Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-601
§9–601.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice landscape architecture in the State unless licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-354 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-354
§9–354.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a significant industrial user that:

(1) Has a pretreatment permit; and

(2) Is currently and intentionally using PFAS chemicals.

(b) On or before October 1, 2024, the Department shall, in collaboration with publicly owned treatment works and significant industrial users in the State, identify the significant industrial users that currently and intentionally use PFAS chemicals.

(c) On or before January 1, 2025, in accordance with guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department shall develop PFAS monitoring and testing protocols for significant industrial users identified in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) On or before June 1, 2025, the Department shall, in collaboration with publicly owned treatment works and the significant industrial users in the State identified in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, develop PFAS action levels for addressing PFAS contamination from industrial discharge for pretreatment permits.

(2) On or before September 1, 2025, the Department shall, in collaboration with publicly owned treatment works and the significant industrial users in the State identified in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, develop mitigation plans for addressing PFAS contamination from industrial discharge for pretreatment permits.

(3) The mitigation plans under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include strategies and options for reducing the presence of PFAS in industrial discharge, including:

(i) Substituting or eliminating products containing PFAS chemicals;

(ii) Taking precautions to avoid accidental discharges;

(iii) Decontaminating or replacing equipment contaminated with PFAS chemicals; or

(iv) Using any other method the Department determines is necessary for the reduction or elimination of PFAS chemicals in water.

(e) In accordance with regulations adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the storage of PFAS chemicals, a significant industrial user shall safely store PFAS chemicals that were captured after reducing PFAS chemicals from water in accordance with this section.

(f) A significant industrial user may dispose of stored PFAS chemicals using safe disposal systems or technologies approved by the Department.

(g) A significant industrial user shall:

(1) (i) By September 1, 2025, measure the levels of PFAS chemicals in its industrial wastewater using methods approved by the Department; and

(ii) Report the levels of PFAS chemicals in the industrial wastewater in a manner approved by the Department;

(2) By July 1, 2026, and in accordance with this section, implement measures to reduce PFAS chemicals from water discharged to a publicly owned treatment works;

(3) Provide documentation of PFAS storage or reuse on request to:

(i) The Attorney General;

(ii) The Department;

(iii) A county council;

(iv) A State’s Attorney;

(v) A City Attorney; or

(vi) Any other State or local governmental entity; and

(4) Report the storage or disposal of PFAS chemicals under 40 C.F.R. Part 372 (Toxic Chemical Release Reporting).
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subtitle that require the payment of a fee for certification or renewal of a certification do not apply to any county or municipal corporation in this State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-509 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-509
§9–509.
Status: in_force

(a) A public agency that conducts a meeting that is open to the public shall allow recorded or live radio and television broadcasting and the use of recording devices.

(b) A public agency may adopt rules and regulations regarding the recording and broadcasting of public agency meetings.

(c) Public agencies are encouraged to use new technology when available to aid in public accessibility and transparency.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-263 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-263
§9–263.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Base year” means the taxable year immediately before the taxable year in which a property tax credit under this section is to be granted.

(3) (i) “Base year value” means the value of the property used to determine the assessment on which the property tax on real property was imposed for the base year.

(ii) “Base year value” does not include the value of any new real property that was first assessed in the base year.

(4) “Eligible assessment” means the difference between the base year value and the actual value as determined by the Department for the applicable taxable year in which the tax credit under this section is to be granted.

(5) “Qualified opportunity fund” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(6) “Qualified opportunity zone business property” has the meaning stated in § 1400Z–2 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit under this section against the property tax imposed on the eligible assessment of a qualified opportunity zone business property if the property was vacant for at least 12 months before the acquisition of the property by a qualified opportunity fund.

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

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

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the credit under this section;

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

(4) any other provisions necessary to carry out this section.

(d) On or before January 1 of the calendar year following the year in which the opportunity zone tax credit is initiated, and each January 1 thereafter, a county or municipal corporation that grants a tax credit under this section shall submit a report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee that describes:

(1) the tax credit program; and

(2) the economic impact of the tax credits granted under this section on the opportunity zones.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-422 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-422
§9–422.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association shall take title to all its investments in its own name, except as may be permitted by regulation or order of the Division Director to assign or grant a security interest in collateral given by a savings and loan association to any State or federal government agency or instrumentality, including the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation, a federal reserve bank, or a federal home loan bank, to secure loans to the savings and loan association.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2703
§9–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court of the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of the license holder who violates § 6–307 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(c) The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4002 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 40 / Section 9-4002
§9–4002.
Status: in_force

There is an Office of the Correctional Ombudsman established as an independent unit of State government.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-315 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-315
§9–315.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall pay the costs of the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Program by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry under Title 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person comes into this State in obedience to a summons directing him to attend and testify in this State he shall not while in this State pursuant to such summons be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before his entrance into this State under the summons.

(b) If a person passes through this State while going to another state in obedience to a summons to attend and testify in that state or while returning therefrom, he shall not while so passing through this State be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before his entrance into this State under the summons.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of 10 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) (1) Each member of the Commission:

(i) at the time of appointment, shall be at least 30 years old; and

(ii) for at least 5 years immediately before appointment, shall have been a resident of the State.

(2) Each member of the Commission shall:

(i) be a resident of the State;

(ii) be a citizen and qualified voter of the State;

(iii) have been admitted to practice law in the State; and

(iv) be distinguished for integrity, sound legal knowledge, and wisdom.

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

(d) (1) The term of a member is 12 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1991.

(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.

(e) (1) Subject to the hearing requirements of this subsection, the Governor may remove a member from office for:

(i) inefficiency;

(ii) neglect of duty; or

(iii) malfeasance in office.

(2) Before the Governor removes a member, the Governor shall give the member:

(i) a copy of the charges against the member; and

(ii) an opportunity for a public hearing.

(3) At least 10 days before the hearing, the Governor shall give the member notice of the time and place of the hearing.

(4) The member may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(f) (1) In this subsection, “former commissioner” means a commissioner who previously served as a member of the Commission.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Chairman may assign a former commissioner to conduct hearings if the former commissioner:

(i) served, in the aggregate, at least 3 years as a commissioner;

(ii) meets the standards established by this section as well as any additional standards established by rules of the Commission; and

(iii) consents to the temporary assignment.

(3) A former commissioner may not be recalled for temporary assignment if the commissioner:

(i) was removed or involuntarily retired from the Commission pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this State;

(ii) voluntarily retired by reason of disability; or

(iii) had the most recent service as a commissioner terminated by rejection of confirmation by the Senate.

(4) (i) A former commissioner recalled under this section may not be temporarily assigned for more than 120 working days in any calendar year.

(ii) If on the 120th working day in a calendar year that a former commissioner has served in a temporary assignment under this section the hearing on the case then being heard by the commissioner is not concluded, the Commission may extend the commissioner’s assignment until that case is concluded.

(5) A former commissioner temporarily assigned under this section has all the power and authority of a member of this Commission.

(6) (i) 1. Notwithstanding the receipt of a retirement allowance, a former commissioner temporarily assigned under this section shall receive per diem compensation for each day actually engaged in the discharge of Commission duties.

2. The per diem shall be based on the current annual salary of a member of the Commission and computed on the basis of 246 working days a year.

3. If the sum of the per diem payments received by a former commissioner in any 1 calendar year, when added to the retirement allowance the former commissioner is entitled to receive during that calendar year, equals the annual salary of a member of the Commission, no further per diem may be paid to the former commissioner in that calendar year.

(ii) 1. A deduction may not be withheld for health benefits or retirement purposes from the compensation paid to a former commissioner during the time of the temporary assignment.

2. A commissioner on temporary assignment does not earn additional creditable service under the State retirement or pension system.

(iii) In addition to the per diem compensation provided for in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a former commissioner shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses actually incurred by reason of the temporary assignment, in accordance with Standard State Travel Regulations.

(7) The Commission shall adopt regulations consistent with those for the recall of former circuit and District Court judges.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1705 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1705
§9–1705.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on July 1, 1990, and biannually thereafter, each county which has not achieved the percentage of reduction in its solid waste stream required by this article shall, as a part of its solid waste plan update, provide a report to the Department which shall include:

(1) The total amount, by weight, of solid waste collected;

(2) The total amount, by weight, of solid waste disposed of at solid waste acceptance facilities;

(3) The amount and types of materials recycled;

(4) The methods of disposal of solid waste used, other than recycling; and

(5) The percentage reduction in the solid waste stream that has been achieved.

(b) A county that has achieved the percentage of solid waste stream reduction required by this article shall provide the report described in subsection (a) of this section to the Department annually, on a calendar year basis.

(c) All reports shall be provided within 90 days after the close of the annual or biannual reporting period.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-707 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-707
§9–707.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not impair, curtail, or destroy the rights of employees and their representatives to:

(1) self-organization;

(2) form, join, or assist labor organizations;

(3) bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing; and

(4) strike, picket, or engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3407 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 34 / Section 9-3407
§9–3407.
Status: in_force

§9–3407. IN EFFECT

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

(a) On or before September 1, 2022, the Commission shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report containing the Commission’s plan of action for the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland.

(b) On or before November 1, 2022, and each November 1 thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that includes:

(1) an update on the plan of action submitted in accordance with subsection (a) of this section;

(2) implementation timetables and benchmarks; and

(3) recommendations for legislative, administrative, and other actions the Commission deems necessary to further its mission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-810 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-810
§9–810.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the general credit and taxing powers of any municipality are pledged to the payment of any bonds issued by the municipality under this subtitle.

(b) A holder of a bond issued under this subtitle may not compel the exercise of the taxing power of the municipality to pay the bond or the interest on the bond, if:

(1) A covenant in the authorizing resolution so limits the liability of the municipality; and

(2) The bond recites in substance that:

(i) The bond and the interest on the bond are payable from the revenue pledged to the payment of the bond; and

(ii) The bond does not constitute a debt of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(c) In accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and the authorizing resolution, all bonds of the same issue:

(1) Subject to the prior and superior rights of outstanding bonds, claims, or obligations, may have a prior and paramount lien on the revenue of the sewerage facility, over and ahead of:

(i) All bonds of any subsequent issue payable from the revenue;

(ii) Any claims of any nature subsequently arising against the revenue; and

(iii) Any obligations of any nature subsequently incurred against the revenue;

(2) May be equally and ratably secured by a lien on the revenue, without priority because of:

(i) Number;

(ii) Date of bonds;

(iii) Date of sale;

(iv) Date of execution; or

(v) Date of delivery; and

(3) In the manner and to the extent set forth in the authorizing resolution, including a provision for the subordination of fewer than all the bonds, may be subordinated and junior in standing, with respect to the payment of principal and interest and the security for the payment, to any other bonds that the authorizing resolution designates.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle:

(1) A person shall not be excluded from testifying in a proceeding because of incapacity from crime or interest in the matter in question; and

(2) Litigants and their spouses are competent and compellable to give evidence.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

A charter county:

(1) shall have perpetual succession;

(2) may sue and be sued;

(3) may acquire and hold property, either absolutely or in trust for a public purpose;

(4) may dispose of property;

(5) may adopt a common seal; and

(6) may adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or bylaws to exercise its powers.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-804 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 8 / Section 9A-804
§9A–804.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 9A-805 of this subtitle, a partnership is bound by a partner’s act after dissolution that:

(1) Is appropriate for winding up the partnership business; or

(2) Would have bound the partnership under § 9A-301 of this title before dissolution, if the other party to the transaction did not have notice of the dissolution.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-505 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who is responsible for the care and nurturing of a child may use, without certification of illness or disability, up to 30 days of accrued sick leave to care for the child during the period immediately following:

(1) the birth of the employee’s child; or

(2) the placement of the child with the employee for adoption.

(b) If two employees are responsible for the care and nurturing of a child, each employee may use, without certification of illness or disability, up to 30 days of accrued sick leave to care for the child during the period immediately following:

(1) the birth of the employees’ child; or

(2) the placement of the child with the employees for adoption.

(c) (1) An employee who uses accrued sick leave following the birth of the employee’s child may not receive payment under this subtitle unless the employee gives the employee’s immediate supervisor information required by guidelines issued by the Secretary about the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.

(2) An employee who uses accrued sick leave for adoption purposes may not receive payment under this subtitle unless the employee gives the employee’s immediate supervisor the certificate required by guidelines issued by the Secretary about the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-320 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-320
§9–320.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a buyer in ordinary course of business, other than a person buying farm products from a person engaged in farming operations, takes free of a security interest created by the buyer’s seller, even if the security interest is perfected and the buyer knows of its existence.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a buyer of goods from a person who used or bought the goods for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes takes free of a security interest, even if perfected, if the buyer buys:

(1) Without knowledge of the security interest;

(2) For value;

(3) Primarily for the buyer’s personal, family, or household purposes; and

(4) Before the filing of a financing statement covering the goods.

(c) To the extent that it affects the priority of a security interest over a buyer of goods under subsection (b), the period of effectiveness of a filing made in the jurisdiction in which the seller is located is governed by § 9-316(a) and (b).

(d) A buyer in ordinary course of business buying oil, gas, or other minerals at the wellhead or minehead or after extraction takes free of an interest arising out of an encumbrance.

(e) Subsections (a) and (b) do not affect a security interest in goods in the possession of the secured party under § 9-313.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-310 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

Article IX. The State Council.

(a) Each member state shall create a State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision. While each state may determine the membership of its own state council, its membership must include at least one representative from the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, victims’ groups, and the Compact Administrator, deputy compact administrator, or designee.

(b) Each compacting state retains the right to determine the qualifications of the Compact Administrator or deputy compact administrator.

(c) Each state council shall advise and may exercise oversight and advocacy concerning that state’s participation in Interstate Commission activities and other duties as may be determined by that state, including but not limited to, development of policy concerning operations and procedures of the Compact within that state.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “total State service” includes any previous State service.

(b) Annual leave accrues as follows, on a pro rata basis:

(1) for an employee whose total State service is less than 5 years, at the rate of 10 workdays not to exceed 80 hours, a year;

(2) for an employee whose total State service is at least 5 years but less than 10 years, at the rate of 15 workdays not to exceed 120 hours, a year;

(3) for an employee whose total State service is at least 10 years but less than 20 years, at the rate of 20 workdays not to exceed 160 hours, a year; and

(4) for an employee whose total State service is 20 years or more, at the rate of 25 workdays not to exceed 200 hours, a year.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-680 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-680
§9–680.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.

(b) The surviving spouse of a covered employee whose death was caused by an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease is not entitled to benefits under this title if:

(1) the surviving spouse deserts the covered employee for more than 1 year before the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury or the date of disablement from the occupational disease;

(2) the surviving spouse deserts the covered employee at any time after the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury or the date of disablement from the occupational disease; or

(3) the surviving spouse and the covered employee:

(i) were married after the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury or the date of disablement from the occupational disease; and

(ii) do not have any dependent children.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual is not entitled to compensation due to the death of a covered employee from an occupational disease if the individual became dependent on the covered employee after the beginning of the 1st compensable disability of the covered employee resulting from the occupational disease.

