subsidiary;

(ii) alter the structure, organization, purpose, or ownership of the plan or an affiliate or subsidiary of the corporation;

(iii) make an investment exceeding $500,000; or

(iv) make an investment in an affiliate or subsidiary.

(2) The nonprofit health service plan shall file the statement of proposed action required under this subsection at least 60 days before the effective date of the proposed action.

(3) The nonprofit health service plan may not engage in a proposed action described under paragraph (1)(i) through (iii) of this subsection unless the Commissioner approves the action in writing.

(4) The Commissioner shall either approve or disapprove the proposed action within 60 days after the Commissioner receives the statement of proposed action.

(5) The Commissioner shall approve a statement of proposed action under this section unless the Commissioner determines the proposed action is contrary to the public interest.

(d) The Commissioner may authorize a corporation to comply with the law of its domiciliary jurisdiction if the corporation is domiciled in a jurisdiction that has adopted by statute or regulation provisions that limit the ownership and operation of an affiliate or subsidiary in substantially the same manner as provided in this section.

(e) (1) If an affiliate or subsidiary of a corporation regulated under this subtitle does not comply with this section, the Commissioner shall require the corporation to file a plan of divestiture or liquidation of the affiliate or subsidiary.

(2) The plan of divestiture or liquidation:

(i) shall state the reasons for noncompliance clearly;

(ii) shall provide the Commissioner with the information that the Commissioner considers necessary to approve the divestiture or liquidation; and

(iii) is proprietary and confidential commercial information under § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article.

(3) Before a divestiture or liquidation under this section, the plan of divestiture or liquidation must be approved by the Commissioner.

(4) Any action by the Commissioner under this section may be appealed in accordance with Title 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4906 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 49 / Section 14-4906
§14–4906.
Status: in_force

(a) A violation of this subtitle is:

(1) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, except for § 13–408 of this article.

(b) (1) Before initiating an enforcement action for a violation of this subtitle, the Division may issue a notice of violation to the alleged violator if:

(i) The Division determines that it is possible to cure the violation;

(ii) No consumer was harmed as a result of the violation; and

(iii) The alleged violator has not previously violated this subtitle.

(2) If the Division issues a notice of violation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division shall provide the alleged violator not less than 10 days after the notice of violation is issued to cure the violation.

(3) If the alleged violator fails to cure the violation within the time period specified by the Division, the Division may initiate an enforcement action for a violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-911 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-911
§14–911.
Status: in_force

(a) A refund claim shall be approved or denied:

(1) under § 14-904 of this subtitle, by the Comptroller;

(2) under § 14-905 of this subtitle, by the appropriate collector; or

(3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, under § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle, by the Department, clerk, or the Director of Finance that collected the tax.

(b) If a refund claim made under § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle is not allowed and is not denied on or before 6 months from the date the refund claim is submitted, the person submitting the claim may treat the claim as denied.

(c) If a refund claim is made under § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle, the Department, clerk, or Director of Finance considering the refund claim shall:

(1) investigate the claim;

(2) notify the claimant of an opportunity for a hearing on the claim; and

(3) if the claimant requests a hearing on the claim, conduct a hearing.

(d) If a claim is determined to be eligible for refund, the agency considering the claim shall request authorization of payment for a claim under:

(1) § 14-904 of this subtitle, from the Comptroller;

(2) § 14-905(a) of this subtitle, from the appropriate county or municipal corporation official; or

(3) § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle, from the Comptroller or the chief fiscal officer of the county.

(e) The agency determining a claim made under § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle shall give written notice to the claimant of:

(1) a denial of the claim by that agency;

(2) a denial of payment authorization under subsection (d)(3) of this section by the Comptroller or chief fiscal officer of the county; or

(3) a delay in paying an approved claim.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-104 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-104
§14–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management is the Secretary of Emergency Management, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The Secretary:

(1) serves without a fixed term and may be removed by the Governor;

(2) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget; and

(3) shall devote full time to the duties assigned to the Secretary.

(c) (1) The Secretary is responsible to the Governor for carrying out the State emergency management program.

(2) If the Governor has formally declared the threat or occurrence of an emergency, the Secretary shall coordinate the activities of all organizations for emergency management operations in the State.

(3) The Secretary, in collaboration with other public and private agencies in the State, shall develop or cause to be developed mutual aid agreements for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in case of emergency of an extreme nature that affects two or more political subdivisions.

(4) The Secretary shall maintain liaison and cooperate with emergency management agencies and organizations of other states and the federal government.

(d) The Secretary may employ personnel in accordance with the State budget and subject to the conditions and limitations of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(e) The Secretary may make expenditures within the appropriations in the State budget or from other money made available to the Secretary for purposes of emergency management as necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subtitle applies to insurers that issue or deliver individual or group health insurance policies in the State.

(2) The provisions of this subtitle that apply to insurers also apply to nonprofit health service plans that issue or deliver individual or group health insurance policies in the State.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in § 14-206 of this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to an employee benefit plan to the extent that the plan is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-05 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-05
§14–5G–05.
Status: in_force

There is a Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee within the Board.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-401
§14–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Dental plan” means a contractual arrangement for dental services.

(c) “Dental plan organization” means a person that provides directly, arranges for, or administers a dental plan on a prepaid or postpaid individual or group capitation basis.

(d) “Dental service” means a service included in practicing dentistry as defined in § 4-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(e) “Enrollee” means an individual or dependent of the individual who is enrolled in a dental plan.

(f) “Evidence of coverage” means a contract or certificate that is issued to an enrollee and that specifies the dental services to which the enrollee is entitled.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3604 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 36 / Section 14-3604
§14–3604.
Status: in_force

A violation of this subtitle is:

(1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-605 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-605
§14–605.
Status: in_force

If a person fails to pay property tax when required by this article, the person shall pay interest on the total tax liability on property for each month or fraction of the month from the date the property tax payment is required to be paid under Title 10 of this article to the date the tax is paid.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4904 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 49 / Section 14-4904
§14–4904.
Status: in_force

The Division shall:

(1) Create a model notice regarding open– and closed–loop gift cards for use by merchants that:

(i) Cautions a consumer about gift card scams;

(ii) Instructs a consumer on what to do if the consumer suspects the consumer may be a victim of a gift card scam; and

(iii) Indicates a gift card may not be used to pay debt;

(2) Issue guidelines regarding the detection and prevention of open– and closed–loop gift card fraud that include:

(i) Information that raises public awareness about gift card fraud;

(ii) Information about how common gift card fraud schemes work; and

(iii) Best practices for a merchant to prevent gift card fraud; and

(3) Make available online and periodically update the model notice and guidelines required under this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-02
§14–5F–02.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and specifically protect individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this subtitle;

(2) Maintain standards in the delivery of naturopathic medical services to the public;

(3) Ensure that the health care provided by qualified naturopathic doctors is accessible and available to the residents of the State; and

(4) Provide a means of identifying qualified naturopathic doctors in the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2008 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2008
§14–2008.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A lessor may repossess a leased motor vehicle if the lessee is in default or a law enforcement agency has seized the motor vehicle and will not unconditionally return the motor vehicle to the lessor.

(2) The lessor may repossess the leased motor vehicle from a lessee only by:

(i) Legal process; or

(ii) Self-help, without use of force.

(b) Nothing in this section authorizes a violation of criminal law.

(c) (1) At least 10 days before a lessor repossesses any leased motor vehicle, the lessor may serve a written notice on the lessee of the intention to repossess the motor vehicle.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) State the default and any period at the end of which the leased motor vehicle will be repossessed; and

(ii) Briefly state the rights of the lessee in case the leased motor vehicle is repossessed.

(d) The notice may be delivered to the lessee personally or sent to the lessee at the lessee’s last known address by registered or certified mail.

(e) Within 5 days after the lessor repossesses the leased motor vehicle, the lessor shall deliver to the lessee personally or send to the lessee at the lessee’s last known address by registered or certified mail a written notice which states:

(1) The right of the lessee to redeem the leased motor vehicle and the amount payable for it;

(2) The rights of the lessee as to a sale of the motor vehicle and the lessee’s liability for a deficiency; and

(3) The exact location where the leased motor vehicle is stored and the address where any payment is to be made.

(f) For 15 days after the lessor gives the notice required by subsection (e) of this section, the lessor shall retain the repossessed motor vehicle.

(g) During the period provided for in subsection (f) of this section, the lessee may:

(1) Redeem and retake possession of the motor vehicle; and

(2) Resume the performance of the lease.