(2) The prohibition against compensation in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a child of the deceased covered employee born:

(i) after the beginning of the 1st compensable disability of the covered employee resulting from the occupational disease; and

(ii) of a marriage that existed at the beginning of the disability.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-957 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-957
§9–957.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible family member” means a spouse or dependent of an eligible veteran.

(3) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who:

(i) is a resident of the State; or

(ii) receives treatment or care from a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or U.S. Department of Defense medical facility in the State.

(4) “Fund” means the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program Fund established under subsection (f) of this section.

(5) “Nonprofit training entity” means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:

(i) is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(ii) 1. engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by veterans; or

2. uses trained therapy horses for interaction with veterans; and

(iii) has been selected by the Department to provide services under this section.

(6) “Program” means the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program established under subsection (b) of this section.

(7) “Program participant” means an eligible veteran or eligible family member who participates in the Program.

(8) “Service dog” means a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

(9) “Successful Program participant” means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.

(10) “Support dog” means a dog that is individually trained and that serves as an emotional support or therapy animal that a medical professional, within the medical professional’s scope of practice, has determined provides benefit for an individual with a sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

(11) “Therapy horse” includes a horse determined appropriate for interactions with veterans by a stable licensed by the State that:

(i) is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH, Intl.) member center; or

(ii) has Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) certified professionals who provide services to veterans.

(b) There is a Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department.

(c) The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) refer eligible veterans and eligible family members who inquire about participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;

(2) provide additional funding mechanisms to assist veterans and eligible family members participating in the Program;

(3) encourage successful Program participants to assist in outreach and referral of other eligible veterans and eligible family members who could benefit from participation in the Program;

(4) assist in the reduction of the Maryland veteran suicide rate; and

(5) identify potential capital projects and services to facilitate more services for veterans and eligible family members in the State.

(d) (1) The Department shall select at least one nonprofit training entity to:

(i) implement a training or therapy protocol for the purposes of the Program that will teach each Program participant methodologies, strategies, and techniques for:

1. partnering with service dogs or support dogs; or

2. interacting with therapy horses;

(ii) select qualified Program participants from those eligible veterans and eligible family members referred to the nonprofit entity under the Program;

(iii) select an appropriate service dog, support dog, or therapy horse, as applicable, for each Program participant;

(iv) facilitate each Program participant’s training or therapy using the nonprofit training entity’s training or therapy protocol; and

(v) unless the nonprofit training entity uses trained therapy horses, partner each successful Program participant with the service dog or support dog on the Program participant’s successful completion of the nonprofit training entity’s training protocol.

(2) To be eligible for selection under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a nonprofit entity must:

(i) be based in the State;

(ii) serve the needs of the veteran population in the State; and

(iii) generate its own revenue and reinvest the proceeds of that revenue in the growth and development of its programs.

(e) (1) A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant’s involvement in the Program:

(i) presents a danger to the Program participant’s mental or physical well–being;

(ii) has caused or may potentially cause harm to others, an animal, or property;

(iii) presents a danger to the service dog’s, support dog’s, or therapy horse’s mental or physical well–being; or

(iv) does not meet the training requirement of the nonprofit.

(2) A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.

(f) (1) There is a Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program Fund.

(2) The Department shall use revenue from the Fund to pay a nonprofit training entity.

(3) Revenue from the Fund may be used only to pay:

(i) a nonprofit training entity; and

(ii) administrative costs of the Program.

(4) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(6) The Fund consists of:

(i) revenue collected by the Department in the form of donations to the Program;

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

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

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

(8) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(9) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(10) Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.

(g) (1) For the purpose of implementing this section, the Department may accept gifts or grants for donation to the Fund.

(2) On or before October 1, 2018, and each October 1 thereafter, the Department shall post and maintain on its website a list containing the names of all persons who have donated to the Fund in the previous year and have authorized the Department to publish their names on its website.

(h) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section, including regulations establishing procedures for the Department to:

(1) promote the Program to eligible veterans and eligible family members through the Department’s outreach methods;

(2) refer eligible veterans and eligible family members to selected nonprofit entities;

(3) receive donations for the Fund through a link placed in a prominent location on the Department’s website; and

(4) use revenue from the Fund to pay selected nonprofit entities for services that are provided through the Program.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-405 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Dividends or interest on a savings certificate account or other type of fixed term account shall be:

(1) Subject to the approval of the Division Director; and

(2) In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Division Director.

(b) Within 45 days of the request, the Division Director shall approve an association’s request to pay a dividend or interest under this section if:

(1) Earnings of the association are sufficient to pay the proposed dividend for a period of at least 1 year; and

(2) The public interest is protected.

(c) An applicant aggrieved by the action or nonaction of the Division Director under this section may appeal to the appropriate circuit court.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-110 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person arrested upon a warrant issued under § 9–107 of this title may not be delivered over to the agent whom the executive authority demanding the person has appointed to receive the person unless the person is first taken forthwith before a judge of a court of record in this State, who shall inform the person:

(i) of the demand made for surrender;

(ii) of the crime charged; and

(iii) of the right to demand and procure legal counsel.

(2) If the person arrested or the person’s counsel shall state a desire to test the legality of the arrest, the judge shall fix a reasonable time within which the person can apply for a writ of habeas corpus.

(b) When the writ is applied for, notice thereof and of the time and place of hearing thereon shall be given to the prosecuting officer of the county in which the arrest is made and in which the accused is in custody, and to the agent of the demanding state.

(c) If the application for a writ of habeas corpus after an extradition hearing only is denied by the trial court, the denial may be appealed to the Appellate Court of Maryland
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1622 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1622
§9–1622.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration Act.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-264 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-264
§9–264.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is used for the purposes of a public school robotics program or nonprofit robotics program in the State.

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

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

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section; and

(3) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-920 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-920
§9–920.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of an authority may:

(1) Acquire, lease as a lessee, hold, and use any interest in any property or franchise that is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the authority;

(2) Sell, lease as a lessor, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any interest in any property or franchise of the authority; and

(3) Acquire any right in land or water right in connection with land by gift, purchase, or eminent domain.

(b) To condemn an interest in property that is owned by a political subdivision, an authority must obtain the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-601 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-601
§9–601.
Status: in_force

A mutual association may convert to a capital stock association if:

(1) Its members approve;

(2) Its charter is amended; and

(3) The Division Director approves.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

A delinquency proceeding may be brought against:

(1) an insurer that is doing or has done insurance business in the State and against whom claims arising from that insurance business may exist now or in the future;

(2) a person that purports to do insurance business in the State;

(3) an insurer that has insureds resident or located in the State;

(4) a person organized, or in the process of organizing, with intent to do insurance business in the State;

(5) a corporation that operates a nonprofit health service plan under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article; and

(6) a person that does, or has done, any of the acts of an insurance business specified in § 4-205 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-221 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-221
§9–221.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller may issue a temporary authorization to a motor carrier to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the State if the Comptroller is satisfied that:

(1) the motor carrier does not have an identification marker or trip permit for the commercial motor vehicle;

(2) unforeseen circumstances require operation of the commercial motor vehicle; and

(3) a prohibition of operation would cause undue hardship.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a State official or employee may not directly or indirectly monitor or record in any manner a telephone conversation made to or from a State unit.

(2) If prior approval is granted by the Attorney General, a State official or employee may monitor or record a telephone conversation:

(i) on telephone lines used exclusively for incoming police, fire, and rescue calls; or

(ii) with recorder-connector equipment that automatically produces a distinctive recorder tone repeated at approximately 15-second intervals.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(c) Conviction of a violation of this section is also grounds for immediate dismissal from State employment.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-316 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-316
§9–316.
Status: in_force

If a savings and loan association becomes a deposit association:

(1) It may accept only savings deposit accounts;

(2) Existing savings share accounts in the association become savings deposit accounts;

(3) The conversion, for the purpose of computing interest on its savings accounts, shall be considered to have taken place on the immediately preceding regular distribution date if the effective date of the conversion to a deposit association is made on a date other than the date on which an association regularly distributes dividends; and

(4) The holder of any outstanding right to receive from the association a savings share account shall receive instead a savings deposit account.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(1) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle; and

(2) Meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.

(d) (1) The applicant shall:

(i) 1. Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in health care administration from an accredited college or university; or

2. A. Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in a field other than health care administration from an accredited college or university; and

B. Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration approved by the Board; and

(ii) 1. Have completed an administrator–in–training program approved by the Board; or

2. Have completed 1 year of full–time nursing home administration in a nursing home.

(2) The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an individual who:

(i) Was in possession of a valid license on December 15, 1988; or

(ii) 1. Had applied for a license by December 15, 1988; and

2. Met all of the other requirements for licensure.

(e) The Board may waive any education requirement of subsection (d) of this section for an individual who was licensed and practiced as a nursing home administrator for at least 3 years in another state.

(f) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d)(1)(i)1 or 2A of this section, the Board may not require an applicant to have a baccalaureate degree if the applicant:

(i) Is a registered nurse who:

1. Has an associate in arts degree in nursing; or

2. Is a diplomate nurse;

(ii) Has been working as a nursing home director of nursing for a period of at least 5 years, with at least 3 years experience at the same facility, prior to the date the applicant submits an application to the Board for a license;

(iii) Has completed at least 6 months of full-time nursing home administration in a training program approved by the Board; and

(iv) Has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration, or equivalent, approved by the Board.

(2) Whenever federal law requires that an applicant for a license to practice as a nursing home administrator must have a baccalaureate degree in health care administration or in a field other than health care administration the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1602 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1602
§9–1602.
Status: in_force

The Office of Administrative Hearings is created as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1621 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1621
§9–1621.
Status: in_force

This subtitle, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-106 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Baltimore City.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge who imposes a sentence of imprisonment on an individual shall commit the individual to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction.

(c) A judge who commits an individual to custody for any purpose other than service of a sentence shall commit the individual to the custody of the Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Services.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-313 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The voters of a code county may submit to referendum, by petition, a public local law or a part of a public local law enacted under this subtitle.

(2) The referendum shall be:

(i) at the next regular congressional election unless the county commissioners, by resolution, schedule a special election;

(ii) in accordance with the requirements of Title 7 of the Election Law Article as to time, notice, and form; and

(iii) for adoption or rejection by a majority of those voting on the question.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a referendum petition shall:

(i) be filed with the county board of elections within 40 days after a public local law is enacted; and

(ii) contain the signatures of at least 10% of the voters of the code county.

(2) If more than one–half but less than the full number of signatures required to complete a referendum petition against a public local law are filed within 40 days after the public local law is enacted, the time for the public local law to take effect and the time for filing the remainder of signatures to complete the referendum petition is extended for an additional 40 days.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a referendum petition may consist of several papers.

(2) Each paper shall:

(i) contain the full text of the public local law or part of the public local law petitioned to referendum; and

(ii) have attached to it an affidavit of the individual who procured the signatures on the petition that certifies that to the best of the individual’s personal knowledge, information, and belief:

1. each signature on the petition is genuine; and

2. the signers are voters in the code county.

(d) The county board of elections shall verify the voter registration of each signer.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a legally sufficient referendum petition on a public local law is filed with the county board of elections, the public local law does not take effect until 30 days after its approval by a majority of the voters voting on the question.

(2) An emergency law petitioned to referendum:

(i) remains in effect from its effective date notwithstanding the filing of the referendum petition; but

(ii) is repealed 30 days after its rejection by a majority of the voters voting on the question.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2803 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 28 / Section 9-2803
§9–2803.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Special Secretary shall establish an ENOUGH grant program designed to advance place–based strategies targeting child poverty.

(b) The purpose of ENOUGH grants made by the Office under this section is to:

(1) increase community health and safety;

(2) provide “cradle to career” access to high–quality education and care;

(3) connect residents to quality jobs and in–demand occupations;

(4) enable family–sustaining income and access to affordable high–quality housing, child care, and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral, and mental health care;

(5) provide high–quality support for children with disabilities, child welfare, and justice–involved youth and young adults;

(6) connect individuals to State programs; and

(7) leverage federal, local, and private funding for the eligible neighborhood.

(c) (1) The Office shall annually identify and communicate to each local government eligible neighborhoods for the Program.

(2) (i) The Office may determine that because of the close proximity of eligible neighborhoods and their similarities in residents and needs that a regional neighborhood would maximize resources for the neighborhood.

(ii) A regional neighborhood may not receive less funding under the Program because of the coordination of multiple eligible neighborhoods.

(d) (1) Once the Office identifies an eligible neighborhood for the Program, the Office shall engage with the neighborhood community, seek input from residents, and approve a lead partner for the neighborhood.

(2) A lead partner may be a:

(i) local management board;

(ii) local governmental entity;

(iii) community action agency;

(iv) local community organization; or

(v) nonprofit organization.

(3) The Office shall establish qualifications, standards, and processes for determining the lead partner for the neighborhood.

(4) The Office may assign staff or provide technical assistance to assist the neighborhood.

(5) The lead partner shall coordinate all aspects of the Program for the neighborhood and any other responsibilities defined by the Office.

(e) (1) (i) Subject to the availability of funds, each lead partner shall receive a grant from the Office, in an amount determined by the Office, to complete a needs assessment for the eligible neighborhood.

(ii) Each needs assessment shall include:

1. an assessment of the physical, behavioral, mental health, education, housing, economic, and safety needs of the community;

2. an immediate plan to achieve the purpose of the Program, if applicable to the eligible neighborhood;

3. a long–term plan, including goals, for the eligible neighborhood;

4. a description of where State funding is being requested to be spent in the eligible neighborhood; and

5. any additional standards required by the Office.

(iii) The Office shall establish the standards and policies for developing a needs assessment for each eligible neighborhood, including:

1. opportunity for engagement and input by members of the eligible neighborhood’s community;

2. local management board input and assistance; and

3. deadlines and review processes.

(iv) The needs assessment shall supplement and not conflict with the needs assessment completed for the community school served by the eligible neighborhood.

(v) In completing the needs assessment, the lead partner shall coordinate with the local community school, a community based organization, and the local government.

(vi) In completing the needs assessment, the lead partner may coordinate with:

1. local community organizations;

2. union or worker organizations;

3. anchor institutions, including local health care organizations, institutions of higher education, workforce investment boards, or local care management teams;

4. local law enforcement agencies; or

5. faith–based organizations.

(vii) If an eligible neighborhood has completed a recent assessment similar to the needs assessment required under this section, the Office may require the eligible neighborhood to only submit an abbreviated needs assessment that addresses the requirements of this section.

(2) At the request of the lead partner, the Office may assist the lead partner to complete a needs assessment.

(3) (i) The lead partner shall submit the needs assessment to the Office for approval.