(h) To redeem the leased motor vehicle, the lessee shall:

(1) Tender the amount due under the lease at the time of redemption, without giving effect to any provision which allows acceleration of any amounts otherwise payable after that time;

(2) Tender performance of any other promise for the breach of which the motor vehicle was repossessed; and

(3) If the discretionary notice provided for in subsection (c) of this section was given, pay the actual and reasonable expenses of retaking and storing the motor vehicle.

(i) This section does not apply, and the lessor shall have the right to enforce the lease according to its terms, including the default and early termination provisions of the lease and any provision that requires the lessee to pay an amount due at early termination, if:

(1) The date of the default under the lease that led to the present repossession occurred within 18 months after the last repossession; or

(2) The lessee was guilty of fraudulent conduct, intentionally and wrongfully concealed, removed, damaged, or destroyed the motor vehicle, or attempted to do so, and the motor vehicle was repossessed because of that conduct.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-125 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-125
§14–125.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner or an examiner of the Administration may inspect and examine the affairs of a corporation authorized under this subtitle and an affiliate or subsidiary of a corporation authorized under this subtitle.

(b) In conducting an inspection or examination under this section, the Commissioner or examiner:

(1) shall have free access to all of the books and documents of the corporation and its affiliates or subsidiaries; and

(2) may subpoena and examine under oath any person, including an officer, agent, or employee of the corporation or its affiliates and subsidiaries, in relation to the affairs, transactions, and condition of the corporation or its affiliates and subsidiaries.

(c) The Commissioner may delegate the authority provided under this section to a designee of the Commissioner.

(d) The corporation or its affiliate or subsidiary whose affairs are examined under this section shall pay the expenses of examination in accordance with § 2-208 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 27 / Section 14-2701
§14–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(6) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(13) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(14) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(15) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(16) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);

(17) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(18) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(19) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(20) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(21) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(22) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 14–2702 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 14–2703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1313 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1313
§14–1313.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Commercial solicitation” means the unsolicited electronic or telephonic transmission in the State to a facsimile device to encourage a person to purchase goods, realty, or services.

(ii) “Commercial solicitation” does not include:

1. An electronic or telephonic transmission made in the course of prior negotiations; or

2. An electronic or telephonic transmission made in the course of a preexisting business relationship with the person receiving the transmission.

(3) “Facsimile device” means a machine that receives and copies reproductions or facsimiles of documents or photographs that have been transmitted electronically or telephonically over telecommunications lines.

(b) A person may not make intentionally an electronic or telephonic transmission to a facsimile device for the purpose of commercial solicitation.

(c) (1) The Attorney General may initiate a civil action against any person who violates this section to recover for the State a penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(2) For the purposes of this section, each prohibited commercial solicitation is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-226 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-226
§14–226.
Status: in_force

As a condition of the sale of a franchise, a franchisor may not require a prospective franchisee to agree to a release, assignment, novation, waiver, or estoppel that would relieve a person from liability under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-29 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-29
§14–5G–29.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-853 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-853
§14–853.
Status: in_force

If property is taken in execution in a suit by the State to recover taxes, in order to protect the interest of the State the Comptroller may purchase the property for State use if the purchase price does not exceed the amount of the State’s demand and the cost and expenses of the sale.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-501.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-501.1
§14–501.
Status: in_force

§14–501.1.

Except for a professional engineer who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a person may not operate a business through which engineering services are performed or offered to be performed unless:

(1) the business is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company; and

(2) the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company holds a permit issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-888 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-888
§14–888.
Status: in_force

(a) For each homeowner enrolled in the Program, the Ombudsman shall make intensive efforts to:

(1) determine why the homeowner has not paid the taxes due; and

(2) provide appropriate assistance to help the homeowner pay the taxes due and retain the dwelling.

(b) The Ombudsman shall communicate with each homeowner enrolled in the Program through whatever method is most effective, which may include:

(1) easy–to–understand mailings;

(2) phone calls;

(3) notices posted on the dwelling; and

(4) when necessary or appropriate, an in–person visit.

(c) The Ombudsman may assist a homeowner enrolled in the Program by:

(1) helping the homeowner to apply for existing tax credits and public and private programs and benefits; or

(2) entering into an installment payment plan with the homeowner to pay the taxes due.

(d) The Ombudsman may forgive all or part of the tax debt owed to the Department by a homeowner enrolled in the Program who faces particular hardship or has a special need.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-1001 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1001
§14–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(1) a church, chapel, or convent;

(2) a dwelling;

(3) a building used or designed as a place to transact business or store property;

(4) a barn, stable, or other outbuilding; or

(5) a ship, shipyard, or lumberyard.

(b) Subject to § 14-1002 of this subtitle, if a structure or personal property is stolen, damaged, or destroyed in a riot, the injured party may recover actual damages sustained in a civil action against the county or municipal corporation of the State in which the riot occurred.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-05 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-05
§14–4A–05.
Status: in_force

Except for information received under § 14–4A–04(b)(5)(ii) of this subtitle, any information received by the Division in the course of administering this subtitle shall be made available to the public, subject to the provisions of the Maryland Public Information Act.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-1103 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 11 / Section 14-1103
§14–1103.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, property tax shall be assessed for the taxable period specified in Title 8 of this article.

(b) Escaped property shall be assessed under § 8–417 of this article at the time the property is located and for not more than the 3 preceding taxable years.

(c) Assessments or abatements under § 8–419(c) of this article shall be made on or before the later of:

(1) 1 year after the report under § 11–101 of this article was filed; or

(2) 1 year after the due date of the report.

(d) Assessments under § 8–419(c) of this article may not be made when all property has transferred since the original report filing under § 11–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-306 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-306
§14–306.
Status: in_force

The provisions of §§ 14-303 and 14-305 of this subtitle do not apply to any trust to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the application would be contrary to the terms of the instrument governing the trust and that it may not be changed properly to conform to these sections.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-417 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-417
§14–417.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after July 1, 2022, State funds may not be used to purchase or plant an invasive plant species for an outdoor project.

(2) The prohibition under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the plant species is commonly used for agricultural or horticultural purposes and is being maintained for the purposes of education or research.

(b) Each entity that receives State funding and each State agency shall prioritize, whenever possible, the use of plants native to the State for every planting project.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-111 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-111
§14–111.
Status: in_force

This title shall be liberally construed to require full disclosure.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-506 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-506
§14–506.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “determination” means an assessment, other than a property tax assessment, made by the Department under this article, for taxes, license fees, charges, or the penalty under § 14–704 of this title.

(b) (1) The Department shall promptly notify each person of any action that the Department takes regarding a determination against the person.

(2) The Department shall deliver or mail, postage prepaid, the notice of determination to:

(i) the last known address of the person against whom the action was taken; or

(ii) if a request is submitted under § 14–507 of this subtitle, to the address specified in the request.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before 30 days from the earlier of the date of mailing or delivery of the notice of the determination, the person against whom the action is taken under subsection (b) of this section may submit a written appeal of the determination to the Department.

(2) On or before 45 days from the earlier of the date of mailing or delivery of the notice of the determination under § 14–704 of this title, the person against whom the action is taken under subsection (b) of this section may submit a written appeal of the determination to the Department.

(d) When the Department receives an appeal made under subsection (c) of this section, the Department promptly shall:

(1) affirm, abate, or modify the determination; or

(2) name a date, after reasonable notice to the applicant, for an informal hearing on the determination and hold the hearing.

(e) After the hearing, the Department shall act on the appeal with reasonable promptness. The Department may impose an additional determination for any taxes found to be due from the appellant before the date of the appeal.

(f) The appeal under subsection (c) of this section and final action by the Department under subsection (d)(1) or (e) of this section are a prerequisite for any further appeal.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1225 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1225
§14–1225.
Status: in_force

(a) Any consumer who has reason to believe that this subtitle, or any other law regulating consumer credit reporting, has been violated by any person may file with the Commissioner a complaint setting forth the details of an alleged violation.

(b) After receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters and contracts of any agency, and of any person who has furnished information to the agency relating to the specific written complaint.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-105 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-105
§14–105.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, an applicable contribution made by an officer, director, or partner of a business entity doing public business shall be attributed to the business entity.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, each officer, director, or partner of a business entity doing public business who makes an applicable contribution shall report the applicable contribution to the chief executive officer of the business entity.

(c) An applicable contribution by an officer, director, partner, employee, agent, or other person made at the suggestion or direction of a business entity doing public business shall be attributed to the business entity.

(d) Each officer, director, partner, employee, agent, or other person who, at the suggestion or direction of a business entity doing public business, makes an applicable contribution shall report the applicable contribution to the chief executive officer of the business entity.