(ii) If approved, and subject to the availability of funds, the Office shall provide a neighborhood implementation grant, in an amount determined by the Office, to the lead partner who has met standards established by the Office, to complete the items in the eligible neighborhood’s needs assessment.

(f) The Office may consult with entities that it deems relevant to support ENOUGH partnerships.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Each sleeping room occupied by a deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual shall be provided with a smoke alarm suitable to alert the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual.

(b) (1) On written request on behalf of a tenant who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, a sleeping room occupied by a deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual shall be provided with an approved notification appliance designed to alert deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individuals.

(2) The landlord shall provide a notification appliance that, when activated, provides a signal that is sufficient to warn the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing tenant in those sleeping rooms.

(3) The landlord may not require that a tenant:

(i) pay for the purchase or installation of a notification appliance; or

(ii) provide any supporting documentation or other form of evidence with a written request for a notification appliance.

(c) Hotels and motels shall have available at least one approved notification appliance for the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual for each 50 units or fraction of 50 units.

(d) Hotels and motels shall post in a conspicuous place at the registration desk a permanent sign that states the availability of smoke alarm notification appliances for the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual.

(e) (1) Hotels and motels may require a refundable deposit for notification appliances for the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual.

(2) The amount of the deposit may not exceed the value of the notification appliance.

(f) A landlord may not require reimbursement from a tenant for the cost of a smoke alarm required under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2429 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2429
§9–2429.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall adopt regulations for the reactivation of the license of an individual whose license is suspended under § 9–2426 of this subtitle that require, at a minimum:

(1) that the individual demonstrate compliance with all terms and conditions of the suspension order; and

(2) payment of a reactivation fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations for the reinstatement of the license of an individual whose license is revoked under § 9–2426 of this subtitle that require, at a minimum:

(1) a period of time set by the Board during which the individual may not apply for reinstatement; and

(2) payment of a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-727 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-727
§9–727.
Status: in_force

Before setting or modifying a rate, charge, or assessment under this section, for any water or sewerage system it constructs or acquires, the political subdivision shall:

(1) Give prompt notice of the proposed rate, charge, or assessment in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the area of the water or sewerage system; and

(2) Conduct a public hearing on the necessity or advisability of the proposed rates, charges, or assessments.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply if the boundary between counties is a navigable river.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the jurisdiction of a county bounded at any point by navigable waters extends from the shore to the inside of the channel, which is considered the center of the waters.

(2) If the navigable waters join a neighboring state, the jurisdiction of the county continues to the ultimate limit of the state.

(c) (1) The center of waters in subsection (b) of this section shall be as represented on the county maps issued under the authority of Chapter 51, Acts of 1896 and Chapter 129, Acts of 1898.

(2) A county map referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection is admissible as evidence of the location of county boundaries.

(d) (1) Certified copies of county maps issued under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall be kept on file with:

(i) the clerk of the court for each county; and

(ii) the governing body of each county.

(2) Certified copies of county maps are official and authoritative.

(e) Nothing in this section changes the rights the State may have on or under the waters described in this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-323.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-323.1
§9–323.
Status: in_force

§9–323.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and for a construction site with a total proposed disturbed area of 5 acres or more, the Department may not authorize the discharge of stormwater associated with construction activity under a general discharge permit until the requirements under subsection (b) of this section are satisfied if any portion of the area of disturbance is located in:

(1) A watershed or catchment that drains to a receiving water designated as high quality under Department regulations;

(2) The Critical Area Buffer; or

(3) An area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having a 1% chance of annual flooding.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the Department receives a written request within the public notification period of the general discharge permit, the Department shall extend the public notice period to 60 days to provide the requestor an opportunity to comment on the potential impact of inadequate construction site controls on waters of the State.

(2) The Department shall promptly:

(i) Acknowledge receipt of the written request;

(ii) Notify the applicant for the general discharge permit of the written request and include details regarding potential inadequacies of proposed construction site controls;

(iii) Request an electronic copy of the approved sediment control plan from the applicant and provide a copy to the requestor; and

(iv) Notify the applicant if any updates to the sediment control plan are required prior to final authorization of the general discharge permit.

(c) This section does not apply to construction activity that:

(1) Does not result in the establishment of any permanent residential, commercial, or industrial building; and

(2) Is solely intended to restore natural resources, reduce water pollution, or improve water quality.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-313 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: in_force

Article XII. Severability and Construction.

(a) The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Compact shall be enforceable.

(b) The provisions of this Compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1103
§9–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee is entitled to receive appropriate health care to be provided by the appointing authority and leave with pay in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, if:

(1) the employee has a positive tuberculin skin test result on a test taken by the employee at the direction of the employee’s appointing authority; and

(2) the Secretary of Health determines that, for public health reasons, the employee should not work for a given period of time.

(b) Leave granted to an employee under this subsection for public health reasons may not exceed 90 days. If it is determined that a longer absence is medically required, the employee may use other forms of leave to the extent authorized under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2102 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2102
§9–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a person may not sell in the State a plastic product that is labeled as biodegradable, degradable, decomposable, or with any other term to imply that the product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or any other environment.

(b) On or after October 1, 2018, a person may not sell in the State a plastic product that is labeled as compostable or home compostable unless the plastic product meets the following standards:

(1) For a plastic product labeled as compostable, the plastic product shall meet:

(i) 1. The ASTM D6400 standard specification; or

2. The ASTM D6868 standard specification; and

(ii) Any applicable labeling guidelines in the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

(2) For a plastic product labeled as home compostable, the plastic product shall meet:

(i) The OK Compost Home certification standard adopted by Vincotte; and

(ii) Any applicable labeling guidelines in the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

(c) On or after October 1, 2018, a person may not sell in the State a film plastic product labeled as soil degradable ag mulch film or biodegradable mulch film unless the product:

(1) (i) Meets the OK Biodegradable Soil certification standard adopted by Vincotte; or

(ii) At ambient temperatures and in soil, shows at least 90% biodegradation absolute or relative to microcrystalline cellulose in less than 2 years’ time, tested according to the ISO 17556 standard test method or ASTM D5988 standard test method; and

(2) Fulfills the plant growth and regulated metals requirements under section 6.4 of the ASTM D6400 standard specification.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-649 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-649
§9–649.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not authorize the creation of a service area that includes territory in another service area.

(b) If the required number of property owners sign a petition that requests the creation of a service area in a district, the sanitary commission shall review the petition.

(c) The required number of petitioning property owners is:

(1) In Dorchester County, the lesser of:

(i) 25 percent of the property owners in the proposed service area; or

(ii) 25 property owners in the proposed service area; and

(2) In any other member county, 25 property owners in the proposed service area.

(d) The petition:

(1) Shall include a definite statement of the boundaries of the proposed service area;

(2) May request that the proposed service area be designated as a new service area; and

(3) If the proposed service area is contiguous to an existing service area, may request that the existing service area be extended to include the proposed service area.

(e) If the sanitary commission approves the petition, the sanitary commission may:

(1) Obtain a preliminary engineering survey that describes the feasibility and probable costs of providing to the service area the services that a district can provide under this subtitle; and

(2) Submit the approved petition to the governing body of each member county of the proposed service area for consideration by that governing body.

(f) If the sanitary commission disapproves the petition or does not obtain an engineering survey, the sanitary commission shall:

(1) Notify each petitioner by mail of the sanitary commission’s action; and

(2) Include in the notice an estimate of the cost of obtaining the engineering survey.

(g) If the sanitary commission does not get an engineering survey, the sanitary commission may not take further action on the petition unless the petitioners pay to the district the estimated cost of the engineering survey.

(h) If the petitioners pay the estimated cost of the engineering survey, the sanitary commission shall obtain the engineering survey in accordance with this section.

(i) If the petitioners pay the cost of a survey under this section and if a service area later is created or changed under this section, the sanitary commission shall repay to the petitioners the survey costs incurred by the petitioners.

(j) When the preliminary engineering survey is complete and after giving notice in accordance with this section, the sanitary commission shall hold a public hearing to consider the petition.

(k) (1) For at least 3 weeks before the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published in each member county once a week in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(2) The notice shall include:

(i) A description of the proposed service area; and

(ii) The time and place of the hearing.

(l) At the hearing, the sanitary commission shall provide a report of:

(1) The latest estimate of the cost of creating the proposed service area;

(2) The latest estimate of the cost of providing facilities in the proposed service area; and

(3) How much of the cost will be funded by issuing bonds under this subtitle.

(m) In deciding on a petition presented under this section, the sanitary commission shall consider:

(1) The standards required under § 9-647 of this subtitle; and

(2) Whether granting the petition would require a bond issuance that is excessive under subsection (n) of this section.

(n) A bond issuance is excessive if:

(1) The bond issuance is for funding a proposed service area; and

(2) After the bond issuance, the unamortized balance of bonds issued for the proposed service area would exceed 25 percent of the total value of property in the service area, as assessed for county taxation.

(o) The sanitary commission shall deny the petition if:

(1) Granting the petition would violate the standards of § 9-647 of this subtitle; or

(2) Granting the petition would require a bond issuance that is excessive under subsection (n) of this section.

(p) The sanitary commission shall:

(1) Issue an order that denies, grants, or modifies the petition; and

(2) Publish its order in each member county where the proposed service area is located in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(q) (1) The governing bodies of the member counties in the proposed service area shall review the order of the sanitary commission, if at least 10 individuals who own property in and reside in the proposed service area request a review of the order within 10 days after notice of the sanitary commission’s order is published.

(2) After due notice, the governing bodies of the member counties at a hearing shall consider de novo the factors that the sanitary commission was required to consider.

(3) After the hearing, the governing bodies of the member counties may affirm or reverse the order of the sanitary commission.

(r) (1) When a proposed service area is approved finally under this section, the sanitary commission shall file plats of the service area:

(i) In the office of the sanitary commission;

(ii) With the governing body of each county in which any part of the service area lies; and

(iii) With the clerk of the circuit court for each county in which any part of the service area lies for filing in a plat book among the land records.

(2) The plats required under this subsection shall:

(i) Be made under the supervision of the sanitary commission’s engineers;

(ii) Show the boundaries of the service area; and

(iii) In the case of the plat filed among the land records, be indexed in the records in the names of the district and the service area.

(s) If a service area created under this section is a new service area, the sanitary commission shall give the service area a distinctive name.

(t) A service area is created when the requirements of this section have been met.

(u) Each service area created under this section is a separate taxing district.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-923 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-923
§9–923.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission is to advise the Department of issues related to State veterans homes.

(b) The General Assembly declares the purpose of the Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission to be of general benefit to the veterans of the State.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1108 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1108
§9–1108.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer who fails to secure payment of compensation in accordance with § 9-402 of this title that will be in force on the date a cancellation of a contract of workers’ compensation insurance becomes effective is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) If the employer is a corporation, the officer of the corporation who has responsibility for the general management of the corporation in the State is subject to the fine and imprisonment specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A fine imposed against and collected from an employer under this section shall be paid into the Uninsured Employers’ Fund.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-204 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 2 / Section 9A-204
§9A–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Property is partnership property if acquired in the name of:

(1) The partnership; or

(2) One or more partners with an indication in the instrument transferring title to the property of the person’s capacity as a partner or of the existence of a partnership but without an indication of the name of the partnership.

(b) Property is acquired in the name of the partnership by a transfer to:

(1) The partnership in its name; or

(2) One or more partners in their capacity as partners in the partnership, if the name of the partnership is indicated in the instrument transferring title to the property.

(c) Property is presumed to be partnership property if purchased with partnership assets, even if not acquired in the name of the partnership or of one or more partners with an indication in the instrument transferring title to the property of the person’s capacity as a partner or of the existence of a partnership.

(d) Property acquired in the name of one or more of the partners, without an indication in the instrument transferring title to the property of the person’s capacity as a partner or of the existence of a partnership and without use of partnership assets, is presumed to be separate property, even if used for partnership purposes.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-912 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-912
§9–912.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any director, officer, controlling person, or employee of a savings and loan association or related entity who is found to have violated any provision of this title or Title 8 of this article, whether willfully or as a result of gross negligence or recklessness, may be ordered to pay a civil penalty to the State of up to $10,000 for each violation.

(2) In determining the amount of financial penalty to be imposed, the Division Director shall consider the following:

(i) The seriousness of the violation;

(ii) The good faith of the violator;

(iii) The violator’s history of previous violations;

(iv) The deleterious effect of the violation on the public and the savings and loan industry; and

(v) The assets of the violator.

(b) Prior to assessing a civil penalty, the Division Director shall serve by certified mail, return receipt requested, on the person to be charged, a notice containing:

(1) The specifications of the charge; and

(2) The time and place for a hearing to be held with respect to the charges, which may be not less than 20 days from the date of mailing the notice.

(c) The Division Director shall conduct a hearing on the charges in accordance with the terms of § 8-402 of this article and rules adopted by the Division Director.

(d) Following the hearing, or if the person charged does not appear, following the date of the hearing, the Division Director shall issue a final order pursuant to § 8-402 of this article.

(e) An appeal may be taken from a final order of the Division Director to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

(f) In addition to any of the other penalties and remedies set forth in this section, any person who is found to have financially gained from the violation of any provision of this title or Title 8 of this article, or regulations adopted by the Division Director, shall be required to forfeit the gain.

(g) This section may not be construed to prevent any person damaged by a director, officer, controlling person, or employee of an association from bringing a separate cause of action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-113 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-113
§9–113.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “chief executive officer” means:

(1) the mayor of Baltimore City; or

(2) the County Executive of Montgomery County.

(b) This section applies only to Baltimore City and Montgomery County.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a candidate for chief executive officer shall be a resident of the county for at least 6 months before the general election for chief executive officer.

(d) If the charter of a county contains a durational residency requirement that is longer than 6 months, the longer durational residency requirement shall be retained if the governing body of the county reaffirms the requirement by enactment of an ordinance no later than 4 weeks before the filing deadline specified in § 5–303(a) of the Election Law Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-809 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-809
§9–809.
Status: in_force

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this subtitle if:

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

(2) The filing is necessary under this subtitle:

(A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the Act takes effect; or

(B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1706 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1706
§9–1706.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Recycling, in cooperation with the Department of General Services and other State agencies, shall develop a recycling plan that reduces by recycling the amount of the solid waste stream generated for disposal by the State government by at least 30% or to an amount that is determined practical and economically feasible, but in no case may the amount to be recycled be less than 15%.

(b) A recycling plan under subsection (a) of this section shall include a system for recycling aluminum, glass, paper, and plastic generated for disposal by the State government, including the placement of collection bins in State–owned or State–operated office buildings in locations in the State where it is determined to be practical and economically feasible.

(c) By July 1, 2014, each State agency and unit of State government shall implement the recycling plan required under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-657 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-657
§9–657.
Status: in_force

(a) The sanitary commission shall classify each parcel of property on which it may make a benefit assessment as:

(1) Agricultural;

(2) Business or industrial;

(3) Small acreage;

(4) Subdivision; or

(5) A subclass of any of those classes.