(e) (1) Business done with a governmental entity by a subsidiary of a business entity shall be attributed to the business entity.

(2) Applicable contributions made by or attributed to a subsidiary shall be attributed to the business entity.

(f) (1) In this subsection:

(i) “officer” means an individual who serves as an organization’s president or chairman, vice–president or vice–chairman, secretary, treasurer, or executive director, or any individual exercising duties comparable to those typically exercised by an individual holding one of those titles in a nonprofit organization; and

(ii) “officer” does not include an individual holding a title but not exercising substantial independent responsibility on behalf of the organization similar to the responsibility typically exercised by an individual holding one of the titles under item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, an applicable contribution made by an individual who serves as a trustee or member of the board of directors or as an officer of a nonprofit organization doing public business is not attributable to the organization, and the individual is not required to report the applicable contribution to the chief executive officer of the organization.

(3) This subsection does not apply if:

(i) the applicable contribution is made on the recommendation of the nonprofit organization; or

(ii) the individual described in paragraph (2) of this subsection is paid by the nonprofit organization.

(g) (1) A person doing public business shall maintain detailed and accurate records of:

(i) contracts made by the person or attributed to the person that cause the person to be doing public business; and

(ii) applicable contributions made by the person or attributed to the person.

(2) Records required to be kept under this subsection shall be preserved until the earlier of:

(i) 10 years after the creation of the record; or

(ii) 4 years after performance is completed on the contract that caused the person to be doing public business.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-301 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301
§14–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Program” means the Hemp Farming Program.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-401 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-401
§14–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a professional engineer may practice engineering for others through:

(i) a corporation as an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation;

(ii) a limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company; or

(iii) a partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may provide engineering services through one or more professional engineers.

(b) A professional engineer who practices engineering through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this subtitle shall be subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to practicing engineering.

(c) (1) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that provides engineering services under this subtitle is not, by its compliance with this subtitle, relieved of any responsibility that the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may have for an act or omission of its officer, member, partner, employee, or agent.

(2) An individual who practices engineering through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership is not, by reason of the individual’s employment or other relationship with the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, relieved of any professional responsibility that the individual may have regarding that practice.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3201 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 32 / Section 14-3201
§14–3201.
Status: in_force

A person may not violate:

(1) The Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6101 through 6108, as implemented by the Federal Trade Commission in the Telemarketing Sales Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 310); or

(2) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227, as implemented by the Federal Communications Commission in the Restrictions on Telemarketing and Telephone Solicitations Rule (47 C.F.R. Part 64, Subpart L).
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-503 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-503
§14–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician may not represent to the public that the physician is board certified unless:

(1) The physician is board certified; and

(2) The physician discloses the full name of the board from which the physician is certified and the name of the specialty or subspecialty in which the physician is certified.

(b) A physician may advertise only as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Board and subject to subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-103 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-103
§14–103.
Status: in_force

A contribution to a campaign finance entity of a candidate shall be deemed to be a contribution to the candidate for the purposes of this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-606 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-606
§14–606.
Status: in_force

A complaint under this subtitle shall be verified and shall include:

(1) A description of the property that is the subject of the action, including both its legal description and its street address or common designation, if any;

(2) (i) The title of the plaintiff as to which a determination is sought and the basis of the title; and

(ii) If the title is based on adverse possession, the specific facts constituting the adverse possession;

(3) The adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff against which a determination is sought; and

(4) A prayer for a determination of the title of the plaintiff against the adverse claims.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 28 / Section 14-2802
§14–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board may:

(1) except for a violation regarding an unlicensed establishment, impose a fine not exceeding:

(i) $1,000 for a violation of State law; or

(ii) $500 for a violation of the regulations of the Board; or

(2) suspend a license for a violation of any alcoholic beverages law that applies in the county.

(b) If a license holder or an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years, the Board may:

(1) for a first offense, impose a fine not exceeding $500 or suspend the license for not more than 3 days or both; and

(2) for an offense occurring within 3 years after a prior offense, impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend the license for not more than 30 days or both.

(c) In determining the length of a suspension under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Board shall consider:

(1) the class of license; and

(2) the economic impact the suspension will have on:

(i) the business of the license holder; and

(ii) employees of the license holder.

(d) A fine under this section shall be imposed subject to § 10–1001 of the State Government Article.

(e) Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-602 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-602
§14–602.
Status: in_force

The rate of interest for State property tax is 1% for each month or fraction of a month that State property tax is overdue.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-605 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-605
§14–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power without the consent of any person and without court approval.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and paragraph (2) of this subsection, an authorized fiduciary shall give notice in a record of any intended exercise of the decanting power at least 60 days before the exercise to:

(i) Each settlor of the first trust, if living or then in existence;

(ii) Each qualified beneficiary of the first trust and the Attorney General if the Attorney General has the rights of a qualified beneficiary under § 14–611 of this subtitle;

(iii) Each holder of a presently exercisable power of appointment over any part of the first trust;

(iv) Each person that currently has a right to remove or replace the authorized fiduciary; and

(v) Any other fiduciary of the first or second trusts.

(2) An authorized fiduciary is not required to give notice to any person under this subsection if the person is not known to the fiduciary or is known to the fiduciary and cannot be located after reasonable diligence.

(c) The notice required under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) Specify the manner in which the authorized fiduciary intends to exercise the decanting power;

(2) Specify the proposed effective date for the exercise of the power; and

(3) Include a copy of the first trust instrument and all second trust instruments.

(d) An authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power sooner than 60 days after providing the notice required by subsection (b) of this section if all persons entitled to receive the notice waive the period in a signed record.

(e) The receipt of notice, waiver of the notice period, or expiration of the notice period does not affect the right of a person to file an application asserting that:

(1) An attempted exercise of the decanting power is ineffective because the exercise:

(i) Did not comply with the provisions of this subtitle;

(ii) Was an abuse of discretion; or

(iii) Was a breach of fiduciary duty; or

(2) § 14–619 of this subtitle applies to the exercise of the decanting power.

(f) An exercise of the decanting power is not ineffective because an authorized fiduciary failed to give notice as required by subsection (b) of this section if the authorized fiduciary acted with reasonable care to comply with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2005 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2005
§14–2005.
Status: in_force

(a) Title 2A of this article shall not apply to motor vehicle leases governed by this subtitle.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, this subtitle does not limit the rights or remedies that are otherwise available to a lessee under any other law, including any implied warranties, including the federal Magnusson Moss Warranty Act and the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code.

(c) (1) If a manufacturer or factory branch has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with the provisions of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, as amended, a lessee need not resort to that procedure before § 14-2004(c) of this subtitle applies.

(2) A lessee who has resorted to an informal dispute settlement procedure may not be precluded from seeking the rights or remedies available by law.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, any agreement entered into by a lessee for the lease of a new motor vehicle that waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this subtitle shall be void.

(e) (1) If a lessor permits the lessee to assign any interest in the lease or in the motor vehicle, upon such assignment the rights available to a lessee under this subtitle shall inure to an assignee of the lessee’s rights under the lease or a subsequent transferee of the motor vehicle.

(2) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to permit a lessee to sublease a motor vehicle in violation of § 8-408 of the Criminal Law Article.

(f) (1) Any action brought under this subtitle may not be brought more than 1 year after termination of the lease.

(2) Notwithstanding the limitation in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a lessee at any time may assert a violation of this subtitle in an action to collect the debt as a matter of defense, by recoupment or setoff.

(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a lessor may charge fees for excess wear and use or excess mileage if:

(i) The right to charge the fees and method for calculating the fees are disclosed in the lease in at least 8 point bold capital letters;

(ii) At the time the vehicle is returned, the lessor conducts a visual inspection of the vehicle and provides the lessee with a reasonable opportunity to be present at the inspection. If the lessee is present, in addition to the notice required by subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the lessor shall provide the lessee at the time of the inspection with a written statement of the mileage and of the excess wear to the motor vehicle identified through the visual inspection. If the lessee is not present at the inspection, the lessor is only required to provide the lessee with the notice required by subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph;

(iii) Within 30 days after obtaining possession of the motor vehicle, the lessor delivers or mails to the lessee at the lessee’s last known address:

1. An itemized list of excess wear to the motor vehicle and the estimated or actual cost of repairing or replacing each item listed; and

2. A statement of the number of miles above the amount permitted by the lease and the total charge to the lessee for the excess mileage.

(2) A lessor may not charge fees for excess wear and use or excess mileage if the lessee exercises an option to purchase the leased motor vehicle.
Md. Code, Education § 14-202 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to a member of the faculty, an executive staff member, or a professional administrative staff member of the University.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-24 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-24
§14–5C–24.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Polysomnography Act”.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-01
§14–5G–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians.