(b) The sanitary commission may change the classification of a parcel of property when the use of that parcel justifies its classification in another class or subclass.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the sanitary commission shall assess property:

(1) On a front-foot basis; or

(2) Under uniform rules and regulations adopted for the district and approved by the member counties.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the sanitary commission shall make front-foot assessments that, each year, are as uniform as is reasonable and practical for each class or subclass of property in each service area.

(2) Unless the parcel has an irregular shape, the sanitary commission shall determine the front-foot assessment for each parcel on the basis of the length of the parcel along the way in which the water pipe or sewer pipe is laid.

(3) If a parcel has an irregular shape, the sanitary commission shall determine the front-foot assessment in a fair and reasonable manner.

(e) As to a parcel classified as agricultural:

(1) The sanitary commission may not make a front-foot assessment until a water or sewer connection is made to the parcel; and

(2) When the water or sewer connection is made, the sanitary commission may not compute a front-foot assessment on the parcel for more than 300 feet of frontage.

(f) As to a parcel classified as subdivision:

(1) Even if the water pipe or sewer pipe does not extend along the entire frontage of the parcel, the sanitary commission may make a front-foot assessment;

(2) Unless the parcel abuts parallel streets, the sanitary commission may not make a front-foot assessment for more than 1 side of the parcel; and

(3) If the parcel is on a corner, the sanitary commission may average the frontage of the parcel and determine the front-foot assessment for the parcel in a fair and reasonable manner.

(g) The sanitary commission may make for a parcel a front-foot assessment that is less than the assessment levied on other parcels in the service area, if the parcel is served by a system:

(1) That is acquired by the sanitary commission;

(2) That was not a municipal system; and

(3) Whose cost to the sanitary commission was affected by the fact that the construction costs of the system were any part of the purchase price of the parcels serviced by the system.

(h) To acquire revenues needed to carry out the purposes of this section, the sanitary commission may change the front-foot assessment for each class and subclass of property.

(i) (1) In this subsection “Bonnie Brook Service Area” includes the Bonnie Brook Sanitary District.

(2) In the Bonnie Brook Service Area, in order to make capital improvements and repairs or to establish a reserve for capital improvements and repairs, the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission may make a uniform assessment on each lot that abuts on a way in which a water main is laid.

(3) An assessment under this subsection is in addition to any charges made under § 9-662 of this subtitle.

(4) An assessment under this section shall be based on a flat fee for each lot under uniform rules and regulations approved by the Dorchester County Commissioners.

(j) (1) In this subsection, “service area number 1” includes sanitary district number one.

(2) In service area number 1, the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission shall impose, on each parcel that abuts any way in which a sewer is built, a benefit assessment of at least $50.

(k) The sanitary commission shall give to the owner of each parcel of property written notice of:

(1) The class and subclass of the parcel;

(2) If a front-foot assessment method is used, the number of feet assessed and the assessment for each foot;

(3) If a method other than front-foot assessment is used, the assessment made on the parcel; and

(4) The time and place of the hearing to which the owner is entitled under this subsection.

(l) The sanitary commission shall serve the owner with the notice by:

(1) Mailing the notice to the last known address of the owner;

(2) Leaving the notice with an adult who occupies the parcel; or

(3) Posting a copy of the notice on the parcel, if the parcel is vacant or unimproved.

(m) Subject to a hearing under subsection (n) of this section, a decision of the sanitary commission as to a classification or a benefit assessment is final.

(n) The sanitary commission:

(1) Shall give each property owner an opportunity for a hearing before the sanitary commission;

(2) Shall hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act; and

(3) After the hearing, may adjust a classification or benefit assessment as appropriate.

(o) A benefit assessment shall be paid each year for a period of years that is coextensive with the maturity date of the bonds that financed the construction that was the subject of the benefit assessment.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual, including a minor, is presumed to be a covered employee while in the service of an employer under an express or implied contract of apprenticeship or hire.

(b) A minor may be a covered employee under this section even if the minor is employed unlawfully.

(c) To overcome the presumption of covered employment, an employer shall establish that the individual performing services is an independent contractor in accordance with the common law or is specifically exempted from covered employment under this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2407 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2407
§9–2407.
Status: in_force

On or before January 1, 2002, and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the members of the General Assembly, a report on:

(1) the activities of the Office;

(2) the status of programs and services facilitated by the Office;

(3) the activities of the Board, including:

(i) the number of sign language interpreters licensed by the Board; and

(ii) the number of complaints received by the Board, differentiated by the type of complaint;

(4) statistics on compliance with State and federal laws related to deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and

(5) recommendations for improved delivery of services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-642 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-642
§9–642.
Status: in_force

(a) Each district shall:

(1) Keep complete and accurate records of its receipts, expenses, and expenditures; and

(2) Employ a certified public accountant to conduct a detailed audit of these records.

(b) (1) Each district shall make available for public inspection the district’s financial statement and the detailed audit.

(2) At the district’s principal office and during normal business hours, any person may inspect the financial statement and the detailed audit.

(3) Each year, each district shall give the governing body of each member county a certified copy of the financial statement and the detailed audit.

(c) (1) The governing body of any member county, at any time, may examine the books and records of the district.

(2) The examination by the governing body of a member county under this subsection shall be without cost to the district.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-801 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to Charles County.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-223 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-223
§9–223.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State that the Department comply with the provisions of §§ 3-802 and 3-8A-02 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-509 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-509
§9–509.
Status: in_force

As provided in § 9-218 of this title, a county may finance in part the cost of preparing its county plan or any revision or amendment of its county plan.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1009 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1009
§9A–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department is satisfied that a limited liability partnership named in the proclamation has not failed to pay the tax, unemployment insurance contributions, or reimbursement payments, or file the report under § 9A–1007 of this subtitle, or that it has been mistakenly reported to the Department by the State Comptroller or the Secretary of Commerce, the Department may correct the mistake by filing its proclamation to that effect in its records.

(b) The effect of a proclamation correcting a mistake is to restore the right to do business as a limited liability partnership in Maryland and the right to the use of the name of the limited liability partnership as if the right to do business as a limited liability partnership in Maryland and the right to the use of the name had at all times remained in full force and effect.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-105 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to commission counties.

(2) This section does not apply to Cecil County.

(b) (1) This section applies only to a section of this article that specifically references this section.

(2) This section does not apply to a resolution expressing the opinion or an administrative act of the county commissioners of Frederick County, St. Mary’s County, or Somerset County.

(c) (1) The county commissioners may not adopt an act, an ordinance, or a resolution until 10 days after a public hearing has been held on the proposed act, ordinance, or resolution.

(2) The county commissioners shall publish notice of the public hearing and a summary of the proposed act, ordinance, or resolution in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Account” means:

(1) the health account;

(2) the life insurance account; or

(3) the annuity account.

(c) “Association” means the Corporation or any similar organization that has been formed in another state that serves the same purpose as the Corporation for the other state.

(d) “Contractual obligation” means an obligation under a policy or contract or certificate under a group policy or contract for which coverage is provided under § 9–403 of this subtitle.

(e) “Corporation” means the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation.

(f) “Covered policy” or “covered contract” means a policy or contract to which this subtitle applies.

(g) (1) “Health benefit plan” means:

(i) a hospital or medical expense policy or certificate;

(ii) a health maintenance organization subscriber contract or group master certificate; or

(iii) any other similar health contract.

(2) “Health benefit plan” does not include:

(i) accident–only insurance;

(ii) credit insurance;

(iii) dental–only insurance;

(iv) vision–only insurance;

(v) Medicare supplement insurance;

(vi) benefits for long–term care, home health care, community–based care, or any combination of these benefits;

(vii) disability insurance;

(viii) coverage for on–site medical clinics; or

(ix) specified disease, hospital confinement indemnity, or limited benefit health insurance if the types of coverage:

1. do not provide coordination of benefits; and

2. are provided under separate policies or certificates.

(h) “Impaired insurer” means a member insurer that:

(1) after July 1, 1971, is not an insolvent insurer and is placed under an order of rehabilitation or conservation by a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(2) is determined by the Commissioner after July 1, 1971, to be unable or potentially unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.

(i) “Individual” means a natural person covered under an individual policy or contract or covered as a member or an enrollee under a group policy or contract.

(j) “Insolvent insurer” means a member insurer that, after July 1, 1971, is placed under an order of liquidation by a court of competent jurisdiction with a finding of insolvency.

(k) (1) “Member insurer” means an authorized insurer or a health maintenance organization that is licensed or that holds a certificate of authority to transact in the State any kind of insurance or health maintenance organization business to which this subtitle applies.

(2) “Member insurer” includes an insurer or a health maintenance organization whose license or certificate of authority in the State may have been suspended, revoked, not renewed, or voluntarily withdrawn.

(3) “Member insurer” does not include:

(i) a fraternal benefit society;

(ii) a mandatory State pooling plan;

(iii) a mutual assessment company or other entity that operates on an assessment basis; or

(iv) an insurance exchange.

(l) “Moody’s corporate bond yield average” means the monthly average yield on corporate bonds as published by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

(m) (1) “Owner” means the owner or holder of a policy or contract who is:

(i) identified as the legal owner under the terms of the policy or contract or who is otherwise vested with legal title to the policy or contract through a valid assignment completed in accordance with the terms of the policy or contract; and

(ii) properly recorded as the owner of the policy or contract on the books of the member insurer.

(2) “Owner” does not include a person who has only a beneficial interest in a policy or contract.

(n) “Person” includes an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, an association, a governmental body or entity, or a voluntary organization.

(o) (1) “Premiums” means amounts received on covered policies or contracts, less premiums, considerations, and deposits returned, and less dividends and experience credits.

(2) “Premiums” does not include amounts for policies or contracts, or for parts of policies or contracts, for which coverage is not provided under § 9–403(g) of this subtitle.

(p) “Resident” means a person that resides in the State on the date of entry of a court order that determines a member insurer to be an impaired insurer or a court order that determines a member insurer to be an insolvent insurer and to whom a contractual obligation is owed.

(q) “Structured settlement annuity” means an annuity purchased in order to fund periodic payments for a plaintiff or any other claimant in payment for or with respect to personal injury suffered by the plaintiff or other claimant.

(r) “Supplemental contract” means an agreement entered into for the distribution of policy or contract proceeds.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-663 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-663
§9–663.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall adopt regulations setting standards for the assessment of fines under § 9-664 of this Part IX of this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may adopt regulations about:

(i) the provision of medicine and medical, nursing, and hospital services to a covered employee;

(ii) payment for the medicine and services; and

(iii) the exercise by the Chairman of the Commission of the powers granted under § 9-662 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Commission may regulate fees and other charges for medical services or treatment under this subtitle.

(2) Each fee or other charge for medical service or treatment under this subtitle is limited to the amount that prevails in the same community for similar treatment of an injured individual with a standard of living that is comparable to that of the covered employee.

(3) At least once every 2 years, the Commission shall:

(i) review its guide of medical and surgical fees for completeness and reasonableness; and

(ii) make appropriate revisions to the guide of medical and surgical fees.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this title, the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all acts of Congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the Governor of this State to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state any person charged in that state with treason, felony, or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1102
§9–1102.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may issue to a holder of a Class D beer or Class D beer and light wine license a permit that allows the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.

(b) The permit holder:

(1) may continue to sell beer or beer and light wine for on– or off–premises consumption; but

(2) may not:

(i) sell liquor for off–premises consumption; or

(ii) purchase or possess liquor on the premises in a container smaller than 23 ounces or 680 milliliters.

(c) Application for the permit may be made not less than 30 days before the day on which the permit is to take effect.

(d) (1) Not more than 50 permits may be in existence at any one time.

(2) A license holder who is issued a permit shall receive a pro rata credit for the unexpired part of the license held when the license holder is issued the permit.

(e) The annual permit fee is $500.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-408 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-408
§9–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Any agreement of an employer that indemnifies the employer for damage or loss due to the injury of an employee caused by accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or negligence of the employer or an agent, officer, or servant of the employer is void unless the agreement also covers the liability of the employer to pay compensation under this title.

(b) An agreement by a covered employee to pay to or for an employer any part of a premium for coverage under this title is void.

(c) A letter of credit issued under this subtitle shall contain:

(1) a provision that the letter of credit is irrevocable for the term specified;

(2) a provision that the letter of credit renews automatically at the end of the term unless written notice of nonrenewal is sent by the financial institution to the Commission by registered mail at least 60 days before the date of expiration;

(3) a statement that the letter of credit is not subject to any condition or qualification; and

(4) a statement that the letter of credit is governed by the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-655 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-655
§9–655.
Status: in_force

(a) After the hearing processes required in § 9-648 or § 9-649 of this subtitle are complete, a sanitary district may begin construction on a project that has been approved under either of those sections.

(b) The sanitary commission shall follow the bid solicitation procedure of this section for any construction work on the project, unless the cost will be $5,000 or less.

(c) The sanitary commission may solicit bids for all or part of the project for which bids are sought.

(d) Whenever the sanitary commission solicits bids under this section for construction contracts, the sanitary commission shall advertise the solicitation in each member county in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(e) In addition to the advertising required by subsection (d) of this section, the sanitary commission may advertise the solicitation in other newspapers or technical journals.

(f) If the sanitary commission awards a contract in response to bids received under this section, the sanitary commission shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

(g) If the sanitary commission determines that the prices quoted in any bid are unreasonable or unbalanced, it may reject the bid.

(h) If the sanitary commission rejects all the bids, the sanitary commission may:

(1) Readvertise; or

(2) Do the project or any part of it with its own temporary or permanent employees.

(i) The sanitary commission may include in the contract additional conditions and requirements for:

(1) Performance bonds;

(2) Penalties; and

(3) Liquidated damages.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-501.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-501.1
§9A–501.
Status: in_force

§9A–501.1.

(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to a person who:

(i) sells construction materials other than materials involved in the installation of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment; and

(ii) derives less than 25% of the person’s revenues from the sale of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.

(2) A person may not knowingly sell or offer to sell heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment to another person, unless the individual purchasing the equipment:

(i) holds a master license, a master restricted license, or a limited license or employs an individual who holds a master license, a master restricted license, or a limited license issued by the Board to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services;

(ii) operates a business that resells heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment to individuals licensed by the Board; or

(iii) is not required to be licensed under § 9A–103 of this title.

(b) A person that sells heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment shall, at the time of sale, provide a written notice to the individual purchasing the equipment that contains information prescribed by the Board regarding the requirement that an individual be licensed by the Board before providing or assisting in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State, including the installation of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.