(c) “Certified genetic counselor” means an individual certified as a genetic counselor by a national certifying board.

(d) “Committee” means the Genetic Counselors Advisory Committee.

(e) “Genetic assessment” means the integration of genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with the medical histories of a patient and the patient’s family members to assess the risk for the patient or the patient’s family members of:

(1) A genetic or medical condition or disease; and

(2) The recurrence of a genetic or medical condition or disease.

(f) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice genetic counseling.

(g) “Licensed genetic counselor” means an individual who is licensed under this subtitle to practice genetic counseling.

(h) “Licensee” means a licensed genetic counselor.

(i) “National accrediting council” means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, or its successor, that accredits education programs for genetic counselors.

(j) “National certifying board” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor, that certifies genetic counselors.

(k) (1) “Practice genetic counseling” means:

(i) Obtaining and evaluating the medical histories of a patient and the patient’s family members for purposes of a genetic assessment;

(ii) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions or diseases;

(iii) Identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies, as appropriate, for purposes of a genetic assessment;

(iv) Using the medical histories obtained under item (i) of this paragraph and the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies ordered under item (iii) of this paragraph for purposes of a genetic assessment;

(v) Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and the results of the tests and studies and communicating the risk factors for genetic or medical conditions or diseases identified by a genetic assessment;

(vi) Evaluating the responses of a patient and the patient’s family members to the results of a genetic assessment and providing counseling and anticipatory guidance for a genetic or medical condition or disease;

(vii) Identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy for a genetic or medical condition or disease; or

(viii) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for a patient, a patient’s family members, or appropriate health care professionals.

(2) “Practice genetic counseling” does not include diagnosing or treating an illness, a disease, or a condition.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4A / Section 14-4A-01
§14–4A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administrator” means a person that is designated by a warrantor to be responsible for the administration of a vehicle protection product warranty.

(c) “Division” means the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General.

(d) (1) “Incidental costs” means an expense that:

(i) Is specified in a vehicle protection product warranty;

(ii) Is incurred by the warranty holder; and

(iii) Relates to the failure of a vehicle protection product to perform as provided in the vehicle protection product warranty.

(2) “Incidental costs” include:

(i) Insurance policy deductibles;

(ii) Charges for rental vehicles;

(iii) The difference between the value of a stolen vehicle at the time of theft and the cost of a replacement vehicle;

(iv) Sales taxes;

(v) Registration fees;

(vi) Transaction fees; and

(vii) Mechanical inspection fees.

(e) (1) “Vehicle protection product” means a vehicle protection device, system, or service that:

(i) Is sold with a written warranty;

(ii) Is installed on or applied to a vehicle; and

(iii) Is designed to prevent loss or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause.

(2) “Vehicle protection product” includes:

(i) An alarm system;

(ii) A body part marking product;

(iii) A steering lock;

(iv) A window etch product;

(v) A pedal or ignition lock;

(vi) A fuel or ignition kill switch; and

(vii) An electronic, radio, or satellite tracking device.

(f) “Vehicle protection product warranty” means a written agreement by a warrantor that provides that if a vehicle protection product fails to prevent loss or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause, the warrantor shall pay to, or on behalf of, the warranty holder specified incidental costs incurred as a result of the failure of the vehicle protection product to perform in accordance with the terms of the vehicle protection product warranty.

(g) (1) “Warrantor” means a person that is contractually obligated to the warranty holder under the terms of the vehicle protection product warranty.

(2) “Warrantor” does not include an authorized insurer that issues a warranty reimbursement insurance policy.

(h) “Warranty holder” means a person that purchases a vehicle protection product warranty or a permitted transferee.

(i) “Warranty reimbursement insurance policy” means a policy of insurance that is issued to a warrantor to:

(1) Provide reimbursement to the warrantor; or

(2) Pay on behalf of the warrantor all covered contractual obligations incurred by the warrantor under the terms and conditions of the insured vehicle protection product warranties sold by the warrantor.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-305 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-305
§14–305.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other qualifications for a license set forth in this subtitle, an applicant shall qualify under this section by meeting the educational and experience requirements set forth in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section.