(c) On or before January 1, 2026, the Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-102 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 1 / Section 9A-102
§9A–102.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program for individuals who provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services to:

(1) protect the public;

(2) provide and maintain efficient and safe systems;

(3) promote high professional standards; and

(4) ensure that qualified individuals carry out subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

(a) The parties may determine by agreement the standards measuring the fulfillment of the rights of a debtor or obligor and the duties of a secured party under a rule stated in § 9-602 if the standards are not manifestly unreasonable.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the duty under § 9-609 to refrain from breaching the peace.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

In this title, “employee holiday” includes:

(1) January 1, for New Year’s Day;

(2) January 15, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, unless the United States Congress designates another day for observance of that legal holiday, in which case, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(3) the third Monday in February, for Presidents’ Day;

(4) May 30, for Memorial Day, unless the United States Congress designates another day for observance of that legal holiday, in which case, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(5) June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day;

(6) July 4, for Independence Day;

(7) the first Monday in September, for Labor Day;

(8) October 12, for Columbus Day, unless the United States Congress designates another day for observance of that legal holiday, in which case, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(9) November 11, for Veterans’ Day;

(10) the fourth Thursday in November, for Thanksgiving Day;

(11) the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, for American Indian Heritage Day;

(12) December 25, for Christmas Day;

(13) each statewide general election day in this State; and

(14) each other day that the President of the United States or the Governor designates for general cessation of business.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-905 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-905
§9–905.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may modify, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle, a child custody or visitation order if the court determines that there has been a material change in circumstances since the issuance of the order that relates to the needs of the child or the ability of the parents to meet those needs and that modifying the order is in the best interest of the child.

(b) A parent’s proposal to relocate the residence of the parent or the child in a way that would cause physical custody to be impracticable constitutes a material change in circumstances.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that it is desirable for the State to have a program of purchased insurance and self-insurance against loss, damage, and liability that the State may incur.

(b) The General Assembly intends that the State:

(1) insure against loss, damage, and liability as fully as permitted by law or agreement; and

(2) have a program for central administration of purchased insurance and self-insurance.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-704 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-704
§9–704.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a compensable hernia.

(b) If a covered employee is injured or dies due to an accidental personal injury, oral or written notice shall be given to the employer:

(1) for injury, within 10 days after the accidental personal injury; or

(2) for death, within 30 days after the death.

(c) If the notice given under subsection (b) of this section is in writing, the notice shall:

(1) state the name and address of the covered employee;

(2) state, in plain language, the time, place, nature, and cause of the accidental personal injury; and

(3) be signed:

(i) for injury, by the covered employee or by an individual on behalf of the covered employee; or

(ii) for death, by at least 1 dependent of the covered employee or by an individual on behalf of the dependents of the covered employee.

(d) Unless excused by the Commission under § 9-706 of this subtitle, failure to give notice bars a claim under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-241 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-241
§9–241.
Status: in_force

To allow the public to identify every permit that the Department issues for a particular tract of land, the Department shall maintain a permanent public record of all sewage sludge utilization permits issued under § 9-236 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-254 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-254
§9–254.
Status: in_force

Within the limits in the State budget, the Secretary may employ and set the compensation of any expert, engineer, clerical assistant, or other assistant that the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-657 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-657
§9–657.
Status: in_force

(a) When entering into a contract of employment, an individual who has suffered the loss or loss of use of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye may waive any right to compensation to which the covered employee would be entitled because of the existing permanent partial disability in the event of a subsequent accidental personal injury or occupational disease.

(b) For a waiver under subsection (a) of this section to be effective, the waiver shall:

(1) be made in writing, as part of the contract of employment or as a separate instrument;

(2) plainly describe the existing permanent partial disability; and

(3) be executed by the employee:

(i) with knowledge of its contents; and

(ii) before the occurrence of an accidental personal injury or occupational disease on which a claim is based.

(c) If a covered employee who has executed a waiver in accordance with this section suffers an additional accidental personal injury or occupational disease, the covered employee is entitled to compensation for a disability resulting solely from the additional injury or occupational disease.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-417 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-417
§9–417.
Status: in_force

Each new community and nontransient noncommunity water supply system that commences operation after October 1, 1999 shall demonstrate to the Department that it has the technical, managerial, and financial capacity to operate the proposed water system in accordance with the drinking water regulations in effect, or likely to be in effect, on the date of the commencement of operations.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1603 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1603
§9–1603.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Administration who shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System. The Director shall operate and exercise the powers of the Administration under the direction of the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle. The Director shall receive such salary and have such deputies, assistants, employees, and professional consultants as provided in the State budget.

(b) The Attorney General shall be the legal advisor for and represent the Administration.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, or otherwise provided by law, each employee in the State Personnel Management System, except a temporary employee, is entitled to 6 days, not to exceed 48 hours, of personal leave with pay at the beginning of the first full pay period of the calendar year.

(2) For the calendar year in which an employee begins employment, the employee is entitled only to the following personal leave with pay:

(i) 6 days, not to exceed 48 hours, if employment begins on or after January 1 and on or before the last day in February;

(ii) 5 days, not to exceed 40 hours, if employment begins on or after March 1 and on or before April 30;

(iii) 4 days, not to exceed 32 hours, if employment begins on or after May 1 and on or before June 30; or

(iv) 3 days, not to exceed 24 hours, if employment begins on or after July 1.

(3) For each calendar year that is a leap year, each employee in the State Personnel Management System, except a temporary employee, is entitled to 7 days, not to exceed 56 hours, of personal leave with pay at the beginning of the first full pay period of the calendar year.

(4) For each calendar year, an employee of the Maryland School for the Deaf who works 11 months or less in a calendar year is entitled to 3 days, not to exceed 24 hours, of personal leave with pay at the beginning of the first full pay period of the calendar year.

(b) Personal leave may be used for any purpose.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-107 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

(a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Director of the Agency, who is the executive officer of the Agency and secretary of the Commission.

(b) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(c) The Director must have the training and experience needed to direct the work of the Agency.

(d) The Director shall devote full time to the duties of office and may not engage in another profession or occupation.

(e) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Director shall have immediate supervision and direction over the Agency.

(f) The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-929 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-929
§9–929.
Status: in_force

The State is not obligated to provide capital or operating funds for the Veterans’ Home Commission but may appropriate money for the purposes and goals of the Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-11 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-11
§9–11A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund.

(b) There is an On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding to maintain the Board.

(d) The Board shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) All fees, penalties, and fines collected under this subtitle;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Interest earnings of the Fund;

(4) Donations to the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund shall be used only to pay for the cost of creating the Board, maintenance of the Board, reasonable administrative costs, and implement the provisions of this subtitle.

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

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

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) Money expended from the Fund to maintain the Board or implement the provisions of this subtitle is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Board.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, each employer of a covered employee shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to:

(1) the covered employee for an accidental personal injury sustained by the covered employee; or

(2) the dependents of the covered employee for death of the covered employee:

(i) resulting from an accidental personal injury sustained by the covered employee; and

(ii) occurring within 7 years after the date of the accidental personal injury.

(b) An employer is liable to provide compensation in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, regardless of fault as to a cause of the accidental personal injury.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-407 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-407
§9–407.
Status: in_force

(a) For a member insurer that is an impaired insurer, the Corporation, subject to any conditions imposed by the Corporation that do not impair the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer and that are approved by the Commissioner, may:

(1) guarantee, assume, reissue, or reinsure, or cause to be guaranteed, assumed, reissued, or reinsured, any or all of the covered policies or contracts of the impaired insurer; and

(2) provide money, pledges, loans, notes, guarantees, or other appropriate means to:

(i) carry out item (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) ensure payment of the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer, pending action under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) For a member insurer that is an insolvent insurer, the Corporation may:

(1) (i) guarantee, assume, reissue, or reinsure, or cause to be guaranteed, assumed, reissued, or reinsured, any or all of the covered policies or contracts of the insolvent insurer; or

(ii) ensure payment of the contractual obligations of the insolvent insurer; and

(2) provide money, pledges, loans, notes, guarantees, or other appropriate means to discharge the Corporation’s duties under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) If the Corporation fails to act within a reasonable period of time with respect to the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer, the Commissioner shall have the powers and duties of the Corporation under this subtitle.

(d) (1) Premiums due for coverage after entry of an order of liquidation of an insolvent insurer shall belong to and be payable at the direction of the Corporation.

(2) If the liquidator of an insolvent insurer requests, the Corporation shall provide a report to the liquidator regarding premium collection by the Corporation.

(3) The Corporation shall be liable for unearned premiums due to policy or contract owners arising after the entry of the order.

(e) (1) In carrying out its duties under subsection (b) of this section, the Corporation may request that policy liens, contract liens, moratoriums on payments, or other similar means be imposed.

(2) Policy liens, contract liens, moratoriums on payments, or other similar means may be imposed if the Commissioner approves the specific policy liens, contract liens, moratoriums on payments, or other similar means after finding that:

(i) the amounts that can be assessed under this subtitle are less than the amounts needed to ensure full and prompt performance of the impaired insurer’s contractual obligations; or

(ii) the economic or financial conditions, as they affect member insurers, are sufficiently adverse to render the imposition of policy liens, contract liens, moratoriums on payments, or other similar means to be in the public interest.

(3) (i) Before being obligated under subsection (b) of this section, the Corporation may request that temporary moratoriums or liens on payments of cash values and policy loans be imposed.

(ii) If the Commissioner approves, the temporary moratoriums or liens requested by the Corporation under this paragraph may be imposed.

(f) The Corporation is not liable under this section for a covered policy of a foreign insurer or alien insurer whose domiciliary jurisdiction or state of entry provides, by statute or regulation, protection for residents of this State substantially similar to that provided under this subtitle for residents of other states.

(g) On request of the Commissioner, the Corporation may give help and advice to the Commissioner about rehabilitation, payment of claims, continuations of coverage, or the performance of other contractual obligations of an impaired insurer.

(h) (1) The Corporation has standing to appear or intervene before any court or agency with jurisdiction over an impaired insurer or insolvent insurer as to which the Corporation is or may become obligated under this subtitle.

(2) The standing extends to all matters germane to the powers and duties of the Corporation, including proposals for reinsuring, reissuing, modifying, or guaranteeing the covered policies of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer and the determination of the covered policies and contractual obligations.

(i) (1) A person receiving benefits under this subtitle, whether the benefits are payments of contractual obligations or continuation of coverage, is deemed to have assigned all rights under or causes of action relating to the covered policy to the Corporation to the extent of the benefits received because of this subtitle.

(2) The Corporation may require a payee, enrollee, policy or contract owner, beneficiary, insured, or annuitant to assign to the Corporation all rights to the extent of benefits received under the covered policy as a condition precedent to the receipt of any rights or benefits under this subtitle.

(3) The Corporation is subrogated to the rights assigned under this subsection against the assets of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer.

(4) The subrogation rights of the Corporation under this subsection have the same priority against the assets of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer as those of the person entitled to receive benefits under this subtitle.

(j) In carrying out its duties in connection with guaranteeing, assuming, reissuing, or reinsuring policies or contracts under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Corporation may, subject to approval of the Commissioner, issue substitute coverage for a policy or contract that provides an interest rate, a crediting rate, or a similar factor determined by use of an index or other external reference stated in the policy or contract employed in calculating returns or changes in value by issuing an alternative policy or contract, if:

(1) in lieu of the index or other external reference provided for in the original policy or contract, the alternative policy or contract provides for:

(i) a fixed interest rate;

(ii) payment of dividends with minimum guarantees; or

(iii) a different method for calculating interest or changes in value;

(2) there is no requirement for evidence of insurability, waiting period, or other exclusion that would not have applied under the original policy or contract; and

(3) the alternative policy or contract is substantially similar to the original policy or contract in all other material terms.

(k) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and unless the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer are reduced or excluded under subsection (e) of this section or § 9–403(g)(2) of this subtitle, the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer for which the Corporation is or may become liable shall be as great as, but no greater than, the contractual obligations that the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer would have had in the absence of the impairment or insolvency.

(2) The Corporation is not liable for health care received after the date of the impairment or insolvency unless the health care was in progress on the date of the impairment or insolvency or unless other health care coverage is not available from another insurer, health maintenance organization, or nonprofit health service plan.

(3) Benefits for which the Corporation may become liable may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) the contractual obligations for which the member insurer is or would have been liable if it were not an impaired insurer or insolvent insurer; or

(ii) with respect to any one life, regardless of the number of policies or contracts:

1. $300,000 in life insurance death benefits, but not more than $100,000 in net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values for life insurance;

2. for health insurance benefits:

A. $500,000 for health benefit plans;

B. $300,000 for disability insurance and $300,000 for long–term care insurance, as defined in § 18–101 of this article; and

C. $100,000 for coverages not included as disability insurance, health benefit plans, or long–term care insurance, including any net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values under items A and B of this item; and

3. A. $250,000 in the present value of annuity benefits, including net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values; and

B. with respect to each payee under a structured settlement annuity, or beneficiary of the payee if the payee is deceased, $250,000 in present value annuity benefits, in the aggregate, including any net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Corporation may not, with respect to any one life, be liable for coverage greater than an aggregate of $300,000 for the benefits described in paragraph (3)(ii)1, 2, and 3 of this subsection.

(ii) The Corporation may not, with respect to any one life, be liable for coverage greater than an aggregate of $500,000 for health benefit plans under paragraph (3)(ii)2A of this subsection.

(l) The Corporation may join an organization of one or more other state associations of similar purposes, to further the purposes and administer the powers and duties of the Corporation.

(m) In this subtitle, benefits provided by a long–term care rider to a life insurance policy or annuity contract shall be considered the same type of benefits as the base life insurance policy or annuity contract to which the rider relates.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2511 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2511
§9–2511.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) Regulations adopted under this section:

(1) May establish criteria regarding providing benefits to the environment and minimizing risks to public health and worker health and safety; and

(2) Shall establish, or require a producer responsibility plan to establish, a process for validating responsible end markets.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 9–512 of this subtitle, a public agency meeting at which official action is taken shall be open to the public.

(b) A final decision whether to purchase or dispose of real property shall be at a public agency meeting open to the public.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board shall establish guidelines for the administration of provisional ballot voting by the local boards.

(b) The guidelines shall provide for:

(1) the provisional ballot application process;

(2) ballot security, including storage of returned ballots;

(3) the canvass process;

(4) notice of the canvass to candidates, political parties, campaign organizations, news media, and the general public;

(5) observers of the process;

(6) review of ballots and envelopes submitted for compliance with the law and for machine tabulation acceptability;

(7) standards for disallowance of ballots during the canvass;

(8) storage and retention of ballots following canvass and certification; and

(9) the free access system required under § 11-303(f) of this article.

(c) The State Board shall:

(1) in consultation with the local boards, assess the guidelines before each primary election; and

(2) revise the guidelines if indicated.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-01 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-01
§9–11A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of On–Site Wastewater Professionals.

(c) “License” means any category of professional license issued by the Board to an individual to provide on–site wastewater services in the State.

(d) (1) “On–site wastewater services” means any activity associated with the design, installation, operation and maintenance, pumping, repair, or property transfer inspection of an on–site wastewater system.

(2) “On–site wastewater services” does not include any type of on–site wastewater system inspection other than a property transfer inspection.

(e) (1) “On–site wastewater system” means:

(i) A wastewater system designed to treat and dispose of effluent on:

1. The same property that produces the wastewater; or

2. An easement; or

(ii) A holding tank.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, “on–site wastewater system” includes a septic or any other on–site sewage disposal system.

(3) “On–site wastewater system” does not include a wastewater treatment system that:

(i) Requires a discharge permit from the Department; or

(ii) Treats 5,000 or more gallons per day.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-504 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, the Division Director and any authorized representative of the Division Director shall keep confidential any information about a savings and loan association and its business that is:

(1) Obtained in an examination of or report by a savings and loan association; or

(2) Reported to the Division Director by a federal or State regulatory or insuring agency.

(b) This section does not apply to information disclosed:

(1) In performing a public duty to report and take official action about the business of a savings and loan association;

(2) As required by law; or

(3) As collected general or statistical information about associations.

(c) If the Division Director considers it to be in the public interest, the results of an examination of or report by a savings and loan association may be published in a newspaper of general circulation in any political subdivision where the association is located or doing business.

(d) This section does not apply to a proper exchange of information about a savings and loan association and its business that is exchanged between the Division Director and the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or any similar agency that regulates or insures the business of savings and loan associations, the Attorney General’s Office, the Maryland Department of Labor, and the Office of the Governor of Maryland.

(e) Upon the request of a standing committee of the General Assembly with subject matter jurisdiction, the Division Director shall provide the standing committee with necessary confidential information.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) If safe to install, reasonably practicable, and justified by the volume of business, a railroad company, on the application of a shipper, shall construct, maintain, and operate on reasonable terms:

(1) a switch connection or a connection with a lateral line of railroad or private sidetrack owned by the shipper; or

(2) a sidetrack and switch connection for the shipper on property owned by the railroad company.

(b) The Commission shall regulate installation, maintenance, and compensation under this section.

(c) A railroad company may terminate connections that it provides under this section if the Commission determines that the required conditions are no longer satisfied.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-217 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-217
§9–217.
Status: in_force

The chairman of the incorporators shall deliver to the Division Director a bond issued by a surety company that is qualified to do business in this State. The bond shall:

(1) Be in the aggregate amount of the following funds, as may be applicable under § 9-216.1 of this subtitle:

(i) Initial subscription for savings accounts;

(ii) Expense fund; and

(iii) Initial subscription for capital stock account;

(2) Name the Division Director as obligee;

(3) Be in the form required by the Division Director; and

(4) Guarantee the safekeeping of the amounts collected in the initial accounts:

(i) For delivery to the savings and loan association if a certificate of incorporation is issued; or

(ii) If the attempt to incorporate is unsuccessful, the return to the incorporators or subscribers of the respective amounts each paid to the initial subscription for savings accounts, the initial subscription for capital stock account and, less expenses, the expense fund.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-928 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-928
§9–928.
Status: in_force

An authority may issue its bonds to pay any part of the cost of a project of the authority.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

The following security interests are perfected when they attach:

(1) A purchase-money security interest in consumer goods, except as otherwise provided in § 9-311(b) with respect to consumer goods that are subject to a statute or treaty described in § 9-311(a);

(2) An assignment of accounts or payment intangibles which does not by itself or in conjunction with other assignments to the same assignee transfer a significant part of the assignor’s outstanding accounts or payment intangibles;

(3) A sale of a payment intangible;

(4) A sale of a promissory note;

(5) A security interest created by the assignment of a health-care-insurance receivable to the provider of the health-care goods or services;

(6) A security interest arising under § 2-401, § 2-505, § 2-711(3), or § 2A-508(5) of this article, until the debtor obtains possession of the collateral;

(7) A security interest of a collecting bank arising under § 4-210 of this article;

(8) A security interest of an issuer or nominated person arising under § 5-118 of this article;

(9) A security interest arising in the delivery of a financial asset under § 9-206(c);

(10) A security interest in investment property created by a broker or securities intermediary;

(11) A security interest in a commodity contract or a commodity account created by a commodity intermediary;

(12) An assignment for the benefit of all creditors of the transferor and subsequent transfers by the assignee thereunder;

(13) A security interest created by an assignment of a beneficial interest in a decedent’s estate; and

(14) A sale by an individual of an account that is a right to payment of winnings in a lottery or other game of chance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 18 / Section 9-1802
§9–1802.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 9–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-201 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 2 / Section 9A-201
§9A–201.
Status: in_force

A partnership is an entity distinct from its partners.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-739 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-739
§9–739.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified copy of the record of the proceedings of the Commission, including any transcript of testimony, a statement of facts in place of the record, or stipulations shall be filed with the circuit court in accordance with Title 7 of the Maryland Rules.

(b) Subject to a final allocation of costs by the circuit court at the conclusion of the appeal, the cost of a certified copy of the record of the proceedings of the Commission, including a transcript of testimony, shall be paid:

(1) if the court on its own initiative orders that a copy be filed, by the party that the court specifies in its order; or

(2) unless the court orders otherwise, by the party that requests the copy.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1608 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1608
§9–1608.
Status: in_force

(a) If any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on any bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds, such signature or such facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle or any recitals in any bonds issued hereunder, all such bonds shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of this State.

(c) The bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of the Local Government Article and §§ 8–206 and 8–208 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and the Administration may sell such bonds in such manner, either at public or at private sale, and for such price as it may determine.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-613 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-613
§9–613.
Status: in_force

The appropriate officials of each member county shall sign the articles of incorporation and file the articles with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-637 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-637
§9–637.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a covered employee has a permanent total disability resulting from an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals two-thirds of the average weekly wage of the covered employee, but may not:

(i) exceed the State average weekly wage; or

(ii) be less than $25.

(2) If the average weekly wage of the covered employee is less than $25 at the time of the accidental personal injury or last injurious exposure to the hazards of the occupational disease, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee weekly compensation that equals the average weekly wage of the covered employee.

(3) Payments under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection may not exceed a total of $45,000.

(b) Notwithstanding the $45,000 limitation in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the employer or its insurer shall pay the benefit for the period that the covered employee is permanently totally disabled.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to the payment of weekly compensation required under subsection (a) of this section if the average weekly wage of a covered employee is computed under § 9-602(l) of this subtitle.

(2) The employer in whose employment the accidental personal injury occurred or the employer’s insurer shall pay the covered employee weekly compensation that is based on the weekly wages of the covered employee at the employment in which the covered employee was injured.

(3) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, any additional weekly compensation resulting from computing the average weekly wage based on weekly wages earned by the covered employee in other employment shall be payable in the first instance by the employer in whose employment the employee was injured or the employer’s insurer.

(4) Subject to any right of the Subsequent Injury Fund to be impleaded or any right of the Subsequent Injury Fund to defend in a case involving payment from the Subsequent Injury Fund created under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article, as allowable under Subtitle 8 of this title, the Subsequent Injury Fund shall reimburse the employer in whose employment the employee was injured or the employer’s insurer the amount of additional weekly compensation paid by the employer or insurer under paragraph (3) of this subsection.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Governor’s Subcabinet” means the Governor’s Subcabinet on Socioeconomic Procurement Participation.

(c) (1) “Minority person” means:

(i) an individual who has been deprived of the opportunity to develop and keep a competitive position in the economy because of a social or economic disadvantage that arises from cultural, racial, or other similar causes; or

(ii) a sheltered workshop for individuals with disabilities.

(2) “Minority person” includes:

(i) an Aleut;

(ii) an American Indian;

(iii) a Black;

(iv) an Eskimo;

(v) a Hispanic;

(vi) an Oriental;

(vii) a Puerto Rican; or

(viii) a woman.

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

(e) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-219 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-219
§9–219.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever under this subtitle an ancillary receiver is to be appointed in a delinquency proceeding for an insurer not domiciled in the State, the court shall appoint the Commissioner as ancillary receiver.

(2) The Commissioner shall file a petition requesting appointment as ancillary receiver under § 9-211(e) of this subtitle if:

(i) the Commissioner finds that there are sufficient assets of the insurer located in the State to justify the appointment of an ancillary receiver; or

(ii) ten or more persons resident in the State with claims against the insurer file a petition with the Commissioner requesting the appointment of an ancillary receiver.

(b) For the purpose of liquidating an insurer domiciled in a reciprocal state, the domiciliary receiver:

(1) is vested by operation of law with title to all of the property, contracts, and rights of action, and all of the books and records of the insurer located in this State;

(2) immediately may recover balances due from local insurance producers and obtain possession of any books and records of the insurer found in this State;

(3) subject to subsection (c)(1) of this section, may recover other assets of the insurer located in this State; and

(4) may sue in this State to recover any assets of the insurer to which the domiciliary receiver is entitled under the law of this State.

(c) (1) On appointment of an ancillary receiver in this State, the ancillary receiver:

(i) has the sole right to recover other assets of the insurer specified in subsection (b)(3) of this section during the ancillary receivership proceeding;

(ii) shall:

1. as soon as practicable liquidate from the securities of the ancillary receiver those special deposit claims and secured claims that are proved and allowed in an ancillary proceeding in this State; and

2. pay the necessary expenses of the ancillary proceeding; and

(iii) shall transfer promptly all remaining assets to the domiciliary receiver.

(2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the ancillary receiver and deputies of the ancillary receiver have the same powers and are subject to the same duties concerning administration of the assets of the insurer as a receiver of an insurer domiciled in this State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-341 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-341
§9–341.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in § 9-340(c), and unless the bank otherwise agrees in an authenticated record, a bank’s rights and duties with respect to a deposit account maintained with the bank are not terminated, suspended, or modified by:

(1) The creation, attachment, or perfection of a security interest in the deposit account;

(2) The bank’s knowledge of the security interest; or

(3) The bank’s receipt of instructions from the secured party.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-268 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-268
§9–268.
Status: in_force

Except for violations of Part III of this subtitle and violations enforced under §§ 9–229(b), 9–267, and 9–268.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–344 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-633 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-633
§9–633.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a district may acquire rights in land or water rights by exercise of the right of eminent domain as set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(b) A district’s power of eminent domain does not extend to an interest in real property that is owned by a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision unless the governing body of that county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision consents.

(c) A district’s power of eminent domain does not extend to a privately owned and operated water system, sewerage system, or solid waste acceptance facility unless:

(1) The owners and operators of the system or facility consent;

(2) The system of a facility is not being operated or maintained as required by law; or

(3) The system is needed as an integral part of a service area.

(d) (1) After complying with this subsection and no sooner than 10 days after judgment has been entered in the condemnation proceedings, the district may take any property that has been condemned under this section.

(2) Before taking the property, the district shall pay to the court the amount of the award and costs taxed to date.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-312
§9–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who has failed to renew the license for any reason, if the licensee:

(1) Has not had the license suspended or revoked;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of § 9-311 of this subtitle;

(3) Pays to the Board the 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) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

(b) The Board may not reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the nursing home administrator may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prohibit the sale, for propagation purposes in the State, of Irish potatoes or parts of them grown within the State when sold by the grower to a planter having knowledge of the conditions under which the potatoes were grown.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-632 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-632
§9–632.
Status: in_force

To convert to a commercial bank, a capital stock savings and loan shall deliver to the Commissioner:

(1) A filing fee of $1,000;

(2) An application for conversion;

(3) A certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors that authorizes the conversion;

(4) The proposed amended charter and bylaws amendments;

(5) The proposed notice of the meeting to consider conversion, and the time and manner in which notice will be given to stockholders;

(6) The proposed proxy statement;

(7) The proposed plan of conversion; and

(8) Any additional documents required by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1026 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1026
§9–1026.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-303 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

All fees and money collected by the Secretary under this subtitle shall be used to defray partially the expenses incurred administering this subtitle. Any unexpended funds shall revert to the general funds of the State at the end of the fiscal year.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-237 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-237
§9–237.
Status: in_force

(a) A sewage sludge utilization permit authorizes the permit holder to utilize sewage sludge according to the terms of the permit.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if the utilizer is unable to utilize the sewage sludge as defined in the permit, the utilizer may return the sewage sludge to the generator provided that the utilizer obtains a new comprehensive analysis of the sewage sludge to be returned that indicates that:

(1) The sewage sludge meets all applicable permit requirements; and

(2) The sewage sludge may be utilized in the same manner, without additional treatment, as the sewage sludge that is generated by the generator.

(c) If the utilizer returns the sewage sludge within 96 hours of the departure from the generator, the utilizer may not be required to obtain a new analysis of the sewage sludge.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-685 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-685
§9–685.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a district issues any bonds:

(1) The sanitary commission shall make the determinations required by this section; and

(2) After the sanitary commission makes the determinations, the district shall issue the bonds in accordance with the determinations.

(b) The sanitary commission:

(1) Shall determine the form of the bonds;

(2) Shall determine the manner of execution of the bonds;

(3) Shall determine the denominations of the bonds;

(4) Shall determine the place, which may be any bank or trust company, where the principal and interest of the bonds will be paid;

(5) Shall determine whether interest coupons will be attached to the bonds and, if so, the form of the coupons;

(6) May determine whether the bonds will be issued in:

(i) Coupon form;

(ii) Registered form; or

(iii) Coupon form and registered form;

(7) May determine whether coupon form bonds will be registered as to:

(i) Principal; or

(ii) Principal and interest;

(8) May determine a method for reconverting into coupon form bonds any bonds that are registered as to principal and interest;

(9) May determine whether the district will redeem bonds before maturity, and if so, shall specify:

(i) The terms and conditions the sanitary commission will impose as to redemption before maturity; and

(ii) The method the sanitary commission will use in determining the prices the district will pay to redeem bonds before maturity;

(10) Shall determine any other condition, term, or provision as to the bonds that the sanitary commission is required to make under this subtitle; and

(11) May determine any other condition, term, or provision as to the bonds that the sanitary commission is allowed to make under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-228 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-228
§9–228.
Status: in_force

Before the Department requests a bond issue from the General Assembly to build or renovate a facility, the Department shall consult on the proposed construction or renovation plans with the governing body of:

(1) the county where the facility is to be built or renovated; and

(2) each county to be served by the facility.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-932 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-932
§9–932.
Status: in_force

By resolution of its board of directors, an authority may:

(1) Issue bonds of the authority;

(2) Secure the payment of the bonds by pledge or deed of trust of all or any part of the revenue of the authority;

(3) Either before or after the issuance of bonds, make any agreement that the authority considers advisable with:

(i) A purchaser or holder of the bonds; or

(ii) Any other person in connection with the bonds; and

(4) Provide generally for:

(i) The security for the bonds; and

(ii) The rights of the holders of the bonds.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-902 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 9 / Section 9A-902
§9A–902.
Status: in_force

(a) The proposed merger shall be approved in the manner provided by this section.