(b) (1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) has been graduated from a college or university on completion of at least a 4–year curriculum in engineering, or its equivalent, that the Board approves;

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has at least 4 years of work experience in engineering that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice engineering;

(iii) has passed the examination in the fundamentals of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle; and

(iv) after passing the examination in fundamentals, has passed the examination in the principles and practice of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle.

(2) If an applicant has completed graduate study in engineering that is satisfactory to the Board, it may allow the applicant up to a 1–year credit toward the experience requirement of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.

(c) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(1) has been graduated from a college or university on completion of at least a 4–year curriculum in engineering, or its equivalent, that the Board has not approved;

(2) has at least 8 years of work experience in engineering that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice engineering;

(3) has passed the examination in the fundamentals of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle; and

(4) after passing the examination in fundamentals, has passed the examination in the principles and practice of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle.

(d) (1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has at least 12 years of work experience in engineering that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice engineering; and

(ii) 1. has passed the examination in the fundamentals of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle; and

2. after passing the examination in the fundamentals of engineering, has passed the examination in the principles and practice of engineering given by the Board under this subtitle.

(2) If an applicant has completed 1 or more years of a college or university curriculum in engineering that the Board approves, it may allow, for each of those years, a 1–year credit towards the experience requirement of paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.

(3) If an applicant has completed 1 or more years of a college or university curriculum in engineering that has not been approved by the Board, the Board may allow, for each of those years, a credit of up to 6 months towards the experience requirement under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.

(e) If an applicant has taught undergraduate or graduate courses in the practice of engineering or has directed engineering research and projects in the applicant’s field in a college or university offering an engineering curriculum that is approved by the Board, the Board may count the teaching experience as work experience for purposes of the experience requirements under any subsection of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3704 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 37 / Section 14-3704
§14–3704.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an Internet access provider shall make a parental control that satisfies the requirements of this section available to each subscriber in the State.

(2) The Internet access provider may not be required to provide a parental control that is not reasonably and commercially available for the technology that the subscriber uses to obtain access to the Internet.

(b) A parental control shall allow the subscriber, in a commercially reasonable manner, to:

(1) Block all access to the Internet; and

(2) (i) Block a child’s access to websites by specifying prohibited websites or by selecting a category of sites to block;

(ii) Restrict a child’s access exclusively to websites that the subscriber approves or a category of websites that the subscriber approves;

(iii) Restrict a child’s access to websites that the parental control provider designates; or

(iv) Monitor a child’s use of the Internet by providing a report to the subscriber indicating:

1. Each specific website that the child has attempted to visit but was unable to view because the subscriber blocked or restricted access to the website; or

2. Each specific website that the child has visited.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1914 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 19 / Section 14-1914
§14–1914.
Status: in_force

(a) Each sale of the services of a credit services business that violates any provision of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article.

(b) If the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General has reason to believe that any credit services business, or any salesperson, agent, representative, or independent contractor acting on behalf of a credit services business, has violated any provision of this subtitle, the Division may institute a proceeding under Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-504 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-504
§14–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Any procurement by a unit of goods, supplies, services, maintenance, construction, construction–related services, architectural services, and engineering services shall be eligible for designation for the small business reserve.

(b) A solicitation for procurement that has been designated for a small business reserve shall be published in the same manner as required for an invitation for bids as set forth in § 13–103(c) of this article.

(c) The procurement officer of a unit shall award a procurement contract designated for a small business reserve to the small business that submits a responsive bid or a proposal that is reasonably susceptible of being selected for award that:

(1) is the lowest bid price;

(2) if the invitation for bids so provides, is the lowest evaluated bid price; or

(3) is the bid or proposal most favorable to the State within the small business reserve.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 33 / Section 14-3303
§14–3303.
Status: in_force

An immigration consultant may not:

(1) Provide legal advice or legal services concerning an immigration matter;

(2) Make a misrepresentation or false statement to influence, persuade, or encourage a client to use services provided by the immigration consultant;

(3) Make a statement that the immigration consultant can or will obtain special favors from or has special influence with the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of State, the United States Department of Justice, or the United States Department of Commerce;

(4) Collect any fees or other compensation for services not yet performed;

(5) Refuse to return documents supplied by, prepared by, or paid for by a client, at the client’s request; or

(6) Represent, advertise, or communicate in any manner that the immigration consultant possesses titles or credentials that would qualify the immigration consultant to provide legal advice or legal services.