(b) A corporation shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 3-105 of this article.

(c) A real estate investment trust shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 8–501.1 of this article.

(d) A limited partnership shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 10-208 of this article.

(e) A limited liability company shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 4A-702 of this article.

(f) A partnership shall approve the merger by all of its partners, or a lesser number or percentage specified for merger in its partnership agreement.

(g) A foreign partnership party to the merger shall have the merger approved in the manner and by the vote required by the laws of the place where it is organized.

(h) A statutory trust shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 12–602 of this article.

(i) A business trust, other than a Maryland real estate investment trust or statutory trust, shall have the merger approved in the manner and by the vote required by the laws of the place where it is formed.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-601 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 6 / Section 9A-601
§9A–601.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors Act”.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-236 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-236
§9–236.
Status: in_force

An individual is a covered employee while performing a service for compensation in the course of the business, occupation, profession, or trade of an employer if, in relation to the service, the individual:

(1) does not maintain a separate business;

(2) neither represents to the public that the individual provides the service nor provides the service to the public; and

(3) does not have a covered employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2705
§9–2705.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may not allow gambling that is prohibited by law on the licensed premises.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall prescribe a form of tariff schedules for common carriers that is as nearly as practicable the same as that required by the Surface Transportation Board for the particular kind of carrier.

(b) In addition to other information that the Commission requires, the tariff schedules of each common carrier shall show:

(1) all of the current rates, fares, and charges, including those specified in § 4-503 of this article, for the transportation of passengers within the State between:

(i) each point on the common carrier’s route and all other points on the other routes it owns; and

(ii) each point on the common carrier’s route and all points on the route of each other common carrier that is shown in the schedule whenever a through route or joint rate is established between those points;

(2) the points between which passengers will be carried;

(3) the classification of passengers;

(4) the privileges or facilities granted; and

(5) all rules and regulations that may change, affect, or determine any part of the aggregate of the rates, fares, or charges or the value of the service rendered.

(c) Each common carrier that is a party to a joint rate shown in the tariff schedule of another common carrier shall file with the Commission evidence of acceptance of the joint rate, as required by the Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1112 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1112
§9–1112.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) “Graywater” means used, untreated water generated by the use of and collected from:

(i) A shower;

(ii) A bathtub; or

(iii) A lavatory sink; and

(2) “Graywater” does not include water from:

(i) A toilet;

(ii) A kitchen sink; or

(iii) A dishwashing machine.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, and following the adoption of regulations as required by subsection (c) of this section, a person may use graywater for residential purposes including:

(i) Household gardening;

(ii) Composting;

(iii) Lawn watering;

(iv) Landscape irrigation; or

(v) Flushing of a conventional toilet or urinal.

(2) A person may use graywater if the use is permitted under regulations required by subsection (c) of this section, and:

(i) The graywater originates from a residence on the site on which the graywater is to be applied;

(ii) The graywater is contained in a storage tank that is located on the site on which the graywater is to be applied;

(iii) Human contact with graywater and soil irrigated by graywater is avoided;

(iv) Surface application of graywater is not used for irrigation of food plants that have an edible portion that comes in direct contact with graywater;

(v) The graywater does not contain hazardous chemicals derived from any activity, including:

1. Cleaning motor vehicle parts;

2. Washing greasy or oily rags; or

3. Disposing of waste solutions from home photo lab activities or similar hobbyist or home occupational activities;

(vi) The application of graywater is managed to minimize standing water on the surface of the ground;

(vii) The graywater system is constructed to provide for overflow into a sewerage system or an on–site sewage disposal system;

(viii) For a graywater storage tank located outdoors, the graywater storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes and other vectors;

(ix) The graywater system is located outside the 100–year floodplain;

(x) The graywater system is operated to maintain a minimum vertical separation of at least 5 feet from the point of graywater application to the top of the seasonally high groundwater table;

(xi) Any pressure piping used in a graywater system that may be susceptible to cross connection with a potable water system clearly indicates that the piping does not carry potable water;

(xii) Graywater applied by surface irrigation does not contain water used to wash diapers or similarly soiled or infectious garments;

(xiii) Surface irrigation by graywater is conducted only by flood irrigation or drip irrigation if there is adequate irrigation area;

(xiv) The graywater is not sprayed; and

(xv) The graywater does not run off or pond on–site;

(xvi) The graywater does not create nuisance conditions; and

(xvii) The graywater use is in accordance with any applicable State and local laws or regulations, including State and local plumbing codes.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1105 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1105
§9–1105.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies only in Carroll County.

(b) There is an On–Site and Small Community Wastewater Disposal Fund in the Carroll County Health Department.

(c) The Carroll County Health Department shall use the Fund to provide grants to persons to correct existing or potential public health hazards through innovative or alternative on–site sewage disposal systems and eligible small community self–help projects.

(d) The Fund shall consist of 10% of all soil evaluation fees that the Carroll County Health Department has collected and retained and deposited into the Fund as authorized under § 3–202 of the Health – General Article.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any unexpended moneys in the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may engage in the business of a wholesale seedsman in the State unless he first obtains a permit.

(b) He shall apply to the Secretary on a form determined and furnished by the Secretary. The application shall be verified by the oath of the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation, by the oath of some of its officers.

(c) Upon payment of a $100 permit fee, the Secretary shall issue to the applicant a wholesale seedsman permit for an annual period beginning July 1 each year.

(d) Out-of-state wholesale seedsmen doing business in the State shall obtain a permit in the same manner.

(e) Any permit issued under this subtitle may be revoked or suspended by the Secretary upon satisfactory proof that the seedsman has violated any provision of this subtitle or any of the rules and regulations adopted under it. A permit may not be revoked or suspended until the holder has been given an opportunity for a hearing by the Secretary.

(f) The Secretary may issue a stop-sale order to any wholesale seedsman who offers or exposes seed for sale without holding a valid permit.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3204
§9–3204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Board.

(b) With the approval of the Board, the chair may appoint a vice chair who shall have the duties assigned by the chair.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-417 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-417
§9–417.
Status: in_force

(a) A member insurer or its agents or employees, the Corporation or its agents or employees, members of the Board of Directors, and the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s representatives shall have the immunity from liability described in § 5–413 of the Courts Article for any action or omission taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this subtitle.

(b) The immunity under subsection (a) of this section shall extend to:

(1) the Corporation as a participant in an organization of one or more other state associations of similar purposes to the Corporation; and

(2) the agents or employees of an organization in which the Corporation is a participant under item (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-950 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-950
§9–950.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “abutting lot” means a parcel of land:

(1) That abuts on a street or other public way that contains a sanitary sewer that is part of, is served by, or may be served by the sewerage system of an authority; and

(2) On which a building has been constructed for residential, commercial, or industrial use.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, when an authority acquires or constructs a sewerage system under this subtitle, the authority, by rule, regulation, or resolution, may require each owner of an abutting lot to:

(1) Connect with the sewerage system of the authority each building that is constructed for residential, commercial, or industrial use on the abutting lot; and

(2) Stop using any other method for the disposal of sewage or other polluting matter.

(c) The authority may not require the owner of an abutting lot to connect any building on the abutting lot if the abutting lot is served by a facility for the disposal of sewage or other polluting matter that was constructed and is operated in accordance with standards set or approved by the Secretary.

(d) Whenever this section requires a person to connect a building to the sewerage system of an authority, the person shall make the connection in accordance with the rules and regulations of the authority.

(e) The rules and regulations of an authority may set a reasonable charge for making a connection under this section.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

In any custody or visitation proceeding, if the court determines that a party to a custody or visitation order has unjustifiably denied or interfered with visitation granted by a custody or visitation order, the court may, in addition to any other remedy available to the court and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the child, take any or all of the following actions:

(1) order that the visitation be rescheduled;

(2) modify the custody or visitation order to require additional terms or conditions designed to ensure future compliance with the order; or

(3) assess costs or counsel fees against the party who has unjustifiably denied or interfered with visitation rights.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-340 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-340
§9–340.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order or permit issued under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.

(b) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-305 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-305
§9A–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A partnership is liable for loss or injury caused to a person, or for a penalty incurred, as a result of a wrongful act or omission, or other actionable conduct, of a partner acting in the ordinary course of business of the partnership or with authority of the partnership.

(b) If, in the course of the partnership’s business or while acting with authority of the partnership, a partner receives or causes the partnership to receive money or property of a person not a partner, and the money or property is misapplied by a partner, the partnership is liable for the loss.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-502 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-502
§9A–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a holder of a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration license, or other person who engages in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services, may not employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services unless the individual is licensed by the Board.

(b) A person may not employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services under a public work contract subject to Title 17, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article unless the individual is licensed by the Board.

(c) A person may not classify an employee under a public work contract subject to Title 17, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article who is licensed under this title at a specific work classification that is higher than the employee’s license type.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-937 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-937
§9–937.
Status: in_force

By resolution of its board of directors, an authority may provide for the issuance of:

(1) Refunding bonds to refund any bonds of the authority that were issued under this subtitle and are outstanding; or

(2) A single issue of bonds to:

(i) Pay the cost of a project or of the improvement, extension, or reconstruction of or additions to a project; and

(ii) Refund bonds that:

1. Were issued under this subtitle and are outstanding; and

2. Have matured, are subject to redemption, or can be retired.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3209 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3209
§9–3209.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Performance Incentive Grant Fund.

(b) (1) The purpose of the Fund is to make use of the savings from the implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, and except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Board may recommend to the Executive Director that grants be made to:

(i) ensure that the rights of crime victims are protected and enhanced;

(ii) provide for pretrial risk assessments;

(iii) provide for services to reduce pretrial detention;

(iv) provide for diversion programs, including mediation and restorative justice programs;

(v) provide for recidivism reduction programming;

(vi) provide for evidence–based practices and policies;

(vii) provide for specialty courts;

(viii) provide for reentry programs;

(ix) provide for substance use disorder and community mental health service programs; and

(x) provide for any other program or service that will further the purposes established in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) (i) At least 5% of the grants provided to a county under this section shall be used to fund programs and services to ensure that the rights of crime victims are protected and enhanced.

(ii) The grants shall be used to supplement, but not supplant, funds received from other sources.

(4) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, up to $1,000,000 of the Fund may be used each year to support the agency operations of the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman.

(5) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall receive from the Fund each fiscal year the amount necessary to offset the costs of administering the Fund, including the costs incurred in an agreement to collect and interpret data as authorized by § 9–3207 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Board shall administer the Fund.

(2) The Executive Director may approve or disapprove any grants from the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget;

(2) interest earned on money in the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for the purposes established in subsection (b) of this section.

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

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

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(i) Money expended from the Fund for programs to reduce recidivism and control correctional costs is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for these purposes.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-255 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-255
§9–255.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on owner–occupied, residential real property that is purchased from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2018, and is located in a neighborhood conservation area established or renewed by application to the Department of Housing and Community Development based on the criteria specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall adopt regulations that establish application procedures for the designation of a neighborhood conservation area based on:

(i) the concentration of foreclosure activity;

(ii) the concentration of blighted or vacant properties; and

(iii) the location within a priority funding area, with preference given to sustainable communities under § 6–201 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(b) In order to qualify for the credit under this section:

(1) for the 12–month period immediately prior to purchasing the property, the individual’s principal residence may not have been located in a neighborhood conservation area designated under this section unless the individual was not an owner of the property that was the individual’s principal residence; and

(2) the residential real property must have been purchased in conformance with the eligibility requirements for the credit under this section as established by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of the county or municipal corporation.

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

(1) the amount of the property tax credit authorized under this section for each taxable year after the purchase of the residential real property;

(2) the designation of certain geographic areas as neighborhood conservation areas for purposes of the tax credit authorized under this section;

(3) any additional limitations on eligibility for the credit under this section; and

(4) any other provision necessary to implement the credit under this section.

(d) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation shall provide, on an annual basis to those individuals qualifying for the property tax credit under this section, a statement certifying qualification for the tax credit and the amount of the tax credit being granted.

(2) The statement may be provided on or with the annual property tax bill or in another manner as chosen by the local government.

(e) On or before January 1, of the calendar year following the year in which the neighborhood conservation tax credit is initiated, and each January 1 thereafter, a county or municipal corporation that grants a tax credit under this section shall submit a report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee that describes:

(1) the tax credit program;

(2) the designated neighborhood conservation areas;

(3) the number of residential properties within neighborhood conservation areas that qualify for the tax credit under this section; and

(4) the economic impact of the tax credits granted under this section on the neighborhood conservation areas.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-09 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-09
§9–3A–09.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Has not had the license suspended or revoked;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of § 9–3A–08 of this subtitle;

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

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

(5) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

(b) The Board may not reinstate the license of an assisted living manager who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires, unless the assisted living manager becomes licensed by meeting the requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle in effect at the time the licensee seeks to reinstate the license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-706 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-706
§9–706.
Status: in_force

(a) The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in § 9-501 continues the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this title takes effect if:

(1) The filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under this title;

(2) The pre-effective-date financing statement was filed in an office in another state or another office in this State; and

(3) The initial financing statement satisfies subsection (c).

(b) The filing of an initial financing statement under subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre-effective-date financing statement for the period in § 9-515 with respect to an initial financing statement.

(c) To be effective for purposes of subsection (a), an initial financing statement must:

(1) Satisfy the requirements of Subtitle 5 of this title for an initial financing statement;

(2) Identify the pre-effective-date financing statement by indicating the office in which the financing statement was filed and providing the dates of filing and file numbers, if any, of the financing statement and of the most recent continuation statement filed with respect to the financing statement; and

(3) Indicate that the pre-effective-date financing statement remains effective.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-203 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

After the adoption or rejection of charter home rule, a county promptly shall notify and provide copies of the adopted or rejected charter to the following:

(1) five copies to the Department of Legislative Services;

(2) one copy to the Secretary of State;

(3) one copy to the State Archives; and

(4) one copy to the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-216 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-216
§9–216.
Status: in_force

An appeal may be taken to the Appellate Court of Maryland from:

(1) an order that grants or refuses rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation; and

(2) any other order in a delinquency proceeding that has the character of a final order as to the particular part of the delinquency proceeding covered by the order.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-635 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-635
§9–635.
Status: in_force

A covered employee who is permanently totally disabled due to an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease shall be paid compensation in accordance with this Part V of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-208 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-941 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-941
§9–941.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority shall pay the principal of and interest on its bonds only from the funds from which this subtitle authorizes payment.

(b) For any bond that an authority issues, the authority:

(1) Shall place the date of issue on the bond;

(2) Shall set the maturity date for the bond, which shall be any time up to 40 years from the date of issue; and

(3) May provide for the redemption of the bond before maturity:

(i) At the option of the authority; and

(ii) At a price and on terms and conditions that the authority fixes before it issues the bond.

(c) A bond or certificate that otherwise conforms to this section is valid and sufficient for all purposes whether or not the officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature is on the bond or certificate is still an officer when the bond or certificate is delivered.

(d) An authority:

(1) Shall determine the form of its bonds; and

(2) May issue its bonds in coupon or registered form or both.

(e) An authority shall determine:

(1) The manner of execution of its bonds;

(2) The denominations of its bonds; and

(3) The places for payment of the principal of and interest on its bonds, which may be any bank or trust company.

(f) A bond issued under this subtitle is fully negotiable as provided in Title 8 of the Commercial Law Article.

(g) An authority may provide for:

(1) The registration of any coupon bond as to:

(i) Principal only; or

(ii) Both principal and interest; and

(2) The reconversion into a coupon bond of any bond that is registered as to both principal and interest.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-204 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) On the death of a holder of jointly held property, a surviving holder may disclaim in whole or in part, the greater of:

(1) A fractional share of the property determined by dividing the number one by the number of joint holders alive immediately before the death of the holder to whose death the disclaimer relates; or

(2) All of the property except that part of the value of the entire interest attributable to the contribution furnished by the disclaimant.

(b) A disclaimer under subsection (a) of this section takes effect as of the death of the holder of jointly held property to whose death the disclaimer relates.

(c) An interest in jointly held property disclaimed by a surviving holder of the property passes as if the disclaimant predeceased the holder to whose death the disclaimer relates.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-698 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-698
§9–698.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a person may dig in or do any other construction on any way in a service area, the person shall obtain from the sanitary commission approval of the digging or construction.

(b) To obtain approval, the person shall file with the sanitary commission a plan for the digging or construction that shows the depth and location of each:

(1) Conduit;

(2) Main;

(3) Pipe;

(4) Pole; and

(5) Other structure.

(c) If approval of the plans has been obtained from the sanitary commission, before a person may do any digging or construction different from the approved plans, the person shall:

(1) Submit a new plan that shows the changes in the information required for the original plan; and

(2) Obtain approval from the sanitary commission to do the digging or construction according to the new plan.

(d) If any obstruction has been constructed in, on, or under a way in violation of this section and if the sanitary commission is required to move that obstruction to build or operate a project:

(1) The district may move the obstruction and charge the cost of moving the obstruction to:

(i) The person who constructed or installed the obstruction; or

(ii) Any successor in interest to that person;

(2) The owner of the obstruction is not entitled to compensation under this subtitle for moving the obstruction; and

(3) The district is not liable for damage done to the obstruction.

(e) Before beginning work on the plumbing system on any property in a service area, a person shall:

(1) Obtain from the district a permit to do the plumbing work;

(2) Pay to the district the permit fee that the sanitary commission requires; and

(3) Allow the sanitary commission to inspect the plumbing work.

(f) Before connecting the plumbing system of any property to a water pipe or sewer pipe operated by the district, a person shall:

(1) Obtain from the district a permit to make the connection; and

(2) Comply with any additional conditions that the sanitary commission requires.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2607 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2607
§9–2607.
Status: in_force

Except for the net earnings of the Corporation necessary to pay debt service or implement the Corporation’s museum plan, the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of the State and not to any person.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The existence of growth of certain species of plants is declared to be noxious.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish a list of plants that are considered to be noxious weeds in the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “First sale” means a sale of a new tire that is not a sale to a wholesaler or out-of-state retailer.

(c) “Local health official” means:

(1) A health officer or a designee of the health officer; or

(2) The Director of the Department of Environmental Protection of Montgomery County or a designee of the Director.

(d) “Person” includes the federal government, a state, county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision.

(e) “Refuse disposal system” includes:

(1) An incinerator;

(2) A transfer station;

(3) A landfill system;

(4) A landfill;

(5) A solid waste processing facility; and

(6) Any other solid waste acceptance facility.

(f) “Scrap tire” means any tire that no longer is suitable for its original intended purpose by virtue of wear, damage, or defect.

(g) “Scrap tire collection facility” means a place where scrap tires are:

(1) Deposited by a consumer or a scrap tire hauler; and

(2) Transferred to another scrap tire collection facility or scrap tire recycler.

(h) “Scrap tire hauler” means a person who as part of a commercial business:

(1) Transports scrap tires; and

(2) Is approved and licensed by the Department to transport scrap tires to a scrap tire recycler or a scrap tire collection facility.

(i) “Scrap tire recycler” means a person who is approved and licensed by the Department to process scrap tires to a form of raw materials or products that may be returned to the marketplace.

(j) “Service” means the Maryland Environmental Service.

(k) “Sewage” means:

(1) Any human or animal excretion or water-carried domestic waste; or

(2) A mixture of industrial waste and any of the things in item (1) of this subsection.

(l) “Sewage sludge” means any thickened liquid, suspension, settled solid, or dried residue that a sewage treatment plant extracts from sewage.

(m) (1) “Sewage sludge generator” means a person who owns or operates a facility that receives and processes sewage in this State or produces sewage sludge to be utilized in this State.

(2) “Sewage sludge generator” includes:

(i) The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; and

(ii) The Maryland Environmental Service.

(3) “Sewage sludge generator” does not include the owner or operator of a septic system.

(n) “Sewage sludge utilization permit” means a permit, issued by the Department, to utilize sewage sludge.

(o) (1) “Sewage sludge utilizer” means a person who utilizes sewage sludge in this State.

(2) “Sewage sludge utilizer” includes:

(i) The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; and

(ii) The Maryland Environmental Service.

(p) (1) “Sewerage system” means:

(i) The channels used or intended to be used to collect and dispose of sewage; and

(ii) Any structure or appurtenance used or intended to be used to collect or prepare sewage for discharge into the waters of this State.

(2) “Sewerage system” includes any sewer of any size.

(3) “Sewerage system” does not include the plumbing system inside any building served by the sewerage system.

(q) “Store scrap tires” means the accumulation of scrap tires in any form or configuration in excess of 15,000 cubic feet.

(r) “Tire dealer” means a person who sells new tires to:

(1) A seller of tires in the State that is not a tire wholesaler; or

(2) A consumer of a tire on which a recycling fee has not been paid.

(s) “Tire wholesaler” means a person who transfers tires to a person who is not a consumer.

(t) “Utilize sewage sludge” means to collect, handle, burn, store, treat, or transport sewage sludge to or from a sewage sludge generator or utilizer in this State, to apply it to land, or to dispose of it.

(u) (1) “Water supply system” means:

(i) A source and the surrounding area from which water is supplied for drinking or domestic purposes; and

(ii) Any structure, channel, or appurtenance used to prepare water for use or to deliver water to a consumer.

(2) “Water supply system” does not include the plumbing system inside any building that is served by the water supply system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1701
§9–1701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(2) § 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and

(3) § 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 9–1702 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 9–1703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2201
§9–2201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Application service provider” means an entity that provides access to or deployment of business software applications and services over the Internet.

(c) “ASP” means application service provider.

(d) “Board” means the CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce.

(e) “Consortium” means the “eMaryland” ASP Consortium.

(f) “E-commerce” means electronic business and commerce.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2009 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2009
§9–2009.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate” means a rebate issued by the Administration under this section for the cost of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment.

(3) “Qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment” means property in the State that is used for recharging motor vehicles propelled by electricity.

(b) (1) There is an Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program.

(2) The Administration shall administer the Program.

(c) (1) For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, subject to the provisions of this section, an individual, a business entity, or a unit of State or local government may apply to the Administration for an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate for the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment.

(2) For each fiscal year, the total amount of rebates issued by the Administration may not exceed $2,500,000.

(3) The Administration may allow an applicant to include reasonable installation costs in the cost of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment for the purpose of calculating the amount of an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate.

(d) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the Administration may issue an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate to:

(1) an individual in an amount equal to the lesser of:

(i) 50% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; or

(ii) $700; or

(2) a business entity or unit of State or local government in an amount equal to the lesser of:

(i) 50% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; or

(ii) $5,000.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate issued under this section is limited to the acquisition of one recharging system per individual.

(2) The Administration may alter the Program to offer additional benefits for the installation of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment in multifamily housing, planned urban developments, and condominiums in:

(i) low– to moderate–income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State; or

(ii) overburdened or underserved communities as defined in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.

(f) (1) The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(2) The regulations adopted under this subsection may include:

(i) further limitations on the maximum amount of an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate that may be claimed by an applicant under subsection (d) of this section;

(ii) additional benefits for the installation of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment in multifamily housing, planned urban developments, and condominiums located in:

1. low– to moderate–income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State; or

2. overburdened or underserved communities as defined in § 1–701 of the Environment Article;

(iii) a requirement that an applicant demonstrate compliance with a State, local, or federal law that applies to the installation or operation of the qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; and

(iv) any additional application and qualification requirements deemed appropriate by the Administration.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-745 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-745
§9–745.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceedings in an appeal shall:

(1) be informal and summary; and

(2) provide each party a full opportunity to be heard.

(b) In each court proceeding under this title:

(1) the decision of the Commission is presumed to be prima facie correct; and

(2) the party challenging the decision has the burden of proof.

(c) The court shall determine whether the Commission:

(1) justly considered all of the facts about the accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia;

(2) exceeded the powers granted to it under this title; or

(3) misconstrued the law and facts applicable in the case decided.

(d) On a motion of any party filed with the clerk of the court in accordance with the practice in civil cases, the court shall submit to a jury any question of fact involved in the case.

(e) (1) If the court determines that the Commission acted within its powers and correctly construed the law and facts, the court shall confirm the decision of the Commission.

(2) If the court determines that the Commission did not act within its powers or did not correctly construe the law and facts, the court shall reverse or modify the decision or remand the case to the Commission for further proceedings.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-109 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever money is distributable by a personal representative to a minor and there is no judicially appointed guardian of the property of the minor, the court may order that the cash be deposited in a banking institution or insured savings and loan association formed under the laws of the State or in the State under the laws of the United States, in which it may draw interest, in the name of the minor, subject to the further order of the court.

(2) The banking institution or association shall be named in the order.

(3) The personal representative shall deliver the account book to the person or to such person, including the register, as the personal representative with the approval of the court, considers responsible and appropriate.

(4) When the minor reaches the age of 18 or a guardian is appointed, the funds deposited and the account book shall be delivered to the minor, or to the guardian.

(b) (1) In addition to the procedures in subsection (a) of this section, whenever a personal representative is required to distribute property to a minor as defined in § 13–301(k) of this article, the personal representative, with the approval of the court, may transfer the property to a custodian who shall hold or dispose of the property in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.

(2) The personal representative shall, subject to the approval of the court, designate the custodian, who shall be an adult or a trust company.

(c) Whenever a personal representative is required to distribute tangible personal property to a person under the age of 18 years and there is no guardian of the minor, the personal representative may distribute it to the person whom the personal representative, with the approval of the court, considers responsible and appropriate, and under the conditions set forth in the order of the court.

(d) If a guardian has been appointed for a minor, payment may be made to the guardian on the filing of a copy of the guardian’s authority authenticated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1738.

(e) In addition to the procedures set forth in this section, the personal representative may make distribution to a minor in accordance with the provisions of § 13–501 of this article or the will.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1604
§9–1604.
Status: in_force

Not more than 60 Class C licenses may be in existence at any one time.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-722 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-722
§9–722.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to approval by the Commission under subsection (c) of this section, after a claim has been filed by a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee, the covered employee or dependents may enter into an agreement for the final compromise and settlement of any current or future claim under this title with:

(1) the employer;

(2) the insurer of the employer;

(3) the Subsequent Injury Fund; or

(4) the Uninsured Employers’ Fund.

(b) The final compromise and settlement agreement shall contain the terms and conditions that the Commission considers proper.

(c) A final compromise and settlement agreement may not take effect unless it has been approved by the Commission.

(d) (1) When approved by the Commission, a final compromise and settlement agreement is binding on all of the parties to the agreement.

(2) Unless the Commission orders otherwise, a final compromise and settlement agreement between a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee and the employer or its insurer precludes the right of the covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee to proceed against the Subsequent Injury Fund on the claim.

(e) If an individual entitled to payment under a final compromise and settlement agreement dies before the individual receives the total amount payable, the balance payable is an asset of the estate of the individual.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

Every order issued by the Department prohibiting the use of an existing septic tank sanitary facility shall include a description of the actions and procedures under which the prohibition may be lifted.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-114 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-114
§9–114.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time of settlement or payment in full between a contractor and an owner, the contractor shall give to the owner a signed release of lien from each material supplier and subcontractor who provided work or materials under the contract.

(b) An owner is not subject to a lien and is not otherwise liable for any work or materials included in the release under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-507 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-507
§9–507.
Status: in_force

(a) When a county governing body submits its proposed county plan or a proposed revision or amendment of its county plan to the Department, the Department may:

(1) Approve the proposal;

(2) Disapprove the proposal;

(3) If the part approved includes all of the required elements of a county plan, approve the proposal in part and disapprove it in part; or

(4) Modify or take other appropriate action on the proposal.

(b) Before the Department approves or disapproves, in whole or in part, a proposed county plan or a proposed revision or amendment of a county plan, the Department shall submit the proposal:

(1) To the Department of Natural Resources for advice on natural resources matters;

(2) For water and sewerage proposals only, to the Department of Planning for advice on the consistency of the proposal with the local master plan and other appropriate matters; and

(3) To the Department of Agriculture for advice on the impact of water and sewerage service and solid waste facilities on productive or potentially productive agricultural land.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department shall approve, disapprove, or partially approve and partially disapprove each proposed county plan or proposed revision or amendment to a county plan within 60 days after the proposal is submitted to the Department.

(2) For good cause and after notice to the county involved, the Department may extend the 60–day review period of paragraph (1) of this subsection for an additional 45 days.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if the Department requires additional time for review beyond what is provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a supplemental 45–day review period may be added at the expiration of the 45–day extension authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) 1. If the Department adds the supplemental 45–day review period authorized in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, they must provide written notice to the affected county, the county delegation members of the General Assembly, and the Governor not less than 10 days before the expiration of the 45–day extension authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

2. The written notice required by subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph shall include all additional review time requested by the Department, including the reasons for failing to complete the review within the time periods provided in this section.

(d) (1) If the Department does not disapprove, in whole or in part, a proposed county plan or a proposed revision or amendment of a county plan within the review period provided in subsection (c) of this section, the proposal is approved.

(2) The Department shall provide written notice of approval to the county in the event that a local plan, revision, or amendment receives approval in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(e) (1) Before the Department takes any action under subsection (a) of this section, a county may use its proposed county plan or proposed revision or amendment of its county plan at the county’s own risk, if the county governing body has adopted the proposed county plan, revision, or amendment.

(2) After the county governing body adopts the proposed county plan, a person shall follow the provisions of that plan except to the extent that the Department modifies or disapproves that plan.